Joe McMurtrey

This Strategic Planning document outlines the long-term direction for Ainsworth Community Schools, focusing on empowering students to become confident and capable individuals. Key objectives include improving student reading proficiency to 80% on FastBridge tests by May 2026, reducing Tier 2 SEBL behavior incidents by 20% by the end of the 2025-2026 school year, and achieving significant reading growth for students with disabilities by May 2030. The plan also emphasizes the implementation of Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS), fostering positive school culture through programs like 'Bulldog Battles' and 'Kind Kids,' offering new classes such as Makerspace and Intro to Computer Science, and engaging the community through Cooperative Occupational Education.

This five-year strategic plan for Ainsworth Community Schools serves as a blueprint to guide decisions and focus efforts on student success, strong partnerships, and responsible resource utilization. It outlines clear priorities, goals, and actions, promoting transparency and accountability while addressing current and future student needs. The plan is built upon three guiding principles: Personnel Effectiveness, Family and Community Partnerships, and District Resources. Its overarching aim is to create a learning environment where all students can thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.

This Annual Report Card for Ainsworth Community Schools outlines the school's performance and strategic initiatives for the period ending May 2023. Key strategic goals focus on improving student reading fluency, implementing the Amplify CKLA/ELA curriculum in grades K-8, and supporting the Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) and Multi-tiered System of Support (MTSS) frameworks. The report details efforts in curriculum implementation, student support systems, extracurricular engagement, community involvement, and overall school climate and culture improvements, all aligned with broader District Strategic Plan Goals.

The Board of Education discussed various reports from the Elementary Principal, High School Principal, and Activities Directors, including enrollment, school activities, and COVID-19 health measures. Superintendent Dale Hafer provided reports on finance, strategic planning, facilities, bus leasing, negotiations, and curriculum. Key actions taken included the first reading of new and revised policies, the approval of a bid from Guarantee Roofing for roof section replacements, and the approval of a bus lease for the upcoming term.

The Board of Education discussed a variety of operational and administrative matters, including a presentation by representatives of the Ainsworth Child Development Center regarding the establishment of a local day care facility. Principal and Superintendent reports covered updates on monthly missions, enrollment statistics, extracurricular activities, facility projects, and strategic planning. Key actions included the authorization of contracts with Trane for Phase 2 projects, approval of staff resignation, adoption of updated board policies, and the approval of a student enrollment option request. Furthermore, the Board conducted an executive session to review and approve the Superintendent's evaluation and contract.