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Board reviews community-backed 2026–27 calendar; formal approval to come later
Summary
Following a community calendar meeting of about 35 participants, district leaders presented a proposed 2026–27 school calendar (late Labor Day, start in prior week, expanded October PD days, five built-in snow days and a tentative last day of June 15); the calendar was shared for review and not put up for approval at the Feb. 18 meeting.
Board members reviewed results of a community calendar meeting that included parents and staff and left with what administrators described as general consensus for the proposed 2026–27 calendar. The presentation noted a late Labor Day (Sept. 7) and a staggered start the week before, an expanded professional-development model that makes October a full in-service day (allowing two full PD days annually instead of one), and standard observances (NJEA convention, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving and winter break).
Administrators said the calendar builds five snow days into the schedule; absent snow days, the last day of school is projected as June 15. The board discussed how snow days would shift the last day and clarified that NJEA convention days function as PD options—buildings may be open to students though many staff attend the convention. On spring break, the committee was divided but the majority favored retaining the traditional week.
Board members agreed to form a four-person working group with administration to refine a single board calendar, aim to post it publicly, and pursue formal adoption in the coming months. The calendar presented at the meeting was informational only and will be placed on a future agenda for board action.
Ending: The board asked members to review the packet materials and volunteer for the working group; no approval occurred at this meeting.
