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Northborough School Committee reopens 2026–27 calendar debate over start dates and religious observances
Summary
Committee members debated four draft calendars and raised concerns about teacher PD days falling on religious observances (Eid, Yom Kippur), early August start proposals, and childcare impacts; committee chairs will consult regional chairs and teacher associations before re‑voting in March or February.
The Northborough School Committee spent an extended portion of its Jan. 7 meeting revisiting four draft 2026–27 school calendars after regional and Southborough committees adopted calendar 3.
Several members said the December vote did not allow sufficient discussion and expressed concern about calendars that schedule professional development on religious observance days. One member said PD…
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