So, uh, as they produce that data more regularly using CKLA, we were able to, uh, use the data meetings to, um, process that data and think about next steps of responsive teaching. Uh, so based on what we learned this year, uh, also student engagement will continue to be our northstar. We learned this year how powerful it can be to focus on student engagement. Uh, and we did that through our video reflections. And we also know with longer teaching time um and less small group work uh with CQLA that student engagement is something we need to focus on and continue to do that. Um [clears throat] in addition uh we and finally we plan to use some of the tools suggested by Panorama to further examine student relationships and help our students feel respected by their peers to a greater extent which we think will increase the sense of belonging uh benchmark data.
At least that's how we've done in the past. I know Mr. Wley's not here to tell us. >> I thought I missed a step. I didn't want I didn't want to have Mr. Wley's toes curling somewhere. >> And they are. >> All right, then. Let's vote on the motion. while she's working on that. That's one of those things our forms, dorms, and practices would take care of. We'd have a document how we do that. I'm just putting it out there. >> Yeah. >> Thank you very little. So I have a motion to approve the consent agenda items E1 through E13US E7. Correct. You'll all be happy to hear that I got a text from Mr. Wy. I knew it. Mr. Melter, did you vote? >> I did. Now I was distracted looking things. I apologize. >> Okay, that motion passes 6. I'll now now entertain a motion reference item seven.
Now through smiles, laughter, connections, kindness, all of these things that we see around our school, we feel like we have a strong sense of belonging. Uh but as we look at the panorama data, uh it is telling us that we still have work to do. Uh so that is uh far that is it for our presentation and we be we would welcome any uh questions from the board. >> I just have a few. Um you said uh for the winter numbers for belonging, what what were they? You said they did they recover or did they dip a little bit or >> So in winter it dropped down to 66 from 72 and then it went back up to 69. So we made some gains uh from the winter after that little but uh we didn't bring it back up to 72 or to our our goal of 76.
>> Uh, Mr. President, I make a motion to uh approve item E7 as presented. Thank you, Mr. Wall. Is there a second? >> Second. >> Thank you, Mr. Melture. Any further comment or questions? Let's vote on that motion. >> My distraction was school related though. Just so you know, >> we assumed that was Mr. Mel. >> Of course it was. That motion passes 5 Z one abstain. Now we'll move on to item F1 classified employee handbook. >> Yes. Um so um in in your packet is the classified employee handbook for 2627. This is the first reading um the red line version. As you'll see in there there are several items that were marked up. I want to thank um Dr. Sager and Karen Zakia um for all their work in helping coordinate this with me. We've had several meetings and then we did have a joint meeting with several um classified staff um on April 30th to comb through this.
>> And then um for the focus groups were those the same students throughout the year like or did you like each quarter you picked a different student? So we mapped it out so every student in the school had an opportunity to sit with me for 20 minutes. So we so it changed throughout the year. Um I thought I have actually reflected on whether or not I do need to have more strategic focus groups and thinking about um talking to the some similar student groups throughout the year. Um the other thing that we've uh we're going to take the focus group data and [clears throat] connect it to student council next year. So trying trying to uh empower our students uh with the data. So, as I gather data from the student focus groups and as we get panorama data in the fall, we're going to provide that information and explain it to our uh fourth and fifth graders and student council and then ask them for ask them to help us understand how we can improve the experience, student experience at Grace Grand.
It was a very good meeting. I I wish I was in person. I was virtual um trying to lead it which was a little challenging at times but it was really great to hear the feedback and then then working through a lot of those things. So what you have in as a result from that. Um, and so some of the changes I'll point out is just um changing like the probationary period to introductory period. Um, changing the chief operating officer to chief financial officer. Um, clarifying when sick days, that was one of the biggest items that we were looking at changing or modifying is instead of um, issuing those days every time a person reaches their anniversary, it would be on July 1. This will help simplify the process. Um, and we are working with AOD right now to try to um get that all set up and that way it'll just it'll be easier to streamline and keep track of it versus there's more room for error when there's multiple things you have to do.
