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USDB leaders report progress on data systems and enrichment programs, highlight canoe crew and tournaments
Summary
Assistant superintendent Darren Nielsen reported that USDB has executed a contract with Brackenwood to centralize outreach data and expects the system operational by March; staff also described enrichment programs (70/48 canoe crew) and athletics tournaments for deaf students and sought fundraising support.
USDB leadership told the board that several operational improvements and student-focused enrichment efforts are moving forward, including a new centralized outreach-data contract and expanded extracurricular programming.
Assistant Superintendent Deborah Jacobson told the board the agency has spent about 52% of its total allocation year-to-date and that one-time administrative expenses (like software licenses) are responsible for a higher-than-average spend in the admin line. She also noted a $3,000,000 contingency line is shown in the report but is not included in bottom-line totals because it is not intended for routine use.
Assistant Superintendent Darren Nielsen described progress on multiple audit-related action items and said USDB had executed a contract…
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