Port Orford‑Langlois board reverses earlier 4‑day decision, adopts five‑day 2026–27 calendar

The Port Orford‑Langlois School District 2CJ board voted in May to rescind a previously approved four‑day school week and adopt a five‑day 2026–27 calendar after staff said a recent gubernatorial executive order affects how districts must account for instructional hours.

District staff told the board the governor's guidance requires districts that reduce days to ensure instructional hours align with a 2024–25 baseline; the calendar committee recommended the five‑day option to avoid repeatedly adjusting schedules and to reduce disruption to families and staff. A board member said the change would prevent the district from having to "flip‑flop" schedules year to year.

Board members discussed whether the motion should be framed as an amendment or a rescission of the earlier action; a motion to amend the prior decision and adopt the five‑day calendar was made, seconded and approved by voice vote (board members responded "all in favor"). The staff presentation noted the committee had previously considered both options and that the five‑day calendar was ready in the board packet.

The board did not read a formal roll‑call vote in the transcript; the chair announced the motion carried. District staff said the adopted calendar will be distributed to families and posted online; parents and staff who raised concerns at earlier meetings will receive follow‑up information through the district's usual channels.

Next steps: staff will publish the adopted calendar and continue communicating logistics to families ahead of the 2026–27 school year.