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Approval of an IL Empower Partner Agreement for Lee School with The Thoughtful Classroom |
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Strategic Plans:
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Enclosure:
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File Attachment:
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Summary:
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Schools that have a comprehensive school improvement status (lowest category in the state) as a result of their scores on the IL Report Card must have an approved Learning Partner to support their school improvement efforts. The purpose of the work with The Thoughtful Classroom, the proposed Learning Partner for Lee (which is a comprehensive school) is to develop a deep understanding of the goals, challenges, and learning culture of Lee School. This understanding will be developed to support improvement in teacher practice and student learning and achievement.
The Thoughtful Classroom team will work collaboratively with the school leadership team to identify “problems of practice” that are impeding student achievement. The Thoughtful Classroom coach will also work with the leadership teams to identify tools and strategies for solving these problems of practice and raising student achievement. There will be an initial online assessment to gather information about current teaching practices and establish a list of the best tools and strategies to focus on in 2023-2024 school year.
Following the initial assessment, ongoing leadership support (principal and ILT), coaching, and professional learning for staff will be implemented throughout the year.
Cost: $17,800 |
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Funding:
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Resolution
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WHEREAS, Springfield Public School District 186 has developed IL Empower Work Plans for School Improvement; and
WHEREAS, Lee School has identified a need for support in identifying and using tools and strategies for solving problems of practice and raising student achievement; and
WHEREAS, The Thoughtful Classroom is an approved IL Empower partner that can provide these supports;
NOW THEREFORE IT BE RESOLVED that the Board of Education approves an agreement with The Thoughtful Classroom for a total amount of $17,800 to be paid from Title I School Improvement 1003(a) funds. |
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Approvals:
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Nicole Moody - Assistant Superintendent |
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Signed By: |
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Larry McVey - Chief Officer |
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Signed By: |
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Jennifer E. Gill - Superintendent |
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Vote Results:
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| Original Motion | | Member Erica Austin Moved, Member Anthony Mares seconded to approve the Original motion 'WHEREAS, Springfield Public School District 186 has developed IL Empower Work Plans for School Improvement; and
WHEREAS, Lee School has identified a need for support in identifying and using tools and strategies for solving problems of practice and raising student achievement; and
WHEREAS, The Thoughtful Classroom is an approved IL Empower partner that can provide these supports;
NOW THEREFORE IT BE RESOLVED that the Board of Education approves an agreement with The Thoughtful Classroom for a total amount of $17,800 to be paid from Title I School Improvement 1003(a) funds.'. Upon a Roll-Call Vote being taken, the vote was: Aye: 7 Nay: 0. | | The motion Carried 7 - 0 | | | | | Anthony Mares | Yes | | Micah Miller | Yes | | Sarah Blissett | Yes | | Buffy Lael-Wolf | Yes | | Erica Austin | Yes | | Ken Gilmore | Yes | | Debra Iams | Yes | |
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