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Okemos board hears plan to shore up Montessori program, recommends prioritizing a Montessori-capable elementary in bond planning
Summary
Superintendent Hood presented a multi-stakeholder review showing high enrollment at preK–4 but declining 5–8 participation; the board heard short-term strategies to boost secondary Montessori enrollment and a recommendation to prioritize a new Montessori-capable elementary in long-range bond planning.
Superintendent Hood told the Okemos Board that the district's Montessori program remains a strength but faces enrollment drop-off in middle grades, prompting both short-term strategies and a long-range facilities recommendation.
Hood summarized a committee review that drew parents, teachers, administrators and students. "Our Montessori program has been in place now for over 20 years," Hood said, noting strong academic outcomes and a tight preK–4 capacity with waiting lists. The presenter showed enrollment charts indicating about 95% fill at preK–4 while grades…
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