Board Agenda - February 05, 2008

IX. 2008-09 School Calendar Adoption

Presenter: Karla Oliver

Purpose: A - Request decision - closure required

Time: 10 minutes

Description:

Both 2008-09 calendar options reflect 179 days of instruction and an August 25 start date.

Calendar Option A:
Semester exams scheduled before Winter Break
Thanksgiving Break includes Wednesday prior to Thanksgiving
Winter Break is eleven (11) days for students
Teacher work day scheduled after Winter Break
Spring Break - March 16 - 20
Last day of classes - June 4
Inclement weather dates would be designated as Friday, June 5 and Monday, June 8

Calendar Option B:
Balanced semesters - one day difference
Thanksgiving break includes Wednesday prior to Thanksgiving
Winter Break - 2 full weeks
First semester exams scheduled January 12-15
Spring Break - March 16-20 Last day of classes - June 4
Inclement weather dates would be designated as Monday and Tuesday, June 8 and 9

Recommendation:

Business Impact:

None

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