Resources For Schools Considering the Switch

We are often contacted by schools who are considering a switch to the four-day week.  These schools often ask if we have any resources that other schools have used to explore the transition.  Below you will find some resources that have been shared with us and may be helpful as examples from other school districts.   



Basic Four-Day Week Handout for Meetings (Click)

Warren County (Warrenton) Missouri School Board Presentation (leading up to vote on four-day week)

Forsyth Parent Survey (prior to vote to go to four-day week)

Morgan County Schools Frequently Asked Questions (February 2023)

Forsyth School Community Presentation

Ralls County Schools Staff/Faculty Benefit Changes (specifically documents potential changes made to sick day, vacation, and personal day policies)

Many school districts utilize the "5th Day" on a four-day school week for additional professional development opportunities for their staff.  A great model is "Maroon Monday" developed at the School Of The Osage.  Check out their "Maroon Monday" plan (beginning on page 30) here

Independence School District Four-Day School Week Information Center-during the fall and winter of 2022-2023, Independence (with over 14,000 students) began considering a four-day school week.  This website contains a wealth of information about their proposal including proposed calendars, 5th day plans, and surveys. Independence ultimate voted to adopt the four-day week starting in 2023-2024 year.  https://www.isdschools.org/four-day-instructional-week-resources/

Sample of Parent Survey We Used As Part of Our Research at Missouri State 

Eminence R-I Schools "Fifth Day Plan" for "RedWings Explorers Club"