Gaylord schools report stronger preschool enrollment, attendance and new accelerated 'Ignite' program

District building leaders reported improved enrollment and student achievement indicators across schools.

Administrators said preschool enrollment stands at 36 students with 12 additional children on a wait list because of age cutoffs. South B reported 63% of students with zero behavior referrals and 55% at or above grade level on a literacy screener; North Ohio reported similar results with 56% of students zero RTC referrals and 55% at or above benchmark on the Acadience literacy assessment for K–3.

GIS reported 14 students with perfect attendance and launched an 'Ignite' accelerated program that targets roughly the top 8–9 students per grade based on NWEA scores; the program meets one time per week and is led in part by teacher Nadine Beam. GMS highlighted lower corrective rates (a 30% decrease since first quarter), staff member of the month Brian Peterson, and a strong showing in solo and ensemble band where participating students medaled.

These items were presented as informational reports; no formal policy change or vote was recorded specifically for these building updates.