Estella Bitson

The meeting included public commentary regarding the Indian Education program. The Superintendent provided reports covering the grab and go meals program, distance learning initiatives, and updates on district enrollment. Furthermore, the Superintendent presented information on engagement work and survey results used to inform decision-making processes for the Indian Education program.

The meeting featured a work session focused on planning for the 2020-2021 school year. Key topics discussed included the district's distance learning strategy and the implementation of a behavior response plan for students and staff within the school community.

The Board conducted a work session regarding planning for the 2020-2021 school year in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. The discussion encompassed various topics including the school calendar, instructional programming, contingency planning, and health and safety precautions. A recommendation was presented to initiate the school year through distance learning.

The Board engaged in a work session to discuss operational safety protocols, professional learning, and various matters concerning the school year. Action was taken to enter into an agreement with Ascension Care Management, LLC, for the use of their health screening application. Furthermore, the Board approved the school district's opening plan for the 2020-2021 school year.

This document is a Goal Monitoring Report for the Tulsa Public Schools' 2022-2027 Strategic Plan, specifically tracking Interim Goal 1.1 to increase the percentage of economically disadvantaged grade 3-5 students projected to score Basic or above on Spring OSTP ELA assessment to 51% by May 2027. The report details ongoing efforts in strong Tier 1 instruction, literacy best practices, district team collaboration, and targeted interventions such as the TPS READS grant, Tulsa Teacher Corps, and summer school. Future steps focus on strengthening foundational skills, complex text comprehension, writing workshop, targeted support for multilingual learners, and compliance with the Strong Readers Act, all aimed at improving student outcomes and addressing equity gaps in literacy.