Board meetings, strategic plans, and buyer signals from Brent Hester’s organization
Jun 16, 2025·BoardMeeting
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Board Meeting
The meeting included recognition of staff of the year and teachers recognized by the Department of Education for Merit pay. A board member was recognized for 15 years of service. The board discussed bus engine replacement with a 5-year warranty, and the replacement of 90 desktop computers across the district. An update was provided on previously approved building projects. An amendment to the Student Handbook was approved, along with student transfers. The board approved school board policy updates, appointed the Superintendent as their official designee, and approved stylistic changes to personnel policies. They also discussed the termination hearing of a classified employee and approved personnel items. The board agreed to hold the August board meeting in the city council chambers and to skip the July board meeting. The meeting adjourned at 6:25PM.
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The Gentry School District Literacy Plan focuses on improving reading achievement for students in grades K-12. Key strategies include implementing instructional units aligned with essential standards, establishing high-functioning professional learning communities, and providing relevant resources and support for evidence-based practices. The plan aims to ensure all students meet or exceed yearly growth targets in reading, achieve college/career readiness levels on the ACT, and receive targeted interventions for reading difficulties, including dyslexia.
May 7, 2025·StrategicPlan
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Distrito Escolar Gentry Plan De Alfabetización
The Gentry School District Literacy and Comprehensive Support Plan focuses on improving literacy outcomes for students in grades K-12. Key strategies include implementing aligned instructional units, establishing professional learning communities, and providing targeted professional development for teachers. The plan also outlines specific interventions and assessments to support students with reading difficulties, including those with dyslexia. The ultimate goal is for all students to meet or exceed projected growth in reading and achieve college/career readiness benchmarks.
May 14, 2024·BoardMeeting
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Gentry Personnel Policy Committee
The committee reviewed requests for extended days for high school boys'/girls' soccer coaches, with a plan to research regional practices and revisit the issue in the fall. The policy for sick day buyout was reviewed, specifically the ten-year employment requirement for full-price buyout at retirement. The need to replace two committee members in the fall was also noted.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
