Marjorie Alexander

This document provides a comprehensive review of K-8 literacy and mathematics data for Lamphere Schools, outlining progress against 2022-23 goals and setting objectives for 2023-24. Key strategic pillars include enhancing foundational reading and vocabulary skills, improving numbers and operations in mathematics, and strengthening Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS). The plan details initiatives such as ongoing literacy coaching, professional learning, implementation of essential instructional practices, targeted small group math instruction, and summer intervention programs, all aimed at accelerating student growth and proficiency in accordance with the Michigan Integrated Continuous Improvement Process (MICIP) and legal requirements.

This document is a K-8 Progress Report for Lamphere Schools, detailing the achievement of reading and mathematics goals established under Sec. 98b. It focuses on student growth in foundational reading and math skills, aiming for a 10% increase by June 2023. The report provides current progress data by demographics and grade level, highlighting a 13% increase in reading proficiency, exceeding the target, and a 0.5% increase in math proficiency, while outlining continued intervention strategies and support for both subjects.

The agenda includes approval of minutes from previous meetings, communications and information, recognition of the audience with a presentation from Hiller Elementary, the superintendent's report acknowledging teacher resignations, a human resources report covering new hires, contracts, and leave of absences, a business office report including payment authorizations, financial reports, and capital improvement projects, a curriculum and instruction report with a video presentation, a change to the January board meeting date, and an appointment to the board of education.

The meeting will include recognition of Principals' Week, Teacher of the Year Nominees, Support Person of the Year Nominee, and a presentation from Edmonson Elementary. Reports will be given on benchmark assessment requirements, teacher resignations, changes to OCSBA bylaws, new hires, general fund payments, financial reports, wireless access point replacements, and Learning Ladder tuition rates. Public comment will be allowed.

The meeting will include recognition of Teacher of the Year nominees, a curriculum presentation on benchmark assessment progress and goals in reading and math (grades K-8), and Principal's Week recognition. The agenda also includes election of a MASB Region 8 director; the superintendent's report, which will acknowledge teacher retirement resignations; a business office report covering general fund payment authorizations and a financial report; a curriculum and instruction report with action items on new course offerings at Lamphere High School and approval of a social studies curriculum resource proposal; and a closed session to review parameters for negotiations.