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Committee hears proposals to expand K–3 interventions, teacher collaboration time and summer reading sites
Summary
District staff outlined targeted, short-term proposals to reduce third-grade retention risk under the Read to Succeed law: monthly release days for K–3 teachers ($781,000), four flex positions, $500,000 to expand interventionist capacity, $478,000 to restore summer sites, and $500,000 for after-school tutoring; the committee will revisit details in January.
Lee James and the district’s elementary executive director presented data and short-term proposals aimed at reducing retention risk for students under the Read to Succeed law.
The presenters reported fall MAP data showing roughly 1,123 students flagged at risk for retention in third grade (the presenter said the number includes some students with 'good cause' exemptions). Staff described a multi-tier intervention model (tier 1 classroom instruction, tier 2 small-group interventions such as UFLI and Passport, tier 3 intensive supports including specialized interventions or special education referral) and emphasized progress monitoring.
To support students immediately in the second half of the school year, staff proposed several near-term investments: one day per month release time for K–3 teachers for professional development and planning (estimated cost $781,000 for substitutes); flexibility within school-level funding so each school can write a strategic reading plan; $500,000 to expand positive-pay interventionist hours or hire additional interventionists; $478,000 to restore summer reading camp sites from three back to seven; and $500,000 to reinstate elementary after-school tutoring funds. Staff said these are proposals to be refined and would be brought back for further discussion in January.
Committee members thanked staff for the work; no formal motions or votes on these specific funding proposals were recorded during the meeting.
