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School board discusses possible four-day school week during finance update; no action taken
Summary
At its March 9, 2026 meeting the School Board of Independent School District No. 696 discussed a potential four-day school week alongside a finance update; the board did not vote on changing the calendar and recorded no action on the proposal.
The School Board of Independent School District No. 696 (Ely Public School District) listed a discussion of a possible four-day school week under Old Business at its March 9, 2026 meeting in the Media Center. The minutes record the item as discussed during the finance update but show no motion or vote to change the district calendar.
The agenda entry reads: "Discussion on 4-day school week and finance update." The minutes do not identify specific speakers for this topic or describe a timeline for any decision. Board members are expected to continue studying financial implications and scheduling options before any formal proposal is made.
The board did not adopt any policy, direction, or amendment related to the school week at this meeting. The item remains under consideration and may reappear on a future agenda for further deliberation or a formal vote.
