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Board adopts 2026-27 and 2027-28 school calendars on a 3-2 vote

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What happened

On Jan 26, 2026 the board adopted calendars for the next two school years after about 80 minutes of discussion, 3-2. On Feb 23 it moved the 2027 graduation date, and on Sept 28 it received a revised 2026-27 calendar.

Why it matters to families

Start and end dates, breaks and graduation affect every family's plans, and the vote was close.

The evidence

Jan 26 minutes record the vote: Fagrelius, Meruelo and Wills yes; Schiffer and Vann no. Feb 23 minutes record the graduation date change. The revised calendar lists 166.5 student contact days.

The source

Jan 26, 2026 board minutes

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