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Superintendent previews 2026–27 calendar; spring break and staff PD day timing discussed
Summary
The superintendent presented a draft 2026–27 school calendar that keeps the district at 180 student days, proposes a late‑August start and May finish, places spring break during the week of March 22–26 and shifts a February staff development day to August to provide more preparation time for teachers.
The superintendent told the Northwest Local Board of Education on Dec. 16 that district staff have drafted the 2026–27 calendar and plan to present it formally for approval at the January meeting. The draft preserves the required 180 student days, favors a late‑August start and May finish, and proposes moving a February staff development day to the start of the year in August.
Why it matters: Staff said the proposed timing gives teachers an extra preparation day in August when professional development is more effective and aligns the district's spring break with neighboring schools (RG Drake) to reduce family‑schedule conflicts. Staff emphasized the calendar also considers state testing windows and asked the board to review the draft before formal approval in January.
Details: - Staff said spring break is proposed for the week of March 22–26, 2027, to align with RG Drake and nearby districts. - The district proposes staff workdays (professional development) on Aug. 17–19 with student first day on Aug. 20 (all dates to be confirmed in the formal January agenda). - Staff noted state testing considerations shaped the late‑March scheduling to avoid interrupting testing windows.
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"When you consider we have 180 days, latest start as possible, early ending as possible," the superintendent said when explaining the constraints that shaped the draft calendar.
Ending
Staff will present the formal calendar for board consideration and a vote at the January regular meeting; board members may submit questions or suggested adjustments before that meeting.
