Regina Gatson

This document presents key lessons learned from a 1-to-1 technology initiative, asserting that success hinges on transforming instructional practices to promote student collaboration and personalized learning. It identifies critical focus areas including the integration of digital citizenship and responsible technology use, fostering balanced learning by allowing students to pursue their interests, and ensuring comprehensive stakeholder involvement through continuous communication. The overarching outcome envisioned is an educational environment where student learning is prioritized, and technology responsibly supports modern academic needs.

The University of Chicago's master planning process integrates resilience to support critical functions, protect people and research, and minimize operational disruptions. The plan addresses vulnerabilities stemming from climate change and aging infrastructure, utilizing a structured risk evaluation (probability, severity, recoverability) and 'whatif' analysis to inform capital investment decisions that also align with sustainability goals for the next two decades of campus growth.

The meeting included a presentation on the Truant Attendance Report. Key actions involved the approval of financial reports and certifications for June 2014, including fund transfers and budget adherence verification. The Board approved continuing satellite vending contracts with neighboring school districts and contracted with Haviland Associates, LLC, for educational consulting services. Several district appointments were approved, along with authorization for the SDA to complete significant roof, masonry, and lintel repairs at Salem Middle School. Personnel actions included accepting resignations and approving new employment for various roles across high school and middle school levels, including a new Vice Principal for Salem Middle School. The Board also approved various stipend positions, professional development participation, facility requests, and the second reading and adoption of several board policies. An executive session was held to discuss permitted matters.

The meeting included a public hearing on the 2016-2017 School Budget. Key agenda items involved the presentation and approval related to the 2016-2017 budget, including the local tax levy and appropriation of excess surplus. Personnel actions included approving non-renewals, increment withholdings, and reduction in force lists for 2016-2017 for both high school and non-high school staff, as well as numerous appointments, assignments, and salary approvals for various staff categories for the 2016-2017 school year. Financial matters addressed included approval of monthly financial reports, payment of bills for May 2016, and expenditures for various summer programs and field trips. Policy actions included the second reading and adoption of policy 5131.95 and the first reading of policy 3335. The Board also entered into and returned from an executive session to discuss permitted matters.

The agenda items for this meeting focused on various operational and administrative matters. Key discussions included approving Board Secretary's reports concerning fund transfers, budget certifications for February 2016, the Treasurer's Report for February 2016, and the payment of bills for April 2016. Miscellaneous approvals covered receiving and sending homeless students to other districts, adopting amendments to the 403(b) & 475(b) Plan Document, applying for ERIC's Safety Grant, approving the ESEA Corrective Action Plan, and approving a tentative two-year memorandum agreement with the Salem City Educational Association. Other items included approving Heartland School Solutions annual support, disposal of scrap metal items, extensive field trip requests for high school and middle school students, personnel actions such as retirements and terminations, tuition reimbursements, athletic coaching stipends, professional development requests for staff, approval of a Credit Reinstatement Program, and the first reading of new board policies, including the 2016-2017 school calendar. The meeting included a resolution to enter into an executive session to discuss matters permitted by law.