Board briefed on revised school annual action plan template ahead of Nov. 10 approval

Megan Eakin, executive director for elementary schools, reviewed the revised format for school annual action plans (SAPs) the district will bring to the board for approval on Nov. 10, 2025.

Eakin said the SAP template lists an implementation team, team procedures and communication protocols, and requires both student-level data (including disaggregated groups and Washington School Improvement Framework data) and system-level data. The template is structured to produce 2–3 school priorities that drive SMARTIE goals (specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, time‑bound, inclusive, equitable) with associated action steps, monitoring timelines, and oversight responsibilities.

Eakin explained each school will specify resources mapped to strategy, including tier‑1, tier‑2 and tier‑3 supports and funding sources such as Basic Education, Title I/II/III, LAP and OSSI. Each SAP includes 30/60/90-day checkpoints for reflection, progress notes and next steps; data from checkpoints will be shared with principals’ supervisors and school teams.

Directors asked about how schools determine root causes. Staff replied that implementation teams comprised of school staff analyze assessment data and other indicators to identify root causes, and that principals contributed to redesigning the template. A director thanked staff for improving clarity and for the explicit focus on disaggregated data to address equity.

No formal action was taken at this workshop; the board will be asked to approve individual school SAPs at the Nov. 10, 2025 regular meeting.