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Board approves renewal of Wilson language training after debate over reach and cost
Summary
Lee's Summit R-7 school board voted to renew a Wilson language training contract for $20,330 and continue the service agreement through June 30, 2026, after public comment and board discussion about the program's intensity, costs and how many students it reaches.
The Lee's Summit R-7 Board of Education voted to approve the purchase of Wilson language training for $20,330 and to renew the service agreement through June 30, 2026, after public comments and board discussion about the program’s cost, intensity and reach.
At a public comment period before the vote, resident Kristen Grubbs urged the board to examine how the district identifies and serves students with reading difficulties. “Why then has our below basic rate increased? … How come our specialized reading program for these very students has only reached 105 students in 4 years?” Grubbs said, citing district figures and program spending she…
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