District to contract Marzano consultants for proficiency‑skills training linked to PCBL rollout

The Finance Committee on April 14 reviewed a contract to provide training from Marzano Resources to support proficiency‑based instruction in the district's personalized competency‑based learning (PCBL) rollout.

Kristen Merrill presented the item, describing phase‑one PCBL activity this year: teachers in selected subjects (ELA, math, chemistry) received a sequence of three PD events (foundations in fall, curriculum rollout midyear and proficiency‑skills training in spring). For the spring proficiency work the district contracted Lindsey Troutman of Marzano for five days of half‑day training sessions.

Merrill told the committee that the next step is training for the phase‑two cohort (teachers not in the initial ELA/math/chemistry group). Instead of a single trainer, the district will contract four Marzano consultants to deliver training during a district development day (student‑free) so more staff can be trained efficiently. Merrill said the contract will cover those consultant services and that staff view the work as a core part of moving from "what/why" (fall/midyear) to the "how" (spring) for classroom application of proficiency scales.

Committee members asked about scope and scheduling; Merrill and Dr. Joy (present) said the training will be provided on a no‑student day and will be focused on phase‑two teachers so they can begin applying proficiency skills in classrooms next year.

Next steps: the contract will be placed on the board agenda for approval; staff will report back on implementation and participation.

Ending: The committee accepted the presentation and noted the training supports the district's curriculum rollout and PCBL plans.