District reports summer-learning grant, partial attendance and strong intervention outcomes

Presenter told the board the district secured a three-year Department of Education grant ‘‘we even got a 3 year grant for roughly it's just under $700,000, I think it was, for 3 years From from the department of education.'’ The program ran mid-July through late August, served 84 students overall and finished with 75 attendees after some withdrawals; the district aims to expand to about 120 students next year while considering a K–3 focus to match staffing capacity.

Board members pressed on selection and attendance. The presenter said priority for enrollment went to students identified as struggling by assessment data and teacher recommendation and that, among regular attenders, 78% met the program’s literacy goal (the stated target was 80%). The presenter highlighted one concrete success: ‘‘the kids that received intervention…100 percent of those kids either met or exceeded.'’ Staff and family surveys showed mixed feedback on schedule and field trips; parents generally favored full-day programming but requested clearer schedules and weekly progress reports. The presenter confirmed the program provided breakfast, snack and lunch for participants.