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Administrators say alternate-day schedule smoothed calendar and snow-day issues
Summary
Presenter reported that the alternate gold/black schedule reduced calendar disruption from snow days, helped with finals timing, and correlated with improved scores; presenters said it did not create the chaos some had predicted and recommended continuing the schedule while addressing concerns where needed.
Presenter reviewed the alternate-day (gold/black) calendar used during the past year and said administrators saw improved scheduling outcomes and fewer logistical disruptions around snow days and finals. The presenter said scores were up and called the change largely successful while acknowledging some families and staff still prefer the old calendar.
"It just took care of itself," the presenter said when describing how the schedule smoothed calendar issues such as makeup days. Board members and staff discussed the practicality of the schedule and noted minor operational lessons learned around certain course sequencing and final exam timing.
