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Board approves 2026–27 school calendar and updates multiple policies including graduation guidance

Big Spring School District Board of School Directors · March 2, 2026
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Summary

The board approved the proposed 2026–27 school calendar (180 student days, 190 teacher days) and a package of revised policies covering attendance, student health, assessments and graduation; administration said counselors will explain changes to families.

The board voted to approve the proposed 2026–27 school calendar noted in the agenda and affirmed that teacher work days will total 190 and student days 180. The calendar (including graduation and in-service dates) will be published on the district website following approval.

The administration also presented a package of policy updates covering attendance, student health and screenings, medication use, assessment and reporting of student progress, class rank, graduation and commercial sponsorship agreements. Board member Julie Booth noted substantive revisions to Policy 217 on graduation — including removal of some competency language — and asked families with high school students to view a district video on course selection and counsel/ask questions of guidance staff. All proposed policies were approved after motion and second.