In order to permit staff, students and parents/guardians to make plans for their own work and vacation schedules, the board shall adopt a one- or two-year school calendar by June 1. Multiple calendars may be developed where some schools are on modified school calendars for the forthcoming school year. Following this action, staff, students, parents/guardians, and patrons will be advised of the school calendar(s).

Legal References:
RCW 28A.150.040 School year--Beginning--End
28A.150.220 Basic Education Act of 1977- Definitions
28A.330.100(7) Additional powers of board
41.59.130 Employer's responsibilities and rights preserved
WAC 180-16-215 Minimum 180 school day year

First Reading: March 19, 2002
Adopted by the Board: July 16, 2002