Benjamin Lee

This document presents an internal review summary of school improvement activities for Metamora Community Consolidated School District #1. It details goals for the 2018-2019 school year and overarching objectives for 2015-2019 across five key areas: English Language Arts (ELA), Mathematics, Social/Emotional/Behavioral development, Professional Development/Community engagement, and Science. The plan focuses on increasing student proficiency and growth in ELA, Math, and Science, improving social-emotional and behavioral outcomes, and ensuring comprehensive professional development and community understanding of educational standards and initiatives.

Key discussions included reports from Student Services and the Superintendent. The Superintendent reviewed the tentative levy, recommending keeping the tax bill the same or close to last year's to avoid continuously rising tax rates until 2030, despite an 8% projected increase in EAV. The Ed Policy Committee provided an update on discussions regarding the potential and challenges of integrating Artificial Intelligence (AI) in education, aiming for a District-wide AI Plan. The Facility Committee updated the Board, noting effective building maintenance and reviewing major maintenance items. Action items included the approval of the 2025 Levy Resolution Estimating Tax Extension, setting the Truth in Taxation Hearing date for December 11, and approving a Maintenance Grant Application.

The meeting included principal reports on preparation for the Joint District Inservice and activities during the School Improvement Day. The superintendent reported on IAR rankings, the Illinois Report Card, and the Building Learning Team's discussion of the station rotation model. A finance committee update summarized financial progress, deficit spending, and special education costs, with a focus on reducing costs through various measures. There was also an update on the IASB Division Meeting, focusing on AI in education, and a transportation update discussing options for reducing costs.

The meeting included discussions regarding WCSEA expenses and a positive experience with WCSEA. The FY2026 Budget was shared, highlighting a smaller Working Cash Fund transfer due to a starting Ed Fund budget. Concerns about transportation costs requiring a permanent transfer were noted. Principal reports covered academic growth, engaged learning environments, social-emotional wellness, and community engagement. An AI plan is being developed, and the Risk management plan and Transportation Hazard resolution were shared. Parents prefer text message communication. The board approved the Metamora CCSD #1 budget for the 2025-2026 school year, resolutions to abate funds from the Working Cash Fund to the Transportation and Education Funds, a resolution certifying transportation safety hazards, the WCSEA budget, and the MGS Risk Management Plan.

The board meeting included administrative reports on MTSS/RtI updates, SEL team's work, student registration, and facility projects. The board approved the second reading of board policy updates, the tentative budget for 2025-2026, set the date and time for a public hearing to approve the budget, approved a principal mentor, snow and ice management services, an updated district MTSS plan, and a teacher's aide.