diff --git a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/release_template.md b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/release_template.md
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--- a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/release_template.md
+++ b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/release_template.md
@@ -71,6 +71,7 @@ __REPLACE with OpenSearch wide initiatives to improve quality and consistency.__
 - [ ] Create [release tags](https://github.com/opensearch-project/opensearch-build/issues/378#issuecomment-999700848) for each component.
 - [ ] Replace refs in [manifests/{{ env.VERSION }}](/opensearch-project/opensearch-build/tree/main/manifests/{{ env.VERSION }}) with tags.
 - [ ] Prepare [for next patch release](https://github.com/opensearch-project/opensearch-plugins/blob/main/META.md#increment-a-version-in-every-plugin) by incrementing patch versions for each component.
+- [ ] Lower the [frequency of builds](https://github.com/opensearch-project/opensearch-build/pull/1475) for this OpenSearch and/or OpenSearch Dashboards.
 - [ ] Update [this template](https://github.com/opensearch-project/opensearch-build/blob/main/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/release_template.md) with any new or missed steps.
 - [ ] Create an issue for a retrospective, solicit feedback, and publish a summary.