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Natalia ISD board approves 2026–27 five-day calendar in 5–1 vote
Summary
At a March 4 special meeting, the Natalia Independent School District Board of Trustees approved Option B, a five-day 2026–2027 school calendar, after a presentation of calendar options and district survey results; the motion passed 5–1.
The Natalia Independent School District Board of Trustees approved a five-day 2026–2027 school calendar (Option B) at a special meeting on March 4, 2026. Trustee Jaime Gomez moved to adopt Option B; Board President Eric Smith seconded the motion, which passed 5–1. The yes votes came from Smith, Secretary Danielle Alderete, Paul Almendarez, Gomez and Elvia Loza; Trustee Fernando Garza voted no.
Dr. Elmer Avellaneda presented the calendar alternatives and summarized results of a district survey that informed the board's consideration. The presentation compared different scheduling options for the coming school year and highlighted community responses gathered by the district. Tiffany Brown, the board vice president, led the meeting in prayer and "welcomed the visitors." The meeting record notes that there were no public comments during the allotted public comment period.
The special meeting was called to order by Board President Eric Smith at 5:30 p.m.; the board took a short break and reconvened at 5:45 p.m. Roll call confirmed a quorum of seven trustees. The meeting adjourned at approximately 6:48 p.m. No additional actions or implementation steps were recorded in the meeting minutes for the calendar approval item.
