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Centennial SD staff recommend redesign of summer reading after cost, logistics concerns

Education Student Services Committee, Centennial SD · January 14, 2026
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Summary

District staff presented three summer-reading options and recommended further development of an option that would reduce costs roughly 50% by targeting packs, strengthening family engagement, and exploring digital supports; the committee asked staff to return with a refined plan.

District staff presented three options for the Centennial School District's summer-reading program and recommended further developing a redesigned approach intended to preserve student access while sharply reducing cost.

Mrs. Meeley, who led the presentation, said the district's prior summer book-pack program was removed from consideration largely because it depended on one-time ESSER funding that is no longer available. "We do believe that summer reading is really important and we also believe that building home libraries is critical for our students," she said, summarizing the program's goals.

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