Huntsville City Schools Proposed FY2014-15 Calendar CHIEF OF STAFF Johnny Giles October 3, 2013

Huntsville City Schools FY2014-15 Calendar Prior 2 years, school calendar dictated by legislation No Fall break; virtually no flexibility in scheduling other dates HCS, Madison City, Madison County coordinated calendars Legislation expired this year—not renewed

Huntsville City Schools FY2014-15 Calendar More flexibility for 2014-2015 Spring 2013 survey to parents More than 1000+ responses; 950+ comments 87% voted in favor of a Fall break Strong majority preferred school year to end by Memorial Day Emphatic requests for full Christmas break (2 weeks) Mixed responses on school start date

Huntsville City Schools FY2014-15 Calendar Considerations for 2014-15 School Calendar Must have 180 days of scheduled classes (state requirement) Include Fall Break End by Memorial Day Full Christmas Break Thanksgiving Week Four 1/2-day Teacher Professional Development Days (included in 180 days) – All on Fridays Coordinated with other Madison County districts Same start/end dates, spring/fall breaks, Christmas Slight differences in other dates, but overall parallel

Proposed Huntsville City Schools FY2014-15 Calendar