Community School District 32

The District Leadership Team (DLT) meeting reviewed minutes from June 2023 and discussed several key topics. Jenna Krueger provided updates on the School Leadership Team (SLT) suggested activities calendar, emphasizing compliance and the use of the I-Plan portal for documentation. The DLT also discussed the District Comprehensive Education Plan (DCEP), its alignment with Chancellor's priorities, and the upcoming timeline for its finalization. Updates were given on attendance rates, with a focus on strategies to improve chronic absenteeism. The high school report highlighted the focus on pedagogy of critical love, data-driven decision-making, and the importance of attendance and graduation rates. Finally, updates were shared from the UFT, DC-37, CEC, and Presidents' Council.

The meeting focused on the Acting Community Superintendent's introduction and the district's priorities, including literacy, student safety, academic experiences, college readiness, and family inclusivity. Updates were provided on attendance, with a focus on reducing chronic absenteeism. Discussions included the new school chancellor, upcoming events like the Harvest Festival, and important dates. Reports from the CSA, UFT, CEC, and Brooklyn High Schools Presidents' Council were also presented, covering topics such as class size reduction, the Illustrative Math curriculum, and support for PTAs. A needs assessment for the DCEP was also discussed.

The meeting covered several key topics, including DCEP feedback, the district's parent and family engagement policy, and the district leadership team monthly calendar. Updates were provided on district goals related to accelerating teaching and learning, advancing equity, and activating community. Specific progress was reported on early literacy, ELA proficiency, chronic absenteeism, and college and career readiness. Attendance updates highlighted the use of collective efficacy to improve attendance rates. High school updates focused on Advanced Placement performance, particularly the success of Black and Latinx students. Finally, UFT updates and Presidents' Council updates were shared.

The District Leadership Team (DLT) meeting reviewed the April 2024 minutes and discussed the effectiveness of the District Comprehensive Educational Plan (DCEP) and the 2023-24 District Parent and Family Engagement Policy. The Chancellor's priorities, specifically priorities four and five, were revisited, focusing on literacy, student safety, core instruction, college and career readiness, and inclusive practices for parents and families. Discussions included improving literacy outcomes, reducing chronic absenteeism, strengthening core instruction, increasing college and career readiness, and enhancing parent and family engagement. Updates were provided on attendance, high school initiatives, CSA updates, UFT updates, Presidents' Council updates, and upcoming events such as a First Book event and a science expo. The meeting also addressed class size compliance and the need for increased parent involvement.

The District Leadership Team (DLT) meeting focused on reviewing and revising the DLT bylaws, ensuring compliance with state regulations. Discussion included clarifying roles and responsibilities within the DLT, specifically addressing quorum requirements and mandated members. Updates were provided on IPlan, attendance initiatives, and various district priorities, including literacy, student safety, academic experiences, college readiness, and family engagement. Reports from constituent groups (CSA, UFT, CEC, and Presidents' Council) were also included, along with announcements of upcoming events and important dates.