1. Huntsville City Schools
Proposed FY Calendar
CHIEF OF STAFF
Johnny Giles
October 3, 2013

2. 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

3. Huntsville City Schools FY2014-15 Calendar
More flexibility for
Spring 2013 survey to parents
More than 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

4. Huntsville City Schools FY2014-15 Calendar
Considerations for 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

5. Proposed Huntsville City Schools FY2014-15 Calendar