Superintendent Ken gave the board a summer and pre‑school update, reporting results from elementary summer school and flagging continued uncertainty about some state funding streams.
Ken said elementary summer school served two sites with daily schedules of 4.5 hours of academic instruction plus one hour of enrichment; at the last reporting week the program had 263 students enrolled and operated at about 82% capacity and summer‑school attendance averaged roughly 82%.
Staff reported growth measured by Acadience (reading) scores from program start to finish across grade levels: districtwide reading growth among elementary summer participants was 62.8% (up from 57% last year); first grade reported 90% growth, second grade 78%, third grade 50%, fourth grade roughly 17–18%, and fifth grade 78% growth. Caregiver survey results were positive: 96% said summer goals were met and more than 98% rated communication and program activities favorably; busing was identified as a lower‑rated area (~75% satisfied), and staff said they will review transportation for next year.
Ken also summarized the recent administrative kickoff academy for building leaders and supervisors, which focused on four commitments tied to the district strategic plan: increased student achievement, safe and healthy environment, equitable inclusive community with student voice, and stronger family and community engagement. Staff included immigration‑related training and guidance for administrators on protecting students and families, and the superintendent thanked staff and guest speakers who shared lived experiences to inform protocols.
On budget matters Ken and the finance presenter Pat said the district received Title allocations but remains uncertain on the student investment account and early literacy allocations; initial budget assumptions had included larger state allocations that have been reduced or delayed, and staff said they are preparing mitigation scenarios. Ken also referenced statewide budget risk resulting from federal changes that could reduce state revenues.
No board action was taken; staff said they will bring a fuller budget update and a more detailed summer‑program report to the board in upcoming meetings.