Carrie Raminger

The Kimberly Area School District's Education for Employment Plan outlines a comprehensive K-12 approach to career planning, aiming to equip students with the skills and knowledge needed for post-secondary success. The plan emphasizes labor market analysis, postsecondary education and workforce preparation, professional development for staff, family engagement, community partnerships, and individualized support for all students, including those with IEPs. Key initiatives include integrating career exploration into the curriculum, providing access to career planning software (Xello), and fostering partnerships with community organizations. The plan aims to ensure that every student graduates with an attainable plan for their future, whether it involves further education, the military, or entering the workforce directly.

The meeting agenda included public participation, a consent agenda covering bills, claims, meeting minutes, and contracts/resignations. Discussion items included school perceptions, a building services contract, a preliminary budget presentation, WIAA membership, an investment policy review, a strategic deployment plan draft, and policy review.

The Kimberly Area School District's 2023-2028 Strategic Plan focuses on developing problem solvers, raising achievement and growth in English Language Arts and Mathematics, improving student wellness (mental, social, and physical health), and preparing students for career pathways. Specific goals include improving self-leadership and interpersonal skills, implementing alcohol, drug, and vaping prevention programs, ensuring students have access to supportive adults, providing targeted mental health interventions, creating actionable post-secondary plans for seniors, and facilitating career conversations with eighth-grade students and their parents. The plan emphasizes creating a culture of belonging and incorporates the values of respect, honesty, responsibility, and kindness.