District plans stipend positions for teacher leaders to support Marzano instructional model

The superintendent said on July 22 that the district is developing stipend positions for teacher leaders to support Tier 1 instruction and the district’s adoption of the Marzano instructional and evaluation model.

The superintendent told the board the proposal is a response to staffing changes — including a recently eliminated supervisor position — and the district’s desire to continue momentum after two years of growth on statewide metrics. Proposed teacher leaders would serve as turnkey instructional supports: providing professional development, mentoring, grade‑level or department leadership and help in implementing high‑yield strategies tied to Marzano protocols.

The superintendent said the district plans to reallocate $1,500 from the high school media specialist position to help fund the stipend roles on a pilot basis; she will share job descriptions and position expectations with the board and return for formal approval when the design is finalized.

Board members emphasized the need for clear, specific role expectations and alignment to district goals during rollout. One board member commended the increased structure around professional development and urged that teacher leaders focus on a small set of district priorities to avoid overwhelming staff.

No formal personnel action was taken at the meeting; the superintendent will provide finalized job descriptions and a recommendation to the board for approval at a later meeting.