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Board of Education Meeting

BFour-Day School Week Ad Hoc Committee

Item Details

Meeting
December 4, 2023 – Board of Education Meeting
Category
13. Action Items
Type
Action item

Motions

Main Motion
Passed

Move to approve and activate the Four-Day School Week Ad Hoc Committee.

Moved by Jason Tauriainen · Seconded by Penny Vadla

9 Yes0 No0 Abstain

Yes: Dianne MacRae, Jason Tauriainen, Kelley Cizek, Matt Morse, Patti Truesdell, Penny Vadla, Tim Daugharty, Virginia Morgan, Zen Kelly

Public Content

Background Information:

The Board began discussions at a work session on 06-06-2023 regarding information on the four-day school week. Due to the continued interest in the topic, this temporary committee will be tasked with investigating and researching the benefits and challenges of implementing a four-day school week in the KPBSD. 

Name: Four-Day School Week Ad Hoc Committee

Charge: This is a temporary committee tasked with investigating and researching the benefits and challenges of implementing a four-day school week in the KPBSD.

Guiding Questions:

  • How will this affect district costs and savings?
  • What is the effect on quality of life?
  • How does it affect student attendance?
  • How does it affect negotiations and what are the Unions’ input on a four-day school week?
  • How is the community involved?
  • What are potential student outcomes?
  • Could KPBSD pilot this in a particular school/area of the district?
  • What information can be gathered from other districts in the country that have implemented a four-day school week? 

Research and Findings will be presented by the committee to the Board of Education at a work session in July 2024 when this committee will terminate.  

Focus Area: Research aspects of the four-day school week.

Type: Temporary

Meeting Dates: As needed.

Duration: July 2024 where the committee will present their findings to the Board.

Membership: Two Board Members, District Facilitators, Union representatives  

Members:

Jason Tauriainen (Chair)

Tim Daugharty

Tony Graham, Director of Secondary Education

Nate Crabtree, Director of Human Resources

LaDawn Druce, KPEA President

Susanna Litwiniak, KPESA President

Pete Swanson, KPAA President

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  • Four-Day School Week Ad Hoc Committee.pdf53 KB