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Reynolds board debates 2026–27 licensed-staff calendars, members stress preserving instructional minutes
Summary
Board members discussed draft 2026–27 calendars after families raised concerns about spring-conference contact for semester-only classes; several directors favored options that preserve instructional minutes and district administration said it will work with principals on alternative parent-connection plans.
Board members reviewed options for licensed-staff work calendars for 2026–27 and highlighted concerns about preserving instructional minutes and ensuring parent contact for classes that meet only in the second semester.
The minutes record that "Some comments from families about spring conferences" raised the question that classes held only in the second semester might have no parent contact. District administration said it will "work with principals on possible alternative plans for parent connection in the spring."
Chair Michael Reyes said he "prefers options without the extra non-contract days around spring break" and emphasized keeping instructional minutes up. Director Joyce Rosenau and Director Patty Carrera voiced support for options 2 and 4 for their higher instructional minutes; Director Francisco Ibarra said he preferred options 2, 4, or 7. The record notes a repeated board focus on "preservation of instructional minutes." No final calendar decision or formal vote appears in the work-session minutes; the discussion was logged as an agenda item.
The minutes do not include details such as the exact number of instructional minutes for each option, districtwide scheduling impacts, nor whether any change would require collective-bargaining negotiation. District staff will follow up with principals on parent-connection approaches for semester-only courses.
