Many factors govern the shape of the school year, including state regulations, collective bargaining agreements, federal and religious holidays, and idiosyncrasies of the particular year. For the purposes of state aid, the school year cannot begin prior to September 1. New York's State Department of Education has tentatively set Regents Rating Day for June 21, 2013. These two milestones set the beginning and end of the school year. Within those boundaries the District schedules 182 student days. The District also schedules three conference days for professional development. Next year those days will be Friday, November 9 (This results in a four day weekend for students.). The two remaining conference days are planned for the two days following the last day for students, June 24 and 25.
The proposed calendar will be circulated to the public and school councils for comment, and the Board will review the calendar at its February meeting. For the draft calendar, click here.
