Board meetings, strategic plans, and buyer signals from Katie Slager’s organization
Sep 17, 2026·StrategicPlan
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Talawanda School District Comprehensive Literacy Plan 2026-2027
The Talawanda School District's Comprehensive Literacy Plan is a Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 12 framework outlining a structured literacy approach. It aims to improve literacy rates, foster a love of reading and learning, and ensure all students achieve their full potential as confident, capable, and joyful readers and writers. The plan is grounded in evidence-based practices aligned with the Science of Reading, focusing on core beliefs including standards, high-quality instructional materials and instruction, equity, comprehensive assessment, targeted instruction and intervention, professional development, compliance with Ohio literacy laws, strong leadership, and family/community support.
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The Board received reports from liaisons regarding career development, legislative updates, and student achievement. Financial actions included the approval of gifts, appropriation modifications, Then & Now purchases over $3,000, monthly financial reports, and the permanent appropriation resolution for the fiscal year. Personnel actions involved the approval of various staff contracts, resignations, supplemental appointments, and substitute classifications. Informational topics included calamity day preparation and upcoming homecoming events. Board members discussed legislative advocacy, an upcoming resignation from the Board, and a proposal regarding student fee debt.
Aug 13, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Talawanda Board of Education Regular Meeting
The board meeting featured updates on several legislative matters, including the Student Athlete Mobility Act, Senate Bill 19 (the math bill), and House Bill 455 concerning deregulation and board operations. Discussion also covered ongoing legal challenges regarding the EdChoice program, pending legislative bills, and a federal executive order on vaccinations. Additionally, the Treasurer presented a detailed 5-year forecast, explaining impacts from recent property tax reform legislation such as House Bill 186 and House Bill 479, and highlighted the district's reliance on state funding guarantees. The meeting also included reports on student achievement, particularly FFA accomplishments at the Butler County Fair.
Jun 18, 2026·BoardMeeting
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Tonawanda City School District Board Of Education Regular Meeting
The board meeting included a legislative liaison report focusing on ongoing EdChoice litigation, pending legislation such as the 'bully bill' and various education reforms, and impacts of property tax changes. An athletics report provided wrap-ups for spring sports, including softball, baseball, track and field, and boys' tennis, along with a promotional announcement for the Brave 5K and Kids Fun Run. Additionally, the coordinator presented an annual report on student wellness, highlighting achievements like Teen World Mental Health Day, Every Kid Healthy Week, the Team Tressel Fitness Challenge, the implementation of the PAX Good Behavior Game, and the introduction of the Sources of Strength suicide prevention initiative. The meeting also discussed the success of pilot family wellness nights and reviewed the impact of a mental and behavioral health grant.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
