March 14, 2022 at 9:00 AM - SAA Meeting

Rationale: 
                               Communication
Effort          Respect             Responsibility        Belief

One Good Thing!  COVID-19 Update
We are currently operating in the "GREEN" due to the low level illness across the district. Thanks for your continued effort to keep our kids and staff in school.
COVID Report March 14, 2022 - No COVID-19 Positive Cases in the District
COVID Report March 7, 2022 - No COVID-19 Positive Cases in the District

Book Review:  Getting Better Faster:  Mrs. Vrba, Ms. Bebout

1.  2022-23 Calendar:  See draft #3.  This calendar recommendation is on the March 14th agenda for board approval .
2.  2022 STRAT Plan Update:  Thank you for your support of the staff/board "Confidence" Survey.  ThoughtExcange tech support so we can see those items with 2 or more items identified as not included in the plan.    See areas identified below.
Core Academics:
a.  Jan Exchanges
b.  Evaluate current intervention programs that would align to MTSS and/or additional research-based programs needed.
Learning Environment:
a.  Reconsider our policy on allowing failing middle school students to move on to next grade.
b.  Safety at High School
c.  On #3 and #6 I believe that we need to specify we hire more (grade level) counselors at the Middle School level.
Transportation:
a.  Research cost and benefit of an additional bus drop off location at the district office.
b.  Jan Exchanges
3.  2021 STRAT Plan Final update for Website:  On the district website, we need to make any final changes to the 2021 report.  Dr. Gibbons will create the 2022 website once it is adopted by the board on Monday.
Academic Programs:  Dave Gibbons
School Activities Programs:  Travis Steinhoff
Technology Programs:  Jeff Droge
Transportation:  Dan Hoesing
Buildings and Grounds:  Dan Hoesing
Support Programs:  Jesse Zavadil
School Governance:  Dan Hoesing
School Climate:  Joey Lefdal
3.  2022-23 Teacher/Program Needs:  Based on  the 2022 strategic planning considerations,  please review and share with  me additional  or reduction of staff  needs  in your buildings.  We will consider your recommended staff changes once we confirm program changes for the 22-23 school year.
4.  Teacher Observations and Evaluations:  Please make sure any teachers in need of intensive support have a plan to work on for improvement.  You need to check-in every two weeks to see how they are progressing. Non-renewal recommendations are due to the superintendent by March 31st.
5.  Board Reports:  Board reports for March 14th board meeting are due  Wednesday, March 9th.
6.  Administrator Contracts:  Due to changes in high school administration at the end of the 1st semester, the board will postpone action on your 202-23 contracts until Monday, April 11th.  However, I will continue discussions with you on your 2022-23 contracts this month.
7.  March P-T Conferences:  Review March P-T Conference Schedules.
8.  202-23 Requisitions:  The 2021-22 COOP purchase teacher catalog opened on-line on February 21, 2021.  Textbook cycle and requisitions for 2022-23 is open now.  Please make sure you follow the textbook cycle if considering any changes to curriculum or textbook purchases.  Teachers will need to requisition for their present positions.  Coop purchase is due next Monday, March 21st.  Regular requisitions due Friday, April 29th.