Melissa Rodman

The board conducted several meetings involving key administrative and academic discussions. Major actions included setting tax rates, approving various handbooks (student, staff, professional development, and Chromebook), reviewing and revising the CSIP, and applying for grants such as the Teacher Minimum Salary Grant and Title Programs Grant. The board also addressed facility needs, including playground bids and drainage discussions, managed district personnel through contract and salary schedule approvals, handled financial matters including budget amendments and monthly reports, and established future meeting dates.

This document outlines the Adair County R-1 Local Education Agency (LEA) Parent and Family Engagement Policy. It details the LEA's approach to involving parents and families in the development and implementation of educational policies and plans, including engagement in decision-making, capacity building, and coordination with various federal and state programs. Key areas of focus include fostering active participation through regular meetings, diverse communication methods, and annual evaluations to identify and address barriers, ultimately aiming to enhance student academic achievement and school performance.

This Schoolwide Program Plan outlines strategies to address prioritized school needs, including supplemental instruction for various subjects, professional learning communities, schoolwide positive behavior support, and response to intervention. The plan details methods for strengthening the academic program through professional development like LETRS training, increasing learning time via after-school tutoring, and addressing the needs of at-risk students. It also emphasizes professional development for staff, recruiting and retaining effective teachers, and coordinating with federal, state, and local programs to ensure comprehensive support for student success and academic achievement, including preschool transition.

This Continuous School Improvement Plan for Adair County R-I School District outlines a strategic roadmap to prepare students for success with lifelong learning skills in an ever-changing world. It focuses on three key concentration areas: Student Success, High Quality Teachers and Staff, and Social Emotional Well Being. The plan includes five measurable goals aimed at increasing student proficiency in academic areas, ensuring 100% college and career readiness, recruiting and retaining certified staff, and providing comprehensive strategies for student social-emotional well-being.

This Professional Development Plan aims to support teachers in improving instruction to enhance student learning outcomes. The plan outlines several goals, including improving student learning through technology, fostering teacher motivation and professional growth, assisting teachers in integrating educational research, providing mentorship for new teachers, and promoting staff collaboration. Specific goals for the 2024-2025 period focus on conflict resolution/social-emotional learning, parent engagement, and subject-specific lesson planning. It also details the responsibilities of the Professional Development Committee and budget allocation for various professional development activities.