Daren Bryant

The work session focused primarily on financial matters related to proposed athletic facilities. A representative from PFM Financial Advisors presented a financial overview detailing potential funding options. This overview included an explanation of current market stability, a summary of the district's existing outstanding debt, examples of potential new money scenarios, and a sample motion for future Board consideration.

This Schoolwide Title 1 School Plan for R.B. Walter Elementary School outlines a strategic direction focused on continuous improvement in student learning and instructional practices from 2025-2026. Key priorities include implementing the MTSS framework with fidelity, enhancing math instruction through differentiated small group learning based on data, and strengthening foundational reading skills, particularly for students in MTSS and ECRI groups. The plan addresses identified strengths in current performance, challenges in advanced academic levels and specific student subgroups, and emphasizes cultivating a positive learning culture with high expectations, robust professional development, and strong home-school partnerships.

This plan outlines the strategic direction for empowering students to become productive citizens with a rural advantage. It focuses on two primary goals: assessing and improving the efficacy of literacy instruction and programs through the MTSS model, emphasizing phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension; and increasing students' awareness of community resources through collaboration and family engagement. The plan addresses challenges in ELA and Math proficiency, particularly for students with disabilities, and leverages existing strengths in academic growth, regular attendance, and multi-tiered support systems.

This plan outlines Clark Wood Elementary School's strategic direction to strengthen student reading development and foster lifelong learning. Key priorities include improving parent and family engagement, aiming for 85% participation in academic or career readiness events, and enhancing the Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) through continuous fidelity monitoring. The plan focuses on ensuring equitable access to academic, behavioral, and social-emotional supports for all students, addressing challenges such as career readiness for subgroups and combined ethnicity attendance.

The regular monthly meeting included the reorganization of the Board of Directors with the election of a new President and Vice President, and the administration of the Oath to re-elected Board Members. The meeting featured Student/Staff Recognitions, honoring several Students of the Month from various schools and presenting the NASP Student POWER Awards and NASP Possibilities in Action Partner Awards to deserving students and staff. Key discussions in the Superintendent's Report included findings from the Food Service procurement audit, plans to use locally sourced maple syrup and beef, and an update on the athletic facility project, noting that permit approvals are pending before proceeding to the bid process. The Superintendent also presented a potential Pre-K Partnership with Stepping Stones Preschool. An Eagle Scout project involving creating sensory boxes for Clark Wood Elementary School was approved. Action items involved approvals for co-curricular appointments, substitutes, volunteers, and the Tioga TCC Voting Delegate Appointment Resolution. Roll call votes approved classified staff appointments, the utilization of special counsel, certification of the 2026/2027 tax rate increase resolution, agreements for Youth Diversion Service and a Linkage Agreement with Keystone/Red Rock Job Corps, and capital reserve funding for various facility projects including boiler work and gym refurbishing.