School board approves two‑year calendars for 2026–27 and 2027–28

The Laramie County School District #2 board approved proposed two‑year school calendars for the 2026–27 and 2027–28 school years after a presentation from district staff.

Justin, who introduced the calendar proposal on behalf of the district, said the calendar committee worked with staff and that roughly 80% of respondents supported the proposed schedule. He told the board the calendars largely preserve the four‑day school week used in recent years, set the Friday after Labor Day and the Friday after Easter as non‑instructional days, and include a two‑week Christmas break. Justin also noted the 2028 leap year would make repeating the exact same calendar beyond 2028 more difficult.

The board discussion was brief. Michael moved to approve the two calendars “as presented,” and Kendra seconded. The motion carried on a voice vote after the chair called for the ayes.

Why it matters: Adopting a two‑year calendar locks in schedule changes that affect families, staff planning and extracurricular scheduling for two school years. The district emphasized staff and calendar committee input in drafting the proposal.

Votes at a glance: Michael moved to approve the 2026–27 and 2027–28 school calendars; Kendra seconded; outcome—approved by voice vote.

The district did not provide specific attendance- or instructional-minute changes beyond the four‑day week structure and the listed Friday holidays; further administrative details were not specified during the presentation.