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District presents 2024 summer programs: wide participation, enrichment and learning recovery supports
Summary
Washington Unified staff reported broad participation across summer offerings — including ESY, Freedom Schools, ELO and enrichment partners — and highlighted outcomes for English learners, credit recovery and social-emotional learning; trustees praised staff and discussed sustaining core programs amid budget pressures.
District staff presented a celebratory update on the 2024 summer programs, describing a range of offerings and participation figures. Programs included the English Learner and Dual Immersion Institute, Extended School Year (ESY), Freedom Schools, Expanded Learning Opportunity programs at multiple elementary sites, Camp Yampa for middle grades, and high‑school credit recovery and bridge programs.
Staff reported quantitative participation: 1,044 students in the Expanded Learning Opportunity program with 193 attending at least 85% of sessions; 211 students in ESY (preschool through age 22) supported by 17 teachers and 34 paraeducators; 500 students served by River City high‑school summer offerings (about 300 in person); and credit recovery yielding 155 credits completed. Presenters emphasized community partnerships with providers such as NorCal School of the Arts and Challenge Island, and highlighted program elements addressing cultural identity, literacy and social‑emotional learning.
Trustees thanked staff for organizing the programs and noted concerns about keeping key elements if budget pressure increases. Board members asked clarifying questions about ESY eligibility (services tied to IEP requirements) and encouraged staff to preserve core programs while aligning budgets.
What happens next: staff will use summer data to inform budget alignment and program decisions and will report back to the board on how to sustain high‑priority summer offerings amid fiscal planning.
