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Board schedules Labor Day waiver hearing with MDE; Sept. 28 public hearing announced
Summary
The board reported it filed a Labor Day waiver request with the Michigan Department of Education and scheduled a public hearing for Sept. 28; start‑of‑school date remains contingent on MDE approval and teacher‑union negotiation outcomes.
Superintendent reported the district has applied for a Labor Day waiver and that the Michigan Department of Education will hold a hearing during the Sept. 28 board meeting (approx. 6:15 p.m.). The waiver, if approved, would allow the district to consider an earlier start date in future years; the district will post public notice and provide a 15‑minute hearing window for public comment during the board meeting.
School and district officials said the waiver application cites the EMC program (dual‑enrollment alignment with local community colleges) and scheduling benefits for athletics and state testing preparation. The superintendent said the waiver outcome will determine whether the district can start before Labor Day in subsequent years but that for now the district is planning to begin classes on Sept. 8 unless the waiver is approved to alter the calendar. A public hearing on Sept. 28 will allow parents and community members to voice support or concerns to the MDE representative on the call.
