The Millard Public Schools Board of Education received updates on summer programming, district construction and student achievement during its latest meeting. Superintendent John Schwartz reported that more than 2,100 students participated in summer school, with approximately 24 high school students expected to graduate at the conclusion of the program. He also shared progress on the donor-funded GreenState Millard Activity Center. Board members heard annual reports highlighting continued literacy initiatives, expanded career academy participation, more than $700,000 in college tuition savings through dual-credit partnerships and recognition for five schools as Special Olympics Unified Champion Schools.
The board approved a new contract for Superintendent Schwartz, adopted his goals for the coming year, appointed Perry Law as the district’s legal counsel and approved labor and partnership agreements with the Service Employees International Union and Metropolitan Community College. Members also approved several policy updates and reaffirmed existing board policies. They tabled proposed changes to nonresident enrollment rules to revisit language giving preference to Learning Community students. The meeting ended with personnel approvals and no public comment.
Meeting documented by Thara Michaelis
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