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Superintendent Raymond outlines attendance campaign, transportation updates and upcoming events
Summary
Superintendent Raymond thanked staff for a smooth opening, announced an attendance campaign to address chronic absenteeism, acknowledged ongoing transportation issues and listed upcoming events including back-to-school nights and Homecoming on Oct. 5.
Superintendent Raymond opened the board's report by thanking staff for their work to ensure a smooth start to the school year and by highlighting the district's priorities for instruction and student supports.
Raymond said the district launched a campaign to address rising chronic absenteeism since the pandemic and emphasized principles such as "connection before content, acceleration over remediation, and fostering student agency" in the district's learning framework. He also credited Ms. Gondolfo for work on transportation while noting that routing and service still fall short of the district's standard.
Raymond listed upcoming family events and supports: GW back-to-school night tomorrow (6:30 p.m.), a secondary parents workshop Thursday at 7 p.m., an AP workshop, and Homecoming on Oct. 5 with a parade beginning at 12:30 p.m. and the game at 2:30 p.m. He encouraged community participation and reminded families of a Thanksgiving food drive tied to Homecoming.
The superintendent's remarks framed priorities for the year—improving attendance and supporting transitions—while emphasizing community events that engage families and students.
Next steps: The district will continue to monitor transportation improvements and report back as staff works on route efficiencies. The attendance campaign will be rolled out via district communications and family workshops.
