Bullhead City board backs district improvement plan, approves new coach salary and several staffing additions; contract with outside trainer draws at least one 

The Bullhead City School District Governing Board on April 17 advanced a district improvement package that funds new staffing, instructional coaching and technology as the district moves into the third year of a multi‑year instructional model pilot.

Superintendent (Dr.) Stewart and district staff presented the district Integrated Action Plan (SIAP) and Title I parent‑involvement materials, described curriculum and assessment changes and asked the board to approve related personnel and procurement actions. "We are required, every year to have what they call a Title I meeting," said Jen, a district staff member leading the presentation, describing Title I uses for supplemental classroom materials, family engagement and staffing. The board voted on several motions at the meeting, including formal approvals for an instructional specialist salary column, two paraprofessional positions and a Title I Chromebook purchase.

Why this matters: The actions aim to sustain an instructional strategy the district adopted two years ago and to transfer coaching capacity from outside contractors to district staff. The board approved a revised specialist salary and hours so the district can recruit an experienced coach who will train principals and instructional coaches and help sustain the district’s instructional model locally.

What the board discussed and approved - Integrated Action Plan/Title I and SIAP: Jen summarized how each school built goals in eight rubric areas and how the district’s SIAP synthesizes school plans into district goals for math, English language arts and special education, including targets for homeless and English‑learner students. The district is adding tools and…