2220: School Calendar

In order to permit staff, students and parents to make plans for their own work and vacation schedules, the board will adopt a preliminary school calendar or calendars by January 1st of each year including start date and major vacation dates, subject to provisions of collective bargaining agreements.

A final school calendar will be available by June 30, subject to provisions of collective bargaining agreements. Multiple calendars may be developed where some schools are on modified school calendars for the forthcoming school year. Following board action, staff, students, parents and community members will be advised of the school calendar(s).

Legal References:

• RCW 28A.15.203 School year—Beginning—End
• 28A.150.220 Basic Education Act—Definitions— Program requirements — Program accessibility — Rules and regulations
• 28A.330.100(7) Additional powers of board
• WAC 180-16-215 Minimum 180 school day year