Listen "Every Minute Counts"
Episode Synopsis
We sit down with Dr. Fallon Graham to unpack how our school calendar gets built, why Labor Day timing matters, and how state rules, summer projects, and family needs all fit into one plan. We share the two-year proposal and invite our community to weigh in with informed feedback.• late Labor Day and its ripple effects• 180 days, 990 hours, and high school seat time• four-by-four block benefits and constraints• why elementary has three added workdays• summer construction, tech, transport, and cleaning windows• how we count minutes and bank time• community survey results favoring post–Labor Day starts• draft review by operations, T&L, and principals• two-year calendar proposal for better planning• how to review the presentation and give feedbackMake sure that you are looking for your input survey. You’ll find it in the family updates and on the Chesapeake Schools website, www.cpschools.com. The survey’s open through October 19th.Send us a textThe Stories Behind Our Story
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