The Broward County School Board has approved the 2009-2010 school calendar. Classes for the new school year will start Aug. 24 and conclude June 9, 2010.

Winter Break starts Dec. 21, with classes resuming Jan. 4. Spring Break begins March 29, with classes resuming April 6.

Additional holidays and days off in 2009 include Sept. 7, Sept. 28, Nov. 11, Nov. 26 and Nov. 27. In 2010, days off include Jan. 18, Feb. 15 and May 31.

Employee planning days during the school year are Oct. 23, Jan. 19, March 26 and May 28. The district also has six early release days scheduled for Sept. 24, Oct. 22, Jan. 15, March 25, April 22 and June 9.

Report card will be issued Nov. 12, Feb. 4, April 13 and June 25.