Board approves 2026–27 instructional calendar and reduces board meeting frequency
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The board approved the 2026–27 instructional calendar (noting an Aug. 11 start) and voted to adopt option C for the board meeting calendar, removing two meetings while preserving ability to add meetings or study sessions as needed.
The East Whittier City School District Board approved the instructional calendar for 2026–27 after a brief discussion that identified Aug. 11 as the first school day on the adopted calendar. Superintendent Dr. Patterson and board members described planning assumptions and scheduling constraints that shaped the calendar.
Separately, the board considered three options for the board meeting schedule: keep the current pattern, eliminate one February meeting, or substantially reduce the number of meetings (option C). After discussing the tradeoffs — including opportunities for a study session and the convenience for teachers and families — the board adopted option C, which removes two regularly scheduled meetings but retains the ability to call additional meetings when needed. The vote was unanimous.
Board members also approved a pilot to post four board meetings at school sites in 2027 to rotate meetings across campuses; Dr. Patterson said the practice completes the rotation of all 14 district campuses.