Sarah Steward

The Arlington School District's Integrated Plan for 2023-2025 focuses on four major areas: enhancing reading and ELA proficiency, promoting student mental, emotional, and behavioral health to foster a sense of belonging, strengthening collaborative relationships with parents, and providing engaging K-12 opportunities centered on life skills, college/career preparation, and arts exploration. The plan aims to ensure equity and access for all students, support well-rounded education, integrate with High School Success programs, and improve academic outcomes and community engagement.

This document outlines the core statements of the Aallington School District, emphasizing individualized education within a safe and nurturing environment. Key pillars include individualized education, access to exceptional staff, and inclusive extracurricular activities designed to promote social development. The mission stresses the importance of collaboration among parents, exceptional educators, and motivated students to achieve success, all guided by a vision to empower students to choose success.

The board meeting included a comprehensive report from the Superintendent covering several school activities and initiatives, such as open house attendance, assembly feedback regarding cell phone policies, and status updates on athletic and extracurricular programs like volleyball, cheerleading, and a potential gaming club. Facility updates were provided regarding modular site preparation, and educational updates included upcoming small engine repair classes and professional photography instruction for yearbook students. Financial activity included the sale of a bus and a tank. Additionally, the board approved extra duty contracts for class advisors and adopted a resolution concerning unanticipated revenue.

The board conducted a work session regarding preschool operations, focusing on funding models, playground infrastructure needs, and the potential for a school-run program. During the regular session, the superintendent provided updates on enrollment, pending grant applications for facility improvements and music equipment, student trip planning, and staff sentiment surveys. The board formally established three superintendent goals focused on culture, budget transparency, and student academic growth. Additionally, the board participated in OSBA board elections, approved a policy review and rewrite project, accepted staff resignations, ratified a school board operating agreement, and authorized the hiring of a new teacher.

The board received updates from a student representative regarding National Honor Society activities, such as ornament production for disaster relief and holiday fundraising, as well as student body initiatives. The superintendent reported on the status of the superintendent search, efforts to recover funds from the Oregon Department of Education, and potential adjustments to the school's eligibility policy for lower grade levels. Additionally, the board approved an extra duty contract for the cheerleading advisor and accepted the Division 22 report.