Diana Bish

The board held a work session meeting to discuss several key items, primarily focusing on the final budget presentation for the 2026-2027 fiscal year. The discussion covered expenditure and revenue adjustments, healthcare cost drivers, specifically GLP1 claims, and five-year financial projection scenarios. The board also reviewed the food service and capital projects funds, and addressed post-approval considerations such as state subsidy impacts, potential charter school tuition reforms, and ongoing labor negotiations.

The board conducted a voting meeting to address several administrative and financial agenda items. Key topics included a preliminary budget presentation, the designation of depositories and tax collectors for the upcoming school year, and appointments for district solicitor. The board approved various agreements, such as a third-party contract for Title One services, a tax bill printing service, and an alternative education program agreement. Additionally, the board approved the establishment of a girls' wrestling program and discussed potential grant opportunities, a future board retreat, and the creation of a new scholarship fund.

This document outlines the Schoolwide Title 1 School Plan for Conneaut Valley Elementary School, with a vision to provide all students with an inviting and engaging education in a nurturing environment to fulfill their unique potential. The plan focuses on utilizing assessment data (i-Ready, PSSA) to drive instruction and improve proficiency, particularly for economically disadvantaged students and students with disabilities in English Language Arts and Mathematics. Key priorities include continuous improvement of instruction, empowering leadership, providing student-centered support systems, fostering quality professional learning, and implementing a Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) process.

This Schoolwide Title 1 School Plan for Conneaut Lake-Sadsbury Elementary School aims to enhance academic achievement, particularly in English Language Arts (ELA), for students with disabilities and economically disadvantaged groups. Key strategies include consistent use of i-Ready benchmark assessment data to guide instruction, implementation of a Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS) in ELA, and fostering a positive school environment. The plan seeks to close achievement gaps and ensure grade-level proficiency by 2026.

The board discussed and approved several financial and administrative matters, including the Treasurer's report, budget transfers, General Fund and cafeteria bills, a mental health liaison agreement, and a vacant building insurance policy. Other key actions included approving the 2023/2024 school year audit, the 2026/2027 school calendar, various personnel actions such as bus driver listings, leave requests, resignations, and the appointment of new staff, as well as field trip requests, fundraising proposals, and revised bus routes. Additionally, the board authorized the Superintendent to hire for specific open positions and reviewed reports regarding student activities and committee updates.