Laura Castillo

The document includes various forms related to the financial and budgetary aspects of the school district. It covers topics such as tax collection, revenue estimation, state aid, budget authority, local option budget, food service revenue, and transportation costs for special education. It also includes calculations for bilingual weighting, career technical education weighting, at-risk student weighting, and transportation weighting.

The legislative platform for Turner School District focuses on school funding, educational governance, and high-quality staffing. Key priorities include supporting general supervision of public schools under the State Board of Education, improving teacher recruitment and retention, ensuring suitable finance provided by the Kansas Legislature, and funding for early childhood education programs. The platform also addresses school effectiveness, accountability measures, and ongoing legislative priorities for the district.

The 2020-2025 strategic plan focuses on student achievement through high-quality instructional materials and teacher support, employee support via competitive benefits and programs like the 403b Match Program and EAP, community connection through the Turner Early Childhood Program, a positive learning and work environment with improved collaboration, and completion of projects from the 2019 Bond Referendum.

The strategic plan focuses on educating minds, empowering lives, and impacting Turner. It envisions a united, supportive, and innovative community that inspires growth, empowers leadership, upholds high standards, and prepares students to reach their full potential. Key beliefs include prioritizing Turner students, understanding and appreciating diversity, recognizing and celebrating achievement, nurturing a safe and caring environment, embracing change with persistence, and requiring high expectations for all.

The strategic plan for Turner USD 202 focuses on several key areas: student achievement through teacher clarity, rigorous learning activities, and personalized learning; employee support by recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and cultivating a positive learning culture; community connection by strengthening partnerships and fostering pride and engagement; positive learning and work environment by promoting inclusivity and safety; and operations by improving facilities and infrastructure. The plan aims to empower the school community, ensure a supportive climate, and elevate the educational experience, all contributing to the district's mission to educate minds, empower lives, and impact Turner.