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District plans 'Amazing Race' orientation and a stronger emphasis on math for the year
Summary
District staff described a three‑day new teacher orientation (Aug. 10–12), institute days (Aug. 17–18), an invitation for board members to join the Aug. 11 luncheon, and an instructional focus this year on math maps and common formative assessments.
District staff described a detailed plan for new teacher orientation and institute days ahead of the start of school.
"New teacher orientation will be August 10th, 11th, and 12th," a staff member said, inviting board members to a luncheon on the second day. Staff called the orientation a three‑day event to help new employees learn curriculum maps and resources and announced institute days for returning staff on August 17 and 18 with a district "Amazing Race" team event planned.
Staff also told the board the district will emphasize math this year, working to refine math maps and develop common formative assessments while maintaining a cyclical curriculum approach that staggers priorities across the year.
Board members asked clarifying questions about the learning format and the timeline for rolling curriculum components into future years.
