Elma School District 68

This plan addresses the opportunity gap in ASB card possession and extracurricular participation for low-income students. It outlines approaches to identify barriers, such as surveying students, and focuses on actions including improved communication with families regarding fee waivers, promotion of ASB card benefits, and outreach for extracurricular activities. The plan also intends to conduct further surveys to understand underlying barriers.

This Education Planner for Elma High School guides students, particularly the Class of 2027, through their high school journey with a focus on a "Meaningful, Achievable, Flexible Education." It outlines graduation requirements, a comprehensive curriculum including core subjects, career and technical education (CTE), and dual credit options, alongside pathways for college and career readiness. The plan emphasizes the development of a personalized High School & Beyond Plan, promoting student engagement through various co-curricular and extra-curricular activities, and providing support services to help students achieve their post-secondary goals.

The safety meeting covered progress on Safe Schools training reports and discussed adherence to injury reporting procedures. The committee addressed drills, input from various school buildings including the inquiry into vape sensors at the high school and beam inspections in food storage, and reviewed facility audits with upcoming deadlines for abatement drafts and board presentations. Additionally, the meeting established requirements for National Incident Management System training for leadership staff.

The strategic plan for Elma School District aims to empower students, referred to as Elma Eagles, to achieve their full potential by fostering a culture of excellence, belonging, and lifelong learning. It outlines key pillars such as Early Learning, Career and College Readiness, Mastery-Based Learning, Universally-Designed Learning, and Social and Emotional Learning. The plan seeks to equip students with the knowledge, skills, and resilience necessary to succeed in their post-high school journeys, contribute to their communities, and embrace future opportunities.

The Elma Innovation Academy's vision is to redefine education by empowering students through career pathways. It focuses on enhancing career and college readiness by offering personalized, project-based learning experiences in fields such as manufacturing, STEM, and natural resources, with programs launching in Fall 2024. The plan aims to improve post-secondary enrollment rates, enable students to earn dual college credits and industry-recognized credentials, and develop a highly employable workforce by connecting academic learning with real-world applications and fostering 21st-century skills. Future expansions are planned for Health Sciences and Early Childhood Education.