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Superintendent highlights teacher training partnership, $117,000 safety grant and bus-driver shortage
Summary
The superintendent told the board that Western Michigan University will provide incentives for teachers pursuing ESL credentials, the district received a $117,000 grant for safety and prevention programming, and the district is actively recruiting bus drivers.
Superintendent (name not specified) briefed the board on several operational and programmatic updates, highlighting a teacher training partnership, a grant award and staffing challenges.
The superintendent said Western Michigan University will offer funding to help district teachers pursue master's degrees, endorsements or expedited certifications in English as a second language; the program will initially guarantee 10 spots, and 28 teachers expressed interest. The district will use grant funding and other resources to cover teacher costs for the cohort.
The superintendent announced the district was awarded a $117,000 grant to support safe, healthy and drug-free environments, including safety and violence prevention and anti-bullying programs. "Coldwater Community Schools was awarded a $117,000 for that, which is very good for us," the superintendent said, and noted the district will work with building principals on implementation plans.
On facilities and community partnerships, the superintendent reported that the county sheriff's dive team used the district aquatic center for closed scuba training and that the district continues to explore community collaboration at district facilities.
The superintendent also emphasized a need for additional bus drivers and asked the public to help recruit applicants; the district provides training for new drivers. Several board members discussed typical licensing requirements and the difference in wear-and-tear among sports uniforms in a separate conversation about athletics.
The superintendent closed by noting those items were part of a short report and that district staff will follow up on implementation and recruitment efforts ahead of the next meeting.
