Wallingford board approves revised 2026 school calendar after heated debate over Juneteenth and a forgiven teacher day After more than an hour of discussion, the Wallingford Board of Education voted to revise the 2026 calendar: students' last day will be June 18 and the board approved a shortened teacher workday arrangement for June 22. Debate centered on Juneteenth recognition, equity across employee groups and a projected fiscal impact.

The Wallingford Board of Education's heated debate over the revised 2026 school calendar has sparked concerns about equity, fiscal impact, and the recognition of Juneteenth.

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Perkiomen Valley board debates two draft 2026–27 calendars; administration to survey staff and families Board and administrators reviewed two draft 2026–27 calendars: a traditional start before Labor Day and an earlier start aimed at an earlier June finish. Discussion focused on Act 80 days, removal of half days, athletic practice schedules, heat-acclimation, and family impacts; administration will survey staff and parents and return recommendations.

The Perkiomen Valley board is weighing two draft calendars for the 2026–27 school year, sparking debate over start dates, athletic schedules, and family impacts—what do you think is best for our students?

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