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Iron County School District discusses draft four-day week plans

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Iron County School District discusses draft four-day week plans
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Iron County School District administrators are discussing draft plans for a transition to a four-day school week for the 2027-28 school year. Superintendent Dr. Lance Hatch noted that all current discussions remain in draft form.

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  • Iron County School District is developing draft plans for a four-day school week starting in 2027-28.
  • Superintendent Dr. Lance Hatch stated that all discussions are currently in draft form.
  • District administrators met with officials from an Independence, Mo. school district to discuss the transition.

Iron County School District administrators are meeting with staff to discuss frequently asked questions as part of planning a transition to a four-day school week for the 2027-28 school year, according to a September 17 report.

Superintendent Dr. Lance Hatch informed board members that all discussions regarding the four-day schedule are currently in draft form, though he expressed a desire to seek feedback from the board as the process continues.

District administrative team members recently held a video call with administrators from a school district in Independence, Mo. While that district is slightly larger than Iron County School District, it has reportedly implemented a four-day school week without negatively impacting academic performance. According to the report, student learning outcomes in that district have improved following the implementation.

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