>> I'm just really curious why only second through fifth? Why not first graders? I was like, >> yeah, so last year I did third through fifth. I tried with second. It's um it's it was more about just context like what what what level of the world are they living in to you know K1 and sometimes two they're um a little more egocentric like they think about themselves and they think the world's pretty great no matter what happens right whereas so it's a little bit more difficult for them to identify bigger problems or to see trends and patterns where you get closer to fourth and fifth grade um they can they can tell you a great story about what their day looks like and they can connect the dots. They can say, "Hey, this is where I was here. Where's where I am now? I think that's because of what this happened and this happened." So, the cause and effect is a little stronger for the older grades.
Um so I'm looking forward to that change. Um and I believe from the consensus of everyone they were as well once they understood the process. Um and then um on the delay cancellations um that piece there was some issues with um some people were allowed to make up their time and others were not. So we they could use their their leave time and so we have that specified in here. So they would not be necessarily allowed. Not to say that they couldn't, but this would then puts it puts it in writing for everyone. Um and then transferring from school year to year round will receive the allocation of the 12 sick days on July 1 program rated higher mid year. And then um just some other miscellaneous items that are also listed in there. One thing that we did talk about was FMLA because it was really inconsistent within the district and how we're operating with FMLA.
>> You going to go back to third through fifth or you keep second? >> Um, it's a good question. And I I think I want to talk to our student council reps and see if I should be focusing more on the student council as representatives because if they're meeting with me and talking with me, then they might be able to enact some of our plans better. They're going to feel better informed and they can also kind of be the eyes and ears of the students to come back to me. Uh so I haven't decided that yet. Um but uh it's certainly worth exploring, you know, K5 at this point. >> Thanks. >> Yeah. All right. >> Thank you. [applause] >> No. >> Hi, good evening. Thank you. Uh HC Storm over here, Chris Mila, principal, and with me I got Jen Torus, first grade teacher and SLT member.
And so it is now listed in there that we are 12 month rolling calendar. Um and so that way it's very defined on which process we're using with FMLA. And then the sick leave bank um if an employee borrowed the sick from the sick leave bank when they resign um if they have any available then they have to pay that in their last check. If not then then they don't. But it for the first reading. If you have any um questions or items that you would like to discuss, please let me know so we can modify it and bring it back to you next month for the final reading or approval. >> Thank you, Mrs. Babcock.
Um before I go into our overall goals, just listening to the everyone that went before us, even the high school and the middle school, you're going to hear a lot of commonalities. I know that they went on their street data measure. We took it upon ourselves. AGS, they went with the rigor with the questions and just looking at the question responses and just like student responses. You're going to hear that in ours. Just like the colonies, we have classroom buddies. Um, just like Jeff, where'd you go? >> Spreadsheets, spreadsheets, spreadsheets. Uh, you're just going to see a lot just with the student focus group. So, it's a huge celebration that when we actually come together as admin, some of our ideals trickle on in while still allowing us the uniqueness of our individual buildings. So, with that being said, I just want to go over um [clears throat] we reached all of our goals this year.
Before we move on, any questions or comments for I just want to thank getting classified staff together uh for that committee hearing. I I know back in the day that was very important to get everyone to have an opportunity to speak on that. So, thank you for organizing that and getting it done. Any further questions? And then we'll move on to F2, substitute teacher handbook 202627. Mrs. Babcock. >> Yes. With the substitute teacher handbook that was presented for the first reading last month. There is no revisions to that. So at this time I ask permission for approval of the substitute handbook. >> Thank you Mrs. Babcock. I entertain a motion reference this request. Motion to approve the substitute teacher handbook for 2627. >> Thank you, Mr. Melture. Is there a second? >> Second. Thank you, Mr. Wall.
>> Absolutely fantastic. It's a testament to every single one of our students. um every single staff member that we have, just like everyone else, focusing on ELA, which has been kind of stagnant. Uh our proficiency, we met that goal. Again, there was a little bit of an uptick over winter, kind of decreased again over in spring. Same thing with our overall student growth goal. Um and then for sense of belonging, we highlighted those three areas over there specifically of that supported adult, do you feel cared for by that adult? Um as well as do you have a sense of belonging? Um, [clears throat] probably the one question that you guys cannot read is when you are at school, how much do you feel like you belong? We went up to 78% which is an increase, a positive increase of nine to the winter. And how do we do that?
