David Harwood

This strategic plan for Vanderbilt Area Schools aims to improve student growth and achievement by a 20% increase in students meeting their annual growth goals by 2027. The plan focuses on two main strategies: expanded learning time, which includes subject-specific workshops, reading and math clubs, homework support, and a summer school enrichment program; and comprehensive tutoring initiatives, such as high-dosage, peer, teacher-led small group, and virtual tutoring.

This document details the goals and reporting framework for an Extended COVID-19 Learning Plan, primarily focusing on achieving student growth towards proficiency in reading and mathematics for K-8 students. The plan mandates mid-year and end-of-year assessments, emphasizing the use of formative assessments by teachers and continuous analysis of assessment results by staff. It sets specific performance improvement targets across various student subgroups for both subjects.

This document outlines the reading and mathematics growth goals for K-12 students for the 2022-2023 school year, aiming for 100% student growth via NWEA tests by mid-year and end-of-year. It provides detailed reporting categories and performance data, including percentages of students showing growth across all students, economically disadvantaged, special education, female, and male demographics.

The meeting involved approving the agenda and acknowledging the Treasurer's Report, as well as approving a payment of bills totaling $132,765.94. The board accepted Jody Arlt's request to join and subsequently swore her in as a new member. A budget hearing reviewed the proposed 2023-24 final budgets for the General Fund and Food Service Fund, along with the proposed 2024-25 budgets, noting changes related to software implementation and unearned revenue. Committee reports detailed facility matters like basketball hoop installation and a suggested facility assessment, and finance updates included securing a grant for bullying prevention and receiving donated chromebooks. Action items included approving the resignations of two teachers, approving the L-4029 2024 Tax Rate request, approving the 2024-2025 school calendar, approving a cleaning contract, hiring a new Social Studies teacher, approving amended 2023-2024 budgets, approving 2024-2025 budgets, and approving an 80/20 health insurance split. Discussions included proceeding with a free facility assessment and considering a bond issue, as well as combining certain standing committees.

The meeting commenced with the election and establishment of 2024 Board Officers, including the President, Vice-President, Secretary, and Treasurer. The Board set the regular meeting dates for 2024. Key financial actions included designating Huron Community Bank as a depository for general funds and Huntington Bank for Trust and Agency funds, and approving the payment of bills totaling $83,004.15. Thrun Law Firm was designated as the school's legal representative, and 2024 committee appointments were approved. Personnel actions involved approving the resignation of a Bus Driver/Maintenance worker and approving the hires of a new Bus Driver and a Substitute Bus Driver. The Board also approved the termination of the contract with Service Masters and the subsequent hiring of R & R Cleaning Solutions for the remainder of the school year. Finally, the Board approved applying for electric bus grants and charging stations.