Holmes County School Board Updates: Meetings, Policies, and Start Times
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The Frame
Residents can provide input on the 2026-27 Student Code of Conduct at a public hearing on July 23, 2026, and the board will vote on these revisions on July 27, 2026.
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Students and Parents
They are subject to the updated Student Code of Conduct and the maintained school start times.
School District Staff
Staff must implement the revised Code of Student Conduct and adhere to the established school calendar.
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Summary
Key Facts
- The 2026-27 Code of Student Conduct will be adopted/revised at a special board meeting on July 27, 2026, at 5:01 p.m.
- A public hearing for input on the Student Code of Conduct is scheduled for July 23, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. at the School Board Office.
- The June 23 school board meeting time was changed to 2:00 p.m. to accommodate a visitation for former superintendent Gary Galloway.
- School start times for the 2026-27 school year will remain unchanged, following the district's successful application for a waiver under Senate Bill 296.
- The district is required by law to gather public input on school start times, which is the purpose of their current survey.
- Proposed policies and conduct codes are available for public review at the School Board Office Monday-Thursday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:45 p.m.
Frequently Asked Questions
Will school start times change for the 2026-27 school year?
How can I provide input on the new Student Code of Conduct?
Where can I review the proposed changes to school policies?
Why It Matters
Residents can provide input on the 2026-27 Student Code of Conduct at a public hearing on July 23, 2026, and the board will vote on these revisions on July 27, 2026.
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Discoveries
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School Start Time Waiver
The district successfully utilized a waiver process under SB 296 to bypass state-mandated start time changes, maintaining traditional schedules.
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