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District reports first-year implementation of Right to Read plan and updates language‑based classrooms
Summary
The board received updates on the Right to Read program (required by legislation) and on Language‑Based Classrooms; the Right to Read plan is in first‑year partial implementation with a goal to complete by the end of next school year.
At the Dec. 9 board meeting, Laurence Prentiss presented an update on the Right to Read program, which the minutes state is required by legislation. The district's plan includes goals for leadership, assessments, tiered instruction, professional learning and family engagement. Prentiss told the board the district is in the first year of partial implementation and aims to complete the plan by the end of the next school year.
Separately, Lindsey Calarco provided an update on Language‑Based Classrooms; the minutes note she gave an update but do not include additional specifics about program changes or staffing.
Superintendent Melinda A. Smith also reported a December enrollment of 800 students, a figure that frames the scale of the implementation effort. No formal action or vote was recorded on either item during the meeting.
