Parents raise concerns about Bridge to Algebra rules; district says parents can recommend students and staff are testing schedule changes

Parents raised concerns during public comment that communications and eligibility rules for the district—s Bridge to Algebra accelerated pathway are too complex and appear to restrict access.

Gail Stanley, a parent and resident, told the board that materials sent to families describing Bridge to Algebra felt "overly complicated" and that eligibility appearing to require meeting eight of 10 data points made the process seem selective rather than open. "This does not sound like open enrollment to me," she said, and asked the district to clarify how families can access the program.

Another resident, Melissa Ross, told the board she and other parents were worried about shifting the burden onto families, noting that many working parents do not have time to provide out-of-school remediation. "If we're gonna have this AI technology and other supports, where are we gonna teach our kids or encourage our kids to have the desire to want to do better if we don't have a program that's not going to be too much added stress for the parents?" she said.

The superintendent responded during the superintendent—s report and the strategic-plan presentation, saying staff are running middle-school schedule simulations that could allow Bridge to Algebra to be offered during the regular school day rather than as an evening or summer option. The superintendent also clarified that parents can recommend their children for the program and that the district does not intend to deny access to students whose parents request it.

District staff said they will provide further information about summer-course expectations and participation and will follow up with families who spoke. No formal change to the program or policy was adopted at the meeting; staff signaled plans to return with scheduling options and additional clarifications.