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Board hears update on state education developments and Collaborative for Curriculum support
Summary
Dr. Shira Roth briefed the board on recent state legislative topics affecting schools (biodiesel use, suicide prevention, medication-administration rules, educator licensing, and administrative withdrawal for truancy). She also described ongoing professional development and literacy supports from the Collaborative for Curriculum.
Dr. Shira Roth reported on ED-RED activities and recent state legislative developments relevant to district operations, including "the use of biodiesel," changes tied to "suicide prevention requirements," policies on medication administration by principals or nurses rather than classroom staff, professional licensing for educators serving deaf and hard-of-hearing students, and legislative initiatives around parent-teacher advisory committees and administrative withdrawal for truancy.
Roth also described the Collaborative for Curriculum’s role in delivering professional development, classroom-based coaching, onboarding for new staff, and continued use of Fountas & Pinnell literacy resources. The board expressed satisfaction with the Collaborative’s support model in aligning district initiatives with the strategic plan. The minutes do not include detailed legislative bills or citations beyond these topic references.
