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Superintendent reports enrollment gains, facility grant eligibility and rapid Boys & Girls Club fundraising
Summary
Superintendent Dr. Maxwell reported positive enrollment trends (third grade 239), district eligibility for small-school facility construction grants, and a community-led campaign that raised an initial $350,000 to support a proposed Boys & Girls Club after-school program.
Superintendent Dr. Maxwell used his report to outline several district priorities and program developments, including enrollment, transportation safety, facility projects and a potential partnership with the Boys & Girls Club.
Dr. Maxwell said enrollment trends look positive across grade levels though final withdrawals remain unknown until school secretaries process records; he cited third grade at 239 students as an example. He reported that 23 buses and 10 vans passed Washington State Patrol inspection with no directions; one bus was not presented pending a door part.
On facilities, Dr. Maxwell said Pullman qualifies for small-school facility construction grant funding and described a prioritized list of projects to submit (HVAC energy recovery at Franklin and Jefferson, roofs at Franklin and Jefferson, asphalt and sidewalk repairs, LMS bus loop asphalt, and exterior door/window replacements). He noted energy-standard compliance needs influenced project priorities.
Dr. Maxwell described rapid community fundraising and partner outreach around after-school services: district staff pursued Boys & Girls Clubs in Lewiston–Clarkston to replace a closing YMCA program; the community exceeded a $350,000 fundraising target within a week and some funds were secured for years two and three while the Boys & Girls Club executive committee scheduled a vote on final approval.
What’s next: The district will pursue facility grant applications in priority order and await the Boys & Girls Club executive committee decision; staff will continue enrollment monitoring and report back as data are finalized.
