Superintendent reports summer programs and facility projects; board introduced new high-ability coordinator

Superintendent Dr. Minute presented an end-of-year update, reported summer-program enrollment numbers and described multiple facility projects the district will complete over the summer using funds from the 2024 bond.

Dr. Minute said approximately 96 students are enrolled in summer school (47 at Clarksville Elementary, 14 at Clarksville Middle, and 35 at Clarksville High School for credit recovery). Camp Invention was reported to have 71 campers enrolled with six more pending; Camp Invention will be held at Clarksville Elementary this year due to RELA retrofits.

Facilities work slated for the summer includes a complete technology office upgrade (new flooring, painting, furniture and reconfigured storage), RELA Renaissance Learning Studios wall work, CMS terrazzo refinishing, CES HVAC controls upgrades, playground turf installation, tennis-court resurfacing, district parking-lot reseal/repairs in July, bus-barn office upgrades, classroom furniture purchases for grades 1', and final branding/painting projects. Dr. Minute said the portal and architects are coordinating the projects and that funding will come from the 2024 bond.

The board also heard from Abby Kaufman, who introduced Wendy Ivy as the new high-ability coordinator. Abby credited the program's growth since 2018 to consistent support and urged the board to continue advocacy for high-ability services. Wendy, a retiring principal with 33 years in education who holds a high-ability license, said she was honored to join and asked the board to advocate for those students in broader community and legislative conversations.

Dr. Minute closed by saying vendors and staff will schedule site visits for board members so trustees can see the completed upgrades in person.