Manson School Board Sticks with Five-Day Schedule for Upcoming Academic Year

The Manson School Board has decided to stick with its current five-day-a-week schedule for the upcoming academic year, 2024-2025. The board has opted not to pursue an Economy Efficiency Waiver that would have allowed for a four-day student school week. This decision was made after recent legislation expanded the number of districts eligible to consider a four-day school week.

During discussions, board members felt they were not adequately prepared to make a decision on changing the school schedule. As a result, the consideration of a four-day school week will not be included in board meeting agendas for now. However, the board may revisit this topic for further deliberation in the fall of 2024.

Superintendent Tabatha Mires stressed that the board is currently focused on strategic planning and budgeting. She expressed gratitude to all stakeholders who provided input on the matter, noting that their feedback was carefully considered by the board.