Board meetings, strategic plans, and buyer signals from Jessica Graves’s organization
Oct 13, 2026·BoardMeeting
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Mount Vernon City School District Board of Education Work Session
The work session featured a presentation titled 'Watch Us Cook' focused on early childhood and pre-kindergarten initiatives within the district. Key topics included a review of early childhood data, discussion of developmental milestones, and the implementation of various instructional strategies such as small group instruction. The board discussed upcoming pilots for new programs, including a bilingual pre-kindergarten pilot, Magic School AI for teacher preparation, and the implementation of Khan Academy's suite of apps. The presentation emphasized the district's 'recipe' for student success, which incorporates data-driven instruction, professional development, and school-home partnerships.
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Intellectus Preparatory Charter School Public Hearing
The public hearing focused on the renewal application for the charter school, including a proposed new charter term and a grade level increase to include 12th grade. Discussions highlighted the school's commitment to academic rigor, student support, personal development, dual enrollment partnerships, and fostering a community-focused learning environment. Staff and community members expressed strong support for the renewal, emphasizing the positive impact the school has had on student academic achievement and social growth, and advocating for continued collaboration with the local school district.
Sep 29, 2026·BoardMeeting
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Mount Vernon Board of Education Regular Business Meeting
The meeting featured a comprehensive superintendent's report covering the successful start of the school year, family engagement initiatives, and the acquisition of various educational grants. Key discussion topics included updates on student safety through new school zone speed cameras, modifications to bus service eligibility, and the implementation of the Infinite Campus parent portal for academic tracking. The Mount Vernon Education Foundation presented mini-grants to teachers for projects focused on AI-powered language learning, historical inquiry, and civic literacy field trips. Finally, the Board received an overview of the upcoming strategic planning process to be conducted by the K12 Coalition.
Sep 15, 2026·BoardMeeting
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Mount Vernon Board Of Education Work Session
The Board of Education held a work session to discuss K-12 literacy initiatives and curriculum updates within the humanities department. Key topics included the piloting of four K-6 ELA programs across 10 schools to identify high-quality instructional materials, the implementation of new digital resources such as Newella and formative for 7-12 grades, and the revamping of the 9-12 writing portfolio to track student growth. The board also addressed teacher support plans for these initiatives, evaluation metrics for the pilot programs, parent communication strategies, and the transition away from previous curricula like Journeys.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
