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After debate about four‑day schedules and special‑education minutes, Cartwright board approves 2026–27 work calendars
Summary
Superintendent Watson presented proposed 2026–27 staff calendars; board members questioned early‑release Fridays and equity for special‑education students before approving the calendars 2–1. District staff said IEP minutes will be met and principals will set site schedules to ensure required minutes.
The Cartwright Elementary District governing board approved 2026–27 work calendars for teachers and a range of district staff after a discussion that focused on early‑release Fridays, total required instructional minutes and impacts for special‑education students.
Superintendent Watson said the work calendars are routine annual items that allow the district to create additional calendars for different employee groups (10‑, 11‑ and 12‑month schedules). He described early‑release Fridays as two hours of…
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