As the 2009-2010 school year approaches, we have started to see a few major school calendar changes across the states; changes that will most likely have an impact on school transportation schedules, and possibly staffing.
The Atlanta Journal Constitution reports that under new state legislation that takes affect this school year, Georgia schools have the option of moving away from the traditional 180-day school year so long as students are in class the required number of hours per year. For example, the Murray County School System in Chatsworth is moving to a 160-day school year that starts after Labor Day and ends before Memorial Day. The change extends the school day by an hour for elementary school pupils and 30 minutes for older students, equating to an estimated savings of $124,000 in administrative services costs this year.
And in what the Star Bulletin reports is the second major calendar change in three years for Hawaii public schools, the school year will now begin on July 30 and end May 26. The move shortens winter and spring breaks and lengthens summer vacation.
Are there major school calendar changes coming your way? If so, how will this impact your operations and staffing?
