Sheryl Conley

The meeting included a pledge of allegiance and approval of the revised agenda. A moment of silence was observed for Robert Storier and Barbara Black. The 2025-26 district safety plan was revised to comply with Disha's law and is available for review. Esteemed educators were recognized for preparing students for future jobs through afterschool clubs, with awards given to middle school and high school teams for their achievements in engineering, robotics, and coding competitions. Fall sports teams and musical performers were congratulated for their accomplishments. The annual district statistics presentation highlighted enrollment, attendance rates, economic disadvantage, suspension rates, faculty turnover, pupil-teacher ratio, regents diplomas, dropout rate, and general fund expenditures.

The meeting included a presentation of the K12 music program, showcasing students from second grade through high school. The presentation highlighted the skills and experiences gained through music education, including singing, instrument playing, and collaborative performance. The board also recognized students for their achievements in the music program.

The meeting included discussions on various topics such as the implementation of benchmark advance in kindergarten through fourth grade, personalized learning practices, and the portrait of a learner. The building principles presented their building action plans, highlighting goals, outcomes, and data related to strategic plan areas. The meeting also covered the use of Panorama for data analysis and intervention, expansion of special education continuum, and community partnerships.

The meeting included a presentation and discussion about the Agents of Change course at Eagle Hill Middle School. The course emphasizes social change movements, skill development in areas like research, media literacy, and community connections, and empowers students to use their voices for good. Students shared their experiences and projects, which covered topics such as hate crimes, eating disorders, and community improvement initiatives. The board discussed the skills students develop, including communication, conflict resolution, and empathy. There was also discussion about promoting the course to younger students and the demand for the class.

The meeting included discussions and presentations on several topics. The 2024-25 external audit was presented, highlighting communication with governance, basic financials, district-wide financial highlights, reports required by uniform guidance, and extra classroom activities. Also discussed was instructional staffing and enrollment report, new administrative and instructional positions, student enrollment trends, sections enrollment and ratios, teaching assistants and aid staffing, board goals, and strategic plan initiatives.