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Bellevue School Board - 5/21/19

1/11/2021

Members Present: Superintendent and all Directors
Meeting Highlights:

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High Quality Instruction
Student well-being
Organizational alignment
Culture & climate
Family & community
Exceptional staff

More information on Bellevue School Board meetings are available at: https://www.boarddocs.com/wa/bsd405/Board.nsf/Public

Bellevue School Board - 4/16/19

1/11/2021

Members Present: Superintendent and all Directors

Meeting Highlights:
Bennett Elementary Presentation.
The Board Study Session ‘Family, Community and Communications’ details the use of data and connecting families via online resources. They assert that communication is one focus to “create a more equitable and inclusive world”. Therefore a “system of communication tools” plays a crucial role as a destination for information as well as relevant and engaging data for students, teachers, staff and families. It is an ongoing project to improve the website that requires the feedback of the community.
For the Board study, data was collected at schools to get a better idea of how families are engaged in order to outline a vision to better serve marginalized and underserved families. With the help of families, the Board is collecting additional data to determine the next steps and define strategic priorities. Implementation will begin school year 2019-2020. For more details please visit:
https://www.boarddocs.com/wa/bsd405/Board.nsf/files/BB5MHY759D0C/$file/Item%205.1%20FamilyandCommunity2019.pdf

Math curriculum for Algebra/Geometry/Algebra 2 (AGA)
In 2016, the used resource was not aligned with the Common Core State Standard (CCSS), and the electronic license expired in 2018. Meanwhile publishers developed new materials. Since 2016, teachers from several schools in the Bellevue School District were part of a Committee which, after looking into 23 resources, voted to adopt the Discovery Education Math Techbook. For more information on the process and the results, please visit:
https://www.boarddocs.com/wa/bsd405/Board.nsf/files/BB3TM677F87E/$file/AGA%20adoption%20to%20the%20Board.pdf and https://www.boarddocs.com/wa/bsd405/Board.nsf/files/BB3TMF77F928/$file/School%20Board%20Update%20Discovery%20Education.pdf

More information on Bellevue School Board meetings is available at: https://www.boarddocs.com/wa/bsd405/Board.nsf/Public

Bellevue School Board - 3/19/19

1/11/2021

Members Present: Superintendent and all Directors

Meeting Highlights:
During the public forum, there were several questions and comments about the Equity Advisory Group. For more information, go to: https://bsd405.org/get-involved/community-advisory-groups/equity-advisory-group/ One comment: give students another option for an additional search engine, such as Ecosia. Approved a higher total project budget for the Clyde Hill Elementary Replacement project. Discovery Math Program: Presented a summary of a questionnaire that went to teachers. The results seemed mixed. Another speaker lobbied for the program. Academic and Behavioral Improvement at Ardmore Elementary School: In detail, a group of teachers explained their experience and strategy. Equity Inclusion Teams: Challenges and successes to create a safe and welcoming environment for all but especially marginalized students. Conversation about a topic-focused community forum in the future.

More information on Bellevue School Board meetings are available at: https://www.boarddocs.com/wa/bsd405/Board.nsf/Public

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