Board Member Michelle Hoereth thanked automotive students who spoke during public comment with their thoughts about PE Waivers in such a professional manner. She asked Board President Pauling to outline the public comment guidelines to ensure students understand the process. Mr. Pauling shared that it is a public comment section to allow stakeholders the opportunity to share information, thoughts and ideas that can then be addressed by the administration or board moving forward. The Board wanted to be sure the students understood that it is not a dialogue, so the board was not directly responding to the topics raised but the administration will address their concerns.
Board Vice President Nate Legardy shared that the PE Waiver conversation has taken place through the Planning Committee over the past year. He applauded the automotive students for their activism. He also thanked staff, families and students for a phenomenal year and the great school climate at HF. It's a collective effort to make it this good.
Board Member Chris Riedel echoed the comments thanking the automotive students for having their voice heard in public comment. He also shared that the first steps in the Superintendent Search are taking place. The Alma Advisory Group held focus groups and interviews the past two days to gain insights into what the community is looking for in its next superintendent and its priorities for the future. There is also a survey all community members are invited to take. He went on to applaud the talent of our students and staff showcased in end-of-the-year events including Dean Cat Brown who sang with the jazz band.
Finance Committee Meeting - Steve Anderson shared the committee report including several items on the agenda for action tonight including tractor purchase, technology budget process and presentation including $400,000 in savings through E-rate and an equity grant, website redesign recommendation, 2024-25 budget process overview, Athletico contract and Transportation Bid.
Planning Committee Meeting – Nate Legardy shared that at the committee meeting high school rankings was a large topic of discussion. The ranking is based on 2020-21 data and shows a downslide in ranking for HF. The administration saw this dip coming and has put into place measures to help address the concerns, especially related to SAT standardized testing and AP/IB test performance. The committee has asked for a 5-year data review to establish clear goals. He also shared that major efforts put into place over the past couple of years including detracking, Standard Based Learning, and strengthening Tier One instruction as well as articulation with partner school districts are efforts already being implemented to address these concerns and raise student achievement. Terrace Metrics behavioral health data was also discussed and plans to maximize the information gathered from the assessment and interventions that can address student concerns. Unified Access data program was also presented as a way to bring data closer to learning to help raise achievement.
