Meetings
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Stronger Outcomes, Shared Responsibility: A Look at Reading & Math Strategies
Grateful for this week’s Curriculum Committee discussion for sharing a clearer “how” behind Goal 1 (math and reading) of our 2030 Vision*. As a school board member, my focus is on our mission/vision/values (our “why”) and our outcomes (our “what” and “how well”) – including improving our reading and math outcomes for all students and,…
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School Board Committee Meetings This Week
Another busy week ahead for your school board: • Curriculum Committee (April 28 at 8:15a): Strategic Plan activities/strategies for Academic Achievement and Positive Student Behaviors goals, Elementary Mathematics, Personal Finance & Economics, Gone Boarding • Finance Committee (April 30 at 8:15a): Curriculum – Gone Boarding – Licenses and Materials • Executive Committee (April 30 at…
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April’s Newsletter
April’s newsletter is out: • A new chapter in early literacy – raising outcomes and closing opportunity gaps • Parker’s Story – Finding her voice at Central High School • Curriculum Committee Snapshot: Creativity, Opportunity, and Pathways for All • School board meeting agenda highlights • Where are our future surgical techs? • Back to…
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TCAPS Curriculum Committee Snapshot: Creativity, Opportunity, and Pathways for All
The TCAPS Curriculum Committee meets to guide and oversee teaching and learning across the district. These meetings bring together school board members, staff, and district leaders to review programs, monitor student progress, and discuss instructional strategies. The Curriculum Committee Snapshot is a monthly series designed to increase awareness and understanding of how this work supports…
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March’s Newsletter
March’s newsletter is out: – Reading month, literacy, opportunity gaps, and a community promise – A turning point: Enrollment is not down for the first time in six years – Curriculum Committee Snapshot: Parent engagement – School board meeting agenda highlights – Mr. Kay goes to the State of the State in Lansing – Compass…
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Highlights for March’s School Board Meeting
Agenda highlights for tomorrow’s school board meeting: • National Merit Finalists’ recognition • Gifts and Donations Policy revision • Accepting donations for the Afterschool Clubhouse and Multi-Purpose Fieldhouse • Afterschool Clubhouse and Multi-Purpose Fieldhouse bids • Superintendent evaluation • Social Host Responsibility resolution (substance use prevention) • Chromebook purchase for elementary students and 6th/9th graders…
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December’s newsletter
December’s newsletter is out: – Rooted in relationships: What school connectedness and inclusive excellence look like in action – Caring adults, stronger schools: The impact of TCAPS mentors – Strategic plan update: Middle and high school goals – What inclusive excellence looks like in our community – On gun violence and keeping our students safe…
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Curriculum Committee spotlights our new middle and high school strategic plan goals
🔔ICYMI – our Curriculum Committee had a great meeting earlier this week on our Middle & High School strategic plan goals: • Student Achievement – Fall PSAT scores • Student Well-Being – Absent rates, school engagement, and student survey • Positive Student Behaviors – Student survey and disciplinary data • Post-Secondary Readiness – Post-secondary engagement…
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TCAPS Curriculum Committee Meeting: Strategic Plan Update – Middle & High School Data
Our next Curriculum Committee meeting is tomorrow – agenda highlight: Strategic Plan Update – Middle & High School Data • Student Achievement – Fall PSAT scores • Student Well-Being – Absent rates, school engagement, and student survey • Positive Student Behaviors – Student survey and disciplinary data • Post-Secondary Readiness – Post-secondary engagement and student…
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Putting Students First in Michigan’s School Safety Debate
While we wait for the outcome of the lawsuit — and for our special school board meeting to decide whether to accept or decline the state’s school safety funds (31aa) — it’s been interesting to see how other districts are navigating the same issue. Why Detroit Public Schools Community District recently agreed to the waiver:…
