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Board to form small committee to explore a 'balanced school year' calendar
Summary
A board member requested discussion of year‑round schooling; members suggested using the term 'balanced school year,' forming a calendaring committee, and noted that any calendar change would require contract negotiation language.
A board member requested that the board explore a year‑round school calendar and suggested convening a small committee to draft a calendar the public could review. Multiple board members said rephrasing the idea as a "balanced school year" could reduce public resistance.
Board members discussed practical considerations and timing: the committee would draft a calendar concept for public input, and contract negotiations with staff would be necessary before any change could be implemented. One board member urged including members who support a balanced calendar on the committee rather than only those who are resistant.
Why it matters: A change to the academic calendar would affect instruction schedules, staff contracts and family planning. Board members noted that contract language must be negotiated and that a calendar would likely need to be finalized alongside bargaining outcomes.
Board process and next steps: The chair suggested appointing a small calendaring committee including Janice and a couple of other members; several volunteers said they would be willing to participate. The board agreed to place the topic on a future work session agenda for further discussion and calendar examples. No formal vote or adoption of a calendar occurred during the workshop.
