District considers Paper tutoring pilot for third‑grade iRead 3 retest

Noah Lewis, representing Paper, proposed a pilot program to provide live online tutoring for third‑grade students who do not pass the May iRead 3 test, with a June 26 retest window.

Lewis described a 15‑session summer program of 30‑minute live tutoring sessions delivered in small groups by certified tutors using Paper’s online platform. He said sessions would be scheduled to align with the district’s summer school blocks and require at least one district staff member to be present in the room for supervision and liability purposes; the cost of that staff member would not be included in Paper’s contract.

Trustees asked whether Paper’s tutors need Indiana certification and how the program would work if a district teacher or tutor did not show up. Lewis said state certification is not required for tutoring under Paper’s model and that the vendor maintains a network of tutors who can reschedule or substitute to minimize missed sessions; Paper said it prefers 24‑hour notice for rescheduling when possible.

Board members also raised device and connectivity concerns. Paper confirmed sessions are web‑based and require one device per student; district staff noted that the district operates a largely 1:1 model by middle and high school and a 2:1 cart model in lower grades, and said staff would facilitate access during summer programming. Trustees requested clarification on scheduling and the integration of Paper sessions into the district’s summer school day.

No formal approval was taken at the work session; trustees and staff said they would follow up on logistics and device availability before bringing a contract or pilot authorization to a future meeting.