Board considers student Amin Habib's request for Eid al Adha holiday in school calendar.

On Feb. 16, 2026 the Henderson County Board of Education unanimously approved a calendar amendment for the 2025–26 school year, accepted minutes and consent items, approved the treasurer's and paid-warrant reports, and voted to enter executive session under KRS personnel provisions.

The board unanimously approved Superintendent Sandy Massie's employment contract, a personnel nonrenewal notice, closure of Paul A. Brown Learning Center, the split of Peach MacArthur PK-8 into two schools, and a revised 2026-27 academic calendar; multiple motions were seconded and passed by voice vote.

Trustees approved the 2026–27 academic calendar, budget amendment No. 4, additional personnel requests and a $4.7 million capital renewal plan; trustees discussed non-CDL buses, track resurfacing, band instrument replacement and a plan to return graduation to Pearland Stadium.

The Board approved the calendar amid discussions on student readiness and instructional time.

Board approves modification to academic calendar for early student release before graduation.

The board unanimously approves the 2025-2026 academic calendar and hires Dr. Bailey.

The board approves changes to the 2026 academic calendar to ensure graduation support.

Council members discuss the need for an inclusive calendar to represent diverse faiths.

Board members debated three calendar options — two superintendent recommendations and last year’s calendar added by amendment — after the Virginia Department of Education flagged a preschool requirement; educators urged an immediate vote while some members warned the change could worsen teacher retention.

Dr. Hale presented a draft 2026–27 academic calendar with adjusted orientation and start dates and reviewed the new state accountability/support framework; Brookville and Rustburg high schools achieved 'distinguished' status while some schools were identified for targeted support.

CPS staff proposed a two‑year academic calendar that starts two weeks before Labor Day and includes 176 student days; board members raised concerns about semester timing after winter break, impact on seniors and City Colleges alignment and asked for additional engagement on start‑date tradeoffs.

Administrators warned that membership shifts in the Hoosier Heritage Conference could shrink league size and complicate scheduling; the board reviewed a proposed calendar change (one‑week fall break plus Thanksgiving week off), approved a $7,680.40 concrete donation for the baseball dugout and authorized band travel to WorldGuard events in Dayton, Ohio.

The move comes after two years of opting for a modified early start calendar not in accordance with state law.

The Fayetteville Board of Education approved the 2026–27 academic calendar, a package of district policies on second reading, an FFA trip to the Tennessee State Convention and a resolution designating Feb. 5 as principals and assistant principals appreciation day; most actions were taken by voice vote with no recorded opposition.