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Sheldon R‑VIII board approves two 2026–27 calendar options pending DESE waiver
Summary
Sheldon R‑VIII board voted 5–0 to approve two draft calendars for the 2026–27 school year — one with an early start and one that complies with DESE regulations — contingent on a waiver from the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE).
The Sheldon R‑VIII Board of Education voted Feb. 9 to approve two draft school calendars for the 2026–27 school year, with final adoption contingent on a waiver from the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE). Superintendent Mr. Irwin presented two options: one that begins the school year early and one that keeps the start date within DESE rules.
Mrs. Claflin moved to approve both calendar options pending DESE waiver approval; Mr. Leininger seconded and the motion carried 5–0. The minutes record no additional detail about the calendars’ specific start or end dates, nor any projected instructional-day counts.
The decision allows district leadership to pursue the waiver process while giving staff and families notice that two options are under consideration. Mr. Irwin was recorded as the presenter; the board did not record further debate or public comment on the calendars in the meeting minutes.
Next steps: the district will seek the DESE waiver required for the early-start calendar to be implemented; the minutes do not specify a timetable for a final adoption vote or district communications to families.
