
Board Update
A recap of the meeting held April 21, 2021
Reorganization Plan
Superintendent Jason Enix updated the Board on the Reorganization Plan. The plan has allowed for a data-driven focus on staffing needs and is part of the district’s commitment to student learning and fiscal responsibility laid out in the Strategic Plan. For the 2021-2022 school year, this will mean some staffing assignment changes in our elementary grades.
Mr. Enix discussed with the Board that this flexibility allows the district to avoid hiring additional staff. An additional staff member costs approximately $80,000 on average for salary and benefits, or $400,000 during a five-year forecast period. You can view his report for additional details.
Summer Jump Start
Already more than 100 students have signed up for the Summer Jump Start program. The program is part of the district Learning Recovery Plan to help our students make a successful start to the 2021-2022 school year. The program is free. K-8 students across the district are invited to participate for help with English Language Arts and Math. The Jump Start will take place July 19-August 5. Registration has been expanded through April 26 so more families can take part. Sign up now!
Pandemic Funds
Wellness & Community Outreach
Thank You, Reading Fire Department
Reading Fire Chief Todd Owens was presented with a plaque by the Board, in appreciation for the department’s support of the district. The Reading Fire Department coordinated the recent school staff vaccine clinic, and that partnership helped minimize disruptions for staff and our families.
We will be partnering again to offer vaccinations to our 16-18-year-old students. Thank you again to Chief Owens and the entire Reading Fire Department!
Five Year Forecast
Reading Board Earns “Gold Level” Award
Hilltop Athletic Complex Contract Approved
The Board has approved a contract with Conger Construction Group for the Hilltop Property Athletic Fields. A groundbreaking for the project will be held on Wednesday, May 5 at 3 pm. Join the community celebration as we start this exciting project!
Community Chats
Superintendent Jason Enix and Treasurer Colette Lewis will continue their series of Community Chats, giving everyone a chance to get questions answered and learn more about Reading Schools. The next chat is Wednesday, May 5 at Don’s Creamy Whip at 1 pm. Sign-up here and check out the full schedule of Community Chats to find a time and date that works best with your schedule.
Graduation is Almost Here
Graduation will be taking place in person, at Veterans Memorial Stadium. The outdoor venue will allow us to accommodate more guests for our graduates. The ceremony is planned for Wednesday, May 26 at 7:00 pm, with a rain date of Thursday, May 27. Additional details will be communicated to families directly from the high school.
Kindergarten Registration
Early Dismissal on Last Day
The tradition continues! Students who will be in class on the last day of school, Thursday, May 27, will be released early. Dismissal will take place at 12:30 pm, giving all of our Blue Devil families an even earlier start to summer break!
Reading Community City Schools
Email: kblair@readingschools.org
Website: www.readingschools.org
Location: 810 East Columbia Avenue, Reading, OH, USA
Phone: 513-842-5109
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Twitter: @ReadingCSD