Brad Singer

Key discussions included finalizing the status of the 501c3 bank account setup and approving a $100 moral booster reimbursement per school, which was previously misidentified as PBIS. The board reviewed finances from a recent bake sale, which brought in $733.50 to be split among six music departments. New business focused heavily on planning Spring Book Fairs, confirming dates and exploring the feasibility of making them all Buy One Get One (BOGO) sales. Other topics included potential fundraiser ideas like 'Donuts with Grownups' and 'Popcorn/Pretzel/Pickle Day,' scheduling bake sales for upcoming concerts, and finalizing details for the Valentine's Day heart-shaped pizza fundraiser, which sold over 200 pizzas. The board tabled discussions on a flower fundraiser for next year, confirmed the date for Traxside Night, and planned for Staff Appreciation Week (TAW), budgeting $1000 per school. Further planning involved budgeting for Field Days and 5th-grade shirts, setting up three $500 scholarships for EG, TS, and WF, and scheduling future board meetings via Google Meet. They also discussed launching board nominations in March, setting up maturation bags for all EG students with a $600 budget, and utilizing PTO perks like front-row seating.

This strategic plan outlines the comprehensive learning expectations for all fifth-grade students within the Waterford Graded School District for the 2025-2026 school year. It details specific academic objectives across subjects such as Math, Reading/Language Arts, Social Studies, and Science, along with expectations for Music, Art, and Physical Education. The plan also includes goals for social-emotional learning, life skills, and bullying prevention, aiming to ensure students demonstrate proficiency in knowledge and skills by year-end.

The meeting covered various topics including the treasurer's report, book fairs, moral boosters for schools, and a staff favorites survey. New business included discussions on a possible popcorn/pretzel/pickle day, a bus driver favorites survey, Thanksgiving plans for staff, spirit wear, a Butter Braid/Wooden Spoon Cookie dough fundraiser, a Casey's grant, and a bake sale. The Giving Tree (Holiday Wishes Program) and a candy cane sale in December were also discussed. Other topics included concert dates, Valentine's Day fundraiser ideas, a flower fundraiser, Pops Pizza Nights, and a skate night. The meeting schedule was reviewed, and there was a discussion about reaching out to DQ for PTO nights.

The meeting covered topics such as reimbursement checks for teachers, a recap of the Trunk or Treat event, and discussions about the Trailside Gaga ball pit. New business included spirit wear options, organizing conference meals at each school, book fairs during conference week, PBIS money requests for each school, and a Butter Braid/Wooden Spoon Cookie dough fundraiser. Additional discussions involved a Casey's grant, a bake sale at Trailside, the Giving Tree (Holiday Wishes Program), a Candy Cane sale in December, and a potential Popcorn/pretzel/pickle day. The schedule for upcoming WGSD meetings, Pops Pizza Nights, and the possibility of a Dirty Soda Shop partnership were also addressed.

The Waterford Graded School District's Early Literacy Remediation Plan is focused on ensuring every student reaches their full potential through continuous improvement and high-quality, evidence-based reading instruction. Key components of the plan include universal academic programming aligned with Wisconsin Standards for English Language Arts, early literacy assessment and intervention systems using aimswebPlus, diagnostic assessments for students below the 25th percentile, and personalized reading plans to address specific literacy needs. The plan also emphasizes ongoing program evaluation, communication with parents/caregivers, and interventions tailored to students with reading challenges, including those exhibiting characteristics of dyslexia.