Board reviews KISA action plan to embed structured literacy and MTSS; staff warns funds currently frozen

District staff (S2) walked the board through the KISA 2.0 accreditation action plan the district will submit to the state, saying the district selected structured literacy as its fundamental focus and will use tiered systems of support and professional learning to implement it. "So the MTSS grama will be aligned to structured literacy practices district wide," the presenter said, describing targets such as hiring a new interventionist, implementing MTSS for ELA at the high school, and establishing screening and progress measures using FastBridge screener data.

The action plan lays out 6-month and 1-year measurable goals: 6-month targets include staff informed about MTSS operations and hiring interventionists; 1-year targets include full implementation of MTSS at the high school and teacher completion of LETRS training modules. The presenter also said the state will evaluate outcomes after the 2026-27 school year using that year's assessment, graduation and postsecondary data to determine whether the plan is meeting KISA outcome standards.

Board members asked about LETRS training delivery and integration. The presenter explained LETRS is a hybrid model with online modules and in-person instruction, and that Greenbush and the state offer ongoing LETRS training slots; teachers can sign up for virtual sessions as part of staggered training cycles. The presenter cautioned that "currently, right now, the funds are on a freeze from the federal government and the state," and advised the board to plan as if funds will be available while acknowledging the freeze could affect implementation timelines.

The board accepted the presentation and the staff will submit the action plan to the state as noted; staff emphasized they are limited to short character boxes in the state submission and that the plan will be monitored and adjusted based on data.