San Angelo ISD Delays Decision on 2024-25 Calendar

SAN ANGELO, TX - At San Angelo ISD’s board meeting on Jan. 22, the board of trustees faced a decision on the school district's 2024-25 calendar. 

The board was presented with three different calendar options. However, trustees voted to table the item, pushing the resolution to the next monthly meeting for further deliberation.

The tabling of the calendar is aimed at facilitating a more comprehensive understanding of the presented options. 

As per the agenda, the Deputy Superintendent, designated by the Superintendent, is responsible for crafting and submitting the school year calendar for approval to the Board of Education.

Input from district staff has been gathered for the 2024-25 District Calendar, which takes into consideration Angelo State University’s Spring Break and aligns with schedules in districts across the State.

Information shown at the meeting presented the addition of instructional planning days in the 2023-24 school year, based on teacher feedback, and received support with 98.4 percent in favor. 

The need for time to plan lessons, create assessments, and work without interruptions prompted the addition of these days.

Historically, the school district aims to conclude the academic year before June 1. 

Calendar Option A proposes Pre-K through 11th grade finishing on May 30, with seniors completing on the 24, with graduation being held the following day. The first day of school in Option A is listed as Aug. 15.

Option C suggests all students, Pre-K through 12, finish on May 30 and graduation will be held the following day. 

Option B, responding to school staff requests, varies in its approach to the beginning of the school year. 

San Angelo ISD involves a "community-based accountability committee" with over 100 stakeholders, including parents, staff, students, and community members. This committee provides input during in-person visits to compile information used in creating calendar options.

For the start of school with students, the committee voted in favor of a “two-day roll-out,” with attendance on Thursday and Friday of the first week. Compared to a three-day roll-out, with attendance on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday of the initial week. 

The board considered 62 official responses in compiling this information for the start of the school year, and 67 percent voted in favor of the two-day rollout.