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Pendleton County Board approves Energy Express summer reading and nutrition program for 40 students
Summary
The Pendleton County Board of Education voted to host Energy Express at Franklin Elementary this summer, approving staff postings and preliminary budget assumptions; the program will serve up to 40 students with meals and reading instruction and has partial reimbursements expected.
The Pendleton County Board of Education voted to approve the Energy Express summer reading and nutrition program for Pendleton County, authorizing the district to host up to 40 students at Franklin Elementary and to post temporary positions needed to operate the program.
The presenter described Energy Express as "a summer in reading nutrition program" aimed at students entering first through sixth grades in rural, low-income communities. The program will run June 2 through July 25, with students expected to attend roughly 29–30 days. The board approved postings for one custodian, one cook and two bus drivers to support program operations.
Nut graf: Board members discussed logistics, transportation and local costs before voting. The district anticipates partial reimbursement of program expenses — about $9,000 in reimbursements overall, including up to $6,000 for transportation and $1,500 for a custodian — but officials said final local costs will depend on hires and routes. "So we won't really know a budget until we see who applies to the position," the presenter said.
Board members asked how two buses would cover the county; the presenter said routes would be set after student selection, with one bus serving Brandywine and another serving North Fork and nearby Franklin-area pickups. The district also plans to use AmeriCorps-affiliated mentors; the district expects AmeriCorps meal reimbursement of roughly $1,300.
The board unanimously approved the motion to host the program and to proceed with preliminary staffing and budget planning. The presenter said partner organizations — Experience Learning and local extension staff — are contributing planning support and some funding, and that the district will finalize details in upcoming budget meetings.
Ending: The district will proceed with staffing and route planning, finalize the local budget in the coming weeks and return to the board with details as they are finalized.
