Agenda
I. Introduction
The meeting was called to order at 3:20pm.
Members:
Ron Keener, Principal - P
Adam Belcastro, Assistant Principal - P
Dr. Michelle Cheasty - P
Barbie Paugh - P
Raelynn Michael - P
Sabrina Thomas
Stephen Harlow
Brandon Sollars - P
Heather Leary - P
Philip Lott
Zack Kesling
Jennifer Paugh - P
Zoe Kirksey - P
Dianna Freeman
II. New Business
Strategic Plan Update: We had a meeting at the board office to discuss the upcoming year in terms of the strategic plan. Notes from the meeting:
Strategic planning meeting 10/15/25
Check marks – meeting learning targets – tied to proficiency and balanced scorecard
School name – have sub-group data – need 20 kids minimum to have a sub-group
District goals – tied to each of the schools making their learning target proficiencies for the year – reducing chronic absences
Focus tonight – reduce chronic absence
Strategic plan goals – review
Goals include what the school is trying to achieve and how to make progress
In packet – see our school for 2036 learning targets
Color coding at bottom shows proficiency levels for 2025
2025 data entered – see how we scored in proficiencies
Targets were designed during ESSA, revamped after COVID
Paper goes to 2028; spreadsheet extends to 2036
Justin’s file with subgroups will be coming to principals soon
TIDE – create rosters for reporting via MS assessment portal
iReady can create report groups – need to check iXL
Progress monitoring toward goals – download form in GPS and share in OneDrive
Document everything – meetings, invitations, agendas, minutes, and sign-ins
Bring documentation next time
Next session – Feb. 28, 3:30–5 at STEAM Center – start needs assessment
Dora will share
III. Updates from Mr. Keener / Mr. Belcastro
Discipline: We have had a steady number of incidents. Quick rundown: 350 students – 96 incidents this year. 29 OOS, ISS 31 days (F-29, M-66). 34 SPED. Most are level 1 – 75. Level 2 – 14, Level 3 – 6, Level 0 – 4. Common issues include tardiness, cell phone misuse, and technology misuse. One sexual misconduct incident, a few disruption/disrespect, one threat of injury, a few skipping, and one physical fight without injury on a school bus. Reckless conduct/profane language accounted for 16 issues. Battery against a student, inappropriate language, and possession of tobacco noted. Cell phone use and tardies remain the biggest issues.
Mr. Belcastro: Of the suspensions, only one involved a SPED student (3 days). Of 96 incidents, only 6 resulted in suspension. Most are level 1. Second violations of level 1 become level 2. Consistent pattern of level 1s. Levels: 1 – disruptive conduct, 2 – ISS, 3 – OSS. Goal is to change behavior, not just punish. Overall, we have fantastic kids here.
Attendance: Most students look decent. Anything below 80% – a few never joined or are sporadic. Tabulation issues – ensuring transfers in/out are documented. Several low attendance cases: one at 33.3%, one at 77.8%, a few SPED at 0%, one transfer at 55.6%, one at 78.9%, another enrolled but not attending (27.3%). Overall 95.0% attendance – best in county for 3 years running. A handful of students bring numbers down. Causes include bereavement, court obligations, and 300 parent notes. Most absences are unexcused. Educational leaves no longer permitted.
Enrollment: Was 365, now declined to 348.
D/F List: The D/F list is 10.5 pages long. Students start strong the first six weeks, then slump. Each class has D and F grades. Discussion on motivating students, encouraging WVEIS participation, reteaching, and rebuilding motivation. PBIS reward system discussed – half field day with food incentive; eligibility requires no D or F. Will be reviewed per semester.
IV. Open Forum for Questions/Answers
Mrs. Stutler: Discussed challenges in motivating students and possible free-time incentives like “Free Time Friday.” Suggested earning privileges during AA time.
Discussion followed about position cuts due to declining enrollment. 24 positions cut over 6 years. Lost 300 students last year – $3.2 million in salary funding. Levy monies that supported this are gone. Possible 400 more lost, another $3.2 million impact. County may need to evaluate sustainability and possible RIFs. Science and Ag positions noted as priorities. Schedule adjustments and block vs. period scheduling discussed. Appreciation expressed to Mrs. Stutler for her input.
Zoe: Students who try are impacted by those who do not.
Mr. Keener: Discussed possibility of a swimming pool complex. Met with architect about potential 4-, 6-, or 8-lane pool. If $6M funding secured, could build where old PRO house was. Acknowledged high upkeep costs. Salem and The Bridge have offered pool use. Need liability agreements and insurance coverage.
V. Schedule Next Meeting
Proposed December dates reviewed: No 12/2, 12/4, 12/11, or 12/19. Next meeting set for December 9th. Reminder will be sent.
VI. Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned at 4:26pm.