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District reports nearly 50% participation in extracurriculars; course catalog changes limited

Barker Central School District Board of Education · April 13, 2026
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Summary

Principal Dr. Love told the board that 313 of 627 students (~50%) participate in clubs and activities districtwide; administrators are reviewing SUNY course options for 2026–27 catalog expansion.

Principal Dr. Love presented district participation data showing 313 of 627 students participate in clubs and extracurriculars (about 50%). She provided a grade-by-grade breakdown: Elementary 153 of 341 (44.9%) and Jr./Sr. High 160 of 286; 164 students participate in multiple activities.

Dr. Love linked extracurricular involvement to improved academic performance, engagement, leadership development and employability skills. She said the 2026–27 Course Catalog contains few changes but Administration and school counselors are exploring additional college-course options through SUNY alignment and a possible CoSer pending review.

Board members and administrators praised families and staff for enabling student participation and agreed to continue efforts to increase connection points for students.