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Guest from Kids Read Now asks about 2026 summer reading plans; district outlines existing supports
Summary
A Kids Read Now representative asked about 2026 summer reading plans and costs; district officials said the district primarily supports home practice with i‑Ready, extended‑year services for eligible special education students and community partnerships rather than a full district summer program.
Casey Wenty, representing Kids Read Now and Leadership Troy, asked the board about plans and costs for a summer reading program for kindergarten through fifth grade in 2026.
District leaders replied that the district does not offer a traditional, full‑day summer school program for most students but instead supports summer practice primarily through the i‑Ready program, which students can use at home with family support. Officials also noted that some special education students receive extended school year services to avoid significant learning loss and that the district partners with community organizations — including the public library — on occasional summertime offerings.
District staff encouraged outside groups with program ideas or new proposals to reach out to the superintendent (Dr. Morby/Moore referenced in the discussion) to discuss possible partnerships and noted changes in program leadership and selection processes that Kids Read Now representatives could follow up on.
No district commitment to a new, district‑funded kindergarten‑through‑fifth‑grade summer reading program was made during the meeting; staff invited further conversation about potential partnerships and program details.
