Mexico 59 Board of Education Update

All items were approved as submitted. See them in detail on the agenda.

• Minutes from June 18, 2024 regular session and June 17, 2024 Special Session
• Bills to be Paid
• Treasurer's Report
• Re-adopt Policy BBFA - Board Member Conflict of Interest and Financial Disclosure
• Changes to Policy FFA - Memorials on Facilities and Grounds
• Changes to Policy KH - Public Gifts to the Schools
• JAG Memo of Understanding and Amendment
• Declare Items No Longer Needed for Educational Use

Approval of Bid for Food & Supplies (CSIP 3 & CSIP 6)

Approval of the Full-Time SRO Agreement

Approval the Part-Time SRO Agreement

Approval of the Audrain Co Hazard Mitigation Plan

Approval of the HUDL 3 Year Agreement

The Personnel Report was approved as presented.

Other approvals included:

• Approval of the NTI Contracts
• Extra Duty Contracts
• Professional Contract
• Probationary Contract
• Extended Day Contracts
• Assistant Principal Contract

Assistant Superintendent Julie Lower reported on district reading program enhancements.

In mid-May, district administrators were approached by a group of highly effective elementary educators and the instructional coach. They advocated for changes to our curriculum resources. The abundance of available reading resources caused confusion among teachers regarding daily and component-specific program usage, resulting in disjointed reading lessons. Teachers expressed a desire for a more integrated and seamless reading program.

To address these challenges, a dedicated Elementary Reading Literacy Team was formed, comprising the Asst. Superintendent, all elementary principals, two teachers per building, all four Title 1 teachers, the instructional coach, and two part-time reading coaches.

A comprehensive survey was sent to returning 1st-5th grade teachers from the 2023-24 academic year. The Reading Literacy Team reconvened and reviewed the survey results, driving changes to enhance the reading program moving into the upcoming school year.

Looking ahead, our team’s efforts during the 2024-25 school year will focus on supporting the implementation of 95 Core Phonics, while also researching alternative math curriculum resources to replace Everyday Math for the 2025-26 school year.

The 2024-2025 enhancements to the Mexico Public Schools Elementary Reading Program reflect a dedicated effort to streamline and continuously improve literacy instruction. By adopting the 95 Percent Group's "95 Core Phonics" resource, supported by strong evidence of effectiveness, and addressing previous program shortcomings, we aim to provide a more cohesive and effective reading curriculum. Comprehensive training and strategic adjustments to instructional resources will ensure that our teachers are well-prepared and our students receive the best possible education. As we move forward, we remain committed to evaluating and refining our approaches to meet the evolving needs of our students and educators.

Dr. Troy Lentz offered a superintendent report. Highlights include:

• Staffing update/challenges regarding dual credit at MHS
• Bond construction & FSG's recent visit to determine HVAC timelines
• Bond finance: LJ Hart will be at the August meeting to discuss
• Tax Rate Hearing on the agenda for the August meeting
• Roofing Bid for Masonic building on Boulevard, owned by district