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Ranson school reports growth to about 314 students, requests cameras for playground and cafeteria
Summary
Ranson school representatives said enrollment rose from roughly 250 to about 314, chronic absence dropped toward 15%, and they asked the district to install cameras on the back playground and in the cafeteria; central office said camera replacement at eight schools is underway given new funding flexibility.
A representative for Ranson (presenting school leader) told the board the school grew from roughly 250 students last year to about 314 this year and added a pre‑K program. The presenter said targeted coaching, interventionists and iReady work produced gains for students in intervention and noted a recent drop in chronic absence to about 15%.
On campus safety, the school asked for more cameras covering the back playground and the cafeteria — areas not currently covered — so the building can better intervene in real time and track off‑hours intrusions. Central-office staff later said passage of a recently adopted House Bill provided some funding flexibility and that the district plans to replace cameras at eight remaining schools first and then fill gaps as funds allow. "We grew last year from roughly 250 students to this year roughly around 314," the school presenter said. Central office summarized the camera plan and said updated quotes are being obtained.
