**ID - SCHOOL DAY**
**Last Updated Date:** 04/29/2014
**Adoption Date:** 01/10/2006
The length of the school day is established in the collective bargaining agreements with the various school unions. The specific opening and closing times of the schools will be recommended by the superintendent and set by the Committee.
The superintendent is authorized to make minor changes in opening and closing times to simplify transportation scheduling; however, major changes in schedules will be subject to Committee approval.
Parents and guardians will be informed of the opening and closing times set by the Committee. To help ensure the safety of all children, parents will also be notified that students will not be admitted into the school building until 15 minutes prior to the start of the official day unless bus schedules require earlier admittance.
**Policy References:**
LEGAL REFS.: M.G.L. 15:1G; 71:1; 71:59 Board of Education Regulations for School Year and Day, effective 9/1/75