Katherine Dawood

The meeting agenda includes several presentations and special recognitions, such as honoring the Fraser High School Students of the Year for World Language and Art, and a presentation by the Student Council Executive Board President. Business items scheduled for discussion include the Human Resources Report, approval to award a bid for network equipment, and a resolution to meet in closed session to discuss a legal opinion in accordance with the Open Meetings Act.

The agenda for the Regular Meeting included several presentations and special recognitions, such as a presentation by Edison Elementary and recognition for the Fraser High School Students of the Year for Mathematics and Business. Key business items on the agenda included the second consideration and approval of revised and new policies, the adoption of the Wit and Wisdom ELA Curriculum for grades K-6, and the approval of new courses at Richards Middle School and Fraser High School, including CTE and Certificate of Completion courses.

The district's five-year strategic plan, spanning 2025-2030, focuses on improving student learning and building culture. It prioritizes guaranteed and viable curriculum, high-quality classroom instruction, a whole-school, whole-child framework, and multi-tiered systems of support. The plan aims to enhance academic proficiency in reading/ELA and mathematics and improve student attendance, academics, and behavior.

This Annual Education Report for Fraser High School outlines the school's educational progress for 2024-25 and details strategic school improvement goals that align with the district's 2025-2030 five-year strategic plan. Key areas of focus include implementing a Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS), fostering a guaranteed and viable curriculum, and enhancing high-quality classroom instruction through Universal Design for Learning and Positive Behavior Intervention Strategies. The report highlights specific goals to increase student proficiency in Reading/ELA and Mathematics by 5% and improve Tier 1 outcomes across attendance, academics, and behaviors by 3% by 2030, aiming for comprehensive student success and career readiness.

Key discussions during the meeting included presentations recognizing the Fraser High School Career and Technical Education Students of the Year and the Business Partner of the Year. The Superintendent provided a recap of the recent Athletic Hall of Fame Induction ceremony. New business primarily focused on the Human Resources Report, which involved the approval of four new hires across various roles (Media Tech Assistant, Special Education Teacher, Paraprofessional, and Food Service staff) and the acceptance of four resignations with commendations for service. Additionally, the board accepted and filed the Financial Report.