Michael Cardinal

This document, titled the FY27 Budget Development Guide, outlines the Addison Northwest School District's strategic direction, vision, mission, and five key goals. The plan aims to foster a community of lifelong learners by ensuring comprehensive and equitable academic opportunities, strengthening high-quality instruction and targeted academic support, promoting inclusive student-centered learning environments, expanding academic, behavioral, and social-emotional support systems, and increasing student engagement, agency, and personalized pathways. The guide details the budget process for FY27 (2026-2027), which is designed to sustain these strategic objectives, strengthen core instruction, expand personalized learning, and enhance academic and behavioral supports, all while maintaining fiscal responsibility and transparency.

The meeting included discussions on Act 73, redistricting, and the future of public education. Topics covered the roles and responsibilities of school boards, the electorate, the state, and local government. The board also discussed the reduction of independent schools, property tax rates, school construction, and the need for statewide school counts and standardized graduation requirements.

The board discussed the agenda, superintendent report, and business manager report. The superintendent discussed the start of the school year, welcoming new staff, and the upcoming VSA annual conference. The business manager discussed wrapping up the stat book, getting ready for the audit, and closing FY25. There was also a discussion about redistricting and facilities.

The meeting included a tour and report from the newest principal, discussions about lunch efficiency, and updates on the after school program. The art room was reinstated, and interactive panels were installed in classrooms. The Wellness and Learning Center's purpose was clarified, and the garden's activities, including growing lettuce and involving students in harvesting, were highlighted. Project Play, a family engagement initiative, was introduced to connect school learning with home activities.

The ANWSD Portrait of a Graduate outlines the skills and knowledge graduates are expected to develop through traditional and flexible programming. It focuses on shaping futures for success and fulfillment, building meaningful relationships, and engaging with communities purposefully. Key areas include personal development (awareness, confidence, independence), community connection (relationships, impact, action), innovative thinking (curiosity, creativity, appreciating differences), and effective communication (expressing, conversation, resources). The vision emphasizes a kind, collaborative, and creative community that nurtures a diverse learning environment, fostering critical thinkers and productive citizens.