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Volunteer representative (unnamed) described how a parent question led to volunteers helping understaffed media centers and supporting early‑grade reading interventions; noted expansion into six schools and Spanish‑immersion classes and that volunteers deliver structured, science‑based reading support primarily in K–2 with some third‑grade help.
The Stillwater Area Public Schools board meeting included a community recognition of VESL reading volunteers, a presentation and community kickoff on a district cell‑phone policy by the Phone Free Schools Movement, proposed changes to high‑school course offerings emphasizing concurrent enrollment, and several routine policy and calendar votes. Board directed community engagement and surveys with a decision targeted for March and possible implementation in fall 2025.
