Union County Board of Education Curriculum Committee Meeting (April 29, 2026)

The Union County Board of Education Curriculum Committee met on April 29, 2026, to discuss and approve an action item regarding early release days for the Monroe cluster schools, which include Benton Heights, East Elementary, and Walter. The proposal aims to implement four early release days throughout the school year to provide teachers with dedicated time for professional development, supported by the Department of Public Instruction's restart flexibility program. The committee discussed the positive impact observed in similar initiatives at other schools, teacher support for the program, and logistical considerations such as shared bussing and childcare arrangements. The committee voted unanimously to forward the proposal to the full board for approval, with plans to monitor the program's effectiveness and consider expansion to other schools in the future.