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Kensington posts .8 occupational therapist, reports kindergarten of 19 and reviews building‑use request
Summary
District staff said they posted a 0.8 occupational‑therapy position and have begun interviews; kindergarten enrollment stands at 19 students; and a former student requested summer building use for dog scent training subject to insurance and standard building‑use requirements.
Kensington Elementary School staff reported staffing and facility updates to the school board. Becky, an administrator, told the board the district has posted a 0.8 occupational therapy position (0.8 FTE) after last year’s OT resigned and did not sign a contract; interviews for the position have begun.
Enrollment and class sizes: Becky said kindergarten enrollment is at 19 students for the coming year; staff ran a kindergarten camp with 18 of the 19 children attending. Other classroom sizes vary, she added, ranging from about 12 to 24 students depending on grade and class.
Building use request: the board discussed an inquiry from a former Kensington student seeking to use the building for scent‑training sessions for dogs, likely outside police work, and possibly next summer when the building is vacated. The administrator said any outside organization seeking building use must complete the district’s building‑use form and provide insurance and liability documentation; fees and profit status will be determined through the standard form and review process. Board members noted Kensington residents and town organizations have priority for building use.
No formal action was taken; staff will follow the usual building‑use application process and continue interviewing candidates for the occupational‑therapy position.
Ending: staff will gather application details from the requester and continue recruitment for the OT vacancy; the board will be updated at future meetings.
