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Staff outline Purple Star application to recognize military‑connected students; district aims for school and later district designation
Summary
District staff presented the Purple Star designation, explained required components and optional activities, and said the goal for 2024–25 is to have Grandy Primary and Camden Intermediate designated and to pursue district designation in subsequent years.
District staff presented details about the Purple Star designation Nov. 14, an award adopted by the state Department of Public Instruction in 2019 that recognizes schools demonstrating military‑friendly practices.
Presenters Megan Upton and Jennifer Lilly explained the designation supports military‑connected students during transitions between duty stations, aligns with the interstate compact on educational opportunity for military children, and can aid districts in appearing more favorable to bases and potential allocations. They advised that Impact Aid forms likely undercount military‑connected students and said the district will designate district and school contacts, provide professional development for staff, and maintain a resources website with community contacts.
Upton described required and optional components; required items include district and school points of contact and at least one optional activity. The district plans to pursue Purple Star designation for Grandy Primary and Camden Intermediate in the 2024–25 school year and hopes to expand to middle and high schools thereafter, with a long‑term aim of district designation.
