Weld Re-8 School District

The meeting agenda focused on Assessment Tools, specifically measuring student learning in Teacher Evaluation. Key discussion points included a presentation from Fort Lupton High School regarding a new course, and a presentation by the Chief Operations Officer on RANDA tools in both English and Spanish.

This 100 Day Report by Superintendent Ralston summarizes findings from listening tours and observations, serving as a foundation for the Weld Re-8 School District's strategic planning phase. It identifies four key focus areas: Possibilities to Pathways (student achievement and engagement), Empower our People (relationships and culture), Family & Community Engagement (communication and community trust), and Operational Efficiency & Modernization (district operations). The report aims to guide the development of a comprehensive strategic plan, fostering a vision of excellence and ensuring every student has a pathway to possibility.

The proposed budget for the Weld RE-8 School District reflects the expenditure plan for the General Fund and other district funds for the year beginning July 1, 2025, and ending June 30, 2026. The General Fund proposed budget appropriation for the 25-26 fiscal year is $43,690,194, which includes appropriated expenses and financing uses of $34,509,743 and fund balance of $7,595,704. The budget is developed with support from the Board of Education, staff members, community members, and the FLEA.

The Weld Re-8 Long Range Plan addresses key areas for improvement, including capital improvements (building needs, deferred maintenance), salaries and wages (staff compensation, budget allocation), student retention and enrollment (addressing student loss to other districts, home schooling), programming needs (ELL support, special education, gifted and talented programs, technology upgrades, curriculum enhancements, safety and security measures), and financial planning (mill levy comparison, budget stabilization). The plan aims to improve facilities, enhance staff compensation, increase student retention, expand educational programs, and strengthen safety and security measures. Data analysis on student demographics, academic performance, and resource allocation informs the plan's strategic priorities.

The Weld Re-8 school district's strategic plan focuses on improving student reading and math proficiency, aiming to close achievement gaps for Multilingual Learners (MLs), students with Individualized Education Plans (IEPs), and students qualifying for Free and Reduced Lunch (FRL). The plan outlines key goals such as increasing overall reading and math proficiency by 10% annually, achieving measurable progress in closing proficiency gaps for specific student groups, building teacher capacity through professional development, and strengthening collaborative professional learning communities (PLCs). Strategic pillars include implementing best first instructional practices, fostering effective PLCs, utilizing data-driven instruction and interventions, providing focused support for specific student groups (MLs, IEPs, FRL), and establishing robust monitoring and accountability measures. The plan emphasizes evidence-based instruction, collaborative practices, and data-driven decision-making to equitably improve reading and math proficiency for all students.