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Summer program reported literacy focus; elementary and high-school participation and credits shared
Summary
District staff said summer school emphasized literacy: 29 elementary students (80 hours), 25 incoming kindergarteners (40 hours), 8 tutoring recipients, and 33 high school students earning about 40 half-credits; staff called the program successful but noted challenges with late grant timing and staffing.
District leaders reported outcomes and operational lessons from the 2025 summer programs, emphasizing a literacy focus and credit recovery options for older students.
Cate Blakesley said the program targeted students who were "not quite meeting grade level" for literacy interventions. Grace Bruncke reported elementary-level counts: 29 students in an 80-hour literacy program, 25 incoming kindergartners in a 40-hour Jump Start unit, and 8 students served with tutoring. Ann Susee reported 33 students enrolled in high school summer school and that "about 40 half-credits were earned by students during the summer." Board members discussed participant selection criteria, staff capacity and the late timing of grant notifications; Member Jason Haag asked for program planning earlier in the budget cycle to secure staff and resources.
