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Board approves Strategic Focus 4.1 after presentation on replacement‑core instruction
Summary
Following a multi‑speaker board education session on replacement‑core curricula and MTSS tiers, the Jamestown Public School Board voted to approve Strategic Focus 4.1 (participation in core instruction), directing staff to update the dashboard and provide progress information for board oversight.
After a detailed board education session, the Jamestown Public School Board approved Strategic Focus 4.1, which centers on increasing participation in core instruction and improving progress monitoring across MTSS tiers.
Presenters Sadie Leck, special education strategist, and Tracy Eiliff, Title I interventionist, explained replacement core as an alternative curriculum used for students with significant instructional gaps and described programs the district uses — including Reading Mastery, Orton‑Gillingham‑based approaches, TransMath and Connecting Math Concepts. Leck said replacement core is intended to be individualized and often aligns with a student's IEP.
"Most often, these are done in smaller groups or even individual settings," Eiliff said, describing the replacement core's focus on foundational literacy, numeracy and functional skills. Both presenters emphasized that replacement core should be balanced with inclusive experiences so students still access general education activities when appropriate.
Board members pressed presenters on how long the referral and placement process typically takes, whether qualifying students are actually receiving services, and whether the district has adequate staffing and training. The presenters said timelines vary by student and that the district would verify whether dashboard counts indicate students who qualify versus those being served.
Mr. Gaylor and district staff reviewed the strategic monitoring dashboard, noting the board's 2030 target distribution (80% core, 15% core plus more, 5% replacement core) and saying some current increases in replacement core may reflect improved identification rather than decreased service. Aaron asked how the board would track action steps; staff said the dashboard and last‑update field could be used to report incremental progress and that staff would add updates or a progress monitor report if requested.
Melissa moved and Jamie seconded approval of Strategic Focus 4.1. After brief discussion on monitoring and dashboard updates, the chair called the vote and declared the motion approved.
The board directed staff to verify dashboard counts with principals and to add progress indicators or update dates so the board can track the effectiveness of listed actions.
