Brandy Koppel

The candidate forum for the Lindberg School District featured four candidates discussing their experience, platforms, and views on district governance. Key topics included the importance of fiscal transparency, the impact of state-level funding legislation on property taxes, and the future of the district's relationship with the Special School District. Candidates also addressed the need for real-world learning opportunities, the potential for in-house special education programs, and the necessity of improved community communication and engagement regarding district policy changes.

This document presents the strategic plan for Lindbergh Schools, outlining its direction for the next five years, building upon previous foundational work and guided by community feedback. Key success measures include student achievement and growth, Lindbergh life success skills, high-quality teachers, student satisfaction, personalized learning, and employee well-being. The plan also details significant capital improvement projects under Prop R, such as the Farmers Club educational facility, elementary school remodels, new gymnasiums, and district-wide safety upgrades, with major completions anticipated by early 2027.

This document summarizes community engagement feedback collected to inform the development of a new strategic plan for Lindbergh Schools. Key areas of focus identified include upgrading technology infrastructure and device policies, improving facilities to address capacity and safety concerns, and enhancing transportation efficiency. The community values quality education and teacher retention, emphasizes measuring student achievement through the 4 C's (Communication, Collaboration, Creativity, Critical Thinking), and supports a bond referendum for facilities. The report also highlights the importance of effective electronic communication, the district's commitment to excellence, student-centered decision-making, proactive planning with equity, and transparent community engagement.

This document provides an update on the Success-Ready Students Network's state-level initiatives aimed at redesigning assessment systems and implementing competency-based learning. The network's priorities include replacing traditional, antiquated assessments with systems that support real-time student growth and development, fostering innovation across 25 participating system design zone districts, and expanding real-world learning opportunities through business partnerships. The long-term vision is to enable student progression based on evidence of mastery rather than seat time, necessitating policy changes for state and federal accountability, and involves developing clear proficiency scales and robust assessment systems.

The board received updates from student representatives regarding recent achievements and events at Lindbergh High School. Key topics included student council accomplishments, such as distinguished leadership and Gold Awards, and the upcoming student-directed one-act plays. Other discussed initiatives and activities featured a 36-hour 'Musicthon' fundraiser for cancer research, the return of the school talent show, the inaugural high school film festival, and the creation of student focus groups. Competitive school achievements were highlighted across HOSA, Science Olympiad, DECA, FBLA, Virathon, Science Bowl, and Esports. Finally, the report covered recent journalism awards, the hosting of Special Olympics events, a student trivia night, the Renaissance assembly, and the resumption of the 'History Alive' Vietnam veteran presentation program.