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2026-27 school year starts September 1 with ten minutes added to every day

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What happened

On April 27 the board approved the 2026-27 calendar, which starts September 1, 2026 and adds ten minutes to each school day (5-2).

Why it matters to families

A later start date and longer days change family schedules.

The evidence

April 27 minutes record the 5-2 vote (Kienbaum and Zimmerman voting no).

The source

April 27, 2026 regular meeting minutes

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