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Board adopts academic calendar, dropout policy, EL reclassification form and ethnic studies curriculum
Summary
Trustees approved Board Policy 5147 (dropout prevention), the English Learner reclassification form, the 2025–26 academic calendar (after survey-based adjustments) and new ethnic studies curriculum with teacher professional development.
The board approved several curriculum and calendar items in a single block of votes. Trustees adopted Board Policy 5147 on dropout prevention after a second reading and approved the English Learner reclassification form, which the superintendent said helps site staff determine when an EL student may be reclassified and noted possible federal funding implications for reclassified students.
On the 2025–26 academic calendar the superintendent described a survey process that received 272 responses and said staff incorporated feedback such as adjusting an October break; trustees discussed the survey wording but ultimately approved the calendar. The board also approved an ethnic studies curriculum after a prior presentation, and administration described planned professional development and county-level teacher check-ins before teaching the new course material.
Board members said the process for curriculum adoption included presentations, available materials on the district website and opportunities for staff and public feedback; administration committed to professional development for teachers prior to classroom rollout.
