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4 Day School Week Q and A

By Halley, Heath on January 21, 2022

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Updated February 3, 2022.

Thank you to all who joined the conversation at our question and answer forums on January 27, February 1 and 2, 2022. We appreciate all of the valuable information, concerns, and suggestions that were shared. At this time, we are working to provide you with FAQ's from the forum, as well as working on re-surveying parents, staff, and community. In the meantime, you can view the Google Slides from the forums and view the research links below. 

If you would like to read more on a four-day school week calendar, Dr. Jon Turner at Missouri State University hosts a website with research, news articles, videos, and updated four-day Missouri school information. The website can be found here.

Four-Day School Week Google Slides

Four-Day School Week PDF from Forum

Frequently Asked Questions from 4-Day School Week Forums

Frequently Asked Questions from 4-Day School Week Forums PDF

January 2022 Staff Survey Results Regarding 4-Day School Week

Community Survey Results Regarding a 4-Day School Week: Fall 2021

2022-2023 Sample Calendar Option 1

2022-2023 Sample Calendar Option 2

Sample 4-Day Calendars and Sample 5-Day Calendar

Sample 5-Day Calendar for 2022-2023 with Spring Break added

2021-2022 Salary Schedule Comparison for PCR-I, Green City, and Kirksville

Update: February 8, 2022:

The Putnam County Board of Education is taking more time to evaluate information and feedback regarding the 4-day School Week Conversation. A decision will not be made during the February Board Meeting. More surveys will be sent out soon to help provide more feedback.

Thank you to all who participated in our forums. If you missed the opportunity to attend a forum and would like more information, you can visit our website at the links above.