Salem-Keizer School Board Work Session
The board discussed the implementation of an executive order focused on protecting and prioritizing time spent teaching within the school district. Key topics included the distinction between instructional time and student teaching time, compliance with Division 22 requirements, and the necessity of adjusting the 2027-2028 school calendar to account for professional development days and parent-teacher meetings. The board explored strategies to ensure sufficient instructional hours while adhering to collective bargaining agreements and discussed the impact of state-level rules on local school schedules.