Kely Kitchens

This plan outlines strategies to enhance family engagement within a Pre-K program. It focuses on facilitating family-to-family support, establishing community resource networks, and increasing family participation in decision-making processes. Additionally, the plan aims to equip families with tools to extend learning, develop staff skills in evidence-based family engagement practices, and continuously evaluate these efforts for improvement.

The board discussed administrative reports, including enrollment updates, policy amendments related to COVID-19, and the budget process. Action items included the renewal of the food service management contract, adoption of instructional materials for ELAR, renewal of a retainer program membership, and the approval of an agreement for track and turf improvements. The board also approved updates to local employment practices and passed an order to postpone the general trustee election to November 2020 in accordance with state directives. During an executive session, the board addressed personnel matters and approved probationary contracts.

The board meeting included the recognition of teachers for their work over the six-week period and a presentation on perfect attendance. Informational items featured the development of board goals, administrative reports, enrollment updates, a review of the budget timeline, and the annual report. Action items included the adoption of the 2020-21 school calendar, the calling of the trustee election for May 2020, the acceptance of donations for the food service fund, and the approval of football turf replacement and track repairs. Additionally, a budget amendment and purchases of $25,000 or more were approved.

The Board of Trustees met to discuss informational items, including the TASB Risk Management Fund Agreement. Action items considered included the selection of a contract for a custodial management company and approval for expenditures of $25,000 or more. The meeting also featured a budget workshop and a review of personnel matters, specifically regarding resignations and employment.

The board convened to undergo the required Team of Eight training as mandated by SB 1566. The session focused on the roles and responsibilities of the board and the superintendent, the evaluation instrument for the superintendent, and a review of district academic goals in the areas of third-grade reading, third-grade math, and college, career, or military readiness, alongside a discussion on student outcomes.