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Board hears update on Panther Online Academy; district reports roughly $200,000 available to reinvest
Summary
Administration reported 30 active students in Panther Online Academy, attendance and parent communication challenges, and said the program has been roughly cost-neutral with about $200,000 available to reinvest in student programming and distance services.
District administrators updated the board on the Panther Online Academy, reporting enrollment, participation and operational challenges.
The administration said 30 students are currently active in the online program. Of those, 23 were described as logging in regularly; attendance tracking and parent communication were cited as ongoing challenges. The program accommodates students who need a flexible or alternate setting and provides in-person supports for state tests (I-LEARN and I-READ).
Financial note: Administration said the online program has been approximately cost neutral and noted "approximately $200,000 available to reinvest back into our student programming and distance services." No detailed budget breakdown was provided at the meeting.
What the board was told: The administration described tutoring supports (in-person and Google Meet), buyback days to make up missed time, and that some students return to in-person instruction when the online option is not a fit.
Next steps: Administration will continue to monitor attendance and communication issues and report back; no formal action was taken at this meeting.
