Lisa Clark

This Joint Statement Template outlines the review of the Business Advisory Council's progress and future plans. It details the accomplishment of goals from the 2024 Business Advisory Council Plan, focusing on developing professional skills for future careers, building partnerships, and coordinating experiences. The report also addresses challenges encountered during implementation and discusses new partnerships formed for the SY26 period, emphasizing community engagement and outreach to industry partners.

The Bridgeport Exempted Village School District's Learning Recovery and Extended Learning Plan addresses learning loss and social-emotional needs resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic. The plan focuses on identifying and supporting students most impacted, particularly those who were disengaged in online learning. Strategies include summer programs (PreK-4: "Go Wild for Reading and Math," grades 5-8: summer school, grades 9-12: credit recovery), extended learning opportunities, and additional support for students with disabilities and those from economically disadvantaged backgrounds. The plan emphasizes using data to inform interventions, providing targeted support in math and ELA, and leveraging partnerships with the East Central ESC and local behavioral health organizations. The plan also includes ongoing professional development for staff on trauma-informed care and social-emotional learning. A significant portion of the plan addresses mitigation strategies implemented during the 2020-2021 school year, including mask-wearing, physical distancing, and contact tracing.

The Local Literacy Plan for The Bridgeport Exempted Village School District focuses on improving literacy skills for all learners from birth through grade 12. Key areas of focus include phonological awareness, phonics, vocabulary, and reading comprehension. The plan emphasizes evidence-based strategies, tiered interventions, and professional development for teachers. The ultimate goal is to ensure that all students have a strong foundation in literacy and are able to succeed academically and beyond.

The meeting included the introduction and approval of new members, Matt Falter and John Kelly. Discussion topics included updates on the 2020-2021 plan, focusing on employment skills, a middle school career connections program, the Rising Manufacturers Scholar Program, and the implementation of career navigators. The economic outlook, job market, and future job availability were also discussed, highlighting workforce challenges in the manufacturing sector and the availability of grants for incumbent worker training. Finally, announcements included upcoming virtual events and a potential thank you breakfast for members.