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Silver Falls board approves monthly two-hour early-release for teacher collaboration

Silver Falls School District Board (SD 4J) · October 13, 2025
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Summary

The board approved a monthly two-hour early-release day (in addition to three full PD days) to give teachers regular collaboration time. Staff said the change reduces instructional minutes by roughly 14 hours annually and may affect snow-day cushion; messaging to families will follow.

The Silver Falls School District Board voted to approve a proposal to reinstate a monthly two-hour early-release day for teachers and staff.

Superintendent Kim said the early-release sessions would be held once a month in addition to three longer professional development days already on the calendar. The district said the time would be used for grade-level and content…

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