Terry Zessin

The Board of Education meeting agenda included reports from the Activity Director, Principals, and Superintendent, as well as an approval of monthly claims and financial reports. The session covered a legislative update regarding the state aid model and addressed several business items including the scheduling of budget workshops and public hearings. Key action items involved hiring long-term substitute teachers, adopting a resolution regarding the school district's base growth percentage for property tax requests, establishing admission fees for sub-varsity contests, settling a property damage claim with Lacy Construction, and authorizing the purchase of a new mower and a floor scrubber.

The board meeting agenda included activity and principal reports, as well as a status update on the Secure Accessible Front Entrance project. Business items for consideration included the approval of teacher contracts for the upcoming school year, the purchase of equipment for the elementary gymnasium, adoption of a hazard mitigation resolution, and a food service agreement. Additionally, the board addressed the declaration of surplus property and the authorization of concrete improvements for the high school parking lot.

The board meeting agenda includes routine business such as the recognition of the Nebraska Open Meetings Act and visitors, the approval of the agenda, as well as a consent agenda and general business items. The board also reserves the right to enter into executive session during the proceedings.

The board meeting focused on several key agenda items, including reports from the activity director and various principals, and a superintendent's report. Financial items included approval of claims, financial reports, participation in an insurance program for board members, and authorization for the issuance of Limited Tax Obligation School Bonds for building improvements, as well as the prepayment and redemption of Series 2013 bonds. Discussion topics covered the proposed 2022-2023 district calendar and the challenges of teacher and housing shortages. Action items included approving a special education services contract with ESU 10, purchasing a van for student transport, updating the extracurricular drug testing policy, entering a construction management agreement, awarding a contract for science room renovations, and evaluating employment terms for specific school personnel.

This Title I Schoolwide Plan for Wood River Elementary School aims to increase student projected growth scores in reading from 57% to 65% and in math from 64% to 70% by the end of the 2021-2022 school year. Key strategies include comprehensive data analysis using NSCAS, MAP, and Acadience scores, tiered interventions through the RTI process, implementation of research-based curricula and supplementary programs, and continuous professional development for staff. The plan also focuses on fostering parent and family engagement, ensuring smooth student transitions, and expanding learning time through preschool, summer school, and an after-school program to support all students, particularly those at risk.