Ashlee Fitch

The board meeting addressed various administrative and operational topics, including the superintendent's report, maintenance updates, and staff training. The board discussed scheduling for a budget workshop and planning for future transportation bus routes. Furthermore, decisions were made regarding summer cleaning contracts, the replacement of electric furnaces with a new unit, and the review and amendment of several district policies.

The agenda includes reports from the teaching staff, Business Manager, superintendent, and a review of student achievement. Key discussion topics involve an ESSER review and the first reading of several new policies covering class sizes, health education, student attendance, and student discipline. Additionally, the agenda covers the second reading and adoption of policies related to transportation services, emergency response drills, record retention, and the use and disposal of school property.

This Continuous Improvement Plan for Arbon Elementary School District outlines performance targets for the 2024-2025 school year across several key areas. The plan's strategic direction focuses on student achievement and growth, literacy proficiency, college and career readiness, and staff performance. Specific goals include preparing students for grade-level transitions and future academic/career paths, demonstrating reading readiness, and setting measurable targets for staff across various subjects and grade bands.

The board meeting addressed various administrative and operational reports, including updates on funding, facility maintenance, student testing, and budget planning. Discussions were held regarding the potential purchase of property and the scheduling of upcoming budget workshops and hearings. Additionally, the board conducted a review of policy series 3000, ultimately voting to adopt several policies with minor amendments.

The board conducted a special meeting which included an executive session to discuss the evaluation, dismissal, or disciplining of public officers or employees. In action items, the board voted to decline the extension of the current Superintendent contract and authorized the commencement of a search and hiring process for a new Superintendent.