Nicole Wescott

This document outlines a draft strategic plan for Bainbridge Island Schools, designed to gather feedback on the district's strengths and areas for growth. It includes resources like overview videos highlighting goals and focus areas, detailed videos with technical educational terminology, and survey options. The plan aims to provide a comprehensive look at the district's future direction.

The 2015 Facilities Master Plan for Bainbridge Island School District aims to facilitate, sustain, and update district-wide facilities. It provides a framework for Board decisions on future bond requests by revising the 2005 Master Plan, analyzing economic and spatial efficiencies of school buildings, and evaluating programmatic cost benefits. The plan emphasizes applying research-based best practices, supporting educational programs through intentional facility design, ensuring fiscal responsibility, and addressing critical repair and improvement needs across schools over a ten-year period.

The meeting focused on recalibration, special education updates, inclusion norming, and a review of the District Improvement Plan. Key topics included an analysis of revenue and expenditure data for special education programs, identifying a funding gap addressed by local levy dollars. The council discussed staff professional development initiatives, the importance of fostering environments of belonging for students, and strategies for improving home-school partnerships. Future actions were established regarding the inclusion of student voices in leadership and the formation of a parent and community sub-work group.

The board retreat included an annual board self-evaluation session and a discussion regarding planning for the upcoming school year.

This plan aims to reduce the opportunity gap for low-income students in ASB card possession and extracurricular participation. It identifies barriers such as lack of interest, communication, transportation, and cost through surveys and evaluation of required factors. The primary action steps involve highlighting financial support options and links in various communications to parents and coaches to encourage broader participation in clubs, school events, and athletics.