The board discussed several items, including a closed session regarding the listing agreement for Willow River Elementary School. A public request concerning retiree insurance rates was addressed. Other topics included reports on recent school board election results, an update on the academic universal screener process, the transition to the Star Assessment tool for the upcoming school year, and the approval of consent items. The board also moved to approve the listing agreement for Willow River Elementary School and its associated lot, and held a discussion on upcoming health insurance plan changes.
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The meeting included discussions on the school board election, which involved certifying the final ballot draw for the upcoming primary on February 17th due to more than four candidates running. A significant portion of the meeting was dedicated to an update on Wisconsin's reading legislation, ACT 20, for grades K-3 (and voluntarily implemented for grades 4-5). Key components of ACT 20 discussed included curriculum based on the science of reading, mandatory state-approved literacy screeners (Ames Webb Plus), creation of Personalized Reading Plans (PRPs) for students scoring below the 25th percentile, and data review processes involving district leadership. The team also detailed communication strategies with families, summer learning opportunities, and the criteria for exiting a PRP (set at the 40th percentile). Data shared indicated a reduction in the number of PRPs issued between the fall and winter windows, attributed to effective Tier 1 instruction and specialized training.
