By the numbers: Bobcat University 2018
The first year of the Bobcat University summer learning program was deemed a success by Marshalltown Schools officials, who also said there is room for improvement in coming years.
A total of 237 students attended the program this summer, all of them in grades K-3. Here are some district data points from Bobcat University 2018:
• Total students invited: 254 (44 from each of the six
elementary schools)
• Total attendees: 237
• Number of students who required bus transportation: 99
• Number of teachers: 31
• Number of program assistants: 19 (8 full-time, 11 part-time)
Budget numbers:
• Total Bobcat University expenses: $169,480.95
• Marshalltown Schools portion of expenses: $106,658.60
• Martha-Ellen Tye portion: $31,323
• Mid-Iowa Community Action portion (through federal
grant): $23,999.35
• Community Foundation of Marshall County portion:
$7,500