Laurie M Fiorenza

The meeting addressed the aftermath of a fire at Lincoln Avenue School. Key topics included a review of the decision to relocate students and staff to Pulaski due to capacity and proximity, the timeline for demolition of the original school building, and logistics for the upcoming school year such as transportation, student enrollment, and facility access. The Board and district leadership committed to maintaining the school community's unity, engaging in ongoing dialogue with families, and providing resources for donations and support.

This School Improvement Plan for Academia de Lenguaje y Bellas Artes (ALBA) outlines strategies for academic and cultural enhancement between 2024 and 2027. Key priorities include improving instruction through Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) to boost student achievement in literacy and math, and fostering a positive climate and culture using Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) to ensure a safe and welcoming environment. The school's vision is for all students to achieve grade-level proficiency in both Spanish and English by 2024, becoming accomplished bilingual and bicultural leaders through fine arts integration, language development, and strong parental and community involvement.

This School Improvement Plan outlines strategies for academic achievement and fostering a positive school climate from 2024 to 2027. Key areas include implementing Professional Learning Communities to enhance instructional expertise and ensure student academic success, particularly in literacy and math, and establishing a Multi-Level System of Supports (MLSS/MTSS) to provide equitable interventions and a safe, welcoming environment for all students. The plan is guided by a vision to provide all students with an equitable education for high school success, underpinned by values such as data-driven instruction, positive community partnerships, and restorative practices.

The meeting included an administrative report and discussion regarding the School Safety and Security Resource Officers (SRO) resolution. The council also reviewed the results of the 2026-2027 officer elections and provided feedback via an end-of-year survey intended to streamline future meetings. The session concluded with an end-of-year celebration featuring the distribution of certificates to sophomore and junior members, as well as certificates and graduation cords to graduating senior members.

The meeting included a focus group on the Portrait of a Graduate initiative to define student skills and readiness, as well as a Superintendent report covering the distribution of menstrual product dispensers in schools, a district budget deficit update, literacy initiatives for early grades, and a discussion regarding the use of paraprofessionals as substitute teachers. Additionally, members were reminded to provide information for social media project coordination and were informed about upcoming officer elections.