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Superintendent reports on back-to-school preparations, summer programs and staffing

GFW School District Board · July 21, 2026
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Summary

Superintendent and building staff reported two new buses arriving, Edge summer school through July 31, Tri Community Arts musical dates and that district staff are preparing welcome packets with 43 days until the first day of school.

District leaders used the meeting to update the board on operational and program matters ahead of the school year. The superintendent noted two new buses were being added to the fleet, that the district will post older buses for sale and that staff are preparing welcome packets for families with "43 days until the first day of school."

An elementary staff member reported on back-to-school letters, new teacher orientation and the Edge summer school program running through July 31; teachers and paraprofessionals supporting summer instruction were named. The Tri Community Arts group was noted to have 55-plus community members preparing a summer musical with performances July 30–Aug. 2.

A middle- and high-school staff member summarized recent hiring activity, including recommendations for a 6–12 ELA teacher, a choir director and a 6–12 physical education hire; the board was told those recommendations would be presented for approval that evening. The middle-high staff member also described math standards professional development and fall professional development planning tied to the district strategic plan.

Next steps: administrators will finalize staffing approvals and distribute back-to-school materials and schedules ahead of the first day of classes.