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Superintendent highlights FMI partnerships and Greater Heights program during board report
Summary
Superintendent reported on attending a national superintendents’ conference, hosting and participating in the Fremont Multidistrict Initiative (FMI) showcase, and visiting the Greater Heights downtown program serving 9 students as an extended‑learning option.
In his superintendent’s report the district leader described recent professional learning and community partnerships that staff say support student opportunities.
He said he attended a national superintendents’ conference to gather ideas for local implementation and highlighted the Fremont Multidistrict Initiative (FMI), which enables students from RE‑1, RE‑2 and RE‑3 districts to access specialized courses—such as ag and shop—in nearby Florence. The superintendent noted visiting districts and hosting the FMI showcase brought state and national attention to the program.
The superintendent also introduced visiting Alta Valley Schools Superintendent Jose Ortega (a small district with about 88 students) and reported that Jose would shadow district leadership to learn about FMI and related practices.
Separately, he described a drop‑in visit to the Greater Heights program downtown, which serves nine students this year and provides extended learning for students up to age 21. The superintendent characterized the visit as positive and encouraged board members to see the program firsthand.
No formal action was taken on these items; they were presented for information and future discussion as appropriate.
