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Board adopts 'Multitudes' K–2 reading screener to comply with Senate Bill 114
Summary
The Sulphur Springs Union School District Board unanimously approved the Multitudes Reading Difficulties Risk Screener for kindergarten through second grade after piloting three options; the screening responds to Senate Bill 114 requirements effective 2025–26.
The Sulphur Springs Union School District Board of Trustees voted 5-0 June 11 to adopt the Multitudes Reading Difficulties Risk Screener for students in kindergarten through second grade. Assistant Superintendent Julie McBride recommended Multitudes after the district piloted three different screeners and determined it best met the district's needs for early identification of reading risk.
McBride told the board that Senate Bill 114 requires screening for reading difficulties beginning in the 2025–26 school year, and that the district's pilot informed the selection. The board's unanimous approval means the district will implement Multitudes for K–2 screening next school year. The vote was made by Mrs. MacDonald, seconded by Mrs. Jellings, and recorded as a 5-0 voice vote.
The decision follows the district's broader planning for the coming year, including school-level plans and budget projections discussed at the meeting. The board did not record additional implementation dates or vendor contract details in the minutes; those specifics were not specified in the record.
