Superintendent previews new curriculum, technology upgrades and summer programming
Aug 19, 2026
Superintendent Dr. Okonnell told the Palisades School District board that administrators and teachers used the summer to prepare curriculum changes (including a new middle‑school CKLA program), complete technology upgrades and host induction and camps ahead of the 2026–27 school year.
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Superintendent Dr. Okonnell opened the Aug. 19 board meeting with a report on summer work and preparations for the 2026–27 school year, saying administrators and teachers spent weeks updating curriculum and preparing for new implementations across grade levels. “It's been a very busy summer and I'm excited to share with you several of the things that have been going on,” she said.
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