1. 1 2008-2009 School Year Calendar Options Presentation – Board of Education October 10, 2007

2. 2 Calendar #1 Highlights School starts on Monday, August 18, 2008 Veterans Day is celebrated on Veterans Day – November 11, 2008 Thanksgiving Break – November 26-28, 2008 (Wednesday, Thursday, Friday)

3. 3 Calendar #1 Highlights Winter Break for students and school staff – December 22 through January 7 Spring Break for students and school staff – March 23 through March 27, 2009 Last day of school – Thursday, May 28, 2009

4. 4 Calendar #2 Highlights School starts on Monday, August 18, 2008 Veterans Day is a student contact day Thanksgiving Break is a full week – November 24 through 28, 2008

5. 5 Calendar #2 Highlights Winter Break for students and staff December 22 through January 6 Spring Break for students and staff March 23 through 27, 2009 Last day of school – Thursday, May 28

6. 6 Input and Recommendations Calendar options – share with Superintendent’s Team Gather input from stakeholders Input will be compiled and a recommendation made to Board of Education

7. 7 Survey Question for Input Survey Responders –Parent, Teacher, ESP, Principal, Asst Principal, Executive Professional, Student, Other Draft Survey Question –I would prefer a full week off at Thanksgiving (five days rather than three), even if it means working or attending school on Veterans Day and having one day less at the end of the scheduled winter break.

8. 8 Comparison – 2008-2009 Calendar #1Calendar #2 School Starts – Monday, August 18 Veterans Day – November 11Veterans Day – Student Contact Day Thanksgiving – November 26-28Thanksgiving – November 24-28 Winter Break December 22-January 7 Winter Break December 22-January 6 Spring Break – March 23-27 Last Day of School – May 28

9. 9 Questions... ?