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Mustang board reviews 2026–27 academic calendar: three built‑in snow days, two emergency virtual days allowed with state approval
Summary
District presenter Ryan outlined the 2026–27 calendar emphasizing instructional time and professional development; the proposed calendar includes three built‑in snow days (Feb. 8, Apr. 16 and an end‑of‑year option) and preserves up to two emergency virtual days subject to State Department audit.
Ryan (presenter), introduced by a board member earlier in the meeting, walked the Mustang School Board through the proposed academic calendar for 2026–27, saying the objective "is for kids" and that the calendar prioritizes instructional days and professional development.
The presenter reviewed state requirements and district planning: the district must provide 166 instructional days amounting to at least 1,086 hours of instruction. The proposed calendar totals roughly 1,121 instructional hours when professional development (up to 30 hours) and parent‑teacher conference time (12 hours) are included, meaning the district would exceed the state minimum.
A major change in the proposed 2026–27 calendar is the return of three built‑in snow/makeup days: Feb. 8 (a day teachers work whether it becomes instruction or PD), April 16, and a late‑year option that could shift the last day of student attendance to May 20 if used. Ryan explained how those days function: some are reserved as instructor/teacher workdays that can be converted to student instructional days if needed, while others would be no‑work snow days for students.
The presenter also explained the county/district plan for virtual days: the district has an approved plan on file with the State Department allowing up to two emergency virtual days or the equivalent of 12 hours. Virtual days may be used only for emergency closures (inclement weather, safety threats, power or utility failures) and are subject to state audit; misuse would require the district to make up the time.
Board members raised equity and instructional‑time concerns, noting that not all students have device access at home and that earlier changes to state rules restricted virtual‑day use. One board member said the district must balance instructional time with staff professional development and testing preparations at the high school.
The calendar presentation was delivered as an informational briefing; a board member noted that the calendar had been approved earlier in the meeting as part of the consent process. The district will monitor state guidance and local needs prior to implementation.
What’s next: Implementation depends on normal board/administrative schedules and state approval for any emergency virtual‑day use; the board will receive further updates as needed.
