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Director outlines Summer Learning Academy dates, pre-K applications and rising enrollment
Summary
District director announced Summer Learning Academy dates (June 1–25, 7:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m.), provided enrollment figures (20,856 students) and said pre-K applications for 2026–27 are open; trustees were invited to community events tied to county anniversaries and property reappraisal discussions.
The director presented the director's report and outlined summer programming under state learning‑law guidance: Summer Learning Academy will run Monday–Thursday from June 1 to June 25, 7:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., with breakfast, lunch and mid‑morning snacks provided and transportation offered to enrolled students.
Enrollment was reported at 20,856 students and staff noted pre‑K applications for the 2026–27 school year are open with three placement options determined by criteria. The director encouraged trustees to visit academy sites during operating hours and highlighted district recognition as an 'innovative district' with a presentation scheduled at a national conference.
Trustees asked about the ACT schedule and the continued inclusion of the science‑reasoning component through spring 2027; staff confirmed the district will administer the science‑reasoning portion and that accountability rules currently accept ACT scores that include science reasoning.
