Regular Open Meeting Brief – November 21, 2024
The entire meeting agenda can be viewed at: November 21, 2024 BOE Meeting
C&I Update
Ready! Set! Kindergarten! is the district’s process for readying students for Kindergarten which includes communicating with parents, screening students who are eligible to start kindergarten, and helping students and families prepare for this monumental time in a child’s life. This year screenings will take place on February 27th from 5:00 – 6:30 p.m. at all elementary schools.
Grandview High School hosted the 15th Annual PREP-KC Math Relays on Saturday, November 9th. Nearly 500 students participated. Grandview C-4 won 13 awards, including three 1st place finishes.
Over 235 students participated in 8th Grade Career Jumping on November 18th where students learn about jobs and careers from area employers and colleges in a speed dating-like setup.
Four District Robotics Teams received awards from the qualifying round: Belvidere Robokids – Gracious Professionalism Award; Magma Bricks – Breakthrough Award; Red Bricks 0 Engineering Excellence; Bulldog Builders – Inclusion Award. Bulldog Builders are advancing to the regional competition.
School Improvement Plans
Principals from Grandview High School (GHS), Meadowmere Elementary (MM), and High Grove Early Childhood Center (HGECC) presented their School Improvement Plans (SIPs) that were developed by their building Leadership Teams. Goals geared toward increasing student achievement in literacy and math, and increasing a sense of belonging and ownership in the school community, were developed using root cause analysis and 30, 60, and 90-day plans to evaluate the effectiveness and adjust the plans as warranted in order to accomplish established goals.
Budget Amendment
The Board approved a budget amendment which resulted in an increase of operating revenues of $1,585,421. Line item adjustments included increases in the transportation calculation, carryovers in IDEA, and Title I funds, and bond proceeds, along with decreases in certificated salaries due to school personnel shortages and the cost of contracted services. The district’s financial position remains strong with a projected fund balance of approximately 39%.