December 4, 2023 at 5:00 PM - Board of Education Retreat

Discussion:  Others in Attendance: David Mroczek, Cindy Nagel, Shawn McDiffett, Noella Eagle, Caitlin Sharp, Melssia ? Emily Romkema, Ruth Bathke, Nephtys Justo, Lizzie Swalley, Chris Swalley

Discussion:  Caitlin Sharp, shared information from the staff survey that was given to teachers during the month of October. Aggregate and by-school results were shared. This survey will be administered to staff again in February. Attendance data was also shared with the board. So far, all schools are on-track to meet attendance goals set in the priority school plan. The importance of ensuring that instructional hours are met for the 2023-24 school was emphasized and the calendar was reviewed along with a plan for potential need to weather make-up days.

Discussion:  After School programs are currently taking place with 21stCCLC program, which Raya Nagel is in charge of.  She shared that there are ESSER III funds in the amount of $80,000 that we have the opportunity to utilize to implement more extracurricular school programs and clubs k-12. A plan will be brought forward in January detailing how funds will be used.

Discussion:  Ms. Eagle distributed a research article detailing the benefits of starting school later in the day for high school students. Discussion about risks and befits took place. The board asked the administration to get feedback from parents.

Discussion:  A revision to policy 5001.1 that pertains to changes made to the handbook was reviewed and will be re-visited with the 5000's policies by the policy committee.

Discussion:  Principals will be giving a state of the school report to the community on Thursday, December 7th @ 5:30 during our Christmas Dinner.

Discussion:  Meeting adjourned at 7:10pm