Board hears curriculum/technology report; bridge program reduced after ESSER funding ended
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Summary
Board members were briefed on curriculum and technology committee items, including a summer bridge program consolidated to one middle school after ESSER funding ended; district plans to seek a different grant next summer to reopen the program districtwide.
At its Aug. 27 meeting the Board of Education received an informational report from the curriculum and technology committee about summer programs and middle‑school initiatives.
Committee presenter identified as Schrelders (committee presenter) said the middle‑school bridge program, previously funded with ESSER funds since 2020, ran in 2025 using Title I funding and was consolidated to a single middle school, which reduced the number of students who could attend. Schrelders said the district tentatively plans to use a different grant next summer so the bridge program can reopen to students across the district.
The committee also discussed accelerated middle‑school math programming, ESY services and several high‑school operational questions such as course‑drop timing and fees. Schrelders described the calendar for curriculum and technology committee meetings as flexible and noted the two items covered at the committee meeting were informational, not approval items.
Why it matters: The transition from ESSER to Title I funding narrows program capacity and affects which students can participate. The district’s plan to seek alternate grant funding next year would be necessary to restore prior access levels.
Committee presenters Michelle and Bardino led portions of the summer‑program review, and the board did not vote on any curriculum items at this meeting.