4-Day Week Instructional Calendar FAQ

On December 16, 2024, the PBTISD Board of Trustees approved that PBTISD move to a 4-Day Week for the 2025-2026 school year. We have left FAQs from the calendar survey for your viewing. PBTISD recognizes this shift's challenges and opportunities and is committed to supporting families and staff throughout the transition.

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Questions about:

Child Care (Employees)

Time or School Day

Pay

Impact on Acadmics/Extra-Curriculars

2025-2026 Instructional Calendar

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Teachers return on August 1; students start school on August 11, and both students and staff see the school day increase by 30 minutes (8:00 AM - 4:15 PM). The school year ends before Memorial Day, as it has historically. Additionally, instructional make-up days would be on Fridays as needed.

4-Day Week Instructional Calendar FAQ

Questions about:

2025-2026 Instructional Calendar

Questions about: Child Care for Employees

Questions about: Time or School Day

Questions about: Pay

Questions about: Impact on Academics & Extracurricular Activities

4-Day Week Instructional Calendar FAQ

Questions about:

2025-2026 Instructional Calendar

Questions about: Child Care for Employees

What if parents need child care when school is out on Fridays (Independent Learning Days)?

Will there be childcare for staff members on Fridays that are Staff Work Days?

Questions about: Time or School Day

How much longer would the school year be?

Would any of the calendars affect the Thanksgiving and Christmas breaks?

What will Friday(s) look like?

Why does the 4-day instructional week require more staff development time than we already have?

Why is Monday not the “closed day”? Or another day of the week?

What would the staff work hours look like at each campus if the district selected the 4-Day Week?

What would be the staff work hours for custodial, maintenance, and other auxiliary staff?

What will the calendar look like for employees on different calendars?

Questions about: Pay

Is Staff pay going to be reduced with fewer work days?

Does this affect the local personal/sick leave days the district provides?

Questions about: Impact on Academics & Extracurricular Activities

How do I fill in a longer hour day?

What does research say about a 4-day week vs. a 5-day school calendar?

Is this decision what is best for student education or teacher benefit?

What does targeted intervention on Fridays look like?

Will changing to a 4-Day Week or a Hybrid Calendar increase class size for specials rotation?

How will a potential change to a 4-Day Week or Hybrid Calendar affect extracurricular and athletic activities?