Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District

This document outlines the elementary school calendar for the Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District for the 2026-2027 academic year, detailing key dates such as holidays, professional learning days, parent conference days, and quarter end dates for students and staff.

The meeting provided an overview of the financial status and allocations for various federal programs. Key discussion points included Title One A, which supports schools with high percentages of low-income families, and the Migrant Education Program, aimed at ensuring migrant students meet academic standards. The meeting also covered Title Two Part A, focusing on teacher and principal training, Title Three for English learners, Title Four Part A for student support and academic enrichment, and Title Six for Indian education. Updates were provided on graduation rates, enrollment numbers, and services offered through these programs.

The strategic plan for Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District focuses on student achievement, reading proficiency, staff alignment, high expectations, and parent engagement. Key objectives include increasing graduation rates, improving SAT scores and participation, expanding CTE programs and certifications, boosting college credit attainment, and enhancing writing skills. The plan also prioritizes aligning staff, setting challenging academic goals, developing personal finance lessons, improving attendance, and ensuring equitable participation in district programs. Additional areas of focus include school safety, financial integrity, and operational efficiency through capital planning, resource management, and stakeholder feedback.

The school board meeting agenda includes administrative reports, public comment periods for both agenda and non-agenda items, action items requiring discussion and votes, a superintendent's report, non-action items for first reading and discussion, additional public comment, correspondence and committee reports, announcements of future items, comments from the board and administration, and a potential executive session. The meeting will adhere to time limits for public comments and will conclude with adjournment.

This document presents a tentative calendar of FY25 school board meetings, including regular meetings, executive sessions, retreats, joint assembly/board meetings, and work sessions. Various locations are listed for the meetings throughout the year. Specific agenda items are not detailed, but deadlines for submitting agenda items are provided for each meeting.