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Board debates 2026–27 calendar and flags elementary facilities pressure; 4th grade move discussed
Summary
During the April 9 workshop the board reviewed a draft 2026–2027 calendar proposing a longer spring recess and six emergency days and discussed elementary school facility constraints, including consideration of moving 4th grade to the middle school for 2027–28.
At the April 9, 2026 Lopatcong Township Board of Education workshop board members reviewed the proposed 2026–2027 district calendar and discussed elementary school facility capacity and enrollment projections.
Calendar review: The draft calendar proposes a longer spring recess, a shorter winter recess and six emergency days. Board members asked how the calendar aligns with the Phillipsburg district schedule and how the proposed dates would affect state testing windows. No formal vote occurred on the calendar at this meeting; members requested additional alignment information for future consideration.
Facilities and enrollment: The ad hoc elementary school facilities committee reported that additional usable space had been identified but raised concerns about the building’s overall effectiveness and future enrollment projections. The committee said it would continue work on space planning; the board discussed the possibility that 4th grade could move to the middle school for the 2027–2028 school year if capacity and programmatic needs require it.
Next steps: The ad hoc committee will continue to study enrollment and facility options and present timeline updates to the board; calendar alignment with neighboring districts and testing implications will be addressed in upcoming agendas.
