Board of Education Regular Meeting - Jan. 23, 2025

Thursday, January 23, 2025

Literacy update and student performance report

Foundational literacy curriculum implementation (K-12)

Special education literacy interventions and pilot program results

Fiscal year 2025 revised budget overview

Votes (1)

Approval of tonight's agenda

Carried unanimouslyN/A

Moved by Director Chester · Seconded by Director Hume

Notable Quotes (2)

Foundational literacy skills are the building blocks of reading; phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension.

Christine McDonald
Literacy curriculumExplaining the five pillars of literacy during the presentation.

When we talk about how long before we see that long-term efficacy, it really is probably two to three years of ongoing support.

Amina Aadal
Program evaluationResponding to a board member regarding how to measure program success.

People (7)

WorbBoard Chair

Presiding over the District 191 Board of Education meeting.

BattleSuperintendent

Participating in board review of literacy and budget reports.

Amina AadalDirector of Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment

Leading the report on literacy performance and instructional strategies.

Christine McDonaldElementary Curriculum Coordinator

Discussing foundational literacy curricula (Hegerty, morphology) implementation.

Jamie HowMTSS Title One Coordinator

Explaining Tiered intervention supports and instructional tools.

Amy PetskiDirector of Student Support Services

Reporting on special education literacy interventions like Spire.

Tyler DennyDirector of Finance

Presenting the FY 2025 revised budget overview.

Places Mentioned

District 191 Schools

Events & Meetings (1)

  • January 23, 2025, 6:30 p.m. - District 191 Board of Education Meeting
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