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Board sets June 10 as last student day contingent on state forgiveness

Benzie County Central Board of Education · May 11, 2026
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Summary

The board approved keeping June 10 as the last day of school, contingent on expected state forgiveness or waiver; administration outlined alternatives including a June 11 staff make‑up day if needed.

The board unanimously approved a motion, contingent on state legislative forgiveness, to keep June 10 as the final student day for the 2025–26 school year; administrators presented alternative options should the state not grant forgiveness.

Superintendent Erfourth outlined options to satisfy day‑10 and day‑11 requirements, including seeking legislative forgiveness, using waiver flexibilities, or scheduling a staff make‑up day on June 11. The motion carried 7–0. The board directed administration to proceed with the contingency plan and to communicate any changes to families if state guidance evolves.

Administration had earlier presented district enrollment and DS4120 fall count comparisons through 2017–2025 and preliminary Kindergarten Round‑Up numbers for fall 2026, which staff said may change before final counts are certified.