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:
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The date for teachers to report for duty and the date their services for the year will be completed; and
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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.
Legal References
- O.C.G.A. 20-02-0147 — Instructional activities focusing on veterans and the armed forces; closure of school for Veterans Day (Lexis)
- O.C.G.A. 20-02-0168 — Distribution of federal funds; combined purchase of supplies and equipment; minimum school year; summer school programs; year-round operation (Lexis)
- O.C.G.A. 20-02-0221 — Furlough days to be on Monday or Friday or in conjunction with holidays (Lexis)
- Rule 160-5-1-.02 — School Day and School Year for Students and Employees