Tony Dechand

The Moscow School District's Continuous Improvement Plan is designed to empower a vibrant and healthy community through continuous growth and deeply connected relationships. The plan focuses on providing students with the necessary tools to become contributing members of society, fostering a supportive environment for learning, and enhancing community involvement in the planning process. Key areas of focus include detailed performance metrics for student achievement, growth, literacy proficiency, and college and career advising across all grade levels, with specific targets outlined for future academic years.

The Board meeting included presentations on A.B. McDonald Elementary, covering student demographics, community connections, fundraising, and academic growth, and on the District's Career Technical Education (CTE) programs, including graduation rates and program enrollment. The Board discussed a Coffee Conversation event, the Superintendent's annual evaluation, the Idaho School Boards Convention, facility updates, and transitioning to the ISBA policy manual. They reviewed and revised technology policies and discussed revisions to the classified handbook. The board also discussed and approved the purchase of a school bus, an activity bus use procedure, an independent contractor agreement with a nurse practitioner, and revisions to special services policies. The consent agenda included fiscal services, donations, human resources, and disposal for surplus equipment. The meeting also included good news announcements and reports from directors and the superintendent.

The meeting included a presentation from Kim and McDonald from McDonald Elementary, focusing on data and the importance of growing the whole child. Topics discussed included student activities, demographics, partnerships with the University of Idaho football team, staffing, parent teacher association involvement, and fundraising efforts. The Idaho reading indicator scores, Ice Station math data, and ISAP data were reviewed. Traditions such as the fifth grade monster mash and the annual turkey track were also mentioned. There was also a discussion about Amira testing.

The board meeting included presentations on the Moscow Charter School Audit and School Accountability, as well as the Moscow School District Audit. Discussions covered facility planning, special services policies, and the consideration of shifting to the Idaho State Board Association (ISBA) Standard Manual for district policies. Action items included approving the Idaho Special Education Manual 2025, the Moscow Charter School Annual Accountability Review, the Moscow School District Financial Audit, 2026 Medical and Dental Insurance Contracts, and a request to call for bus bids. The board also discussed personnel matters, stipends, hires, resignations, and extracurricular activities. The meeting also included an executive session to discuss legal matters.

The meeting included presentations on the Moscow Charter School Audit and School Accountability, and the Moscow School District Audit. Discussions covered facilities, special services policies, and ISBA policy. Action items included approving the Idaho Special Education Manual 2025, the Moscow Charter School Annual Accountability Review, the Moscow School District Financial Audit, 2026 Medical and Dental Insurance Contracts, and policies related to homework and the use of animals in educational programs. The board also approved a request to call for bus bids and discussed fiscal services, donations, and human resources matters within a consent agenda. An executive session was held to discuss legal ramifications and pending litigation.