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Curriculum and equity committee reviews after-school options, announces ‘Get Up Summit’ at Gateway High School
Summary
The Gateway School District curriculum and equity committee reviewed presentations on after-school programming and wraparound services and discussed a March 28 high-school equity summit. The committee plans to seek final approval of an after-school vendor in February.
The Gateway School District curriculum and equity committee met in late January and heard presentations on proposed after-school programming, wraparound services and schoolwide academic data. Presenters included Miss Tika Harris and Miss LaVonne Parker, who outlined an Achievers After School Academy proposal the committee described as thorough and aligned with district needs.
Committee members discussed existing providers — the Pittsburgh After School Academy led by Gerald Parr, the YMCA, and new proposals described as “Achievers and Believers” — and said they will explore coordination among providers to reduce duplication and improve site-based access for families. The committee indicated it plans to seek final approval of a proposed after-school arrangement in February.
Why it matters: after-school and wraparound programs affect student learning time, family logistics and site-based transportation needs. Committee members emphasized that site-based programming reduces the district’s transportation burden.
Discussion and next steps
- Presentation and data: Missus Delaney (committee member) said the presentations included schoolwide updates and data snapshots that helped the committee see where achievement gaps remain. Miss McCrory presented career-exploration material using RIASEC (World of Work) terminology.
- After-school vendors: Missus Delaney said the plan is to coordinate among existing providers and the new proposals and that the committee will try to determine whether Gerald Parr’s Pittsburgh After School Academy will expand to accommodate district needs.
- Timeline: Committee members said they expect the district to approve a vendor/plan in February and to focus on site-based programming so families do not face transportation barriers.
- Middle-school transition concerns: committee members raised concerns about middle-school years and asked staff to report which proposed programs would be available at the middle school; Missus Delaney said she would follow up with staff to clarify which initiatives will extend to grades 6–8 and to confirm timing.
Officials said a district equity event, described on the agenda as the “Get Up Summit” (Gateway Equity Team Unites People), is scheduled for March 28 at the high school.
