Calendar for 2009-10

The school board has adopted the calendar for 2009-10. The state does not allow schools to start before Labor Day. Labor Day this year falls on September 7 so the earliest school can start is September 8. Some people like a longer winter break and some want school to be out as early as possible in the spring. These two interests were taken into consideration when setting up the calendar. This calendar does have a shorter winter break.

Presidents Day will be used as a snow makeup day if a day is used on or before January 22. The reason for the January 22 date is that families need notice if school is going to be held on a day originally scheduled as a vacation day.

Two bills have been filed in the legislature that would allow schools to start anytime before Labor Day. They are HF195 (in the house) and SF23 (in the senate). If your interested in lobbying for this idea contact legislators. You can find information on contacting legislators and other information here