School District Seeks Input on Proposed 2014-15 Calendar

BRADENTON – Students in Manatee County Schools would begin classes on Monday, August 18, 2014, and end classes on Friday, June, 5, 2015, according to a proposed school calendar for the 2014-2015 school year put forward by Manatee District officials.

In accordance with school district policy; notices and copies of the draft calendar are being sent to local newspapers and other media, the teachers’ union, and to each school in the district with information about how to provide input. Information about the proposed calendar is also posted on the front page of the district’s website under “Hot Topics.” You can visit the website at www.manateeschools.net.

Students, parents, district employees and the general public are invited to provide input regarding the proposed calendar. Input can be sent via email to: calendar@manateeschools.net.

Mike Wilder, the Manatee District’s Coordinator of School Leadership Development, can also be called at (941) 708-8770, ext. 2038. The input will be collected and forwarded to Superintendent Rick Mills.

The 2014 - 2015 Academic School Calendar will be presented to the School Board for their consideration and approval at a future meeting. Advanced notice of that meeting date and time will be provided to media outlets and the public.