Board told contract with Building Better Futures, coordinator job description and handbook are forthcoming

District staff told the board they will present a contract with Building Better Futures at the next board meeting and are drafting a coordinator job description and an implementation handbook to standardize supports across schools.

Tim Linedale (presenter) said the district is holding preliminary meetings to "help refine the scope of work" with Building Better Futures and that pilot schools will be used to develop practices for all buildings. "So the board will see the contract, with Building Better Futures at the next board meeting," a staff member said.

Why it matters: The contract and accompanying handbook, plus a coordinator position, are intended to create consistent processes for data analytics, intervention supports and staff coaching districtwide. Staff said the work will start with highlighted buildings and then expand across the system.

Details and next steps - Contract and scope: Staff said they are having preliminary meetings with Building Better Futures and logging scope items before presenting the contract to the board. - Coordinator and handbook: The district will post a job description for a coordinator position, establish a handbook and a coordinator role intended to provide a consistent manual and oversight of the program. - Timeline: Staff said they aim to have a data-analytics narrative and related materials ready for board review by mid-month and in August; a coordinator posting and contract will follow for board consideration.

No vote was taken; staff said the contract and coordinator description will be presented to the board for formal action at a future meeting.