District staff report conversion-grant win, summer learning and school supports
May 21, 2024 | SARANAC LAKE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT, School Districts, New York
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District administrators at the May 21 Saranac Lake Central School District Board of Education meeting highlighted a recent grant award and several family- and student-facing initiatives.
Erica told the board the district "was awarded our conversion grant," and said the award raises what the presenter described as a per-student reimbursement rate from $2,700 to $10,000. "It was like Christmas," Erica said, adding that the higher reimbursement will provide a more reasonable tuition reimbursement for CDOs once the district completes its internal calculations. That claim was presented to the board and not contradicted during the meeting.
Administrator Melissa described three parent informational sessions for kindergarten through grade 5 that reviewed ELA and math benchmark skills and provided families with backpacks and summer learning activities. Melissa said the district will run a summer learning challenge in which students can complete activities, submit boards at school events and win prizes.
Erica also summarized a visit to a Saturday Academy in Buffalo run by a third party and coordinated with Buffalo Public Schools and a program called "Say Yes." The presenter highlighted several elements of that model: a full breakfast and lunch for participants, a farmer's-market distribution of New York State produce, a school-based health center with services available at no cost from a nurse practitioner, and community attendance that included people who are not enrolled students. Board members asked how such programming pays staff and whether volunteers would be used; presenters said payment and staffing were discussed during the site visit.
Other operational updates included completion of math state assessments for grades 3 6, scheduling of a field test the following day, a spring concert and family-night attendance figures, and work with SchoolTool and Mindex on new elementary report-card templates. Staff changes have been submitted and report cards are expected to be ready in September.
The board acknowledged the reports and moved on to other business before adjourning the public portion and moving to executive session.
Erica told the board the district "was awarded our conversion grant," and said the award raises what the presenter described as a per-student reimbursement rate from $2,700 to $10,000. "It was like Christmas," Erica said, adding that the higher reimbursement will provide a more reasonable tuition reimbursement for CDOs once the district completes its internal calculations. That claim was presented to the board and not contradicted during the meeting.
Administrator Melissa described three parent informational sessions for kindergarten through grade 5 that reviewed ELA and math benchmark skills and provided families with backpacks and summer learning activities. Melissa said the district will run a summer learning challenge in which students can complete activities, submit boards at school events and win prizes.
Erica also summarized a visit to a Saturday Academy in Buffalo run by a third party and coordinated with Buffalo Public Schools and a program called "Say Yes." The presenter highlighted several elements of that model: a full breakfast and lunch for participants, a farmer's-market distribution of New York State produce, a school-based health center with services available at no cost from a nurse practitioner, and community attendance that included people who are not enrolled students. Board members asked how such programming pays staff and whether volunteers would be used; presenters said payment and staffing were discussed during the site visit.
Other operational updates included completion of math state assessments for grades 3 6, scheduling of a field test the following day, a spring concert and family-night attendance figures, and work with SchoolTool and Mindex on new elementary report-card templates. Staff changes have been submitted and report cards are expected to be ready in September.
The board acknowledged the reports and moved on to other business before adjourning the public portion and moving to executive session.
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