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Board approves 4‑day pre‑K calendar for 2026–27, with Fridays set aside for planning

Berkeley County Schools Board of Education · February 17, 2026
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Summary

The board voted to adopt a 4‑day pre‑K schedule for 2026–27: 136 total days, 50,160 instructional minutes (about 2,160 above the state minimum), and 6 hours, 15 minutes per day; Fridays will be used for professional planning and behavior‑team meetings.

Board members voted to adopt a proposed 4‑day pre‑K calendar for the 2026–27 school year after a presentation and extended Q&A with Sarah Wolf, the district staff member who presented the plan.

Wolf described the model as “prepare for success” Fridays for staff; she said the schedule would provide 136 total days and 50,160 minutes per year — roughly 2,160 minutes beyond the…

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