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District to run targeted summer school for about 130 students; directors preview CBE and tech upgrades
Summary
The district announced a targeted summer program for roughly 130 students and outlined Competency‑Based Education rollout, a device replacement cycle and phone, Chromebook, and security upgrades during director reports at the May 7 meeting.
The Director of Student Services told the board spring benchmarking is wrapping up and described a targeted summer school program to support approximately 130 students. The program will operate at Elizabeth Ide Elementary over eight days in June and August with transportation available; its focus will be reading, math and social‑emotional learning. "Center Cass School District 66 is launching a Targeted Summer School Program in Summer 2025, focusing on reading, math, and social-emotional learning to support approximately 130 students," the director reported.
Director of Learning Dr. Kim Liles said staff will finalize preparations to launch Competency‑Based Education (CBE) and described parent information sessions planned for August and follow‑ups during the year. The Director of Technology outlined a five‑year device replacement cycle beginning at Lakeview, repair work on about 1,200 student Chromebooks, Apple TV installs, and the rollout of a district‑wide Cisco WebEx VoIP phone system to improve connectivity and emergency integration.
