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Conneaut SD curriculum update: district cites $34,000 PTE equipment grant and PSSA schedule
Summary
At its April 1 work session, Conneaut SD Superintendent Dr. Jardino told the board the district received a roughly $34,000 non‑competitive PTE equipment grant for greenhouse and curricular materials and reminded members that PSSA testing begins April 20 with makeups through May 8.
Dr. Jardino told the Conneaut SD board on April 1 that recent district events and grant awards are supporting classroom programs and student assessment readiness. "We did get a non‑competitive supplemental equipment grant from PTE for about $34,000, which is very exciting," Dr. Jardino said, noting the funds will buy a display cooler, workbenches for the high‑school greenhouse and curricular materials to support the A program.
The superintendent also highlighted Title I family nights at the elementary schools, which he said drew "well over 4 to 500 people" and praised staff and parents for turnout. He noted the PSSA testing schedule: the ELA assessment begins April 20, with makeup testing running April 27 through May 8, and asked members to consult the report materials for full dates and details.
Dr. Jardino said kindergarten enrollment trends appear notable on the report's second page and invited questions via email while Mrs. Ted — who could not attend — prepares to return next week. "She's happy to take any emails or answer any questions when she's back next week," he said.
Why it matters: The PTE equipment grant will supply lab and greenhouse resources that district staff said will directly support career‑pathway and hands‑on curricular work for secondary students. The testing schedule may affect spring classroom routines and field‑trip timing. The board received the update and was offered the opportunity to follow up by email or at the next meeting.
The board moved on to other agenda items after the update; no formal action on curriculum policies or new course approvals was recorded in the work session minutes.
