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Yellow Springs board approves new school start times amid broader consent calendar
Summary
The Yellow Springs Exempted Village Board of Education approved new K–12 school start times as part of an administrative consent calendar on March 11, 2026, alongside routine personnel and contract items; the vote was unanimous.
The Yellow Springs Exempted Village Board of Education on March 11 approved a set of new school start times as part of its administrative consent calendar, a move administrators said is intended to improve transportation efficiency and student opportunity.
Board members voted unanimously to approve the consent calendar, which also included a revised STEM teacher job description tied to a grant, a recurring contract with the county ESC for related services, and participation in the county 'Handle With Care' program for student support. The board chair called the roll and the motion passed four to zero.
Administrators presented a one-page summary included in the meeting packet showing the proposed schedules: a K–4 schedule and a consolidated schedule for grades 5–12 designed to permit coordinated K–12 busing. District staff said the changes are the first step in a larger plan to improve operational efficiency and expand student opportunities.
Board members thanked transportation staff for the planning and noted the change will require families to adjust morning routines. No amendments were made during the meeting; the approval was part of the consent calendar vote recorded in the minutes.
The board also reminded the public that details and the full time tables are in the meeting packet. The next regular board meeting is scheduled for April 8 at 5:30 p.m., where implementation details are expected to be discussed further.
