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Superintendent reports enrollment increase, curriculum rollout and staffing needs
Summary
Superintendent (S2) told trustees enrollment rose to 1,244 from 1,220, previewed a 3'5-year curriculum consolidation with Atlas training, noted website and social-media staffing gaps, and updated the board on resignations and coaching transfers.
Superintendent (S2) opened the district report by saying enrollment is currently 1,244 students, up from 1,220 at the end of last year, and noted additional registrations were expected. He said the district is "pouring in" new students and described a positive atmosphere as extracurriculars and sports begin.
S2 summarized a curriculum project supported by Atlas trainers, saying two trainers led in-service work that puts curriculum resources into a single system; the superintendent estimated a three-to-five-year timeline to complete the consolidation so new teachers will have ready resources.
On facilities, S2 said he has pursued a contractor (Corey) about the high-school air-conditioning project and will give the contractor roughly a month to move the project forward before seeking an alternative. S2 also described website improvements by Apogee after the departure of Maria Neck but said the district lacks a dedicated communications lead and could benefit from a social-media coordinator when funding allows.
S2 listed recent personnel changes and hires under consideration, including several special-education aides and coaching vacancies. He noted that Ben Hardy, the high-school football coach, resigned because he entered the college transfer portal and that Shane Schantz was transferred from middle- to high-school football.
The board heard the superintendent's report as an information item; trustees asked clarifying questions about grants for security cameras and budgeting for technology and transportation.
