Southern Boone School District exploring four-day school week
Ryan Shiner
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ)
The Southern Boone School District is considering a schedule change for the 2026-27 school year.
The district said in a Friday press release that it is considering changing its school week to four days. The release cites teacher recruitment and retention and enhancing student engagement for possible reasons. No changes will be made for the upcoming school year.
“We know how hard our educators and staff work, and we are committed to supporting them,” Superintendent Tim Roth said in the release. “Exploring a four-day school week is about recognizing the challenges of today’s educational environment and being proactive in finding ways to support our team while continuing to prioritize student learning.”
The release says that it is creating surveys for parents and staff to gain their input. The district will also host presentations and forums in the coming months.
If a change does occur, the Board of Education will make the decision during a vote, the release says.
For questions or to share feedback, community members may contact the district by sending an email to communications@sbschools.us.