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Board approves America Reads tutor agreements at Parrish, Thomas and Carbondale Middle
Summary
The board approved America Reads agreements with Southern Illinois University students to provide reading tutors at Parrish, Thomas and Carbondale Middle School for 2024–2025, with renewals contingent on SIUC funding for up to four additional years.
The Carbondale Elementary School District No. 95 board on Sept. 23 approved America Reads agreements that place Southern Illinois University students as reading tutors at Parrish, Thomas and Carbondale Middle schools for the 2024–2025 school year. Each agreement specifies the initial 2024–2025 term and allows renewal for up to four additional years depending on funds provided by SIUC’s funding agency.
Board minutes show the motions were made and seconded (Greer moved, Roper seconded for Parrish; Saunders moved, Wigfall seconded for Thomas; Saunders moved, Wigfall seconded for Carbondale Middle) and each passed on roll-call votes with all seven board members recorded as yes. The agreements are intended to enhance childhood literacy by providing SIUC students as reading tutors.
