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District outlines expanded summer learning: Camp Elevate capacity, migrant programs and staffing plans
Summary
District staff described Camp Elevate’s expansion to six sites with capacity for 2,590 students, staffing plans including related-service providers for ESY integration, and migrant summer offerings (classroom, residential and virtual preschool) serving hundreds of students.
District staff presented an extended overview of summer learning plans, saying Camp Elevate will expand to six sites this year with an increased capacity and a range of academic and enrichment offerings.
Officials said Camp Elevate will host a morning academic program and afternoon enrichment activities (Legos, theater, Spanish literature, engineering, digital media and more). The district described staffing plans that include 239 teachers, 124 enrichment leaders, 123 administrative and student support staff, and 160 BIAs/SHIAs, with itinerant and related-service providers available for ESY students. As of early in the week of the meeting, staff reported more than 2,000 students registered and expected maximum capacity.
The migrant summer program presentation outlined expectations for 600–700 migrant students in district summer school and residential programs: 28 classrooms at Sanchez Elementary, 31 bilingual instructional aides, 9 buses and an on-site nurse among other supports. Staff described residential experiences (camp Rancho El Chorro and Cal Poly EPIC) and compliance requirements for migrant instruction (20 hours each of ELA and math across the summer term for CDE-funded migrant programs).
Board members asked about language-preservation opportunities, bilingual staffing in enrichment classes, and how migrant programs will include inclusive supports. Staff responded that many enrichment classes are or will be offered bilingually when possible, that DLI strands will run at Jimenez, and that migrant funding supports behavior technicians, education specialists and other inclusive services.
Why it matters: The plans affect thousands of local students and require substantial staffing and logistics; the district emphasized inclusion and collaboration with community partners (Boys and Girls Club, YMCA and others).
