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Committee adjusts 2025–26 calendar after debate over ski‑club half‑days
Summary
After extended discussion about ski‑club half‑days and family impacts, the committee approved a revised 2025–26 calendar that moves one January half‑day and adds an early‑release day in September; the principal will post the calendar and work with the recreation department on ski‑club scheduling.
The Sebago School Committee approved a revised 2025–26 school calendar after a lengthy discussion about half‑day Wednesdays tied to the local ski‑club schedule.
Principal John explained he incorporated union feedback and committee suggestions into the draft. Committee members raised concerns about short notice for families when ski‑club weather causes schedule changes and asked that the district coordinate with the recreation department to publicize scholarships and to list which grades the ski‑club half‑days affect.
Outcome of discussion: members agreed to move the January ski‑club half‑day from Jan. 7 to Jan. 11 in the draft and to add an early‑release day on Sept. 10. The principal committed to confirm ski‑club dates with the recreation department and to post the finalized calendar on the district website promptly so families can plan.
Why it matters: Several committee members said half‑days tied to extracurricular scheduling can create child‑care burdens for families whose children do not participate; members advocated for clearer calendar labeling and better communication to parents about which grades are eligible for ski‑club participation.
What comes next: The committee voted to approve the calendar draft with the discussed adjustments and the principal will finalize the schedule with the recreation department and post the document for families.
