Matt Hartin

This document outlines the Marinette School District's Professional Learning Plan for 2025-2026, which is designed to equip all staff with the skills and knowledge required to foster a safe, welcoming, supportive, rigorous, and equitable learning environment for all students. The plan is aligned with the District's overarching Strategic Plan and School Improvement plans, emphasizing continuous improvement in teaching and learning. Key goals include enhancing staff capacity in high-impact instructional strategies, developing and implementing data-driven interventions in math and ELA, expanding career-connected learning across K-12, and ensuring compliance with ACT 20.

The Marinette School District's Strategic Action Plan outlines commitments focused on improving academic achievement in literacy and math, with a specific emphasis on closing achievement gaps for traditionally underserved groups. The plan also prioritizes active staff support through professional learning opportunities, fostering an inclusive and safe environment, and engaging all stakeholders to build trusting relationships and a shared vision. Furthermore, it commits to aligning resources with a sustainable operational plan to maximize efficiency and excellence in supporting district priorities.

The meeting agenda included a Spotlight on Learning segment focusing on Oral Reading Fluency Routines presented by staff and students. The consent agenda covered approval of February invoices, fund reports for February, retirements, resignations, and employments. Business items under discussion included donations, a request for an MHS Science Class Trip to the Solar Olympics, a proposal from School Perceptions, Early College Credit Program/Start College Now fall applications, and a solicitation of proposals for Realtor Services to market vacant district property. A significant portion of the meeting involved the second reading and possible approval of several Board Policies, including those related to Board Member Behavior, Alternatives to Expulsion, and Use of Drones. The first reading of numerous updated and new policies was also scheduled.

This document outlines Comprehensive School Improvement Plans for the Marinette School District, developed in cooperation with Federal Title Funding. It details components such as Needs Assessment, Schoolwide Reform Strategies, Effective Employees, High-Quality Professional Development, strategies to attract teachers and increase family engagement, transition planning, academic assessment, and support for at-risk students. Key goals include improving student proficiency in ELA and Math, increasing scores on the Forward Exam, and enhancing ACT composite scores across the district's schools. The plan emphasizes continuous improvement through data analysis, professional development, and robust family and community involvement.

This document is the Marinette School District's Triennial Assessment Report Card for its Local Wellness Policy, designed to evaluate compliance, measure progress, and compare policy language against best practices. The assessment covers critical areas including federal requirements, nutrition environment and services, nutrition education, physical activity and education, employee wellness, and integration and coordination. It identifies policy strengths and areas for improvement with the overarching goal of fostering a healthier school environment that supports student health, well-being, and learning through comprehensive healthful practices for students, staff, and families.