Agenda Item
b. Approval of 2026-2028 School Calendars ~ Updated 11.3.2025
Summary: Presented by: Ms. Stacy E. Stepney, Administrator, Superintendent’s Office
Request: It is requested that the Board of Education approve the calendars for the next two school years. This item establishes the school calendars for the school district during the period of July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2028.
Why: Per Board Policy AEA, the Board of Education shall adopt a calendar that includes the date for teachers to report for duty, dates of service for teachers, days of attendance for students, days affecting students and teachers, holidays, and breaks.
Details: The 2026-2028 school calendars contain the following features:
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.)
180 days of instruction
Nine 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 - remote school day for students and professional development day for teachers
Two inclement weather days per semester
Spring Break - first full week in April
Last day of school for students before Memorial Day
Post-planning day for teachers before Memorial Day
The Superintendent reserves the right to make determinations deemed to be in the best interest of students and staff in the event of inclement weather or other emergency conditions. Such determinations may include, but are not limited to, school closures, delayed openings, early dismissals, transitions to virtual learning, or implementing inclement weather days as circumstances warrant.
Financial impact: No Financial Impact to the District
Contact: Ms. Stacy E. Stepney, Administrator, Superintendent’s Office, 678-676-0218,
Mrs. Jennifer Caracciolo, Interim Chief of Community Engagement & Innovative Partnerships, Division of Community Engagement & Innovative Partnerships, 678-676-0218,
Mr. Jason Kennedy, Deputy Chief of Human Resource Officer, Division of Human Resources, 678-676-0005
Effective: July 1, 2026 - June 30, 2028
Status: Approved by Office of Legal Affairs
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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
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