While the Chardon Schools Board of Education approved a 2027-28 school calendar that maintains a mid-August start date rather than the post-Labor Day opening requested by some district families, several issues raised during those discussions remain on the minds of both board members and residents.
While the Chardon Schools Board of Education approved a 2027-28 school calendar that maintains a mid-August start date rather than the post-Labor Day opening requested by some district families, several issues raised during those discussions remain on the minds of both board members and residents. As a result, the board and a large group of district administrators met June 3 to discuss instructional time, transportation and the challenges associated with altering the school schedule. Public Voices Concerns Resident and former board member Madelon Horvath said her understanding is that a petition calling for a post-Labor Day start prompted broader questions...
