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Speedway presents 2025 summer school plan emphasizing iRead remediation for grades 2–3 and expanded secondary online credit options
Summary
District staff outlined a summer program for 2025 that will include targeted I‑read remediation for some second‑ and third‑grade students, online high‑school credit courses for secondary students, elementary enrichment and band offerings.
District staff presented a preliminary plan for the 2025 summer school program at the April 8 Board of Trustees meeting for the Town of Speedway. The proposal mirrors prior summer offerings with additions focused on reading instruction linked to state I‑read requirements and secondary online credit options.
The program as presented includes elementary and junior high review and remediation classes in language arts, reading and math. The district will offer a targeted reading instruction class for students who were in grade 2 or grade 3 this past year and did not pass the I‑read assessment; these students will receive remediation and another opportunity to take the assessment. Staff explained that third graders who fail the spring administration may have one more opportunity during the school year and, if still unsuccessful, will be offered summer remediation and a subsequent testing opportunity. Staff estimated the number of Speedway students potentially requiring a good‑cause exemption is approximately five, but noted that criteria for such exemptions are now more stringent and exemptions are applied only under defined circumstances; staff also noted that good‑cause exemptions are not issued for second graders (they apply at third grade).
The proposal also includes online classes available to secondary students for high‑school credit, elementary enrichment in reading, writing, STEM and health and wellness, a specific elementary band instruction offering for incoming junior high students, and marching band for grades 9–12. Staff said the district will make the handbook and program information searchable online before the start of next school year.
A board member asked whether remediation for second graders and third graders would be identical; staff explained the distinction in testing windows and remediation timing. Staff emphasized that the district’s historical record of K–2 instruction helps many students reach proficiency, and that student mobility is a chief challenge for passing rates. Staff urged continued support for third‑grade curriculum planning to manage classes that may contain students who have passed, those who have not and those retaking the assessment.
No formal board action was recorded for the summer school report in the transcript excerpt provided; the item was presented for board information and questions.
