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Seaman USD 345 board reviews plan for weekly morning teacher collaboration, vote expected next month
Summary
Administrators proposed a weekly “Instructional Collaboration Mornings” schedule that shifts daily start times by five minutes and creates an hour for teacher planning before students arrive; the board heard details on schedules, childcare, transportation and accountability and will consider a vote next month.
Seaman USD 345 administrators presented a proposal at the Feb. 2026 board meeting to establish weekly Instructional Collaboration Mornings — structured, agenda‑driven time before students arrive when teachers meet to align curriculum, develop common assessments and solve instructional problems together.
"This is a structured time, in the morning where teachers come together without students in the building in order to have those collaborative conversations," Megan, curriculum and instruction lead, said, describing the planned agenda, tasks and expected outcomes.
Under the recommended schedule, high‑school teachers would begin collaborative work at about 7:35 a.m.; most high‑school students would arrive about 7:50 a.m. Middle‑school collaboration would run roughly 7:30–8:30 a.m. with students arriving about 8:45 a.m.; elementary teachers would hold a shorter window that precedes student arrival. Administrators said end times for students would remain unchanged on most campuses.
Principals and building teams told the board the proposal grew from building needs assessments and input from site councils and that neighboring districts already use similar models. A principal who presented the plan said the time will be used for both horizontal alignment (same grade) and vertical alignment (between grade levels): "We plan to have an organized structure…predictability for staff is really important." (Speaker 15)
Board members pressed on accountability and measurability. One member asked whether agendas and results would be recorded; presenters said principals and administrators would set expectations and monitor agendas and outcomes. Megan tied the collaboration to the district’s standards‑alignment work: teams will develop common assessments in year two of the alignment process and use collaboration time to examine data and adjust instruction.
Childcare and transportation were major logistical concerns for board members and parents. Administrators said the district is surveying families and that the Boys & Girls Club has committed to expand offerings at elementary sites to provide morning care; principals said enrollment processes and fees will be clarified before a final decision. Bus routes would shift uniformly by one hour on collaboration days, presenters said.
Several board members urged robust parent communication before any implementation. The district posted a notice ahead of the meeting and, according to Megan, plans a broader family survey and concise video explainers to summarize key details for caregivers.
Board members did not take a vote at the meeting; several trustees said the item will return for a vote next month to allow time for additional community feedback and final calendar adjustments.
