Newcastle School District 1

The 2025-2026 CSI Scorecard for Newcastle Public Schools details the sixth year of implementation for its continuous school improvement initiative. The report outlines achievements and progress across three primary goal areas: Teaching, Learning, and Assessment (focusing on staff development, personalized learning, academic mastery, and diverse learner support); Culture and Community (aimed at improving attendance, program quality, and community partnerships); and Facilities and Resources (dedicated to maintaining infrastructure, technology, financial sustainability, and safety). It highlights advancements in bond projects, transportation, safety protocols, and technology upgrades, while reaffirming the district's commitment to academic growth, instructional excellence, and student success.

The board meeting agenda included a proposal for an executive session to discuss confinement and the development of a new system of facilities, as well as a review of the treasurer's report.

This plan outlines Newcastle Public Schools' commitment to strengthening partnerships and collaboration with parents to enhance students' educational opportunities. Key initiatives include annual meetings with parents, teachers, and administrators to develop and revise engagement strategies, providing comprehensive support and resources for effective family engagement activities, and integrating these efforts across various federal, state, and local programs. The plan emphasizes an annual evaluation to assess effectiveness and adapt strategies to improve academic quality, ensure ongoing parental involvement, communicate student progress, facilitate parent-teacher conferences, and equip parents with resources to support student academic achievement and life skills.

This Schoolwide Program Plan for Newcastle Early Childhood Center outlines strategies for enhancing student achievement and well-being in compliance with ESEA requirements. Key pillars include fostering strong parent and community stakeholder involvement, utilizing a comprehensive needs assessment to identify and address student needs, implementing diverse schoolwide instructional and social-emotional learning strategies, and coordinating various federal and state funding sources. The plan emphasizes continuous improvement through regular evaluation, data-driven adjustments to interventions, and ongoing professional development for staff, ultimately aiming to improve outcomes for all students, especially those at risk.

The board discussed several personnel matters, including staff resignations, as well as travel requests for the band and robotics team. Staff reports were presented covering school administration, superintendent updates, and budget concerns. The board deliberated on a sports medicine subscription agreement, a residency requirement for board members, and a summer driver education course. Additionally, the meeting included the review of a demographic study, a transition to a self-operated food service system, student meal price planning, and financial management of various fund accounts, encumbrances, and payroll.