Tricia St. Michaels

The board meeting included achievement awards for student accomplishments in athletics and activities. Key actions involved the acknowledgement of contributions to the district, the recognition of retiring staff members, and the presentation and approval of the fiscal year 2027 budgets across several funds, including the general fund, nutrition services, community education, construction, debt service, and self-insured medical and dental plans.

The board meeting primarily focused on the recognition of students earning bilingual seals, explaining the program's levels and benefits for students. Additionally, the meeting included a consent agenda for routine items, a report from the student school board representative regarding recent student activities such as prom, AP testing, and upcoming senior events, and a discussion regarding a proposal for a new tutoring center.

The board candidate forum focused on discussions regarding the capital project levy authorization proposed by the school district. Candidates expressed their support for the levy, highlighting its importance for maintaining technology infrastructure, ensuring student competitiveness, and addressing equity concerns within the district. There was consensus among the candidates that digital access is crucial for modern learning, though concerns were raised regarding the reliance on local property taxes for funding that should ideally be supported by the state.

The committee discussed a potential November election referendum based on community survey data conducted by the Morris Leatherman Company, which assessed district perceptions, financial management, and school quality. Additionally, the committee reviewed the next steps for the election process, including the drafting of ballot language and upcoming review sessions, and discussed the timeline for the development and approval of the 2025-2026 school budget.

This document, functioning as an Achievement Report, details the strategic plan's mission outcomes and future goals for School District 622 under the 'World's Best Workforce' framework. It is committed to fostering creativity, critical thinking, intercultural competence, and individual identity and self-advocacy in learners. Key strategic pillars include ensuring kindergarten readiness, achieving 3rd-grade reading proficiency, attaining 8th-grade math proficiency, closing all achievement gaps, ensuring college and career readiness, and maximizing high school graduation rates. The plan outlines specific objectives and targets for the 2020-2021 school year, with long-term goals for achievement gaps and graduation extending through 2025.