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Superintendent reports enrollment uptick in brick-and-mortar schools, online enrollment down
Summary
Superintendent Mark Kress reported brick-and-mortar enrollment is up about 60–65 students while the online program is down roughly 200–300 (expected to recover), noted a $2.3 million weight-room quote under review, and announced the district travel van has arrived.
Superintendent Mark Kress told trustees the district's brick-and-mortar schools have gained about 60–65 students compared with last year, while the district's online school enrollment is down an estimated 200–300 students; he said he expects online numbers to rebound.
Kress also reported a weight-room renovation quote of about $2.3 million and said the district is exploring alternatives. He announced the travel van has arrived and outlined the qualifications required to operate it. Kress noted technology upgrades and classroom television installations that will continue with ongoing staff training. He reminded the board of upcoming events including junior-play auditions, the trustee filing window (Aug. 18–29) with the Nov. 4 election, and the ISBA annual conference Nov. 12–14.
Kress' enrollment figures and facility quotes were reported to the board for planning and budgetary consideration; no formal vote or action on the weight-room was taken at the meeting.
