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District calls Kindergarten Kickoff pilot a 'resounding success,' proposes expansion to two schools
Summary
Assistant Superintendent Christie Samojedny described the Kindergarten Kickoff pilot at Jane Stenson Elementary as a "resounding success," saying it helped balance classroom placements and better assess incoming student needs; administration proposed expanding the program to Highland and Devonshire for the next school year.
Assistant Superintendent of Educational Services Christie Samojedny reported that the Kindergarten Kickoff pilot at Jane Stenson Elementary proved a 'resounding success,' providing incoming students orientation and allowing staff to better assess student needs prior to permanent class assignments. Samojedny said the pilot helped create more balanced classroom placements because staff could gather meaningful information to support thoughtful assignments.
Given those outcomes, administration proposed expanding the Kindergarten Kickoff program to Highland and Devonshire schools for the upcoming school year. The minutes record the pilot's positive results and the recommendation to scale the program but do not include a cost estimate or implementation timeline for the expansion.
