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Board hears principals on preschool selection, kindergarten readiness and high‑school scheduling

Southwest Public Schools Board of Education · March 10, 2025
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Summary

Principals Tara Fries and Matt Springer updated the board on preschool attendee notifications and a possible policy update for preschool selection, a buddy system for kindergarten readiness, and the junior‑senior high testing schedule and 2025–2026 class schedule planning.

Principal Tara Fries told the board that the district is notifying families of 2025–2026 preschool placements and is considering a policy update for how preschool attendees are selected. Fries described a planned buddy system to help preschool students transition and prepare for kindergarten.

Principal Matt Springer reported on the junior‑senior high school testing schedule and described work under way to determine the 2025–2026 class schedule. Springer also said a Grade Six student and parent orientation will be scheduled to help families prepare for middle‑school transition.

These items were presented as informational reports; the minutes record no formal policy changes or votes on preschool selection during the meeting.