Safety and Security Updates

• Sinkhole in South Parking Lot:
  • Located in the west corner of the lot.
  • Engineers assessed it and confirmed it is not an engineering issue.
  • Initially, a gush of water was released when pressure was relieved.
  • Further investigation is ongoing.
  • The parking lot will remain closed for the rest of the year.
• February 2025 Meeting Minutes: Voted and approved by all. Kyle Kelley seconded.

Digital Citizenship – JP Pontious

• Overview: Discussion on internet filtering, student access, and digital citizenship education.

Presentation: JP has a PowerPoint that can be shared with parents.

1. Admin Responsibility: Educate the School Community Council on digital safety.
2. Current Filtering Tools:
   1. Content Keeper: Web filtering appliances and cloud nodes used district-wide.
   2. Bark.us & Blocksi.net: Monitor harmful content and manage classroom Chromebooks
      1. Available for parents to monitor student activity off-campus.
3. Filtering Customization:
   1. Different settings for various grade levels and school types.
   2. Strict default internet filtering for all student populations.
4. Filtering Policies for Commonly Used Sites:
   1. Policies for YouTube, Google Images, and other frequently used sites were discussed.
5. Digital Citizenship Education:
   1. Must be taught within the first 45 days of school.
   2. A video or assembly is planned before the end of this school year.
   3. Next year, compliance with the 45-day requirement will be ensured.
6. Protocol for Inappropriate Content Access:
   1. Students: Reported to site administration.
   2. Employees: Reported to admin, who contacts HR.]
   3. After Hours/Overnight: Two district contacts will notify parents and law enforcement if necessary.
7. Filtering Adjustments & District Capabilities:
   1. 99% effectiveness in filtering and monitoring.

Planning for Next Year – Ruth Ann

Teacher Survey: Greatest Academic Need → MATH

1. Proposed Trustland Goal #1:

1. Increase overall proficiency on Math RISE by 2% (grades 3-6) compared to 2025 scores.
2. Reviewed past three years of scores to identify students just below proficiency.
3. Voting in April on goals and formal language; final submission in May.
4. District and state approval required.
5. Teachers aim to maintain proficient students while bringing up 2-3 students per class.
6. School Improvement Plan and Trustlands can be adjusted as needed.
7. No negative consequences for not meeting goals.
8. Teachers feel 2% is achievable, while 5% is too steep.

2. Proposed Trustland Goal #2: ELA – 1% Improvement

1. NWEA Testing: Requested for upper grades to provide additional practice for RISE.
2. Acadience: Predicts success but does not prepare students for RISE.
3. Keyboarding Instruction:
4. Maybe removed from standards due to lack of funding for a teacher.
5. The issue is time constraints, not budget.
6. Testing Fatigue Considerations:
   1. NWEA may add to testing fatigue.
   2. Possibly scheduling NWEA in May, a month after RISE.
7. Parent & Student Involvement:
   1. RISE Awareness: Weekly letters from Ruth Ann will include RISE links and schedules.
   2. Encouraging Parents: Kyle Kelley suggested increasing parental involvement in student preparation.
8. Student Engagement:
   1. Inform students of their past RISE scores.
   2. Help students set and track goals for improvement.

Recommended Expenditures for 2025-26

• Projected Budget: $89,000
• Proposed Use of Trustlands Funds:
• Hire 3-4 interventionists/instructional aides to support literacy and math.
• The exact number will depend on salary increases for classified staff.
• District & TSSA Funding:
• District funds Librarian, Music, PE, etc.
• TSSA will be used to fund art