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Gilpin County school board advances three‑year calendars to second reading after scheduling debate
Summary
The Gilpin County School District No. Re‑1 board voted to move proposed 2026–27, 2027–28 and 2028–29 school‑year calendars to second reading after discussion about midweek start dates, ending school near June 1 and athletics scheduling.
The Gilpin County School District No. Re‑1 Board of Education voted on first reading to advance three proposed school calendars covering 2026–27, 2027–28 and 2028–29 to a second reading after extended discussion about start dates, spring break timing and athletic scheduling.
Board members described the proposals as an experiment in shifting the school year to midweek starts and trying to end the academic year earlier. Administrators said the draft calendars aim to align secondary students with Warren Tech, Jeffco and Clear Creek where possible and to reduce days after Memorial Day. A board member noted there is no hard data yet on the impacts of the midweek start and said the district can amend calendars in future years if problems emerge.
Board debate focused on family planning, athletic scheduling and whether publishing multiple years now would create confusion if changes are needed. Board members discussed the tradeoffs of releasing three years of calendars to give families time to plan versus waiting for outcomes from the first year before committing to further years.
Votes at a glance - 2026–27 District school calendar (first reading): advanced to second reading; roll call recorded as Edwards — yes; Mar — yes; Peterson — yes; (other board members recorded as present and in favor). - 2027–28 District school calendar (first reading): advanced to second reading; roll call recorded as Edwards — yes; Mar — yes; Peterson — yes; (other board members recorded as present and in favor). - 2028–29 District school calendar (first reading): advanced to second reading; roll call recorded as Edwards — yes; Mar — yes; Peterson — yes; (other board members recorded as present and in favor).
Board members asked administrators to solicit additional feedback from principals, athletic directors and families before the second reading and to return with any required technical edits. The calendars will return to the board for second reading and final action at an upcoming meeting.
