Kimberly Barnard

The regular session included the recognition of the Herbert Hoover state champion volleyball and cross country teams, noting their high team GPAs of 4.14 and 4.19, respectively. Key agenda items involved the approval of travel reimbursement for November 2025 and monthly financial reports. The board approved various new business consent items, including the payment of bills totaling over $32 million across several funds, budget supplements and transfers, and out-of-state travel requests. Additionally, the board approved the purchase of Carnegi Learning Professional Development for $150,000, and authorized a contract with Orders Construction Company for emergency sewer treatment plant improvements at Alen Creek Elementary School for $229,947. Approval was also granted for the continued contract with Emerges Healthcare Staffing, not to exceed $300,000, to provide individual student behavioral supports for vacancies in special education.

The Montrose Elementary School Strategic Plan for 2022-2023 focuses on providing a world-class education to ensure success for every student in career and college readiness. Key goals include showing growth in Successmaker Reading and Math, increasing GSA scores, and improving emotional regulation among 3rd-5th grade students. Strategies involve classroom and teacher support through interventions, professional development, data monitoring, and community engagement.

The strategic plan for Piedmont Elementary School focuses on preparing students to be proud and productive each day, creating a safe and positive environment for their future. Key goals include improving reading and math performance, increasing GSA scores, enhancing social-emotional wellness, and boosting parent involvement through various events and communication channels.

The strategic plan for Flinn Elementary School for 2023-2024 focuses on preparing students to exceed expectations. Key goals include improving reading and math achievement, increasing state standardized test scores, and enhancing social-emotional learning and school culture. The plan outlines strategies such as walkthroughs, prompt feedback, data meetings, parent communication, literacy interventions, and the implementation of specific programs like SAVVAS, Heggerty, and Number Talks. Additionally, it aims to create a supportive and trauma-sensitive environment through SEL programs, counseling services, and a school-wide PBS program.

The meeting included discussions and actions on various topics. The board observed a moment of silence in memory of a Riverside High student. Reports were presented on Canal County travel reimbursement, monthly financial status, and legal matters. The board approved the revised personnel agenda, employee terminations, renewal of probationary contracts, employment of substitute personnel, and transfers and subsequent assignments. Consent items, including approval of bills, budget supplements and transfers, and out-of-state travel requests, were also approved. Delegations addressed the board on issues such as the auction of a portion of Capitol High School campus, concerns about obscene material in schools, and the hiring of the communications director.