Wolfeboro School district board weighing 4-day week, lowering thermostats

One New Hampshire school district is considering a four-day school week during the winter to save on heating costs. The Governor Wentworth Regional School Board in Wolfeboro plans to discuss extending the school day an hour at its Aug. 18 meeting. Board Chairman James Rines said the board hopes to make a decision that night. Energy costs, bus routes, sports schedules, parents' concerns and the educational impact will factor into the decision. If adopted - and approved by the state - the change would be December through March. Last week, the district sent parents a letter notifying them temperatures in school buildings would be eight to 10 degrees cooler to save on heating expenses.