Reed-Custer reports 76 students registered for Jump Start program; high school to include voter registration per HB4339

Assistant Superintendent for Teaching and Learning Mrs. Valiente reported to the board on curriculum and summer programming at the July 15 meeting. She said the Reed-Custer Elementary School 'Jump Start' program will run July 20–30, Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., focused on small-group instruction for at-risk students; "76 students registered as of today," and nine teachers are assigned to staff the program.

Valiente also outlined that, under HB4339, all public school districts containing grades 9–12 must provide graduating students the opportunity to register to vote; Reed-Custer High School will incorporate that requirement into its civics curriculum. She reported that new teacher orientation will be held August 5–6, with mentors joining on August 6. Valiente noted grant applications recently submitted: Title grant last week and the CTEI grant submitted the day of the meeting.