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Rescue Elementary principal highlights art expansion, MTSS and family events
Summary
Rescue Elementary Principal Todd McGinnis told trustees the school is maintaining enrollment, using Prop 28 funds to expand art instruction, piloting math materials, strengthening MTSS and PBIS supports, and staging community events that drew strong family participation.
Rescue Elementary School Principal Todd McGinnis presented to the board on site programs, staffing and family engagement, reporting stable enrollment of 525 students and an average class size of 24.4.
McGinnis said Prop 28 funds have been used to expand the art program, adding dedicated weekly instruction, and that the school hired a new music teacher. He described MTSS work, intervention groups for reading, and a newly hired PBIS coordinator, "Mr. Joe," who runs short daily reward sessions and helps staff respond quickly to classroom behavior issues.
The principal detailed campus improvements and family events: a community night that served 70-80 families with donated food and gifts, a harvest festival and a holiday reading-with-Santa event that drew long lines. He said school leaders are bidding and scheduling a blacktop makeover and repainting of playground equipment for spring when weather permits.
McGinnis also highlighted arts programming: a drama/music partnership with Folsom Lake Junior College and a school RAD (Rescue Arts & Drama) program with about 40 participating students. He said the school is prioritizing inclusive events and increasing student leadership opportunities through spirit days and a prize-cart program funded in part by a $500 community donation.
Trustees praised the school's community engagement and the use of facilities, and thanked staff for focusing on making school enjoyable for students.
