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Board approves 'Tails to Tails' therapy-dog literacy MOU with Child Place
Summary
The board approved an MOU with Child Place Residential Services to run 'Tails to Tails,' a therapy-dog literacy program aimed at improving reading fluency and social-emotional skills; Child Place will cover program costs and the district will track impact indicators.
The board approved a memorandum of understanding with Child Place Residential Services to launch 'Tails to Tails,' a therapy-dog literacy program intended to support at-risk students' reading fluency and social-emotional development.
Doctor Hartley presented the agreement and said Child Place will cover the cost of trained dogs, vaccinations and other program expenses; the MOU includes an implementation timeline for weekly reading sessions and recurring workshops. The district will monitor indicators of program impact — including reading confidence and emotional-regulation measures — and any amendments will be subject to district review.
Board members reacted positively; a motion to approve the MOU passed by voice vote. Staff indicated they will provide photos and scheduling details for the board and begin coordinating visits once implementation steps are finalized.
