Timeline of conversations around a 4-day Student Week and Collaboration Needs
2012- 2013 School Year
A School Board Committee considered a 4-Day school week as a possible solution to budget cuts from the state
2012-2013 School Board Meeting Documents
January meeting- discussing 4-day committee
February meeting- 4-day committee update
March meeting- 4-day school week voted upon
April meeting-
Board voted against the solution of a 4-day school week March 11, 2013-
2013-2014 School Year
School Calendar includes 2 early release Fridays per month to support staff development
2014-2015 School Year
State Department of Ed introduces the Leadership Premium- specific funding to support leadership
Leadership Premium Committee at TSD 401 develops a plan to provide leadership premium payments to recognize time spent in meetings outside of contract hours
2015-2016 School Year
School Board begins Eggs in Education community meetings to inform strategic planning process
Strategic Plan goals focused on Professional Learning Communities (PLCs)
Leadership Premium continues to support teachers working together in teams outside of contract hours
2021-2022 School Year
2022-2023 School Year
Leadership Premium funds not available from the state - TEA brings concerns around working outside of contract hours, supporting new teachers,
November School Board Meeting
December School Board Meeting
Parent, Staff, Student Surveys around a 4-day week presented to the board
Board determines that this discussion needs to be tabled
2023-2024 School Year
November 13, 2023 School Board Meeting
Presentation to Board around needs -
Admin presented 2 critical needs and possible solutions
December Presentation around needs and possible solutions
Admin presented samples of possible solutions to 2 critical needs- an early release and a 4-day student week
Board votes to approve moving forward with a 4-day student week (no calendar or specific details are approved, just the format for the year)
January Special Meeting- board rescinds decision based on clerical error and lack of clarity in the public agenda
Where we are now:
February School Board Meeting
Board will discuss the 4-day week specifically