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Board and administrators push for K–12 STEAM tied to 'Portrait of a Graduate'
Summary
Following student presentations, board members and administrators discussed embedding STEAM skills districtwide as part of a multi‑year Portrait of a Graduate plan and recommended forming teacher-led committees and seeking university and corporate partners for curriculum development.
Board members and administration discussed integrating STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts and math) across K–12 in alignment with the district’s Portrait of a Graduate. Multiple trustees stressed a ground‑up, teacher‑led approach and recommended forming a committee of teacher leaders and seeking partnerships and grants to support implementation over several years.
Chair (S1) said the board wants a consistent K–12 curriculum and framed STEAM as part of the Portrait of a Graduate. One trustee argued STEAM "is building a way of learning" and urged starting a K–12 plan with teacher leaders. Administration said they have been rolling out initiatives and that implementation will be multi‑year: "building that from kindergarten... all the way on up into our curriculum." The board asked for further discussion and a structured plan rather than immediate one‑year expectations.
