Board of Education Meeting RECAP
HHCS Board Meeting - February 8, 2024
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Welcome to our HHCS Board of Education Recap. This document will share the broad topics covered at each board meeting. If you prefer more detail, please access our board meeting videos here.
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A Quick Look
- School spotlight on Studebaker Preschool
- Final draft of strategic plan revisit/revision presented for review
- Donations from individuals and organizations were approved
- 2024-2025 Wayne/Weisenborn Program of Studies was approved
- 2024-2025 K-12 school calendar was approved
- Tax year 2023 resolutions filing complaints against the valuation of real property were approved
- Service contract for CropperGIS was approved
Key Items
- Studebaker Preschool was highlighted for Schools In Action. Principal, Dr. Wallace, and staff members highlighted the learning standards, instructional strategies, and organizational model of the award-winning program. The preschool has received a Five Star rating from the state of Ohio, is a Preschool Promise location, and is the only preschool in the nation to receive the Purple Star designation for work with supporting military students and families.
- The final draft of the strategic plan revisit/revision was presented by Mr. Enix, facilitators of the process (Deb Campbell and Frank Forsthoefel from K-12 Business Consulting), and district directors. Click the links below for additional information:
- Board Presentation
- Focus Areas, Action Items, and Evidence Indicators
- Glossary of Terms
- Portrait of a Warrior
- Donations from individuals and organizations were approved, totaling approximately $12,000.
- The policy items on the agenda included the first reading of five policies, approval of one policy, and approval of a resolution for OSBA to review and suggest revisions to all policies based on the legislative changes to ODE and the State Board of Education. Following review, the Board will consider modifications as provided by OSBA.
- The Wayne/Weisenborn Program of Studies for 2024-2025 was approved.
- The 2024-2025 K-12 School Calendar was approved. Here is a link to the new calendar: http://tinyurl.com/5yfh7nke.
- The Board approved 17 Tax Year 2023 resolutions filing complaints against the valuation of real property.
- The service contract for CropperGIS, to facilitate the HHCS redistricting study and recommendations, was approved. Funds for this project are through district and county funds under the control of the Montgomery County ESC. HHCS general fund dollars are not being used for this project.
Superintendent Update
- Mr. Enix highlighted the work of Teacher Based Teams (TBT’s) at Wright Brothers Elementary and Wayne High School. This work is at the core of improving student achievement, where staff are utilizing data resources to monitor progress, identify areas for improvement, and provide support for student needs. This is systemic work across the district that includes teaching staff, support staff, principals, and administrators, all focused on strategies and structures to improve student achievement.
- There are three community conversations scheduled in the coming weeks. These events provide an opportunity to meet with Mr. Enix informally at locations throughout the district.
- February 13 at 5:30 p.m. - Classic Pizza
- February 23 at 10:00 a.m. - Studebaker
- March 5 at 11:30 a.m. - El Rancho Grande
- Visit http://tinyurl.com/yurx3ndk to view the presentation.
Treasurer's Report
- Mr. Janson provided the financial report from January 2024, showing the revenues and expenditures are at anticipated levels at the midpoint of the fiscal year. ESSER reimbursement payments were received as expected.
- Visit http://tinyurl.com/yc2pzpsu to view the presentation.
Upcoming Board Meeting Dates
- Board Work Session - February 22, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. in the Studebaker ITC
- Regular Business Meeting - March 14, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. in the Studebaker Board Room