Krystal L Manibusan

This document outlines the District Accountability Committee's recommendations for the Roaring Fork School District's Unified Improvement Plan, focusing on the goal to ensure students have equitable opportunities, rigorous learning, and strong community support. Key recommendations include expanding early learning readiness metrics, increasing transparency in social-emotional staffing and investments, gathering feedback on discipline and coaching systems, improving dashboard visibility for graduation rates and subgroup proficiency data, and enhancing curriculum accessibility for families.

The board meeting included the induction of a new district B board member, opening celebrations and updates from the superintendent, and a detailed review of the strategic plan and a mill levy override exploratory committee update. The discussion covered key priorities such as student leadership, culture, social-emotional learning, academic achievement for emerging bilingual students, operational systems, and staff recruitment and retention.

The meeting featured celebrations for the graduating class of 2026, including the recognition of students earning the Seal of Biliteracy and the new State of Colorado Seal of Climate Literacy. The superintendent provided an update on the budget approval timeline. A presentation was given on the results of the family survey and the Teaching and Learning Conditions Colorado (TLCC) survey, which covered school climate, communication, resource access, and the integration of artificial intelligence.

The Board of Education held a work session to conduct applicant interviews for an open seat in Board District B. The session included a structured interview process with four applicants, during which the Board discussed the importance of community engagement, balancing stakeholder feedback, identifying effective indicators of student achievement, and refining the governance relationship between the Board and the Superintendent.

The Board of Education meeting covered several key topics. These included a search for a new board director for District B, a presentation on the retirement of 20 staff members, an update on the progress of high school students in Advanced Placement courses, and celebrations of student performances at the middle school level. Furthermore, the meeting featured an implementation update on the comprehensive human sexuality curriculum, including feedback from the community on website accessibility, terminology used for the curriculum, and opt-out information. The board also discussed the transition to the Parent Square communication tool for the upcoming school year.