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District budgets for new psychologist, floating nurse, foreign-language teacher and corrective-reading support
Summary
Staff presented additions proposed for 2025–26, including a second school psychologist, a floating nurse, a foreign-language teacher, a groundskeeper, funding for a new social-studies curriculum and a corrective reading program tied to Benchmark Phonics and Steps to Advance supports.
District staff described several planned staff and program additions for the 2025–26 school year that are included in the program component of the proposed budget.
The presenter listed specific new positions and program funding: a foreign-language teacher, an additional psychologist assigned to Old Mill Road, a floating nurse to support building nurses, a groundskeeper, money for a social-studies curriculum under review and funding for a corrective reading program. On the corrective-reading scope, a committee member asked whether it would cover only primary grades; staff explained that Benchmark Phonics and AIS supports will serve K–2 and that Steps to Advance provides intervention for grades 2–6.
Staff framed these additions as part of the district’s focus on supporting the “whole child,” citing both academic and social-emotional needs. The presenter also said the district is reviewing a new social-studies adoption and has taken steps to fund implementation if the board selects a new curriculum.
