The Pella School Board approved the 2023-24 academic calendar at their meeting Monday. The proposal builds out a total of 1090.5 hours, with classes starting on August 23rd and the first semester finishing by winter break, and classes ending before Memorial Day, pending any major weather related closures. The board also received a monthly update about the Early Childhood Center from DCI Construction and for other projects from Neumann Monson Architects, and approved the annual drivers education contract with Street Smarts and a high school golf agreement with the City of Pella at Bos Landen. During an exempt session, the board discussed teacher salary negotiations, a process that will continue on February 21st.