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District reports curriculum, preschool and fall activities; ACCESS testing noted
Summary
Superintendent's report covered G&T data review and upcoming competitions, ESL/ML assessments, interventionist outreach, preschool PAWS programming and fall events including Pumpkin Patch and Halloween parades. Dates and program details were provided.
The superintendent's report on Oct. 21 provided updates on curriculum and student activities across district schools. Gifted & Talented data review and upcoming competitions were noted; Grade 7 County Quiz Bowl is scheduled for Monday, Oct. 28 at Memorial School and the district will host the Grade 4 Battle of the Books. The report also said ESL teachers completed assessments for newly enrolled ML students and interventionists are identifying students to receive targeted supports.
Preschool programming highlights included a new "Puppy of the Month" recognition and a themed study on balls with five investigations connecting science and literacy; the HSA organized Pumpkin Patch events (School #1 on 10/16; ECC 10/17–10/18) and first‑responder visits occurred in mid‑October. Halloween/Pajama parades were scheduled for Oct. 31 (School #1 9:30, ECC 9:45, CO 10:30). The report referenced required health screenings and an early childhood advisory council meeting; no policy changes or budget amounts were announced in this portion of the meeting.
These updates were informational; the Board approved related consent agenda items elsewhere in the meeting.
