CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Kingsville Independent School District voted for a four-day school week in a 5-2 motion Tuesday.
The meeting to vote on the decision was held at the Kingsville Public School Administration Office at 5:30 p.m.
Assistant Superintendent of Support Programs Juan Sandoval said that teachers and staff had a clear idea of how they wanted to proceed.
"When it came to teacher and staff results, option three was by far the favorite by district personnel," he said.
Leading up to that vote, Kingsville Superintendent Cissy Reynolds-Perez received input from teachers, students and community members about the proposed 3 options.
The first two are more traditional style of school days.
The third option would give students a four day school week. For faculty and staff on the other hand, option three would offer a four-and-a-half-day school week.
One faculty member who chose not to be indeitifed said that option three provides more flexibility.
"This was a calendar option I was really for because I see the possibility of it giving more choice," they said.
The 5-2 passing motion was also met with some concerns from those in attendance.
"How about you all make sure things are done right before making drastic changes that affect parents, students, law enforcement, business owners and the special education population that is so small," said one Kingsville ISD parent.
3NEWS spoke with Kingsville ISD School Board President Brian Coufal who said that he was not surprised by the board's decision.
When asked if the new calendar would save the district money, Coufal said that wasn't their initial motive.
"We approached it because our faculty told us we need the time for planning, dedicated planning. The extended class periods Monday-Thursday will give concentrated time on instruction," he said.
Perez reminded those in attendance that if the newly adopted calendar doesn't work for the district -- it isn't permanent, and new recommendations can be brought up next year.
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