Amy Swenson

The board held a work session to cover two primary agenda items: employee recognition and a school spotlight presentation. The employee recognition focused on the accomplishments of a staff member at Kimberly Lane Elementary. The school spotlight included an overview of school initiatives, such as academic achievement goals, student self-evaluation strategies, and the successful implementation of an after-school investment club for students. The discussion highlighted the benefits of these programs for student learning and engagement, and explored future opportunities for similar student-led initiatives.

The meeting included reports from the student council representative regarding high school events, state competitions, and upcoming graduation activities. The board conducted recognition ceremonies for a state speech champion and several students who received Scholastic Art Awards for their work in ceramics.

This document, titled 'Recommended Plans for our Growing Enrollment More Students = More Needs', details strategies for Wayzata Public Schools to address significant student enrollment growth and associated capacity challenges. The plan's key focus areas include expanding Wayzata High School, constructing an eighth elementary school, and upgrading district-wide infrastructure for enhanced security, technology, and energy efficiency. It outlines a comprehensive funding approach through a bond package and the renewal of an existing technology levy, aimed at ensuring adequate facilities and supporting future student success.

This document outlines Wayzata Public Schools' Local Literacy Plan for the 2024-25 school year, with the primary objective of ensuring every child reads at or above grade level. The plan details specific literacy goals, including increasing K-8 student reading proficiency and reducing achievement gaps among student demographics. It covers universal and dyslexia screening protocols, outlines core reading instruction curricula for grades K-12, and describes the implementation of a multi-tiered system of support (MnMTSS) for literacy interventions. Furthermore, the plan includes a comprehensive professional development strategy for educators focusing on structured literacy and a framework for continuous improvement through data-driven decision-making and culturally responsive instructional practices.

The recently updated District Strategic Directions for Wayzata Public Schools are designed to guide the district's work through 2027, with the overarching goal of achieving excellence for every student. The plan focuses on seven core areas: ensuring a high-quality daily experience for each student, delivering high-quality instruction for academic achievement, recruiting and retaining top-tier staff, enhancing community health and well-being, fostering learning through community engagement and strategic partnerships, ensuring efficient resource utilization, and aligning internal processes for operational excellence.