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Board discusses school start dates and 4‑H/state fair conflicts before approving calendar with clause
Summary
Trustees debated July/September scheduling, seventh‑grade early start, and conflicts with Minnesota state fair and 4‑H livestock encampment; board approved the 2026–27 board calendar with a clause to confirm graduation dates before public publication.
The Houston Independent School District board spent substantial time reviewing next year’s calendar, focusing on start dates, Labor Day scheduling and conflicts with 4‑H/state fair activities.
A parent and board members raised concerns that moving start dates earlier could conflict with 4‑H livestock encampment and the state fair. One attendee urged the board to avoid scheduling games or practices that penalize students who participate in state fair…
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