Fund Balance Shrinks
November 20, 2015
The school board received the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) for the 2014-2015 fiscal year. Always of great interest? The fund balance. This is the
In Context
Capped Schools List Grows
November 20, 2015
The number of schools with capped enrollment is recommended to grow from 11 to 17 for the 2016-2017 school year. Schools are capped when they
Choice: Luxury or Necessity?
November 6, 2015
Sitting at the public hearing for the school enrollment plan Tuesday evening, this thought began and gained steam: is choice luxury or necessity? School board
November – National Homeless Youth Awareness Month
November 6, 2015
School board members this week received an update on services provided to homeless students under the McKinney Vento Homeless Assistance Act. November is National Homeless
Early Start
November 6, 2015
Early Start is a full day, three-week summer program for pre-kindergarten students at Title 1 schools. Transportation, breakfast, and lunch are provided for participants. These
NAEP Scores Released for Math and Reading
November 6, 2015
The National Assessment for Education Progress (NAEP) released 2015 scores for Math and Reading last week. NAEP is known as the nation’s report card. It