Board Study Session
The session focused on recapping and sharing progress regarding the adjusted role of the School Leadership Improvement Director (SLID). Key discussions included addressing the potential for bottlenecks when principals immediately route all challenges through the SLID, emphasizing that the SLID should focus on school leadership and instructional coaching rather than administrative tasks like answering parent calls. The presentation highlighted a philosophical shift toward direct coaching access between principals and district experts, citing examples from CTE and Special Education. The concept of continual improvement through coaching for all staff, including superintendents, was stressed, alongside the importance of trust, listening (aiming for 80% listening during coaching visits), questioning, and accountability. Progress data indicated that the eight SLIDs logged 1,081 visits with principals by the end of the previous week. Expectations for future coaching visits were detailed, emphasizing scheduled formal visits and less predictable informal visits, always involving data review and focusing on the school's continual improvement plan progress.