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Superintendent details gym floor, softball press box, fee waivers and summer dates
Summary
The superintendent reported on facility upgrades — a new gym floor, scoreboards and a new softball press box/press area — and reminded families of open houses, staggered start dates and a sales tax holiday and confirmed school fees and free meals will continue.
The superintendent reported several facility upgrades and family‑facing items ahead of the new school year. He described a completed new gym floor and updated scoreboards and sound system; staff repainted and rehung banners. He also highlighted a new press box, enclosed seating and storage added at the softball field, work that volunteers and booster club members led. Trustees thanked volunteers and staff who worked during hot weather. The superintendent reminded residents of key dates: elementary open houses on Aug. 14 (6–8 p.m.) with sixth‑grade divided into two sessions by last name; the first day of classes for K–5, sixth and ninth graders is Aug. 19, with grades 7–8 and 10–12 starting Aug. 20. He said kindergarten will have a staggered start and that bus route information will be published in early August. He also noted the 2025 sales tax holiday runs Aug. 1–14 and that school fees will be waived for the year. The district will continue free breakfast and lunch for all students every day. Board members and the superintendent also offered congratulations to Alex Taylor, who is traveling to Athens, Greece, to compete at the world championships.
