USD 231 Board Briefs (Jan 2023)

Students from Grand Star Elementary shared information related to the English Learners program.

To learn more, view the slide deck found HERE.

Scott Peavey and Mike Simpson, GEHS Athletic Director and Activities Directors, respectively, shared highlights of the fall season. They were joined by student participants and head football coach, Jesse Owen, and vocal music teacher, Kelli Baker.

USD 231 is proud of our partnerships with many stakeholders (students, parents, employees, churches, local vendors, etc.). Often, due to these partnerships, our students and employees are the recipients of generous donations.

To view a list of recent donations and grants, click the icon on the right.

Melissa McIntire, Director of Student Support Services, provided an update related to the most recent administration of the Panorama Student Survey.

By measuring student perceptions, the Panorama Student Survey gathers feedback from students about their classroom experience. Decades of research have shown that student perceptions strongly correlate with learning outcomes and can be an important improvement tool for school systems.

To learn more about the survey, click HERE.

To learn more, view the slide deck found HERE.

Ryan Colston, Assessment Coordinator, shared the results of the most recent administration of the Measures of Academic Progress (MAP) assessment.

MAP is the most trusted assessment for measuring achievement and growth in K–12 math, reading and language usage. It provides our teachers and administrators with accurate, actionable evidence to help inform instructional strategies regardless of how far students are above or below grade level.

To learn more, view the slide deck found HERE.

Frank Bell, GEHS principal, shared information related to the Seminar period at the high school.

The daily Seminar period allows students to receive individualized academic support and enrichment; enhance their high school experience by having participation time in a co- or extra-Curricular groups; receive assistance for outside the classroom challenges & experiences; and, allows the school to protect classroom time.

Additionally, Seminar allows students to receive help or meet together without jeopardizing a before/after school commitment; Parents can use the time when students need to miss a portion of school; and Special Education teachers do not host a seminar - allowing them to meet and focus on their students, IEPs, etc.

To learn more, view the slide deck found HERE.

Superintendent Huff shared a proposed organization chart for the 2023-24 school year and provided rationale for the recommended restructure.

In the current model, which is very "flat" in nature, all decisions flow through only one person, the superintendent. By implementing a tiered (and more traditional) structure, decision-making becomes distributed/shared and checks and balances are established. When implementing this new structure, it is extremely important for everyone to be aware of the following non-negotiables:

• Assistant Superintendents will be selected from the current Cabinet members. NO ADDITIONAL ADMINISTRATORS WILL BE HIRED. The same is true for Executive Directors, Directors and Coordinators shown in the proposed Org Chart.
• All employees selected for the roles outlined in the Org Chart (Coordinators, Directors, Executive Directors, and Assistant Superintendents) WILL NOT RECEIVE ADDITIONAL COMPENSATION for the increased job responsibilities.
• This model is BUDGET-NEUTRAL, meaning there will be no monies utilized to move forward with the restructure.
• This model will allow District Administration to better assist students and employees at the building level.

The current Organization Chart (SY 22-23) can be found HERE.

The proposed Organization Chart (SY 23-24) can be found HERE.

• 3.1 - 3.2 - Approved election of Tom Reddin as Board President and election of Lana Sutton as Vice President for calendar year 2023.
• 3.3 - Board meeting dates for SY 23-24, found HERE.
• 7.1 - 7.6 - Approval of minutes of regular meeting held on December 5, 2022; Approval for the proposed increases of the attached GEHS CTE Courses as presented for the 23-24 school year; Approval of Comcast Access to property agreement with the GESD at Nike Elementary, Alternative Education and the District Service Center; Approval of 2023 IRS standard mileage rate of 65.5 cents per mile; Approval of Financial Statement ending November 30, 2022; Approval of claims and financial statements.
• 11.3 - Personnel Report
• 11.5 - Superintendent's evaluation as presented

​Board Briefs are informal reports from the Gardner Edgerton Board of Education's regular meetings. They are typically released a day or two after each meeting and are not meant to be accepted as meeting minutes.

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Monday, February 6, 2023 - 6:00 p.m.