Avery School District 394

The meeting included reports from the business manager, teachers, and the superintendent regarding enrollment, student achievement, and transportation. Discussion occurred regarding the Continuous School Improvement visitation. Action items included the approval of mission, vision, and belief statements, a first reading of policy 2385, approval of an emergency closure due to a power outage, and the adoption of the school calendar for the 2026-2027 academic year. Additionally, the board approved the hiring of two certificated teachers, authorized a decrease in the virtual school student limit, and approved the opening of a third certified teacher position for the upcoming school year.

The meeting included reports from the Business Manager, a teacher, and the Superintendent, with discussions regarding enrollment, student achievement, and transportation. The board conducted the first reading of mission, vision, and belief statements, as well as the strategic plan and various policy drafts. Additionally, the board approved an emergency closure and the designation of specific dates as impacted absence days due to illness.

This document details Avery School District #394's initiative to gather stakeholder input for the review and update of its Mission, Vision, and Beliefs statements. This process is integral to the district's commitment to effective school district planning, guiding decisions, setting priorities, and ensuring common goals. Key areas of focus within the district's ongoing efforts include continuous school improvement, active leadership team goal setting, comprehensive safety planning, and curriculum adoption, all aimed at enhancing educational opportunities and ensuring student success.

The Board reviewed reports regarding business operations, teaching staff, superintendent activities, student enrollment, student achievement, and transportation. Discussion topics included mission, vision, and belief statements, needs assessment results, strategic planning sessions, fund balances, and the expansion of student-occupied spaces. Action items included the approval of purchasing an activity van and an office building, the formal acknowledgment of emergency closures, and the renewal of the Superintendent's contract through a three-year agreement.

The meeting agenda includes administrative reports from the Business Manager, Teachers, Principal, and Superintendent, as well as updates on enrollment and transportation. Discussion and action items include the review of mission, vision, and belief statements, strategic planning, the first reading of Policy 2385, and discussion regarding an emergency closure due to illness.