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Board approves 2026-27 school calendar after heated debate over equity; vote 6-3
Summary
After a lengthy discussion on whether an extended December break would unevenly advantage administrators over teachers, the board approved the proposed 2026-27 calendar by a 6-3 roll-call vote. Critics cited equity across employee groups and impacts on instructional time and neighboring districts' calendars.
The Salisbury Township School District board voted 6-3 Feb. 18 to approve the proposed 2026-27 school calendar after a sustained debate about equity and scheduling.
"If we're going to be giving this as a gift ... administrators are going to receive more days off than they would if we followed precedent," said Mrs. McKelvey, a board member, who argued the extended December block as drafted would advantage 12-month…
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