KILLEEN, Texas — The Killeen ISD Board of Trustees approved the 2025-26 academic calendar, which features several minor changes, on Tuesday.
One of the biggest changes includes two additional days of professional development and workday time for teachers and staff members.
The adjustment comes after internal discussions with teachers and faculty.
"We came to this recommendation after listening to our campus staff, who felt like they needed more time to plan together and work in their classrooms," Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources Will Baker said.
"We wanted to honor what they were telling us and find a way to make that happen," he continued.
In addition, instructional days will decrease by two to 168 days total while the school day will be extended by seven minutes.
The first day of classes will take place on Aug. 13, 2025, and the last day will happen on May 28, 2026.
Besides school employees, the board also consulted with the district's Site-Based Decision Making Committee, the Calendar Committee, and the Fort Cavazos' Garrison Commander's Office.
Killeen ISD Board members looked at the calendars of the district's partnering colleges as well.
Eastern Hills Middle School Repairs
Killeen ISD finalized an agreement with Engineered Exteriors, PLLC for services for Eastern Hills Middle School.
Eastern Hills is set to receive a partial roof replacement budgeted at $3.8 million. Construction is expected to begin in the summer of 2025 and be completed by August 2025.
District staff are working with insurance adjustors to coordinate roof repairs at Reeces Creek Elementary, Pratt Learning and Leadership Center and several other campuses impacted by the May 2024 hailstorm.