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Middlesex County School Board adopts earlier 2026–27 start, approves special‑education plan and advances policy updates
Summary
At its regular meeting the board voted to adopt a revised 2026–27 calendar tied to a new state start‑date rule, approved the division's IDEA Part B special‑education annual plan, and moved several policy updates to second reading. The board also heard program, budget and staffing updates.
The Middlesex County School Board voted to adopt a revised 2026–27 school calendar and approved the division’s special‑education annual plan during its regular meeting. Superintendent Dr. Seitz told the board the change follows a state law amendment allowing schools to start up to 14 days before Sept. 1 and recommended an earlier August start to increase consistency with regional partners.
Dr. Seitz said the division surveyed staff and families before making the recommendation: “We received 72 responses; 48 said they preferred the revised calendar and 20 said do not change it,” and he outlined accommodations for staff with preexisting summer…
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