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Chico Unified board approves two contracted non‑workdays and moves graduation to Thursday for 2026–27
Summary
The board approved updates to the 2026–27 student calendar that add two contracted non‑workdays (Oct. 5 and April 26) to create three‑day weekends and move graduation back to Thursday night to support counseling and operations.
Chico Unified staff proposed changes to the district’s 2026–27 student calendar aimed at creating brief mid‑semester breaks and improving operational alignment. The recommended changes add two contracted non‑workdays — a three‑day weekend in October (proposed Oct. 5) and another in April (proposed April 26) — and shift high school graduation back to a Thursday night.
Staff said the changes help staff (custodial, maintenance, transportation, counseling) and support student and staff mental‑health pauses during long stretches of instruction. Board members and a public commenter (Carl Auchner, Chico Sunrise Rotary Club literacy chair) discussed family and working‑parent childcare impacts; staff said they plan broad outreach and an email notice to families and that the October date provides roughly 10 months for planning if approved now.
The board moved and seconded the calendar recommendation and approved the updated calendar by voice vote.
Why this matters: Calendar adjustments affect family planning, childcare needs and operational staffing. The district plans outreach to families to ease the transition.
Next steps: Staff will publish the updated calendar on the district website and issue communications to families.
