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Construction delay at Stanton prompts board to shift 2026‑27 start dates for staff and students
Summary
Because contractors could not guarantee a certificate of occupancy for Stanton before the scheduled staff start date, the board voted to move staff start to Aug. 31 and students' first day to Sept. 3 for 2026–27 to provide a buffer for construction and professional development time.
The board voted on June 9 to revise the 2026–27 school calendar, moving the staff start date to Aug. 31 and the first student day to Sept. 3 after administrators said the Stanton School construction contractor (CSG) could not guarantee a certificate of occupancy before the previously scheduled start.
Superintendent Susan Lassard explained administrators and Stanton staff raised concerns about whether classrooms would be ready; project representatives told the board they could not assure readiness the week before teachers were expected to report. Board members agreed a buffer was prudent to avoid asking staff to report for professional development while classrooms remained boxed and contractors continued work.
The calendar change passed after discussion and a motion to bring the item forward; the vote was recorded by voice. Administration said they will monitor construction progress, keep the board informed when planning the 2027–28 calendar, and coordinate walkthroughs and logistics for parents and staff.
What happens next: the district will finalize details for the adjusted start, communicate schedule changes to families and staff, and continue coordination with the construction contractor on certificate of occupancy timing.
