February 4, 2019
By: Dwayne Page
Do you prefer a one week or two week fall break for DeKalb County students and teachers?
As it makes preparation to submit a recommendation to the Board of Education for the 2020-21 school year the calendar committee would like to know what the public thinks.
You are asked to vote on the following web poll now posted at www.wjle.com
“Which calendar option do you feel most benefits the students, employees, and families of DeKalb County”?
1. Two Week Fall Break
2. One Week Fall Break with a One Week Thanksgiving Break
DeKalb County students and teachers had a two week fall break in October, 2018 but next school year (2019-20) the school calendar will return to a one week fall break in October with a full week off for Thanksgiving in November, 2019. The Board of Education set the school calendar for the 2019-20 school year in March, 2018.
While results of the web poll will be considered, it will not be the sole determining factor in the committee’s recommendation to the Board of Education. Input from teachers and parents will also be sought.