Central Valley presents three‑year comprehensive plan focusing on grades 6–12 ELA, attendance and communication

District staff presented a draft three‑year comprehensive plan Monday night at the Central Valley Board of Education work session that centers academic programming on grades 6–12 English language arts, aims to raise regular attendance across the district and adds standardized communication protocols for families.

The plan, developed by a steering committee of administrators, teachers, parents, board representatives and community members, will be posted for a 28‑day review period and scheduled for a board vote in March. Staff said the packet will then be sent to the state for final sign‑off if approved by the board.

Staff described the plan’s structure and goals during a 40‑minute presentation. The academic focus shifts from earlier elementary initiatives to improving growth and proficiency in grades 6–12 ELA. Presenters said the measurable target is that “all student groups will exceed the statewide academic growth standard” by the plan’s target year three; staff outlined actions including curriculum alignment, revised lesson plans emphasizing higher‑order thinking, expanded honors expectations and a phased rollout to other departments after year one.

On school climate and supports, staff proposed two primary goals: raise regular attendance so all four buildings meet the state performance standard by the end of year three, and reduce disciplinary referrals districtwide by 10% from a baseline established at the end of the current school year. Proposed steps include reviewing attendance protocols and magistrate/truancy interventions where appropriate, closer monitoring of students enrolled in online options and a districtwide attendance incentive program. For climate, staff recommended continuing schoolwide positive behavior supports, expanded professional development focused on climate and quarterly community events to rebuild in‑person school traditions diminished during the pandemic.

The communication section calls for a uniform district communications guide, an updated district website, a semiannual district newsletter (potentially mailed) and parent technology nights to help families use platforms such as PowerSchool and Google Classroom. Staff said they will create Google Sites to display curriculum maps, assessment plans and the action‑step progress for public review.

Staff flagged routine statutory and program assurances that are part of the comprehensive planning cycle, including references to Chapter 4 (academic standards and assessment), Chapter 12 (student services and safety) and Act 48 (professional development) in the Pennsylvania School Code. The presentation noted the district’s use of assessments including the Pennsylvania Future Ready Index, NWEA MAP, CDTs and DIBELS as evidence sources for goal setting.

Board members thanked the steering committee and offered one request: a board member volunteered to assist with the proposed newsletter to increase board‑to‑community communication. Presenters said professional development days over the next three years will be aligned to the plan, with district leaders setting agendas for many in‑service sessions and departments setting content for content‑specific training.

The board did not vote on the comprehensive plan at the meeting; staff said the plan will be posted for review and returned to the board for action in March.