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Normandy Schools Collaborative board meeting, date not confirmed yet

1 h 29 min · 0 public speakers

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What happened

What happened at this meeting

Normandy district presents progress report, hosts community feedback exercise at hearing 8:09

  • A district staff member presented on enrollment, annual performance report scores, survey results and district priorities. 8:09
  • Attendees then broke into table discussions on three topics, and a speaker from each table reported out what was discussed. 31:47
  • A speaker thanked the district and parents for the feedback, said the department looked forward to seeing attendees again in December and adjourned the hearing. 1:28:09
Item by item (7)
  1. District progress presentation 8:09
    • A district staff member said the district had 2,587 students at the end of last year and is now at 2,434, with students continuing to enroll. 10:19
    • The staff member said safety was a top survey takeaway, that the district increased security personnel and that counselors and social workers are now full-time in every building. 10:19
    • The staff member said that for the 24⁠-⁠25 school year the district earned 46 of 140 performance points and 56 of 60 continuous improvement points, for a total of 51%. 12:45
  2. Tabletop discussion exercise 31:47
    • A speaker explained that attendees would choose among three discussion topics at tables for about 30 minutes, followed by one person from each table reporting out. 31:47
    • A district staff member invited attendees to rotate between tables to give input on all topics. 49:43
  3. Report-outs on college and career readiness 58:40
    • One table's report included engaging alumni more consistently, hosting college and career fairs and continuing to encourage dual enrollment at the high school level. 59:51
    • A district staff member reporting for another table said students should be exposed to college and career topics earlier, including at the early learning center level, and that mentoring should start at the elementary level. 1:02:24
  4. Report-outs on staff qualities and supports 1:06:43
    • One table's report listed qualities such as dedicated, committed, knowledgeable, innovative, well-rounded and open-minded, along with professional supports such as classroom management and safe learning environments. 1:06:43
    • Another table's report included showing appreciation for staff and students, consistency with staff and consistent wraparound services for all ages. 1:10:46
  5. Report-outs on safe, welcoming environments 1:14:00
    • One table's report included more and better communication, a more interactive website, reading, math and science nights with parents and a conversation about the cell phone policy. 1:14:00
    • Another table's report said the discussion focused on stability in administration and staff and a more grassroots approach to build buy-in. 1:19:15
    • A speaker said discussions of safety should include psychological safety for students and parents. 1:20:41
  6. Closing remarks 1:21:25
    • A speaker said the feedback would be used to help craft the district's journey forward. 1:21:44
    • The speaker said another hearing would be held in December and that the district needs volunteers to read in its Believe Labs and help with the garden. 1:27:41
  7. Adjournment 1:28:09
    • A speaker thanked the district, the school board and parents on behalf of the department and said the department looked forward to seeing attendees in December. 1:28:09
    • The hearing was adjourned. ~1:28:09

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Video: posted by the district as “Board Meeting”