Four-Day School Week Survey Results
• 73.9% interested in further exploring a four-day week.
• 76.9% likely to support a proposal with free Friday childcare, meals, and an academic improvement plan.
• 15.6% opposed to further exploration.
Parents: 74.7% interested; 77.8% likely to support.
Staff: 75.0% interested; 77.3% likely to support.
By school: Berthold 74.1% interested; North Shore Plaza 72.9%.
Biggest Concerns: longer school days and academic achievement
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IMPORTANT REMINDERS:
We are exploring the four-day week to see if it is right for our district.
At any point during the next two months, we can decide that it is not right for us.
Timeline:
October 21 – Share survey results and the timeline
October 26-29 – Complete the Basic Structure
Daily start and end times
Calendar
Athletic practices
Fridays
Professional development
Transportation
Meals
Daycare
Intervention and enrichment
October 29 and 30 – Share the Basic Structure with the community and staff
Administrators available to meet with all staff at their respective buildings
Send out a second survey to the public, providing an opportunity for longer, open-ended responses. Create FAQ
November 2-6 – Create a Detailed Plan
High school schedule
Elementary schedule
Extracurriculars
Fridays
Improving math and reading achievement
November 10 – Submit the Initial Plan to the Board
Board feedback
Board decision on whether to proceed
IF THE BOARD OPTS TO PROCEED
November 11
Share the Initial Plan with the public
Share the FAQ from October 30
Send out a third survey to the public, providing an opportunity for longer, open-ended responses. Create FAQ
November 16 – December 4 – Continue to refine the plan
Improving math and reading achievement
Expanding opportunities for students
Evaluating the plan if implemented
November 25 – Early-out – Discuss the plan with teachers
December 8 – Present the plan to the public and provide an opportunity for public comment
December 15 – Present the plan to the board
Board feedback
The board can accept or reject the plan
The board can defer its decision to a future meeting
If approved, submit an application to DPI
January 4 – Deadline for the board to decide whether to pursue the four-day week
January 5 – Deadline to submit the application to DPI