Rochester Community School District

This document outlines a multi-year strategic plan focused on K-5 literacy, detailing milestones and activities. It emphasizes the work of a literacy leadership team to research best practices, refine literacy beliefs, and select and pilot ELA materials and core knowledge resources. Key initiatives include professional learning for teachers, ongoing stakeholder engagement, and the evaluation of piloted materials, culminating in a board presentation. The plan aims to enhance K-5 literacy instruction and outcomes through a structured, multi-phase implementation.

The Rochester Community Schools Stormwater Management Program Plan (SWMP) serves as a comprehensive framework to comply with NPDES permit requirements, focusing on reducing pollutant discharge to surface waters. The plan is structured around six minimum control measures: Public Participation/Involvement, Public Education, Illicit Discharge Elimination, Construction Stormwater Runoff Control, Post-Construction Stormwater Controls for New Developments & Redevelopments, and Pollution Prevention & Good Housekeeping. It details specific best management practices, measurable goals, and implementation schedules across various operational areas to ensure water quality protection.

The Rochester Community Schools Strategic Plan aims to advance educational excellence across five core areas: learning, teaching, leadership, professional development, and community engagement. The plan outlines priorities for the 2024-25 and 2025-26 school years, focusing on literacy development, robust data support structures, innovative learning approaches including AI integration, enhanced safety and security measures, and effective communication strategies. The overarching goal is to prepare students and staff for success while fostering a supportive and engaging school community.

This literacy plan outlines Rochester Community Schools' strategy to ensure continued literacy growth for all students by addressing recent Michigan Department of Education (MDE) legislation on K-12 Literacy and Dyslexia Laws. The plan's key focus areas include a comprehensive Literacy Resource Revision Timeline from 2024 to 2027, encompassing professional learning, assessments, interventions, and resource selection. The intended outcome is to provide high-quality literacy instruction, fostering discovery, critical thinking, and ensuring every student develops the reading skills necessary for success.

The Rochester Community Schools advertised a Request for Proposals for the Cooling Tower Refurbishment project. The scope of the project is to refurbish existing cooling towers at the 7 buildings. Bids were reviewed and evaluated by a team from Frank Rewold and Son Inc., and by the Director of Capital Projects for Rochester Community Schools. The recommendation was made to award contracts to Mechanical Systemp Corp and to approve allowances and CM fees.