Tom Bennett

The board meeting agenda included several key items such as personnel actions for licensed, independent, and classified staff, as well as the approval of various school policies regarding meal services, budget processes, fund balances, accounting, investments, and consultant conflicts of interest. The board also reviewed field trip approvals, the acceptance of a grant from the Minnesota Department of Education, and various contracts including security technology updates and beverage vending services. Additional items included the Achievement and Integration Three-Year Plan, building reservation rate adjustments, non-renewal of probationary teachers, a data transfer agreement, the purchase of software, the acceptance of pavement rehabilitation bids, and donations.

The board meeting covered a wide range of administrative and operational items. The board accepted the Resolution of Concurrence by the American Indian Parent Advisory Committee for the school year and ratified master contracts for clerical, custodial, maintenance, and transportation employees. Additionally, the board accepted financial donations, approved a research access agreement with the Institute for Advancing Computing Education, and established various fees for the upcoming school year including athletic, instrument, parking, activity, and admission fees. Graduation fees for the current school year were set, and an amended district calendar for the next school year was approved. The board also received information regarding a policy review.

The board meeting focused on affirming a commitment to providing safe, welcoming, and inclusive learning environments for all students within the school district.

This plan outlines the Bloomington Public School District's continuous improvement efforts to advance student learning, increase reading proficiency, close achievement gaps, and ensure all students are career and college-ready through equitable access to Tier 1 instruction. The strategy focuses on explicit, systematic, culturally sustaining, and learner-centered instruction, implemented with high-quality resources. Key components include systematic interventions, enhancing teacher capacity in differentiated and culturally responsive literacy instruction, continuous data analysis for curriculum and student achievement, engaging parents, and providing ongoing professional development in literacy assessment and instruction.

This strategic plan for Bloomington Public Schools aims to empower and equip each learner for success in a rapidly changing world and foster a united, inclusive community. The plan is built upon five core goals: ensuring future-ready instruction, providing an inclusive environment, developing a quality and diverse workforce, cultivating strong family partnerships, and maximizing equitable resources. These goals are designed to provide an outstanding and inclusive education for all students.