Board of Education meeting recap

by Cole Arndorfer
 
The Grain Valley Schools Board of Education met on Thursday, August 15th for their August meeting. This meeting included the Superintendent's report, a discussion on annual CSIP priorities, four items of new business, and discussion on a set of board polices.

In his report, Superintendent Dr. Brad Welle reported that the high school construction was progressing well. Back-to-school events, including meet-the-teacher nights, are in progress in advance of the first day on August 20, 2024.

Welle then moved into discussion of the district assessment plan. After providing a brief overview and answering a couple of questions, Welle concluded his report.
 
The board then looked at a revised version of the 2024-2025 CSIP annual priorities, which will be brought back as an action item at the next board meeting. One of the main highlights of this plan is the implementation of academic multi-tiered system of supports in grades K-8.

These guidelines would be used to classify the needs of an individual student based off their understanding of class material. Tier one would be general all-class instruction, tier two would be devoting some special time and focus for an individual student, and tier three would be a more intensive intervention with the student. In order to implement this, professional development would focus on tiers two and three, Welle said.

The board then moved into new business. First, the board approved extra duty positions, and then approved the additions of two elementary teachers.

Third, the board discussed the curriculum review committee. Welle pointed out to the board members that the names of those serving on this community engagement committee is listed on their handouts for them to review before the item comes back as an action item.

For the final item of the meeting, the board was introduced to a set of polices for them to review before they come back as action items at a future meeting. After some clarifying questions, discussion closed on the item.

Following this, the board adjourned into executive session. The next Board of Education meeting will take place on Thursday, September 19, at 6 pm in the Leadership Center.