Rochester Public Schools — Transcript
Tuesday, August 25, 2026
Shifting from Plans to Practice in Education
Ninth Grade On-Track Work: Chicago Public Schools Case Study
School Board's Role in Supporting Practice Change
Votes (1)
Approval of the Agenda
Dissent: None
Moved by Director Mclofflin [0:04:15] · Seconded by Director Barlo [0:04:16]
The agenda for the study session was moved and seconded for approval without any discussion or proposed changes.
Ordinances & Resolutions (13)
School Improvement Plans, critical for improving student outcomes.
Upcoming formal board action for the district's future direction.
A framework used for improving teaching quality.
A simplified framework presented by the Superintendent for improving student outcomes.
Survey referenced for categories like 'emphasize ambitious instruction'.
An example framework for organizing concepts.
A program formerly implemented in RPS, used as an example.
Plans administrators made to identify and focus on a practice for improvement.
The central case study from Chicago Public Schools, focused on ninth-grade success.
A structured method for ninth-grade teams to discuss students without deficit language.
A play discussed in the video as a subject for student assignments.
The title of the video case study presented to the board.
Mentioned as the overarching strategic plan for Rochester Public Schools.