Christopher Lockhart

The meeting featured presentations from the Superintendent's Student Ambassadors representing Eastmore Academy, Centennial High School, and Fort Hayes. The students discussed their respective schools, leadership development initiatives, and the impact of online learning during the pandemic, including academic challenges, extracurricular activities, and community engagement efforts.

This document provides an overview of Phase 5 of the Facilities Master Plan, which focuses on considering potential options and future directions for academic spaces within the district. The plan emphasizes the importance of new infrastructure, connections with external partners, and actively incorporating student perspectives to ensure equitable opportunities across schools. It aims to develop a long-term strategy that enhances the learning environment and positively influences future generations.

The board conducted an organizational meeting that included the swearing-in of newly elected members and the election of board leadership, specifically the President Pro Tempore, President, and Vice President. Additionally, the board approved the 2024 meeting calendar and a resolution adopting the evaluation schedule for the superintendent, treasurer, and internal auditor for 2024. Certain appointments were tabled for future consideration.

The meeting featured an honorary diploma presentation to a Navy veteran, followed by a public comment regarding an African American cultural exhibition project. The interim superintendent reported on summer school enrollment and enrichment partnerships, and highlighted a new career readiness internship program for students. The board also reviewed outcomes from the district's recent Reimagine Conference focused on student-centered learning, and received a presentation on the ongoing work of the innovation and reform committee to improve high school academic programming.

The board discussed FY 2020 budget requests, including funding for supplies following a fire at Valley Forge Elementary and staffing increases due to enrollment growth. The meeting also covered the establishment of a new Department of Engagement, its strategic plan, and a budget request for associated community outreach and partnership initiatives. Additionally, the financial report for October was presented, highlighting revenue and expenditure variances, and the board discussed legislative concerns regarding state funding, ed choice scholarship deductions, and HB 305.