Shauna Williams

This plan outlines Blue Ridge Elementary School's roadmap to ensure student success by prioritizing reading, writing, and math instruction and supporting consistent achievement on State assessments. It emphasizes collaborative efforts, including parent and community involvement, and the Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) program to foster academic, social, and personal growth. Key focuses include leveraging reading specialists for ELA and math enrichment, enhancing instructional coaching and behavioral tracking with SRO support to reduce discipline referrals, and providing teacher professional development for curriculum alignment. Specific goals are set to decrease Tier 1 discipline referrals, maintain ELA PSSA growth for all students, and increase ELA PSSA growth for economically disadvantaged students.

The board meeting covered several agenda items, including student and staff recognitions, committee updates, and administrative business. Key actions included approving transportation and food service bills, early dismissal schedules, the 2026-2027 school calendar, and the Flexible Instructional Day Program. The board authorized employment contracts for teaching and support staff, accepted resignations, and approved the Future Ready Comprehensive Plan for Special Education. Additionally, the board approved a significant boiler plant upgrade project, authorized the issuance of general obligation bonds, and reviewed various district policies.

The board discussed and approved several personnel appointments, including a high school paraprofessional and two elementary personal care aides. The board also approved an agreement with Mid Atlantic. Additionally, the board moved to table the appointment of a girls' head basketball coach for the upcoming school year.

The board discussed administrative recommendations including remote meeting management via Zoom and public comment procedures. Key actions included appointing an interim board secretary and approving the treasurer's report and various payment bills, including transportation and food service. The board accepted a retirement notice, approved a contract for computer software services, and passed a resolution calling for charter school funding reform. Additionally, the board approved an athletic volunteer, a permanent position for the Director of Safety and Security, and a schedule change for a student trip. Several board policies related to procurement, school meal accounts, tobacco and vaping products, and school security were reviewed or updated.

The Board of Education meeting covered several business items, including the approval of athletic volunteers and instructional substitutes for the school year. The board accepted a teacher resignation and approved new food service employee appointments. Additionally, the board acknowledged staff tenure and authorized several service and educational agreements, including contracts with Trehab, Empire Beauty School, NEIU, New Story, and the NHS Autism School. Other actions included approval of an uncompensated leave request, appointment of a long-term substitute, renewal of a yearbook agreement, and amendments to previous co-curricular coaching assignments. The Board also conducted discussions in executive sessions regarding potential litigation and the Superintendent's evaluation.