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Oshkosh schools outline expanded 2025 summer school program, add Menominee site and targeted interventions
Summary
District staff reported increased summer‑school enrollments, proposed adding Menominee Elementary as a site, expanding middle‑school literacy and math interventions, and keeping fees and staffing largely unchanged; the board was briefed on dates, sites and outreach timelines ahead of a Jan. 29 resolution.
District administrators presented a workshop Jan. 8 summarizing summer‑school participation in 2024 and proposed program and staffing plans for summer 2025.
Dr. Coleman and summer‑school administrators told the board the district recorded 5,548 course enrollments in 2024 representing 2,651 students; literacy K–5 participation rose to 375 from 291 the prior year, and high‑school credit recovery enrollments and successful credit completions increased. The district reported 243 enrollments in high‑school credit‑recovery offerings and said credits attempted and credits earned showed improved completion compared with prior sessions.
For 2025 the district proposed adding Menominee Elementary as a fifth elementary summer site (in addition to the Oshkosh Boys & Girls Club partnership), keep Bell Phillips for middle‑school programming, and host most high‑school work at North High School with specific elective and eAcademy online offerings. The district also plans to expand targeted middle‑school literacy and math interventions and to place selected 8th graders into high‑school settings for certain intervention classes to increase buy‑in.
Operational highlights: The K–8 calendar will run five weeks with 19 days this year (no school July 3); high‑school sessions are set so students can meet required minutes for credit (one virtual day permitted by state rules). The driver’s‑education classroom fee is $125 and behind‑the‑wheel fee $300; staff said fee reductions are available for qualifying families. Staff recommended continuing the learning‑lab model for credit recovery and a 9‑day "bridal recovery" option for students within 5–10 percent of passing.
Board members asked about staffing, program costs and outreach to special‑education and ESOL families. Administrators said staffing plans are similar to 2024 with an additional lead teacher and building secretary needed for the new Menominee site; some teachers may be reassigned from Oak Lawn to Menominee to balance enrollments. Registration opens March 5 and runs through April 2; staff will notify principals in mid‑February for recommended student placements after registration closes.
Ending: The board was asked to expect a formal resolution for summer programming and budget implications on Jan. 29; administrators said they will continue targeted outreach to families of students who receive special‑education and ESOL services to increase participation.
