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Richland School District discusses Tapteal dual-language expansion and creation of community task force
Summary
District staff outlined progress at Tapteal’s two-way dual-language program, confirmed near 50/50 enrollment in some grades, and described plans to form a broader committee to study expansion, outreach and staffing constraints.
Dr. Jones, a district administrator, presented an update on the district’s Tapteal two‑way dual‑language program and said the immediate focus is finishing a K–5 pathway at Tapteal before considering expansion to other schools.
The district’s memo and Dr. Jones’s remarks traced recent work at Tapteal, noted support from staff including Enid Flynn, and described next steps: convening a committee to clarify capacity, staffing needs and community interest prior to any expansion. "Once we get that committee together, we can start discussing that," Dr. Jones said, describing the committee’s role in deciding whether expansion is done via neighborhood sites or a magnet model that could draw students…
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