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Savannah R‑III board approves draft academic calendar; later start set by state rule
Summary
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.
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.
The calendar provides 170 student days to meet state instructional‑hour requirements under Senate Bill 287, and the presenter said that requirement constrains how much the calendar can shift. Trustees discussed the placement and number of professional development days (one proposed April PD option), early‑release days (three this past year), and how makeup/AMI days would be handled. One board member asked that communications to the community explain the later start date and the role of state law in that decision. The draft calendar was approved as presented and will be brought back for final approval next month.
