PUBLIC NOTICE OF HEARING

Pre-Labor Day Start Waiver

Section 1284b of the Revised School Code (MCL 380.1284b) prohibits public schools from scheduling instruction on or before Labor Day. However, the legislation also provides the State Superintendent with sole authority to issue a waiver from this requirement if it is determined that the school or program is a bona fide year-round school or program established for educational purposes.

When a Labor Day waiver is requested, Section 160 of the State School Aid Act (MCL 388.1760) requires the district to conduct a joint public hearing at a location within the district or intermediate school district. A joint public hearing must take place before the Labor Day waiver can be approved. The local school board is not required to attend the hearing; however, a representative of the district must be available to address any questions, concerns, or public comment.

There will be a Public Hearing for the purpose of application for a Pre-Labor Day Start Waiver to the Michigan Department of Education on behalf of the following school districts: Breitung Township School District, Forest Park School District, Iron Mountain Public Schools, North Dickinson County School District, Norway-Vulcan Area Schools, West Iron County Public Schools, and Dickinson-Iron Intermediate School District.

Date & Time of Meeting: January 19, 2026, at 9:00 a.m.

Place of Meeting: DIISD, 1074 Pyle Drive, Kingsford, MI 49802 – Superintendent’s Conference Room