District reports 1,300 students enrolled in expanded‑learning program; staff cite attendance and staffing challenges
District staff said about 1,300 students are enrolled in expanded learning (ELOP) programs this fall, with the district instituting designated‑day enrollment and a 30‑minute check‑in requirement to address safety and staffing amid heavy demand.
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Dr. Summer Prather Smith, director of engagement in school climate, told the Santa Rita Unified School District Board that the district’s Expanded Learning Opportunity Program (ELOP) has enrolled roughly 1,300 students this school year and is operating with multiple partners, including the Boys & Girls Club. “We’ve had an amazing start to ELOP, but… it’s a lot for the start of the year,” Dr. Prather Smith said.
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