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Ely School Board approves four-day school week starting 2026–2027
Summary
The Ely School Board voted 6–0 to move to a four-day school week beginning in the 2026–2027 school year after a motion by Director Omerza and a second from Director Westlund. The change was approved as a formal board action at the April 13 meeting.
The Ely School Board voted unanimously to implement a four-day school week beginning with the 2026–2027 school year. Director Omerza moved and Director Westlund seconded the motion, which the board carried 6–0 at the April 13 regular meeting.
Board minutes record the vote and the motion language approving the schedule change but do not include additional detail in the record provided about the weekly schedule model (for example which day would be off), instructional minutes adjustments, or the district's implementation timeline. The board listed the action under new business and recorded the formal approval as part of the meeting's motions.
