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District reports low summer-enrichment turnout; curriculum director stresses Erin's Law is mandatory
Summary
Curriculum & Instruction reported that 27 students were recommended for summer enrichment but only 11 attended; Ms. Hyatt said teachers logged 198 PD hours and emphasized that Erin's Law instruction is state-required and students cannot be opted out.
Ms. Hyatt told the board that the district recommended 27 students for summer enrichment but only 11 attended, noting this was the smallest summer-enrichment cohort to date; she reported teachers used 198 professional-development hours and that new-staff orientation will be scheduled soon. The attendance by grade was detailed in the minutes: K–2 at 93%, grades 3–4 at 87% and grades 5–6 at 95% with three students having perfect attendance.
On Erin's Law, Ms. Hyatt described plans to review resources and to work with Essex County to develop a child-friendly classroom program; she said Dr. Emma could host virtual parent sessions. Ms. Hyatt stated, "We cannot opt students out as it is a state requirement," underscoring that the curriculum is mandated by state policy and will be implemented across appropriate grades.
