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Board discusses monthly teacher prep time, proposes rotating AM/PM schedule
Summary
Board members considered a plan to offer teachers monthly prep time (three mornings and three afternoons a year) with dates published in advance and alternating AM/PM to avoid repeatedly removing the same classes from instruction; proposal remains for later scheduling action.
Board members discussed a proposal to provide teachers a reduced schedule for prep time several times during the school year rather than more frequent weekly changes.
Staff described a compromise schedule: one prep session in September, October, November, February, March and April with three sessions in the morning and three in the afternoon, rotating so the same classes (for example, career‑technical programs) are not repeatedly disrupted. The plan aims to preserve instructional hours while giving teachers focused time for assessment review and planning.
Board members raised practical concerns about alternating AM and PM sessions (parent work schedules, substitute availability, and impacts on career/tech students). Staff said the district will publish dates well in advance and work with principals to handle extenuating circumstances.
No formal vote occurred; the discussion was conceptual and staff said they would return with scheduling details if the board wants to adopt a revised calendar.
