Stephen Budny

The Westmoreland IU 7 Comprehensive Plan for 2025-2028 focuses on enhancing educational opportunities and support systems for the community. Key areas of focus include implementing data-driven human capital strategies to recruit and retain quality staff, developing connections and partnerships between districts, resources, and the community, and providing quality educational services through continuous improvement of instruction. The plan aims to address challenges such as employee turnover, limited community partnerships, and the need for more comprehensive data collection and analysis to better align professional development offerings with stakeholder needs. Strategies include a standardized onboarding process, a dedicated community liaison, and expanded professional development services aligned to emerging priorities.

This Comprehensive Plan outlines the WIU's strategic direction to enhance educational opportunities and provide premier services to its community and clients. Key strategic principles include operating as leading experts, a state-level player, and an entrepreneurial enterprise. The plan focuses on strategic priorities such as improving employee recruitment and retention, developing community partnerships, and providing high-quality educational services, with specific goals around staff attraction, community liaison development, and continuous professional learning.

The meeting included discussions and actions on various topics. An executive session was held to discuss personnel and legal matters. The board approved financial reports, ratified investments, and addressed budget updates, including the possibility of opening a Revenue Anticipation Note. Human resource matters were also addressed, including ratifying start dates, approving resignations and leave requests, and appointing directors. Curriculum and Early Childhood Services were reviewed, with approvals for CPE Statements of Work and personnel for early intervention compensatory education. The board also discussed and approved financial services matters, student services agreements, and school board items, including master service agreements and the appointment of a solicitor. Additionally, board elections were held for President, Vice President, Treasurer, and Secretary.

The meeting included discussions and actions on various topics such as the WIU Foundation, financial reports, board committee reports, and the Executive Director's report, which featured recognition of induction participants and award winners. The board addressed human resource matters, curriculum services, early childhood services, financial services, student services, and technology and innovation services. Additionally, they discussed school board matters, PSBA policy news network updates, and board policy first readings. Citizen comments were heard, and the board engaged in open discussion before adjourning.

The meeting included reports from the WIU Foundation, financial updates, and recognition of induction participants. The board discussed and approved various items related to human resources, curriculum services, early childhood services, financial services, and student services. Key actions included approving resignations, leave requests, employment, and agreements with various entities. The board also reviewed and approved budgets for multiple programs and services.