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Board approves SEAL instructional framework, asks for measurable outcomes and literacy alignment
Summary
Trustees approved continuation of the SEAL instructional framework with additional coaching but asked staff to produce concrete success metrics, a plan linking SEAL to early‑grade literacy, and a schedule for progress monitoring.
The board approved the SEAL (Social Emotional and Academic Learning) instructional framework contract for the coming year and discussed how SEAL fits into an overall literacy strategy. Staff recommended adding a coach at each elementary site to support SEAL and to transition part of the coaching role toward literacy coaching to strengthen early reading instruction.
Trustees and teachers raised implementation concerns, noting SEAL is time intensive and not a standalone literacy program. Several trustees said they wanted clear, measurable success metrics and regular reporting on progress. Staff said they would return with suggested performance indicators, integration plans with district literacy priorities and a schedule for progress monitoring.
The board approved the contract but asked staff to report back on impact measures and how coaches will support both SEAL practices and targeted literacy interventions.
