Birch Grove Community School

The agenda for the Birch Grove Community School Board meeting includes several key items. Financial reports covering Cash Flow Projections, Monthly Registers, Revenue, Expenditures, and Balance Sheets for November and December are scheduled for review. Enrollment updates indicate 39 students are currently enrolled against a budget of 43 for the 2025-2026 period. Business matters include the review and approval of the 2024-2025 Audit presentation and final approval, acceptance of donations, approval of a new Paraprofessional hire, and approval of contracts for Speech Therapy, Business Management, Payroll services, and a School Psychologist. The board will also review the Early Admission Policy and the VOA 2024-2025 Annual Finance Report.

The meeting agenda was approved, followed by financial report reviews covering cash flow projection, monthly register, revenue, expenditure, and balance sheet reports, all of which were unanimously approved. Enrollment updates indicated 39 students enrolled against a budget of 43 for 2025-2026. The Early Admission Policy was tabled. New business included the unanimous approval to hire Gretta Hall as a cook substitute and the unanimous approval to give notice of termination for the contract with cmERDC-Region 3, with discretion granted to the School Director regarding other termination notices and seeking new contracts. Initial premium rates for paid leave were also approved. Academic reviews included classroom updates via weekly newsletters. Committee updates mentioned the Finance Committee met prior to the meeting and the Fund Raising Committee noted that Wolf Ridge Calendars are on sale.

The meeting commenced with the declaration of a quorum. Key agenda items addressed included the approval of the agenda and the minutes from the September 16, 2025 meeting. Financial reports reviewed and approved unanimously were the Cash Flow Projection, Monthly Register, Revenue Report, Expenditure Report, and Balance Sheet Report. Enrollment updates for 2025-2026 indicated 41 enrolled against a budget of 43. The board unanimously approved Policy 509 regarding Admission and Enrollment, and accepted donations. New business also included completing the sign lease submission paperwork. Academic reviews covered 24-25 MCA Scores compared to resident districts and the Fall Fastbridge Assessments. Reports included administrative updates and a brief ROSO Overlay District update. The Finance Committee met prior to the main meeting, and future fundraising efforts, specifically a Halloween Carnival, were noted.

This Local Literacy Plan for Birch Grove Community School outlines a roadmap for achieving grade-level reading proficiency for all students, including multilingual learners and those receiving special education services, in accordance with the Minnesota READ Act. Key strategic pillars include implementing comprehensive screening tools for literacy and dyslexia, utilizing data-based decision-making within a Multi-tiered System of Supports (MTSS) framework, employing evidence-based core curricula and interventions, providing extensive professional development for educators, and ensuring robust parent notification and involvement. The plan details goals and continuous improvement initiatives for the 2024-25 and 2025-26 school years, focusing on enhancing instructional pedagogy and student support systems.

This document is an Annual Summary Report for Comprehensive Achievement and Civic Readiness (CACR), providing a framework for reporting strategic goals and outcomes. It addresses key areas including student readiness for school, closing achievement gaps, career and college preparedness, graduation rates, and fostering lifelong learning. The report details multi-year SMART goals, with specific targets extending through the 2027-2028 school year, and incorporates feedback from staff, student, and family surveys.