Savannah R‑III board approves draft academic calendar; later start set by state rule
The Savannah R‑III Board voted unanimously to approve a draft academic calendar that starts later this year to comply with a state restriction on starting school more than two weeks before Labor Day; the draft provides 170 student days to meet state hour requirements and returns for final approval next month.
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District staff presented a draft academic calendar after surveying staff and the district leadership team. The presenter said staff chose the option that received the most votes and that state rules prevent the district from starting school more than two weeks before Labor Day, which pushes the start later this year.
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