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USD 286 board reinstates ZAP, approves June summer school and hears senior trip plan
Summary
Board voted to reinstate the ZAP program and hire a coordinator, approved summer school June 1–25 for grades 8–12 with two hires, and heard a senior trip presentation; motions on these student programs carried unanimously where recorded.
The Unified School District #286 board on April 13 agreed to bring back the ZAP program, approve a summer school session for grades 8–12 and heard student leaders present a senior trip plan.
JH/HS Principal Matt Stapp proposed summer school from June 1 to June 25, 2026 for students in grades 8–12, with meals provided and identified staff who would run classes. Becky Smilko moved to bring back the ZAP program and hire a coordinator; Jonathan Cude seconded and the motion carried 6-0. Smilko also moved to proceed with the summer school plan and to hire two employees to staff it; Wesley Wilson seconded and that motion carried 6-0.
Earlier in the meeting seniors Peyton Morris and Jacob Darbro presented their plan for the senior class trip and the board thanked staff and the district clerk for assistance. Principal Stapp also briefed the board on the SKI‑CAN program and said detailed cost and deadline information would be provided at the next meeting.
The transcript lists program proposals and approvals but does not specify salary amounts, contract start dates for new hires, or final trip itinerary details; those items were recorded as not specified in the minutes.
