USD 232 proposes 2027–28 calendar with October conferences

What happened

The district is asking the Board to approve a proposed 2027–28 calendar that would move fall parent-teacher conferences from late September to October. The draft sets the first day of school for Aug. 18, 2027, with no school for students Oct. 14 and district buildings closed Oct. 15 for conferences.

Why it matters to families

Families and staff would need to plan around a later conference period and the associated school and building closures; the schedule is proposed and may still change through negotiations or Board action.

The evidence

The packet includes a recommended 2027–28 calendar for Board consideration and says fall conferences are proposed to move from late September to October. Its calendar narrative identifies Oct. 14 as a no-school day for students for conferences and Oct. 15 as a no-school/buildings-closed day; the memo notes negotiations could require later calendar amendments.

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