Consideration and Possible Action to Approve a Revised Academic Calendar for the 2026-2027 School Year Presenter: Rick Kirkpatrick Description: In order to maximize classroom instruction prior to state testing, the calendar has been updated to include 175 instructional days for students. The previous calendar approved by the Board had 170 student instructional days. It is my recommendation that we

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IX.B. Consideration and Possible Action to Approve a Revised Academic Calendar for the 2026-2027 School Year Presenter: Rick Kirkpatrick Description: In order to maximize classroom instruction prior to state testing, the calendar has been updated to include 175 instructional days for students. The previous calendar approved by the Board had 170 student instructional days. It is my recommendation that we maximize the number of days for student instruction, especially with the implementation of a new ELAR curriculum at FES. This has positive financial implications for FISD and will allow us to expand our summer offerings for students who require remediation. Attachments: ( 1 ) 175 Day Calendar for 26_27 (2) 6/9/2026 at 3:24 PM

This motion is scored as EXPANDS_GOVERNMENT (Impact Weight: 2.9/10). Under the Bastiat Liberty Watchdog Index, measures that increase tax rates or fee schedules, issue new debt or Certificates of Obligation, expand regulatory/zoning restrictions on private land use, or authorize unbudgeted spending expansions reduce an official's Freedom Score when voted YES (and reward dissenting NO votes).