Cristan Underwood

This entry plan outlines the initial 30/60/90/180-day strategy for the new Superintendent of Churchill County School District. The plan emphasizes building relationships, gathering comprehensive information about the district's culture, operations, and community, and addressing key areas like student achievement, partnerships, and shared decision-making. Core beliefs center on creating a shared vision, demonstrating integrity, prioritizing student well-being, fostering respect, and ensuring high-quality instruction. The plan's phases focus on familiarization, establishing transparent systems, strengthening community engagement, and ultimately revising the district's strategic plan to achieve academic excellence and continuous improvement.

The committee meeting agenda includes a review of the base budget shared with the Board of Trustees, as well as a review of feedback gathered from patrons, staff, and students concerning budget priorities and ARP ESSER III funding priorities.

This May School Board Report from E.C. Best Elementary School provides an update on the progress towards strategic goals, with a primary focus on improving student achievement in literacy and math. It details efforts to reduce the percentage of 2nd and 3rd-grade students scoring below the 40th percentile in NWEA MAP assessments. The report also addresses the upcoming PBIS Tiered Fidelity Report and outlines future plans for integrating 'Modern Teacher' with the 'Learner-Centered Framework' across subjects for the next academic year.

The committee reviewed the Base Budget process for the upcoming fiscal year in alignment with district and board priorities and federal grant requirements. Discussions focused on the collection of stakeholder input via a Thought Exchange survey to establish budget priorities. The committee also evaluated the results of previous feedback regarding ARP/ESSER funding, learning and achievement gaps, social-emotional mental health services, and staff interventions. Additionally, the meeting addressed the district's strategy for balancing funding between General Fund and grant sources to support student goals and operational needs.

The meeting agenda includes recognition of students and sports teams for academic and athletic achievements. Reports will be provided by the Superintendent, covering student enrollment, human resources, and assistant superintendent updates, alongside a business services report on budget to actuals. The Board will consider a contract award for the maintenance bus yard pavement rehabilitation project and deliberate on budget priorities, revenues, and expenditures. Additionally, the Board will discuss negotiations and strategies with the school district's employee associations during a closed session.