Ballard County School District

This Comprehensive School Improvement Plan (CSIP) is developed to support student achievement and growth, and to eliminate achievement gaps among various student groups. The plan includes targets, strategies, and activities focused on several key areas: reducing achievement gaps for special education students in reading and mathematics, increasing overall student proficiency in reading and mathematics, demonstrating continuous improvement in science, social studies, and writing, and strengthening a positive, safe, and supportive school climate by building staff capacity in proactive behavior supports and social-emotional learning.

Key discussions during the meeting included the unanimous approval of the meeting agenda and the consent agenda, which covered the Treasurer's Report, minutes, bills, expulsions, superintendent expenses, personnel actions (including a resignation), and various agreements and requests. A second reading and unanimous approval were granted for the 2026-27 district calendar. The Superintendent's Report provided updates on test scores, proposed meeting dates for 2026, the district audit extension, enrollment/attendance, and student/staff achievements. The meeting was adjourned, with the next regular session scheduled for January 12, 2026.

This Comprehensive School Improvement Plan (CSIP) serves as a data-driven roadmap to foster student achievement, promote growth, and eliminate achievement gaps. The plan outlines specific targets and strategies across critical areas, including reducing achievement disparities for economically disadvantaged students in reading and math, enhancing proficiency in state assessments for reading, mathematics, science, social studies, and writing. Additionally, it aims to improve the quality of school climate and safety, and maintain high rates of postsecondary readiness and graduation. The approach emphasizes focused interventions, effective instructional strategies, and continuous progress monitoring to achieve its goals.

This Comprehensive District Improvement Plan (CDIP) serves as a roadmap for the local school district, developed with input from parents, faculty, staff, and school council representatives. The plan aims to enhance student achievement, promote student growth, and eliminate achievement gaps among student subgroups. Key strategic areas include improving state assessment results in reading, mathematics, science, social studies, and writing; strengthening the quality of school climate and safety; increasing postsecondary readiness; and maintaining high graduation rates. It outlines long-term goals, short-term objectives, specific strategies, and actionable activities to address priority needs and improve student outcomes across all schools within the district.

The meeting included a recognition of guests and a public comment period. Key discussion items involved reports and communications, specifically the Superintendent's Report which covered the regular December board meeting work session as a non-action item.