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Back-to-School Fair draws estimated 600 students; district reports 5,165 enrollment and $11,000 summer feeding profit
Summary
DAEP Director Scott Clemmons said about 600 students attended the district's Back to School Fair where 35 vendors distributed supplies; the district reported enrollment at 5,165 students and a Summer Feeding program profit of approximately $11,000.
District staff reported community engagement and enrollment figures at the Aug. 19 meeting.
Scott Clemmons, DAEP director, updated the board on residency checks and said the Back to School Fair had an estimated 600 student attendees and 35 vendors, with local organizations — including Dental Doc, Rotary, First Baptist and First Methodist — distributing toothbrushes, shirts, backpacks, socks and underwear. Dr. Steven Beagle reported district enrollment at 5,165 students and said registrars are contacting students who have not yet enrolled to confirm intent.
Bill Jardell also reported that the district's Summer Feeding program ran 19 days and generated approximately $11,000 in profit. The board heard these routine administrative reports as part of the meeting's information items.
