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Board reviews policy updates and new competitive teacher recognition grant; district to await state guidance
Summary
At first reading, the board reviewed policy changes tied to recent state legislative action and discussed a new competitive teacher recognition grant that will replace the prior 'TAG' distribution; the district expects more guidance Sept. 1 before preparing a local plan.
The New Albany-Floyd County Schools board received a first read of multiple policy updates at its June 23 meeting, reflecting recent legislative changes and recommendations from ISBA and policy vendor Neola.
Superintendent Dr. Madison reviewed policy references (including policy numbers discussed at the meeting) and described revisions intended to align district policy to recent law. Changes discussed included language on board compensation (referred to as 0144), administrator definitions (1520), staff assignment and transfer procedures (3130 / 31 30 in the transcript), and attendance and bullying reporting (policy numbers discussed later in the presentation). Staff emphasized many updates are technical corrections required by statute and that most items would return for board action in July.
Board members focused discussion on one procedural item: whether transfers of managerial/administrator positions should be subject to board approval or remain an administrative action reported to the board. Several members said they want clearer language so the board can vote on higher-level managerial transfers rather than receiving them only as information.
District leadership also briefed the board about a new competitive teacher recognition grant established by the legislature to replace a previous per-student ‘TAG’ distribution. Under the new law, districts will apply for competitive grants and, if awarded, could distribute stipends in three tiers: $3,500 (recognition), $5,000 (exemplary), and $7,500 (exemplary plus). Dr. Madison said the state will provide guidance on Sept. 1; districts must prepare a plan for how they will allocate competitive funds and post the plan on their website. She said details remain unclear on eligibility, how “improving student outcomes” is to be measured, and whether the grant should be added to base pay. The district plans to research other districts’ approaches before returning with recommendations.
No policy votes were taken; this was a first read and staff asked the board for direction on language related to transfers and administrative approvals.
