Shawn R. Wootton

The Board of Trustees discussed various administrative, instructional, and financial matters. Key topics included the recognition of state champion student athletes and coaches, the approval of naming the Dorman High School arena in honor of Coach Paula Kirkland, and the second reading and approval of several board policies regarding staff compensation, certified personnel contracts, and professional staff assignments. The Board also reviewed and approved new course offerings for the upcoming academic year and a new textbook adoption for computer science. Additionally, the administration provided a preliminary update on the General Fund Budget and financial shortfalls, and the Board approved a referendum resolution authorizing the issuance of general obligation bonds to support school facility projects.

This document, the District Exemplary Literacy Reflection Tool, outlines a comprehensive strategic approach for improving student literacy across all grades. It focuses on leveraging universal and diagnostic assessments to inform differentiated instruction, implementing a Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) for targeted interventions, and providing extensive professional development for educators in foundational literacy skills and evidence-based practices like LETRS and Orton-Gillingham. The plan also emphasizes parent engagement and continuous progress monitoring. It sets SMART goals to enhance reading proficiency and reduce the number of students performing below grade level, aiming for specific outcomes by 2025.

The meeting included an executive session to discuss contractual and legal matters related to personnel. The agenda also featured a chairman's report, a superintendent's report, and a presentation by the administration regarding updates on current construction projects.

The meeting agenda includes an executive session to discuss contractual and legal matters related to personnel. The regular session involves a review of invoices, a report from the superintendent, and a presentation by the administration regarding updates on current construction projects.

The meeting agenda includes an executive session to discuss legal matters related to personnel. During the regular session, the board will review invoices and receive reports from the Superintendent, the instruction department, and the Office of Federal and State Accountability regarding an audit. Additionally, the finance department will present the proposed 2024-2025 general and debt service budgets for discussion and consideration for approval.