Mike Kelly

The committee discussed planning for a wellness fair, including potential station designs, logistical operations, partnerships with student clubs and volunteers, and evaluation methods. Additionally, the group focused on deliverables to support the use of physical activity and brain break resources, such as developing quick-start documents and slides for staff meetings.

The meeting focused on the review and approval of meeting dates for the 2026-2027 school year, ensuring they do not conflict with other executive board schedules. Additionally, there was a discussion regarding a request to purchase an updated 'Kickstart to Literacy' edition of the Teaching Strategies Creative Curriculum for preschool use. The committee explored the distinction between core and supplemental instructional materials and planned to finalize this classification to guide future curriculum purchases.

The study session focused on the annual review of goal four, which pertains to developing innovative, creative, and critical thinkers. Key discussion topics included the definition and measurement of critical thinking, utilizing data from Panorama and I-Ready assessments, and analyzing student progress in intellectual traits such as empathy, humility, and perseverance. The Board evaluated student reading comprehension scores in relation to critical thinking capabilities and examined demographic data to identify patterns in student engagement and development.

The committee discussed and approved several new curriculum materials, including Delta Math as an intervention resource for grades K-5 and the HMH Into Reading Structured Literacy Edition for K-2 core literacy instruction. Additionally, consent items were approved for History Alive! for 6th-grade social studies, Proyectos 1 for high school Spanish, and The Americas Course Companion for IB History. Future considerations include potential updates to HMH curriculum versions and ongoing monitoring of committee vacancies.

The board meeting included a land acknowledgement, a report from the Superintendent covering site visits, engagement with student advisory boards, and advocacy work. The board held a Northshore Spotlight session to recognize staff and student achievements, including various school recognitions by the state and scholarship awards. Additionally, the meeting featured a period for association and public comments, focusing on topics such as the proposed changes to the self-contained highly capable program and the presence and role of School Resource Officers.