Purpose:

The Calendar Committee will review stakeholder input regarding the school year calendar. The committee will look at certificated staff work calendars, student school year start/end dates and break schedules. The committee will develop calendar options and make a recommendation to the school board.

Basis for Establishment:

  • An annual calendar must be developed to support our educational programming at each level.
  • Align educational support structures, requirements for professional development initiatives, inclusive of three waiver days and contract obligations.
  • Annually, a new calendar must be developed by June 1 to meet the policy requirements of the Meridian School District.

Plan of Work:

  • Review Our Commitments, Meridian’s Strategic Plan.
  • Review state law requirements, collective bargaining agreements, educational programming, and professional development commitments.
  • Develop the 2024-25, 2025-26 and 2026-27 school year calendar.
  • Submit draft calendars to the school board for approval.

Members: (up to 20 members)

  • Glenda Elgersma, MP3 teacher
  • Evelyn Aguilar, IRE teacher
  • Attosa Balas, IRE certificated staff and parent
  • Tyler Dockins, IRE principal
  • Jen Anderson, IRE certificated staff, parent and MMS parent
  • Robert Kratzig, MMS assistant principal and IRE parent
  • Brent Feller, MHS teacher and parent
  • Morgan Adams, MHS student
  • Kennedy Brzozowski, MHS student
  • Michele Apeles, Director of Transportation, MHS and IRE parent
  • Adrienne Somera, Director of Teaching and Learning
  • Kurt Harvill, Assistant Superintendent
  • Lisa Gilchrist, Director of Public Relations, Chair

Meeting Dates: 4 to 5:30 p.m. in the Meridian Learning Center (194 W. Laurel Rd. Building F, Bellingham, WA 98226)

Online Application

Opens Jan. 4, Closes Jan. 11