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District seeks approval for 2025 summer workshops; $96,750 proposed from grants
Summary
Curriculum staff presented a first reading of the 2025 summer workshop slate totaling $165,375 with $96,750 requested from grants (Title I/II and other donations), leaving $68,625 from district funds; staff described program goals, grant use, and expected lower actual spend based on historical attendance.
District curriculum staff presented a first reading of the proposed 2025 summer workshops, describing 33 workshop proposals designed for curriculum revision, professional learning, new course development and district initiatives.
Scott Hegarty summarized the total request at $165,375 and said $96,750 of that amount is proposed to come from grant funds (Title I, Title II, and a science benefactor), leaving a district cost of $68,625. Hegarty said the district budgets workshops at the highest stipend rate in the contract ($45 per hour) and historically spends roughly 70–80% of approved workshop dollars because not every workshop runs or reaches full participation.
Workshops fall into categories including curriculum review and rewriting, co‑teaching development, restorative practices, multilingual teaching teams, dual‑credit updates and planning for new courses such as baking and pastry. Hegarty said the district will try to use grant funds first for eligible activities and will adjust if grant balances change.
Board members asked about facilities conflicts due to construction and whether workshops could meet remotely or at feeder schools; staff said South Campus will provide usable classroom space for many sessions and emphasized that in‑person work typically produces better outcomes. Staff also noted plans to have participants share materials with colleagues during institute days and through a summer sharing symposium.
Hegarty said the summer‑workshop request is a first read and that staff will return with any changes for board approval. He also explained the district’s federal grants and the approximate total federal funding the district receives for reference.
