BROKEN ARROW, Okla. — Broken Arrow Public Schools district will not be moving to a four-day school week.
Instead, the board voted three to zero Monday night to approve two new academic calendars that keep the traditional five-day structure while making minor changes to support students and staff.
The district spent the last several months exploring whether a four-day schedule could help with teacher retention, but the overwhelming response from parents was clear: They wanted to keep the current schedule.
Broken Arrow Public Schools said elementary students will have earlier release times next year and additional breaks in the second semester to support student and staff mental health.
The school also said the distance learning days would be reduced from eight to six.
Here is a look at the hybrid calendars:
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