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Board discusses student hunger, schedules and plans to expand drama and band
Summary
Trustees raised teacher concerns about students arriving hungry and discussed breakfast and nutrition-break timing; the board also reviewed plans to expand drama, band and arts programs and to hire staff to support growth.
Trustees discussed student wellbeing after a teacher reported that many students arrive to class hungry.
Speaker 6 relayed an observation from a teacher that a majority of students in a class seemed hungry. Board members confirmed breakfast service is available (served starting about 7:20 a.m.) and that a 10‑minute nutrition break occurs after second period; they asked staff to investigate whether bus schedules, timing or other barriers prevent students from accessing meals and whether additional supports are necessary.
Separately, trustees discussed extracurricular expansion: a junior‑high drama program and expanded band and art offerings were proposed, with staff naming local instructors who have contributed to growth. Trustees signaled support for hiring to expand programming if enrollment and funding permit. No formal votes were taken; staff will report back on meal-access logistics and program staffing.
