Board asked to approve 2026–27 local literacy plan; no motion recorded in transcript

Aug 11, 2026

Board members heard the district's 2026–27 literacy plan, which ties state READ requirements to local goals including equitable K–12 instruction, tiered supports and family reporting; the transcript records a request for a motion but does not show one or a vote.

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The Grand Rapids Public School District reviewed its 2026–27 local literacy plan, tying the district's goals to state READ Act requirements and the use of literacy aid funds for coaching, curriculum support and materials. The presenter, identified in the transcript as the district literacy lead, summarized the plan's priorities as building an equitable K–12 literacy system, strengthening tier‑1 instruction, expanding tier‑2 and tier‑3 supports within MTSS and improving use of assessment data.

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