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Tigard‑Tualatin board adopts two‑year calendar that starts school before Labor Day
Summary
After surveying 743 stakeholders, the board approved a two‑year 2026–28 calendar that begins before Labor Day (draft two), citing advantages for ending the school year earlier and avoiding very late‑June dismissals; estimated fiscal impacts for classified calendars were discussed.
The Tigard‑Tualatin School Board voted to adopt a two‑year school calendar (2026–27 and 2027–28) using the district’s draft two option, which begins the school year prior to Labor Day.
Staff presented two drafts and summarized a community survey of 743 participants (parents, licensed and classified staff, and administrators). Draft two — a pre‑Labor Day start that aligns with some neighboring districts — received the strongest overall preference, with licensed staff showing the largest margin in favor. Supporters cited avoiding a late‑June finish, better alignment with summer programming and classes taken by staff, and preservation of the traditional day before Thanksgiving off. Opponents worried about impacts to classified calendars, family child care schedules, and pre‑planned August travel.
District staff noted a potential fiscal impact tied to classified employee contracts: if the calendar moves the start date before Labor Day for 9‑month classified employees, the district estimates approximately $75,000 in additional holiday pay obligations. Staff said planning that known cost into the budget is preferable to unplanned costs if inclement weather forces make‑up days later in June.
The board discussed operational and instructional tradeoffs and emphasized early, clear communication to families. The motion to adopt draft two passed unanimously.
What’s next: The district will publish the adopted calendar, update family communications, and plan for the modest fiscal effect on classified calendars; staff said the two‑year horizon should help families and staff plan summer 2027 travel and programming.
