WSISD will continue the Blackout Calendar for 2026–27. Testing dates will apply only to the campuses involved, and campus-specific dates will be shared this spring. We'll leave the calendar as is.
Discretionary Leave & Blackout Days
To ensure sufficient staffing, employees may not request time off (half or full discretionary, local leave, or non-duty days) during blackout periods.
Request in advance: Discretionary personal leave must be requested 3 days ahead and is approved first-come, first-served.
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Blackout Days: If an employee uses discretionary leave on these dates, it will result in a day-rate dock:
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The last workday before a major school holiday
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The first workday after a major school holiday
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Staff development days
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Days scheduled for end-of-class or state-mandated assessments or end-of-year semester exams (campus-specific testing days)
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Exceptions (no dock): Family-related events that are not discretionary, such as:
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Family definition: Includes spouse, children (biological, adopted, step, foster, in-laws), parents/guardians, siblings, grandparents, grandchildren, in loco parentis, and household members.
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Note: Bad weather make-up days count as school holidays. With administrator approval, accrued comp time may be used on staff development or work days.
Administrative Regulation
