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Community education director reports high summer turnout and plans full‑day PreK expansion

Albany Public School District Board · July 23, 2025
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Summary

Community Education Director Cassie Novak told the board the district's summer programs drew strong attendance and that the district is planning a transition to five‑day, all‑day PreK for early grades; Novak said 643 of 650 season tickets were sold.

Cassie Novak, Community Education Director for the ALBANY PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT, presented a progress report at the July 23 work session, saying the district’s community education programs have seen strong participation. Novak reported that “643 season tickets sold out of 650 available,” and that summer sessions drew other districts to join Albany’s offerings.

Novak outlined continuing priorities including BEAT, collaboration and communication initiatives, Kids Company programming, and early childhood work. She said the district is planning a transition to five‑day, all‑day PreK for PreK–2 and noted a donation of a school bus bench from Doug and Diane Konz that supports early‑childhood activity or campus amenities. The update was presented for board information; no formal action was recorded.