Any questions or comments for Mr. Babcock before we vote? Hearing none. Let's vote on the motion. That motion passes 6. Moving on to F3, administrator handbook 2026 2027. Mrs. Babcock, >> thank you. There were a few few revisions from the first rating um that I want to point out and in your packet is the red line version. you'll see those items that are on four and page five. Um, specifically, they had to do with the retirement for the 401A match. It was unclear on if an administrator needed to contribute into their 403b in order to receive the 401A match. And so now the wording is to be eligible for the benefits administrator must contribute 2% of their base salary to a 403b retirement plan um in order to receive that 401A. Um and then another item is um in regards to the certified retirement bonus that bonus that the certified administrators will adhere to the guidelines as defined by the HCCS HCTA contract.
Again, I'm not going to read all these. I really think it comes down to the student focus groups. Jeff, by all means, he has a better system than I did. Uh I did do second grade, third grade, fourth grade and fifth grade. Rated group assignments uh representative community of our our student population. Um brought them on in mainly from our winter goals like okay what's going on? I mean I have a great great staff. Jody Bird's here too. Hi. Shout out. Uh we have a great staff but when you have adults sitting in a class or in a room being like what do our students need at this point in time? It only goes so far. So we're like let's start pulling on the students. What motivates you? What do you like? What don't you like? What does respect mean to you? Where does that like?
And then it also lists the insurance for retirement as before it did not specify and so now we have it in here so that it's clear. And then the last item was there were a few positions that were not listed and so those were have been added. Um, and then there was high school assistant principal added with two qualify that there's two. And that is it. And if you have no questions in regards or objections to the additions um or corrections, um, I ask for approval at this time. >> Thank you, Mrs. Babcock. I'll entertain a motion. Request >> recommend approval of the administer handbook for 2026 2027 as presented. >> Thank you, Mr. Wall. And can I get a second? Second. Thank you, Mrs. Miller.
What does that look like? What does that sound like? Where is it happening? Um, and then I think the biggest thing is they gave us great themes. So, we came together based on their word and we had uh HDS come together for kindness. Um, and then they also said that they like colored zapits. That's our PBIS reward system. Blue Zapit compared to a white Zapit. Miracle. I don't know. It was absolutely fantastic. Uh but we took their voice and we actually demonstrated like putting it into action and I think that's what actually gave us that buy in. Um again just like you heard with AGS we looked at just like the rigor of student responses and some of the question formats um including students in decision- making the conversations uh having fidelity of our tier one seal with portrait of a graduate uh panorama playbook and second step.
Any questions or comments before we vote? >> So, I take it by the corrections that we have had other people look at this administrative handbook to to clean that up. So, that was going to be my question and you kind of answered it by your updates. So, I appreciate that. >> You've looked at it a lot. I think I know it now. >> I I just want to make sure everybody is clear that man representative is not Horseman Elementary. That is the um that is the institution that helps us do these things. So when I'm reading that I'm going I don't know Travis Schumman. I thought I knew everybody there. So I I want to make sure everybody's clear that that is the difference. >> Yes, that's annuity provider. >> Anything else for Mrs. Babcock before we vote? Let's vote on the motion. And motion passes 6.
Um we just had a lot of success. So it is nice to stay up here and just reflecting on that. >> Yes. So reflections beyond our school improvement plan. Um also we were excited about our growth in mask since our our improvement plan was mo was all ELA. So it was good to see that even though that wasn't our focus, we still had good improvement in both our math proficiency and our math growth. And that although we focused on sense of belonging all competencies and the p panorama by students increased and that when you pulled the staff that our sense of belonging we weren't really focusing on staff sense of belonging but we did talk in SLT about how when staff feels a certain way then students kind of it's kind of an avalanche. So that kind of matched um up with the kids sense of belonging as well.
Move on to G1 financial reports, April 2026. Mrs. Babcock, >> it's me again. Okay. So, with um the April financial reports, um we'll cover the um financial report itself. And moving on to the education fund, you'll that we have um we're right on track really for for the education fund. Um education fund is not really a concern for me at this point. I feel like we're right on track with it. Um right around 33.56% with revenue and 33.61% with expenditures. Um that is including the transfers from ED to ops. Um so we still have a positive cash balance in there. Um that is healthy and so I feel really good with that. Moving on to the debt service fund. No activity. You will activity um July board meeting for the June um reporting on June. And then moving on to the operations fund. Um with operations fund, obviously that's property tax driven.