Carla Leavitt

The document provides a summary of expenditures by function across various funds, including the General Fund, Supplemental General Fund, and Special Education Fund. It details the actual expenditures for 2023-2024 and 2024-2025, as well as the budgeted expenditures for 2025-2026. The expenditures are categorized into functions such as Instruction, Student Support Services, Instructional Support Services, Administration & Support, Operations & Maintenance, Transportation, Food Services, Capital Improvements, Debt Services, and Other Costs. The summary includes charts and graphs illustrating the distribution of expenditures by function and fund, along with comparisons of expenditure amounts and percentages across the three fiscal years. Additionally, it provides information on the amount spent per pupil and enrollment figures.

The strategic plan for USD 346 prioritizes academics by updating and aligning the curriculum to enhance college and career readiness. It focuses on fostering a culture of Jayhawk Pride, accountability, and high morale, aiming to make the district the best place to learn, teach, and lead. The plan also emphasizes engagement through arts, technical programming, sports, and community service, alongside recruiting and retaining high-quality faculty and staff. Community partnerships are to be strengthened through increased communication and collaborative opportunities for students and community organizations. Facility upgrades, including HVAC improvements and additional classroom space, are also addressed to support 21st-century learning.

The USD 346 KESA 2.0 Action Plan focuses on implementing a Balanced Assessment approach and a Tiered System of Support (MTSS) to ensure every student succeeds. The plan utilizes data to guide interventions addressing individual student needs. Key strategies include using the FastBridge assessment tool to streamline assessment, optimize instructional time for core learning and interventions, and establish dedicated schedules for both. Professional collaboration among teachers is emphasized to align instruction with state standards, implement high-quality instructional materials, and use data to drive effective interventions. The plan aims to create a research-based framework for student success by providing reliable data, structured schedules, and evidence-based interventions to address academic and behavioral challenges.

The strategic plan focuses on incorporating Social Emotional Learning (SEL) lessons using the 7 Mindsets curriculum, with the goal of implementation by May 2022. It aims to reduce the number of 'invisible children' within the district by May 2021 through relationship-building activities. Additionally, the plan includes establishing literacy teams by May 2022 to improve English Language Arts (ELA) scores on KAP assessments and select a new reading curriculum. The plan also aims to ensure all graduating students achieve college and/or Career Readiness benchmarks as measured by the ACT and/or ACT WorkKeys.