By JIM BUTLER

The School Board is expected to adopt the 2024-25 Rapides school year calendar at its meeting this afternoon.

Members will hear results of public voting on two options, both of which begin classes on Aug. 8, as well as a review of thinking that went into the options.

Also on the 20-item discussion agenda is an update on the Bolton High conversion to magnet status effective this fall.

The school will be Grades 6-12 at the outset, with K-5 added at a future date.

In addition to the 20 items on the discussion agenda there are 35 on the consent agenda, essentially all thoroughly reviewed in committee.