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District reports 105 summer programs, 3,000+ participants; highlights reading gains and workforce partnerships
Summary
Executive director Todd Smith told the board the district ran 105 summer programs with more than 3,000 participants, reported program-level outcomes (K-2 reading, athletic camps, E&L results, extended school year), and described operational challenges (facilities, AC, registration) and partnerships with BOCES and local employers.
The Greece Central School District told the board its 2025 summer offerings included 105 distinct programs serving more than 3,000 participants and spanned academics, enrichment and paid work opportunities for students.
Executive Director Todd Smith presented program-by-program results. District-run K-2 summer reading reported that 96% of participating students "maintained" short-term growth in a writing scale and 100% maintained or showed growth on early reading measures. The Jump Start kindergarten-prep program enrolled 51 students and emphasized family partnership. The district's "Fun Camps" drew more than 500 participants and were designed to provide low-cost enrichment.
Athletic camps reported more than 2,300 student participants across 52 camps with about 250 coaches. The Kids Care program — a paid, full-day option for families — operates at a lower cost than typical day care and includes ties to Greece learning experiences, the district said. The i-Ready summer option recorded 145 participating students who could access instruction remotely.
Specialized programs included an E&L (English Learner) summer program with 127 students and 94% showing growth, a new E&L jump-start for high school-bound students, and a significantly expanded extended school year (ESY) program for students with IEPs that served roughly 320 students across two buildings. A world language credit-recovery offering saw 24 of 25 attendees earn credit (96%), the presentation said.
Smith highlighted workforce and partner elements: the district paid student workers during the summer, and a partnership with BOCES' Center for Workforce Development provided parent training tied to hiring pathways. He acknowledged operational constraints — construction, air-conditioning availability and the need for clearer family communication and registration systems — and said staff will work on improved registration platforms and coordination with outside partners for future summers.
Board members asked follow-up questions about demand for Kids Care (Smith said seats are largely available and financial assistance is offered), how growth and maintenance were reported for the reading program (board asked for bifurcated "maintained" vs. "growth" data), and whether some enrichment programs should carry nominal fees to offset taxpayer cost (administration said the question recurs annually and will be revisited).
