Alden and Iowa Falls School Boards to Hold Joint Meeting

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The Iowa Falls and Alden school boards will hold a joint meeting on Monday to discuss several key issues, including a public hearing on the proposed 2026-27 school calendar, a plan for potential make-up days for the current school year, and the future of their superintendent sharing agreement.

Why it matters

The joint meeting allows the two districts to collaborate on important decisions that impact students, families, and staff across both communities. The school calendar, make-up days, and superintendent agreement are all critical factors in providing a stable and effective educational environment.

The details

The draft 2026-27 school calendar sets the first day of classes for August 24th and includes a two-week winter break. The boards will also review a plan for potential make-up days for the remainder of the 2025-26 school year if additional days are missed. In addition, they will discuss the current superintendent sharing agreement, which expires at the end of the 2025-26 school year. Both districts must notify each other by March 1st whether they intend to continue the agreement.

• The joint meeting of the Iowa Falls and Alden school boards begins at 5:30 p.m. on Monday, February 14, 2026.
• Following the joint meeting, the Alden School Board will meet in regular session to review the fiscal year 2027 budget forecast, including enrollment and state supplemental aid, as well as programming and staffing for the next school year.

What’s next

Following the joint meeting, the Alden School Board will meet in regular session to review the fiscal year 2027 budget forecast, including enrollment and state supplemental aid, as well as programming and staffing for the next school year.