Committee approves instructional grants, authorizes ADA RFP negotiation and creates combined finance/data director role
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Summary
The committee accepted two instructional grants (Replicating Applied Learning and a Credit for Life fair), authorized the superintendent to negotiate a contract with Matrix Design Group for an ADA self-evaluation, and approved a combined Director of Finance, Data & Accountability job description that consolidates business manager and data responsibilities.
At the meeting the committee approved several smaller but concrete items: two $2,000 Replicating Applied Learning grants for the middle schools to fund professional development and stipends, a $3,200 'Credit for Life' grant for senior financial-literacy activities, authorization for the superintendent to negotiate and sign a contract with Matrix Design Group for an ADA self-evaluation and transition plan, and a new combined Director of Finance, Data & Accountability job description.
Dr. Reese and other presenters described the Replicating Applied Learning grants as supporting high-quality instructional practices and teacher professional development in both middle schools. The committee voted by roll call to accept both grants.
For accessibility planning, staff reported three RFP responses and a review committee recommended Matrix Design Group as the negotiating partner for an ADA self-evaluation and transition plan. The vote authorizes the superintendent to complete contract negotiations and sign the agreement so the district can produce the public self-evaluation required to pursue future capital grants for accessibility improvements.
Finally, Superintendent Morgan proposed consolidating finance and data/accountability responsibilities into a single Director of Finance, Data & Accountability position (the candidate would be required to maintain School Business Administrator licensure). Committee members supported the change with a request to evaluate workload and report back after one to two years.
Why it matters: These votes move forward discrete instructional supports, create a path to identifying and funding ADA improvements, and centralize finance and data responsibilities — all actions with near-term operational consequences.
Next steps: Administration to finalize Matrix negotiations and publish the ADA self-evaluation when complete; business/HR to implement the new job description and monitor workload.
