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District highlights MTSS resource work, proposes kindergarten camp and high‑school pilot; comprehensive plan to be posted for review
Summary
Administration reviewed three years of resource requests tied to MTSS, proposed a summer kindergarten readiness camp and a flexible 'Viking Zone' high‑school schedule pilot, and announced the district's 2025–28 Comprehensive Plan will be posted for 28‑day public review before a March board action.
Administrators reviewed multi‑year resource requests linked to the district’s MTSS (multi‑tiered system of supports) framework and asked the board to approve two pilots — a summer kindergarten readiness camp and a flexible high‑school schedule trial — and to release the Comprehensive Plan 2025–28 for the required public review period.
Why it matters: The presentations tie requested human and instructional resources (special‑education staff, BCBAs, MTSS facilitators, secondary screeners and intervention tools) to the district’s goals for improving outcomes for special education and English‑learner populations. The pilots are intended to support readiness and earlier access to support services.
Resource and MTSS review: Superintendent Dr. Russell summarized requests and past presentations dating back several years and asked Mr. Mitchell to show how the positions and tools fit into the MTSS pyramid (Tier 1 all, Tier 2 some, Tier 3 few). Asked board members to examine how prior investments (STAR Reading/Math, Read 180, I‑Ready, MTSS facilitator roles) have been deployed and where more targeted secondary resources are needed.
Pilots and costs: - Kindergarten camp pilot: A free half‑day summer readiness pilot for incoming kindergartners to be held at Schwenksville (attached slide said “Swanksville” in the slides) June 3–6. Transportation will be provided; estimated total cost is under $25,000 and the cost is already budgeted. - Viking Zone flexible high‑school schedule: A trial slated for April to insert a half‑hour support block early in the day for targeted student supports and staff collaboration. Under the pilot, building opens at 7:35 a.m., attendance would be recorded at 8:05 a.m., and regular periods would be shortened by about three minutes each.
Comprehensive Plan: Administration said the draft Comprehensive Plan 2025–28 (the district’s submission to the Pennsylvania Department of Education) will be posted publicly for the required 28‑day review at school libraries and the district office; administration intends to return to the board for approval at the March 10 meeting and submit to PDE after the public comment period.
Board action taken/requested: The board moved the kindergarten camp and the Viking Zone pilot items to the consent agenda for approval at the next meeting. The comprehensive plan will be posted for comment and then returned for board adoption.
Ending: Administration asked board members to send follow‑up questions and said additional detail will be provided at education‑committee meetings and before board approval.
