Steve Gaines, presenter for Instruction and Leadership, told the Lincoln County Board of Education the district will run in‑person summer school in July and will provide free breakfast and lunch for students.

“Summer school starts July 7 through the 30,” Gaines said, and added specific hours: “Time is 9 to 2 for kids and 08:30 to 02:30 for staff.” He said the district will offer a site at every school building with grade‑appropriate offerings, including K–5 enrichment at several elementary schools and credit‑recovery and extended‑year options at Lincoln County High School.

Gaines said buses will run regular routes and that the district has budgeted for some extra routes to reach students who live farther away. He said site coordinators will collect sign‑ups and send lists to Peggy, the transportation director, who will have bus drivers call parents with stop times.

The district will also offer a Summer Teaching Academy in June. Gaines listed invited presenters and dates: John Screedy on June 6, Terrence Scott on June 17, Carnegie Coaching (ELA and math) during the June series, and an Apple Personalized Learning session on June 20 intended to support teaching with iPads in the system’s 1:1 rollout.

Board members asked about bus stop times and about publicity; a board member requested a public notice in local media so parents who do not read board minutes will know program dates and times.

District staff emphasized registration through site coordinators and said summer sites will include teachers, special educators, aides, social workers and community schools staff.

Board members did not take a formal vote on the summer program during the presentation.

The district intends to run summer programs at sites including West Hamlin, Midway (paired with Duval), Hamlin Pre K–8, Guyana Valley and Lincoln County High School, and to provide credit recovery, enrichment and STEM/engineering options at the high school.