Agenda Item
a. 2024-2026 School Calendars (Updated 12.11.2023)
Summary: Presented by: Ms. Stacy E. Stepney, Chief Academic Officer, Division of Curriculum and Instruction
Request: It is requested that the Board of Education consider the calendars for the next two school years. This item establishes the school calendars for the District during the period of July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2026.
Why: Based on Policy AEA, a proposed calendar will be developed and submitted to the Superintendent and Board of Education for consideration and approval.
Details: The 2024-2026 school calendars contain the following features:
180 days of instruction
190 teacher-contract days including one evening workday comprised of four conference nights during the year as scheduled by each local school (Each conference night is two hours.)
9 teacher workdays / professional development days
October Fall Break ­
Thanksgiving Break
Conclude first semester prior to winter break to prevent students from taking final exams or state-mandated tests at the beginning of second semester
One day in January for post planning/pre-planning
February Winter Break
Independent Learner Day in November and March
Spring Break - one week in April
One day in May for post planning second semester
In the event of a school closure because of inclement weather or an emergency, teachers will provide students with a virtual learning assignment that is content-specific and relevant. Each assignment will be aligned to the standards and what the students are currently learning. Assignments may involve reading, writing, conducting research, performing mini labs, completing practice problems, taking notes, and/or answering questions.
Financial impact: None
Contact: Ms. Stacy E. Stepney, Chief Academic Officer, Division of Curriculum and Instruction, 678.676.0731
Effective: July 1, 2024 - June 30, 2026
Status: Attorney approval is not required.
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Board Policy Descriptor Code: AEA
School Calendar
The DeKalb County Board of Education shall adopt a calendar for each
school year. The Superintendent is authorized to develop a calendar
that will satisfy all legal requirements and the rules of the State Board of
Education and the accrediting agencies. The school calendar shall
include the following:
1. The date for teachers to report for duty and the date their services
for the year will be completed; and
2. Days of attendance for students, holiday and vacation periods, and
other days affecting students and personnel.
When a school day is canceled because of inclement weather or other
emergency conditions, the Superintendent shall have authority to
reschedule the day within the annual period of time scheduled for the
teachers.
The school calendar shall be presented annually by the Superintendent
to the Board for approval.
DeKalb County Schools Date Adopted: 9/11/2000
Last Revised: 4/18/2012