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Farmington board recognizes FETCH therapy-dog pilot, welcomes Sunny and Koda
Summary
The board introduced Sunny and Koda, the new therapy dogs in the FETCH pilot, and staff described the program's goals to support students' emotional, academic and social well-being; sponsors cover care costs.
The Farmington Board of Education recognized the district's new therapy-dog pilot, FETCH, and welcomed Sunny (assigned to Warner Middle School) and Koda (assigned to Forest Elementary). Kelly Kaminski (HR Director), Robin Vechazone (Forest Elementary Principal) and Emily Torres (Warner Middle School Teacher) presented an overview of the program.
Presenters described the dogs' daily schedules and said the FETCH pilot focuses on "enhancing students' emotional, academic, and social well-being through therapy dog integration." The minutes also note sponsors covered Sunny and Koda's food, lifetime veterinary care and grooming. The board recognized staff and community supporters; no formal action or funding commitments were recorded in the minutes.
