A district presenter summarized the gifted-education evaluation, reporting a rise in participation across elementary and middle grades. The presenter said the program currently serves 94 students in the primary 4 program (up from 80 the previous year) and that fifth–sixth and seventh–eighth grade numbers have increased as well. The reported total cost for the program is $136,623, with two full‑time staff and one retired staff member supporting testing and referrals.

The presenter cautioned that continued growth will likely require additional staff if the district continues to expand identification and services. She also noted state guidance now limits alternative identification routes to English‑learner status and poverty measures (SNAP/Medicaid eligibility), which may change the demographic makeup of students who qualify under those alternative routes.

Board members asked for clarification of secondary enrollment counts and staffing projections; the presenter said the 9–12 numbers were not on the printed summary and would be provided later.