Board renews Highly Capable Program plan for 2026–27; funding slightly down from prior year

Jun 22, 2026

The board unanimously approved the 2026/2027 Highly Capable Program plan, which largely continues current services and uses most state funds to cover two full‑time elementary gifted magnet teachers. District staff said state funding for the program is expected to be slightly less than the prior year.

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The Mead School District Board unanimously approved the 2026–2027 Highly Capable Program plan at its June 22 meeting. Assistant Superintendent Jay Jordan summarized the plan and noted it had been presented in detail at the June Work Session by Director Robin Placzek.

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