Summer school reports and 2027 dates approved
Enrollment for the 2026 Summer Opportunities Program was 1,806. That is a decrease of 68 students from the 2025 program enrollment. Recommended dates for the 2027 program are June 21 through July 16 with July 2 off in celebration of the Fourth of July holiday.
Planning parameters for the 2027-28 calendar approved
The following parameters will be used for the development of a 2027-28 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 discuss student progress
- Maintaining 192 teacher contract days
The 2027-28 school year calendar will be brought back to the board for approval in December.
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:
- Sarah Klajbor, Educational Support – Health Room & Clerical at Silver Spring Intermediate School, effective September 28
- Elizabeth Boney, Educational Support – Title I at Hamilton High School, effective October 8
- Jaimie Corso, Educational Support – Special Services at Hamilton High School, effective October 26
- Katherine Dybdal, Educational Support – Instructional and Supervision at Marcy Elementary School, effective October 6
School Board members approved the retirement of:
- Jeff Grove, Director of Buildings & Grounds at District, effective November 3
School Board members approved the resignations of:
- Alycia Thiel, ED – SPED, at Marcy Elementary School, effective October 14