School Board Work Session- June 23, 2025

Monday, June 23, 2025

Areas of Interest (4)

Board evaluates effectiveness of state-mandated QC compensation and peer coaching programs.
Shift from SMART goals to Collaborative Inquiry (CI) goals in district teaching strategy.
Concerns over caseload density for peer coaches in the district.
Use of culturally responsive protocols in administrative work sessions.

If we're not investing in our teachers, we are drastically impacting student achievement.
— Dana Miller

Teacher InvestmentConcluding remarks on program investment.

I love getting treated like a student.
— Heidi Kar

Coaching MethodologyParticipating in a coaching demonstration.

Milan SahonyiBoard President/Member

Presiding over the board work session.

Dana MillerExecutive Director

Introduced the QC compensation presentation and the peer coaching team.

1 quote

“If we're not investing in our teachers, we are drastically impacting student achievement.”

On the importance of peer coaching and teacher development.

Naomi LangangerPeer Coach

First-year peer coach at Weisetta High School and Northwoods Elementary.

Meline RayPeer Coach

First-year peer coach at Weisetta High School and Early Learning School.

Alicia PiercalaPeer Coach

Second-year peer coach at Greenwood and West Middle School.

Heidi KarBoard Member

Engaged in the peer coaching simulation activity.

1 quote

“I love getting treated like a student.”

Responding to the coaching protocol activity.

Sarah JohanssonBoard Member

Commented on the systems-thinking approach of the coaching program.

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