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Committee backs revised calendars that cut half days, increase instructional hours
Summary
The committee reviewed revised 2026–27 through 2028–29 calendars that reduce half days from 11 to 5, rework conference and professional development scheduling, and increase instructional minutes (elementary +14 hours, middle +16, high +19); the calendars will be on the full board agenda for approval.
The Springfield Township School District Academic Affairs Committee on April 20 reviewed revised three‑year school calendars that reduce the number of half days across the year and increase instructional time.
Dr. Yanicone told the committee the revisions cut total half days from 11 to 5 and preserve state requirements for days or hours of…
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