Board meetings, strategic plans, and buyer signals from Debi Symonds’s organization
Aug 18, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Board of Education Board Workshop
The Board held a workshop to discuss the implementation of a new teacher evaluation system, Evaluate Davis, which aligns with the district's strategic plan and high reliability framework. Key discussion topics included the three pillars of deliberate practice: specific goal setting, targeted feedback, and coaching. The new system, which is being piloted in 37 schools, features a six-step annual cycle incorporating individual teacher goals and school-wide objectives. Board members reviewed the new observation process, which offers teachers the choice between in-person observations and video submissions, and discussed the administrative workload impact, noting that observation times are being adjusted. Plans for future evaluation systems for administrative and classified staff were also addressed.
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The meeting focused on the introduction and implementation of a new teacher evaluation system called Evaluate Davis, which aligns with the district's strategic plan. The Board discussed the three pillars of deliberate practice—specific goal setting, targeted feedback, and coaching—that form the foundation of this system. Presentations covered the pilot program involving 37 schools, the proposed six-step yearly evaluation cycle, and flexible observation options for teachers, including a video-taped demonstration method. Additionally, the administration outlined future long-term plans to eventually restructure evaluation systems for school administrators and classified staff.
Aug 4, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Davis School District Board of Education Board Meeting
The board meeting featured public comments concerning the implementation of an environmental education curriculum and requests for consistent policies regarding senior athlete banners at district high schools. The board recognized the district superintendent for receiving the Superintendent of the Year award. Additionally, members provided reports on finance committee updates, leadership conferences, and various student extracurricular activities, including agriculture and FFA programs.
Jul 21, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Davis School District Board Board Workshop
The workshop centered on an in-depth review of human resources hiring procedures and processes for certified, administrative, and executive personnel. Discussions included the district's general hiring practices, the selection process for hiring committees, and the role of file reviews. The board also examined teacher retention data and administrator departure statistics, particularly regarding retirement trends within the district.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
