Raymond School District

This strategic plan serves as a roadmap for the Raymond School District, defining the educational experience and values to instill in students. It focuses on universal supports for all students in academics and behavior, cultivating a positive school culture and climate, and strengthening parent and community engagement. The plan is structured around a 'Portrait of a Graduate,' aiming to develop graduates who are self-motivated, critical thinkers, active participants, knowledgeable, and empathetic citizens.

The board discussed district retiree recognitions, the selection of the champion for children, and the teacher of the year. Additional topics included updates on student athletics at the high school, a review of current budget status and financial projections, and legislative updates regarding house bill 1610 and its potential impact on fund balance retention. The board also addressed strategies for managing end-of-year budget deficits, including the use of capital reserve funds, energy grants, and unanticipated revenue.

The Raymond School District's Data Governance Plan outlines the framework for protecting student and staff privacy and ensuring data security. It details the roles of the Data Governance Team, covers regulatory compliance, and defines data user responsibilities. The plan addresses the entire data lifecycle, including identification, acquisition, creation, management, storage, usage, dissemination, archival, and destruction, with specific controls for systems security, data classification, risk management, and electronic access. It also includes protocols for critical incident response, business continuity, disaster recovery, and data breach response, emphasizing accuracy, accessibility, consistency, and protection of all data throughout its lifecycle.

The school board meeting featured a presentation from students on their creative writing poetry anthology projects. Discussion items included student council fundraisers, athletic team updates, and a monthly financial report detailing revenues and expenditures across general and food service funds. The board also addressed audit findings regarding the need for a deputy treasurer and the cleanup of outstanding stale-dated checks from previous years.

The meeting includes a public hearing to consider expenditures from several capital reserve funds, including equipment, facilities maintenance, and technology, as well as the acceptance of various state, federal, and private unanticipated funds. Business items include reviewing work study practices, finalizing capital reserve fund expenditures, accepting unanticipated revenue, and reviewing monthly financial updates. The board will also discuss year-end budget options, approve an auditor engagement letter, and review revisions to the 2026-27 employee handbook, data governance plan, and student handbooks for the LEAP program.