Riverdale School District 51J

The meeting was held as a mandatory pre-bid conference for ITB 2026-01 regarding offsite improvements for Riverdale Grade School.

This document outlines a process to develop a collaborative and innovative strategic plan for the Riverdale community. The plan will focus on five key areas, and community input is being sought to define specific ideas and actions within these areas. The objective is to build a discrete and detailed plan to guide future initiatives at Riverdale.

The meeting provided an update on back to school plans, specifically focusing on safety protocols for the upcoming academic year. Key discussion topics included in-person instruction, face covering requirements, social distancing, hand hygiene, cohorting, isolation and quarantine procedures, ventilation and cleaning, lunch logistics, and visitor policies. Additionally, the discussion covered the realignment of learning, school sports, and the introduction of an advisory class for middle school students.

This document outlines strategies to address student needs stemming from the coronavirus pandemic and to mitigate unfinished learning. Key strategies include "Empowering, Adaptable Instruction," which involves supporting virtual learners, providing PPE for safe music classes, utilizing assessments for interventions, and offering after-school academic support. Additionally, "Relationships & Mental Health Support" is provided through a comprehensive Social Emotional Learning Curriculum for grades 5-12. These efforts aim to ensure students stay up-to-date on learning, recover from learning gaps, and develop emotional well-being and social skills to adjust post-pandemic.

This document provides a comprehensive overview of the Riverdale Grade School K-8 Math Program's evolution, current status, and future direction. It reviews the 2013-2014 school year's curriculum, intervention, and training initiatives. For the 2014-2015 period, it details the implementation of Bridges 2nd Edition and Connected Math 3 curricula, enhanced intervention and extension services supported by a dedicated Math Intervention Specialist, and ongoing professional development. The plan's future objectives include achieving a fully aligned K-8 curriculum, integrating best practices in math instruction, providing leveled instruction for all students, and establishing robust multi-leveled intervention systems with continuous progress monitoring.