Rachel Oberdieck

This Comprehensive School Improvement Plan outlines the strategic direction for the Galena R-II School District from 2014 to 2019. It is designed to improve student performance and enable students to meet personal, academic, and career goals. Key strategic pillars include enhancing student performance, recruiting and retaining highly qualified staff, providing appropriate facilities and instructional resources, promoting parent and community involvement, and ensuring efficient and effective district governance. The plan aims to foster students' confidence, participation, continuous learning, and meaningful contributions to the global community.

The board meeting agenda included administrative reports from elementary and high school leadership, a review of food service operations, and an evaluation of fall sports. Additionally, the board discussed the school district's website and reviewed updates to its policy and procedure documentation. The meeting concluded with a scheduled executive session to address legal, real estate, personnel, and student-related issues.

This plan outlines a collaborative framework between the school district and parents, focusing on six key areas: parenting, communication, volunteering, learning at home, decision-making, and collaborating with the community. Its objective is to foster home environments that support student learning, enhance school programs, and strengthen family practices to promote overall student development.

The board discussed administrative reports from elementary and high school levels. Action items included the approval of an inclement weather plan for athletics and activities, school cancellation procedures, and updates to several MSBA policies and procedures. Additionally, the board reviewed an outdoor fitness grant proposal and held an executive session to address legal, real estate, personnel, and student issues.