District to roll out CEIS-funded 1-Book program, author visit planned

The board reviewed a proposed CEIS-funded literacy initiative that will make Dion Leonard's Finding Gobi the district's 1-Book program at the middle-school level. A board member described the book (and the author's outreach) and noted that the author and the dog Gobi have participated in school events in other districts.

The program is funded by a CEIS grant, and district staff said middle-school visits are planned; supervisors will coordinate exact dates and logistics. Board members asked whether visits will be school-by-school or an auditorium-style event; administrators said they expect author visits at both middle schools and will confirm details with the curriculum office. The item was informational and will be implemented through the district's literacy team and CEIS funding.