Board adopts 2026–27 traditional academic calendar beginning Aug. 11 and ending May 27

Director of Employee Relations Dan Shalek and Chief Human Resources Officer Consty McCarn presented the recommended traditional academic calendar for 2026–27, explaining it was negotiated with SCTA and informed by community forums, parent feedback and student advisory council input.

Key features: first day of school Aug. 11, last day May 27, finals scheduled before winter break, an October non‑instructional day placed on Indigenous Peoples' Day, and closer alignment with surrounding district calendars and the CIF athletics calendar. Staff said benefits include reduced learning loss, better access to summer college courses and internships, and improved scheduling for athletes.

After brief board discussion acknowledging survey rollout concerns and community questions, Member Singh moved and Member Ibarra seconded the calendar approval. The board approved the calendar by voice vote and roll call.