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Board shifts a professional learning day from March to October in 2026–27 academic calendar
Summary
The Milford Board of Education approved Version Two of the 2026–27 academic calendar with a friendly amendment moving the March 17 professional learning early dismissal to Oct. 21, a change proponents said reduces disruption in March; the motion passed unanimously.
At its Jan. 12 meeting, the Milford Board of Education approved the 2026–27 academic calendar (Version Two) as amended, moving an early-release professional learning day originally scheduled for March 17 to Oct. 21.
Board member Megan Doyle moved the motion "that the board of education approve version two of the 2026–2027 academic calendar as amended." The amendment — "to move March 17th to October 21st" — was described by administration as helping avoid a disruptive cluster of early-release and holiday days in March. The motion carried unanimously.
Why it matters: Board members said clustering of half days in March posed difficulties both for classroom continuity and for families arranging child care. School staff noted that providers (the Y and Boys & Girls Club) typically cover half-day child-care needs but do not cover full days off.
Vote: Motion carried unanimously; board members voted in favor with no opposed votes recorded.
Provenance: Calendar second read, discussion and amendment recorded between SEG 1240 and SEG 1515.
