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Caldwell District administrator reports summer programs recovered 313 credits; participation in advanced courses rose
Summary
Administrator Bridal Wirtz told the Caldwell District board that credit‑recovery and advanced‑opportunity summer programs recovered 313 credits this year, with gains in advanced‑opportunity participation and 21 graduates at a June ceremony featuring State Superintendent Debbie Critchfield.
Bridal Wirtz, the district administrator overseeing secondary credit recovery and advanced‑opportunity summer programs, told the Caldwell District Board of Trustees on Aug. 11 that the district’s summer offerings helped students recover 313 credits and expanded advanced‑opportunity participation.
Wirtz said the summer program operated two tracks: credit recovery (daily sessions in June with morning and afternoon options) and advanced opportunities (courses in June and July using state Fast Forward funding). "They recovered 313 credits," Wirtz said, adding that students averaged 2.8 credits per student in credit recovery this year.
The program served both district students and some from outside the district, Wirtz said, noting advanced‑opportunity participation rose from 228 to 294 and total credits from 294 to 328. She also reported that 21 students participated in a June 26 graduation, at which State Superintendent Debbie Critchfield delivered the keynote address.
Trustees asked for clarifications about scheduling and whether courses overlapped. Wirtz explained the sessions were staggered—credit recovery started earlier in the day and advanced opportunities began later so students could take either program without conflict. Trustees also asked whether students who completed summer classes were counted in the class of 2025; Wirtz said yes, graduates were awarded class‑of‑2025 diplomas and their completion counts toward the 2024–25 year graduation rate.
Wirtz said the district offered some classes not available during the regular year, including electives such as fundamentals of medical assisting and sports‑medicine internships, and that middle school students also participated in some advanced classes. She said all students who completed courses passed at 75% or better.
The board praised the programs and asked for continued outreach to boost participation. The report concluded with trustees thanking Wirtz and district staff for the program administration and outcomes.
The board took no formal vote on the report; it was presented as an information item.
