Carla Horton

The board held a workshop to review the previous school year and discuss high-level goals for the upcoming year. Participants shared reflections on academic and athletic successes, including report card progress and state championships. Discussions focused on the district's career and technical education programs, efforts to increase parent and community involvement, initiatives for student safety and security, and the recruitment of quality staff. The board also addressed strategies for managing student growth and population challenges within the district.

The meeting included the celebration of a high school graduate's achievements and commitment to military service. The Board approved the consent agenda and reviewed local board-approved courses for the 2026-2027 school year. Additionally, staff provided updates regarding schools on the Additional Targeted Support and Improvement list and discussed the 'visible learning' pedagogical approach implemented at Chesn High School, which focuses on teacher clarity, student success criteria, and formative feedback.

This document outlines a comprehensive device refresh plan for Learning Forward, focusing on enhancing teaching and learning through the strategic implementation of new Apple devices. Key objectives include providing teachers with MacBook Neos and iPads, and secondary students with iPads paired with keyboard cases, to foster creativity, flexibility, and engagement. The plan emphasizes strengthening instructional practices, ensuring device reliability and security through refresh cycles, and establishing a cohesive Apple ecosystem. It also details training, app management, and expectations for students and families, with a long-term vision of empowering great teaching, meaningful learning, and strong relationships in classrooms.

This document outlines the organization's comprehensive device refresh plan, transitioning teachers and secondary students to an Apple device ecosystem, including MacBook Neos, iPads, and iPad 11s with Zagg Tough Keys. The plan's objective is to significantly enhance teaching and learning by providing reliable, secure, and flexible tools that foster creativity, engagement, and collaboration. It details the rationale for selecting Apple devices, the meticulous selection process, how the technology supports instructional practices, and addresses various operational aspects such as device distribution, training, data transfer, app management, student and family expectations, and ongoing device management. Student device distribution is scheduled to commence during the 2026-2027 school year.

This document outlines a multi-year device refresh initiative, providing updated Apple devices to teachers and students to enhance creativity, flexibility, and engagement in classrooms. It details the rationale for device selection, the transition to an Apple ecosystem, and the support mechanisms for teaching, learning, and student success. Key areas covered include device distribution, training, data management, app access, and provisions for student and family support, aiming to foster an effective and future-ready learning environment.