Summer school reports and 2025 dates approved
Enrollment for the 2024 Summer Opportunities program was 1934 students. That is up 2 students from the 2023 program enrollment. Recommended dates for the 2025 program are June 23 through July 18 with July 4 off in celebration of the holiday.
Planning parameters for the 2025-26 calendar approved
The following parameters will be used for the development of a 2025-26 school calendar draft:
- Maximizing student instructional time to exceed state requirements
- Scheduling student break times that best fit the academic needs of students, including spring break which is typically during the last full week in March and a four-day weekend at Easter
- Maintaining days set aside for professional development and time for teachers to prepare and close out their classrooms
- Offering opportunities for parents and teachers to confer about student progress
- Maintaining 192 teacher contract days
Additional special education staff approved
Due to increased student needs, an additional special education teacher is recommended at Marcy Elementary School. Additional hours are also recommended for special education staff at Maple Avenue Elementary, Lannon Elementary and Silver Spring Intermediate Schools.
School site plans approved
Principals from Silver Spring Intermediate School, Willow Springs Learning Center and all four elementary schools presented school site plans. The site plan process provides a productive way for leadership teams to prioritize a school year focus while taking into account common goals and data from the previous year.
Reports and documents approved
- Reviewed and revised board policies
Personnel matters
School Board members approved the appointments of:
- Andrew Coolman, Custodial I, PM at Hamilton High School, effective October 11
- Jessica Black, Educational Support – Special Services at Maple Avenue Elementary School, effective October 7
School Board members approved the resignations of:
- Amy Olsen, Associate Kitchen Employee at Hamilton High School, effective October 11