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Board workshop prioritizes literacy, high‑dosage tutoring and staffing adjustments to boost schoolhouse instruction
Summary
District leaders proposed a package of academic investments—middle‑school science of reading professional development, K‑2 high‑dosage tutoring, a two‑school differentiated‑support pilot—and staffing‑formula changes including assistant principal and secretary re‑allocations; compensation proposals also remain a major board priority.
At the April 16 workshop, district leaders framed the proposed FY26 investments around "instructional excellence," proposing targeted spending intended to accelerate student growth in literacy and to strengthen school leadership and classroom practice.
"Our focus remains on providing high quality instruction, ensuring that every student is positioned for success," a presenter said, outlining six priority budget items. The proposals include a district rollout of middle‑school professional development aligned to the science of reading; a K‑2 high‑dosage tutoring pilot grounded in research; a small pilot of differentiated supports in two high‑need schools next year;…
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