The Manson School Board has decided to stick with its current five-day-a-week schedule for the 2024-2025 academic year. This means they will not be pursuing an Economy Efficiency Waiver, also known as the 4-Day Student School Week.
Recent legislation has expanded the number of districts eligible to consider a four-day student week, but the board members felt that they were not fully prepared to discuss this potential change at this time. As a result, it will not be included in their meeting agendas for now. Further discussions may take place in the fall of 2024.
Superintendent Tabatha Mires emphasized that the board is focusing on strategic planning and budgeting at this time. She expressed gratitude to all stakeholders who provided input on the matter, as their perspectives were carefully considered by the board. The decision to maintain the five-day-a-week schedule reflects the board’s commitment to preserving the current structure of the school calendar.