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Board approves third year of executive and instructional coaching after extended discussion over cost
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The Dodge City USD 443 Board of Education on April 14 approved continuing executive and instructional coaching services for building and district leaders despite questions from board members about the program’s cost.
The Dodge City USD 443 Board of Education on April 14 approved continuing executive and instructional coaching work with consultant Michelle Harris and Growth Coaching International, a package board members discussed at length because of its cost.
The motion, made by Ryan and seconded by Tammy, passed unanimously, 5-0.
Board members and school administrators said the coaching has been valuable to principals, instructional coaches and district leaders. “Her coaching pushed us to be more purposeful and how we lead,” said Martha Mendoza, describing how administrators used questioning techniques and adjusted coaching styles. “It really has given us a chance to move instruction forward.”
Principal Karla Medrano told the board that one-on-one…
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