Board meetings, strategic plans, and buyer signals from Paula Smith’s organization
May 7, 2025·StrategicPlan
Board
Rena Elementary School School Improvement Summary 2024
Rena Elementary School's improvement summary for the year ending 2023-2024 and entering 2024-2025 focuses on increasing proficiency in literacy and math, and decreasing the percentage of students scoring below proficient by targeting learning loss. The plan includes enhancing teacher knowledge in phonics, phonemic awareness, and vocabulary instruction, as well as providing differentiated instruction. It also addresses discrepancies in achievement among various student populations, particularly EL students and students with disabilities, through targeted interventions and support from the SIT Team.
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The meeting included a review and discussion of policies and the salary schedule. Changes to the wording in policy 8.42-End of Route Review were discussed and approved. Dr. Jeffcoat discussed the budget, a potential 3% raise retroacted to the beginning of the school year, and proposed salary schedules, which were approved by the committee and will be taken to the School Board for final approval.
Mar 11, 2025·BoardMeeting
Board
Van Buren School District No. 42, Board of Directors Minutes of Regular Board Meeting
The meeting included recognition of the Van Buren High School wrestling teams. Changes to the structure of River Valley Virtual Academy (RVVA) were discussed, including a focus on students in grades 6-12, allowing current K-5 students to continue, changing providers from Pearson to Virtual AR, and using VBHS teachers for content delivery. The board also discussed financial statements, tuition/fees, an ALE agreement with Dawson Coop, school choice applications, and a resolution to transfer funds. Additionally, there was a superintendent's report on legislation and a closed session to discuss personnel matters, followed by approval of the personnel report.
Feb 26, 2025·BoardMeeting
Board
Van Buren Personnel Policy Committee Minutes of Monthly Ppc Meeting
The committee reviewed several personnel policies, including those related to the school calendar, parent-teacher communication, drug-free workplace, and family medical leave. Clarification was sought regarding communication with parents about student academic progress, the definition of 'below grade level,' and the agencies providing drug counseling. Concerns were raised about the wording of the FMLA policy and its impact on teacher pay scale progression. The committee also discussed extra duties for licensed personnel, the use of 'renewal' versus 'rehired,' responsibilities governing bullying, personnel records, and duties as mandated reporters, with a focus on reporting criteria and involving school counselors.
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