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Three Rivers board unanimously approves TRMS's Amplify Reading program and new TRHS multi‑media course
Summary
At its March 2 work session, the Three Rivers Community Schools Board of Education unanimously approved the TRMS adoption of the Amplify Reading program and a student-requested Multi‑Media Production course at TRHS. Both measures passed 7-0.
The Three Rivers Community Schools Board of Education unanimously approved two curriculum changes at its March 2, 2026 work session: adopting the Amplify Reading program for Three Rivers Middle School (TRMS) and adding a Multi‑Media Production course at Three Rivers High School (TRHS).
Superintendent Nikki Nash presented the TRMS proposal, saying the Amplify Reading program "uses a compelling, age-appropriate narrative" and "keeps middle schoolers motivated without feeling 'remedial.'" Nash said the program adapts to each student's level and is intended to help raise testing results.
TRHS Principal Carrie Balk outlined the proposed Multi‑Media Production course as a hands-on, project-based class teaching video production, live broadcasting, audio engineering, digital design and content creation in response to student demand.
Member Julia Awe moved to adopt the TRMS Amplify program; Member Ross Daniels supported the motion. The Board approved that motion on a roll call vote, 7-0 (Yeas: Amanda Allen; Julia Awe; Linda Baker; Ross Daniels; Erin Nowak; Elizabeth Ogreen; Melissa Patch). Later, Member Ross Daniels moved to approve the TRHS Multi‑Media Production course with support from Member Amanda Allen; that motion also passed on a 7-0 roll call.
The minutes record that Board members asked questions and received responses during both presentations. Implementation details (start dates, instructional staffing, and budgetary line items) were discussed with administration but are not specified in the minutes.
