Decatur Public Schools District 61

The Board of Education meeting agenda included an executive session for personnel and legal matters, followed by discussions on before and after school care. Administrative reports were presented on athletic guides, the student code of conduct and parent handbook, and a Roadmap 2030 phase II presentation. Action items involved the ratification of a paraprofessional termination, potential disciplinary action for a custodial employee, personnel actions, ratification of a collective bargaining agreement with the Decatur Education Association, approval of Roadmap 2030 phase II, and property/casualty insurance renewal.

This strategic plan outlines five primary goals to guide its initiatives. It focuses on improving student achievement through advancements in instruction, curriculum, assessment, and grade-level retention, complemented by teacher development, career pathways, and program enhancements. A second key area is creating effective learning environments by addressing student attendance and behavior, optimizing technology, refining building structures, and implementing professional models. The plan also prioritizes fostering a positive workplace through improved communication, staff safety, wellness programs, and equitable resource access. Furthermore, it aims to increase family and community engagement via volunteering, external programming, and consistent communication. The final goal is to ensure fiscal stewardship by optimizing classroom funding, streamlining budget processes, and reducing platform redundancies.

This document outlines strategic goals focused on improving student achievement, creating effective learning environments, promoting a positive workplace experience, increasing family and community engagement, and ensuring fiscal stewardship. Each goal is supported by a balanced scorecard of measures to track progress and success.

This Strategic Roadmap aims to engage and empower students through a high-quality education, fostering academic, social, and emotional development. It envisions strong partnerships with families and the community to inspire personal ownership of learning, preparing students for their chosen future pathways. The plan is built upon five strategic goals: improving student achievement, creating effective learning environments, promoting a positive workplace experience, increasing family and community engagement, and ensuring fiscal stewardship. The core principles of the plan are Partnerships, Pathways, Personalization, and Preparation.

The Board of Education meeting agenda included an executive session for personnel matters and student discipline. Discussions involved the review of athletic programs for middle and high schools, the 2026-2027 Student Code of Conduct and Parent Handbook updates, and the Roadmap 2030 Phase II presentation. The Board considered action items such as the ratification of a paraprofessional termination, a custodial employee suspension or termination, personnel action items, the collective bargaining agreement between the district and the Decatur Education Association, Roadmap 2030 Phase II, and property and casualty insurance renewal.