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Garrett County board hears proposal for pre‑Labor Day 2026–27 calendar after state denies MLK makeup waiver
Summary
The board was told the state denied a waiver to use Martin Luther King Day (Jan. 19, 2026) as a makeup day; a calendar committee proposed a pre‑Labor Day 2026–27 calendar with an Aug. 31 start, June 3 last student day, and a public comment period before final action Jan. 13.
The Garrett County Board of Education reviewed a proposed 2026–27 school calendar and was told the State Board denied the district’s request to use Martin Luther King Day (Jan. 19, 2026) as a makeup day.
"We will not have school on 01/19/2026," said a board member during the meeting, noting the district had requested a waiver that the state board did not approve. The board was advised it will request Feb.…
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