Ballston Spa Schools Superintendent Ken Slentz was our speaker on Thursday, telling us about district programs to reduce the dropout rate, address academic and disciplinary problems, improve reading and upgrade standards. While Ballston Spa remains an "average need" district as assessed by the state, it "and pretty much every other district" are grappling with increased poverty among students, he said.
The club voted to increase this year's scholarship total to $2,000, to allow for a $1,000 winner and two $500 runners-up, out of a strong group of candidates.
And it was announced that our fund-raising total contribution to ShelterBox for the Ukraine crisis has gone up to $2,000 from the $1,500 figure announced last week.
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