Bill E Wortman

The Adrian School District's strategic plan for 2025-2027 focuses on enhancing early literacy skills through specialized support, high-dosage tutoring, professional learning for teachers, and updated curriculum materials. It aims to cultivate a safe and supportive educational environment promoting academic, social, emotional, and physical well-being, while also providing well-rounded educational opportunities from Pre-School through 12th grade. The plan ensures students are prepared for post-secondary education or career paths by offering dual credit courses, college entrance exams, credit recovery options, access to graduation specialists, and CTE/FFA opportunities.

The meeting covered various reports from different departments including transportation, grounds, maintenance, and kitchen. Student attendance and enrollment numbers were reviewed for both middle and high schools. The superintendent reported on grants received and the upcoming Early Literacy Grant. Open coaching positions were announced as filled. A community member offered to donate restrooms for the softball field. Discussion included essential skills graduation requirements and OSBA elections/resolutions. The board also reviewed the SIA Annual Report.

The strategic plan of Adrian School District focuses on safety, security, and social-emotional well-being of students, creating equal opportunities, and providing up-to-date instruction. Key initiatives include a behavioral counselor, graduation specialist, covering dual credit fees, updating safety measures, a reading specialist program, professional development, and technology updates. The plan emphasizes equity, community engagement, well-rounded education, and support for students' academic and technical needs, with continuous improvement through community feedback and data-driven decision-making.

This document outlines progress markers for Adrian SD 61, assessing various aspects of the educational experience. Areas of focus include community engagement, equity, data-driven decision making, literacy assessments and curriculum, communication between educators and families, shared understanding of 9th-grade readiness, foundational learning practices, student-centered approaches, professional learning, comprehensive literacy strategies, 9th-grade course scheduling, community partnerships, balanced assessment systems, identifying barriers to student success, and student voice. The progress is rated as High, Medium, or Firmly in place for each marker, indicating the level of achievement in each area.

The meeting covered student reports, including an introduction of exchange students and updates on student activities. Principal reports included enrollment numbers, attendance initiatives, discipline measures, and extracurricular activities. The superintendent's report included enrollment, benchmark assessments, truancy measures, facilities projects, and a grant submission for a preschool. Athletic participation numbers were reported, along with coaching position vacancies. Discussion items included preschool location, a Title IC Migrant Program consortium, superintendent goals, and stipends for liaison and communications roles. Action items included approval of Division 22 Standards, out-of-state tuition for students of staff, extra duty contracts, and superintendent goals.