The Pella School Board will discuss and consider approval of a program to enhance the “Pella Therapeutic Program” at their meeting today.

A presentation will be given highlighting new positions created to address a growing need of students struggling with mental health, at-risk behaviors, and other difficulties that do not fit into needing IEPs. There will also be discussion about what facilities are available for therapeutic classrooms and the criteria needed to place students into the program.

The board will also consider course proposals for the 2025-26 academic year, a tax increment financing extension agreement for Prairie Ridge West, an exception to the early retirement program, and several change orders related to ongoing construction projects.

At the end of the meeting, the Pella School Board will discuss the final enrollment count certified for next year’s general fund resources from the state. The district is experiencing slightly declining enrollment, at just under 11 full-time equivalent students, but there will be a budget boost from 193 new Education Savings Accounts for those using the program and living in Pella’s borders.

The Pella School Board meeting begins at 5:30 this evening in the Pella High School Library and can be viewed online.