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Trustee reports teachers’ interest in a four‑day school week; superintendent to survey staff and community

Board of Trustees of Bigfork Elementary School and Bigfork High School, District No. 38 · September 11, 2024
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Summary

During committee reports Trustee Julie Kreiman said the teachers union is interested in a four‑day school week for next year; Superintendent Tom Stack will work with Kreiman to survey staff and the community before any formal proposal.

Trustee Julie Kreiman reported to the board during the negotiations committee update that the teachers union has expressed interest in exploring a four‑day school week for the next school year. The board discussed the idea but took no formal action.

Superintendent Tom Stack said he will coordinate with Trustee Kreiman to survey both staff and the community to gather input on the concept and possible impacts. The minutes do not record estimates of cost, start dates, or pilot plans; those details remain to be developed and may be presented to the board after the survey results are available.

The board heard this item as part of committee reports and did not vote on or approve any change to the school calendar during the Sept. 11 meeting.