05/29/2026
With the Fiscal Year 2027 Manchester School District Budget yet to be determined, the Manchester Board of School Committee took time during their May 26, 2026, meeting to revisit two heated topics tabled from earlier this month as well as other topics.
District administrators proposed the potential change for school start times, also referred to as the “bell schedule,” in the upcoming 2026-’27 school year for two primary reasons. The first reason focused on aligning the school district with the average sleep patterns found in different ages of children, an approach that studies have shown to improve educational outcomes. Additionally, modifying school start times was expected to provide increased efficiency in transportation, with that efficiency saving the district an expected $600,000 per year. READ MORE -->
With the Fiscal Year 2027 Manchester School District Budget yet to be determined, the Manchester Board of School Committee took time during their May 26, 2026 meeting to revisit two heated topics tabled from earlier this month as well as other topics.