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Cartwright board approves five-day school calendar over objections from at least one member
Summary
The Cartwright Elementary District governing board approved a shift to a five-day school week with weekly early-release Fridays for professional development, despite board member concerns about surveys, family impacts and projected costs; the measure passed on a roll-call vote with one dissent.
The Cartwright Elementary District governing board voted to adopt a five-day instructional calendar with weekly early-release Fridays for professional development beginning in the 2026–27 year, a change district staff said will align the district with neighboring calendars and return more instructional minutes.
Acting Superintendent Mr. Watson told the board the proposal resembles calendars used across Maricopa County and was developed to allow daily meals programs, regular…
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