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District Impact Team focuses on coaching and student engagement; early talk of 2028 Spain trip
Summary
Trustee Matt Smith reported the District Impact Team is formalizing instructional coaching, reviewing Benzie Academy participation and credit attainment, and held an informational discussion about a possible 2028 student walking pilgrimage to Spain; no decisions were made on travel.
Trustee Matt Smith told the board the District Impact Team has continued work on instructional improvement, student support systems and longer‑term planning since its last update.
On coaching, DIT "discussed the district’s ongoing work to formalize its instructional coaching approach," focusing on building a clearer structure, aligning coaching goals with building administrators and using data and observation tools more consistently. "The team also acknowledged that this is still an evolving process and that consistency and routine remain important areas of focus," the minutes note.
The team reviewed participation and course completion trends at Benzie Academy and discussed strategies to improve student follow‑through through stronger family communication and clearer expectations. Trustees also received an early, informational briefing on a potential 2028 student travel experience involving a walking pilgrimage in Spain; the presentation emphasized this was a preliminary concept and no decisions were taken.
