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High‑school pilot schedule with 0‑hour PLC presented as tool to align instruction
Summary
Principal Wayne Sackett and teacher Heather Bruske described a pilot 'm day' schedule (0‑hour PLC) designed to give teachers dedicated collaborative time for data review, interventions and aligning assessments; district survey data was cited showing staff‑reported instructional improvements.
Principal Wayne Sackett and teacher Heather Bruske presented the high‑school pilot schedule, describing an 'm day' that includes a 0‑hour PLC so teachers can collaborate on standards, assessments and interventions. Sackett said the district's survey of high‑school staff shows strong favorable responses: “A 100% of our high school staff report making improvements that positively impact student learning,” he said, citing additional figures (99% feel encouraged, 98% report using student learning data).
Teacher Heather Bruske said the PLC time lets teachers dive into data weekly, align assessments across sections and make fast interventions when students are struggling. She also emphasized enrichment opportunities for students who are excelling and noted how a consistent PLC helps ensure students ending a course reach the same learning goals.
Board members asked about how often m days occur; Sackett said they try for once a week but scheduling complexities sometimes create blocks (he said there are roughly 30 m days planned across the year). The presenters urged protecting PLC time and said it is part of a district goal for staff proficiency in using common assessments by June 2027.
Next steps: this was a report item; board discussion will inform how the pilot is maintained and how families will be informed about schedule patterns.
