Westside Consolidated School District 5

The board convened for a student disciplinary hearing regarding violations of district policies related to prohibited conduct, disruption of school, and drugs and alcohol. The hearing included presentations of investigation documentation, a review of incident reports, and testimony. Ultimately, the board approved the superintendent's recommendation to expel the student for the remainder of the current school year and the first semester of the following school year, with instructions provided regarding educational support during the expulsion period.

This support plan outlines strategies to ensure continuity of teaching and learning, address unfinished learning from the prior year, and support the educational community. Key initiatives include delivering guaranteed and viable curriculum through blended learning, utilizing technology such as chromebooks and Google Classroom, providing internet hotspots, and offering individualized support for special needs students. The plan also focuses on diagnostic assessments to guide instruction, professional development for staff, and robust stakeholder communication and family engagement to facilitate effective learning in both on-site and off-site environments.

The board held an executive session before returning to open session to address personnel matters. Approvals were granted for several voluntary resignations from coaching and teaching staff. Additionally, the board approved the rescission of a certified contract and authorized an increase in the number of contracted days for various senior high school head and assistant athletic coaches. Finally, the board approved several hiring recommendations, including classified staff contract renewals and new coaching and paraprofessional appointments for the upcoming school year.

This document outlines the Westside District Support Plan for the 2021-2022 academic year, focusing on maintaining continuity of teaching and learning through blended and virtual methods. Key priorities include addressing unfinished learning from the prior year, implementing a robust learning management system, and providing comprehensive support for both parents and students. The plan also emphasizes effective stakeholder communication and family engagement to ensure a successful educational environment.

This document outlines the Westside School District's plan for the 2022-2023 academic year. It focuses on ensuring continuity of teaching and learning through a guaranteed curriculum, blended learning strategies, and technology integration. Key priorities include addressing unfinished learning from the prior year, utilizing a comprehensive learning management system like Google Classroom, providing robust support for parents and students with technology, and fostering strong stakeholder communication and family engagement through various channels.