District to expand instructional observations and pilot AI‑assisted feedback tool for teachers

Superintendent Andy Gardner told the board the district will expand its instructional framework this year around the Center for Educational Leadership's five‑dimensional rubric and will increase classroom observation and feedback as part of year‑two implementation.

Gardner described the five dimensions — purposeful teaching, student engagement, curriculum and pedagogy, assessment for learning, and classroom environment and culture — and added a sixth category, professional collaboration. He said administrators and teachers will move from shared awareness to common understanding and common…