Purpose:

The Calendar Committee will review stakeholder input regarding the school year calendar. The committee will look at certificated staff work calendars, student school year start/end dates and break schedules. The committee will develop calendar options and make a recommendation to the school board.

Basis for Establishment:

  • An annual calendar must be developed to support our educational programming at each level.
  • Align educational support structures, requirements for professional development initiatives, inclusive of three waiver days and contract obligations.
  • Annually, a new calendar must be developed by June 1 to meet the policy requirements of the Meridian School District.

Plan of Work:

  • Review Our Commitments, Meridian’s Strategic Plan.
  • Review state law requirements, collective bargaining agreements, educational programming, and professional development commitments.
  • Develop the 2027-28, 2028-29 and 2029-30 school year calendar.
  • Submit draft calendars to the school board for approval.

Members: (up to 20 members)

Staff, families and students from each school. Interested community members also welcome to apply.

  • Lisa Gilchrist, Director of Public Relations, Chair

Meeting Dates: 4 to 5:30 p.m. in room 3 at Meridian Middle School.

  • Oct. 19
  • Oct. 26
  • Nov. 2 (if needed)

Online Application

Due Oct. 12 at noon