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School committee approves 2026–27 school calendar; district flags possible election-day change
Summary
The School Committee approved the 2026–27 school calendar, which starts before Labor Day with transition days for certain grades and preserves standard recesses; presenters noted a possible state change moving the primary election day and said they would adjust if RIDE guidance requires it.
The South Kingstown School Committee voted to approve the 2026–27 school calendar as presented.
Administration described the draft calendar as responsive to community and bargaining-unit input. The calendar keeps the customary winter and April breaks, proposes transition-only first days for grades K, 6 and 9, and retains a professional-development day in early September. Presenters noted one uncertainty: the potential state action to move the primary election day, which could affect professional-development scheduling and use of school buildings as polling locations. The administration said it will bring proposed modifications back to the committee if RIDE or state guidance requires changes.
Committee members asked about virtual makeup days and the district’s virtual‑learning plan requirements (synchronous-instruction minimums and participation thresholds). Administration said districts may submit an annual virtual learning plan for RIDE approval but expressed pedagogical and logistical reservations about relying on virtual days for makeup time.
The committee approved the calendar by voice vote.
