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District outlines SIA integrated planning, identifies facilities and special-ed experience as blind spots
Summary
Staff described the Student Investment Act integrated planning process (needs assessment, Youth Truth survey, community interviews), and flagged facilities upgrades (door locks, cameras) and special-education experience as priorities; staff plans to return an SIA budget proposal in April.
Staff explained the district’s integrated planning process for Student Investment Act (SIA) funds. The 'SIA power team'—a cross-section of elementary, middle and high school representatives—reviewed student assessment data, Youth Truth survey results and community interviews to identify needs and guide budget priorities. The timeline calls for returning a draft budget and plan to the board in April for approval.
Staff summarized strengths (strong relationships and areas where elementary schools prepare students well) and blind spots identified by perception data and assessments: facilities in need of upgrades (door locks, cameras), and concerns about some special-education student experiences (missed electives, perceptions of not being heard). They noted a bond is a possible avenue to address facilities needs and that the needs assessment will reoccur every two years.
