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Salem School Committee approves 2026-27 calendar, adopts enrollment targets

Salem School Committee · January 27, 2026
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Summary

The Salem School Committee voted unanimously to approve the 2026-27 calendar with Oct. 30 changed to a half day for students and remote professional development for staff, and adopted district enrollment targets aimed at socioeconomic balance; Bentley remains exempt from a kindergarten income target.

The Salem School Committee voted 6-0 on Jan. 26 to approve the 2026–27 district calendar with a committee amendment making Oct. 30 a half day for students and remote professional development for educators. The meeting, held by Zoom, also approved the superintendent'9s recommended enrollment targets for 2026–27.

Superintendent (name on file with the district) told the committee the proposed calendar would set staff start on Aug. 31, first student day for grades 1–8 on Sept. 3 (the Thursday before Labor Day) and first days for pre-K and kindergarten on Sept. 10. The superintendent said the change avoids…

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