Created : March 02, 2014 at 06:40 PM
December 17, 2013
Status:
Aprove the proposed School Board of Broward County, Florida 2014-2015 School Calendar.
The Calendar Committee comprised of area representatives from various bargaining units, PTA, District Advisory Council, principals, and selected District departments, established the proposed 2014-2015 School Calendar. The proposed School Calendar reflects six paid holidays, ten employee planning days, and six early release days beginning in August and ending in June. Students will begin school on August 18, 2014 and end on June 4, 2015. Spring Break will be March 23, 2015 through March 27, 2015.
On October 8, 2013, staff presented the two draft calendar options for the 2014-2015 school year to the Board. Additionally, staff developed an on-line presentation of the calendar options to solicit feedback from the public. The on-line presentation was featured on the District's home page from October 21, 2013 through October 29, 2013.
Following Board approval of the 2014-2015 School Calendar, staff, in conjunction with the Calendar Committee, will develop the corresponding Year-round School Calendars, Summer Term Calendars for Community Schools and Technical Centers, and Employee Work Calendars. It is anticipated these calendars will be presented for Board approval in February 2014.
There is no financial impact to the District.
Requested Action
Approve the proposed School Board of Broward County, Florida 2014-2015 School Calendar.
Summary
The Calendar Committee comprised of area representatives from various bargaining units, PTA, District Advisory Council, principals, and selected District departments, established the proposed 2014-2015 School Calendar. The proposed School Calendar reflects six paid holidays, ten employee planning days, and six early release days beginning in August and ending in June. Students will begin school on August 18, 2014 and end on June 4, 2015. Spring Break will be March 23, 2015 through March 27, 2015.
On October 8, 2013, staff presented the two draft calendar options for the 2014-2015 school year to the Board. Additionally, staff developed an on-line presentation of the calendar options to solicit feedback from the public. The on-line presentation was featured on the District's home page from October 21, 2013 through October 29, 2013.
Following Board approval of the 2014-2015 School Calendar, staff, in conjunction with the Calendar Committee, will develop the corresponding Year-round School Calendars, Summer Term Calendars for Community Schools and Technical Centers, and Employee Work Calendars. It is anticipated these calendars will be presented for Board approval in February 2014.
School Board Goals
| Goal 3: Effective Communication |
Financial Impact
There is no financial impact to the District.
Source of Additional Information
Amanda Bailey 754 321-1840 Victoria Kaufman 754 321-1810
Associated File Attachments
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196 Day School Calendar and Synopsis (Files) | |
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ExecutedARF (Files) |