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Board holds first reading of 2026–27 school calendar, debates snow makeup day
Summary
Trustees reviewed the proposed 2026–27 calendar and discussed moving an April snow makeup day to Presidents' Day (Feb. 15) to create a spring break window; the item will return for action with suggested revisions.
The Montoursville Area School District board held a first reading of the proposed 2026–27 school calendar and discussed potential changes to a spring snow makeup day.
Several trustees raised scheduling options, including moving the April 19 snow makeup day to Presidents' Day on Feb. 15 to create a longer spring break period and to reduce mid-spring disruption for families. One trustee said moving the day "would make it almost like a spring break" and noted the district has limited longer breaks built into the calendar. Another trustee raised concerns about contract holidays and the proximity of Martin Luther King Jr. Day to other paid holidays, suggesting any change must respect negotiated agreements.
Board members also weighed the effect of calendar changes on testing windows and end-of-year scheduling. Trustees agreed to bring the calendar back for consideration at the next meeting with the suggested revisions on the makeup day; the first reading does not finalize the calendar.
Next steps: staff will prepare a revised calendar reflecting the requested options for the board's next meeting so trustees can adopt a final calendar before statutory deadlines for public notice and enrollment planning.
