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Education District
ph (507) 35e-8700
fax (507) 359-1,1,61

PROGRAM AND SERVICES AGENDA

Monday, February 4, 20L9

1315 South Broadway
4:00 P.M,

1. CAIL MEETING TO ORDER

2. ROLL CALL:
Doug Hazen (River Bend),
Lonnie Seifert (GFW Superintendent) - Absent
Denise Allen (RB Raptor Program)
Chris Bodick (RB Imprints/AlC Admin)
Anna Fleischmann (RB WORK/RISE/Raptor Admin)
fulie Hall (NU Elementary Principal Rep)
Michelle Miller (NU Middle School Rep)
Mark Bergmann (NU High School Rep)

3. BACKGROUND
A. Fall of 2018 the River Bend Education District hired a group to facilitate
strategic planning, l',
B. Starting in fuly through September with meeting with the Director. :!'
C, September and 0ctober they conducted an on-line survey,
D. October 23 they did a listening session with students, staff, and the board.

Results from surveys and listening sessions.

PROGRAMS & SERVICES

Prouds-
. Variety of programs
. Differentiated instruction for all students (hybrid classes)
. Branching out into member districts (Level III in Saint James)
. Relationships with students and families
Possibilities-
. Online coarse opportunities
. Develop/expand existingprograms (communication)
 Expand exploration of life beyond secondary school (colleges, jobs, etc.)
Pro vi de vocati on al /trade s cou rse s
a More interpretive services
a EC services - dosage,location, natural environment

Must Haves -
c More physical space (under one roof)
. Increase technology use by students

E. There were also three Strategic Planning meetings, which used the results
from the serves and listening sessions to look at River Bend as a whole. This
group was the area Superintendents, Board members (only one Superintend and
One board member did not attend all sessions),local school administration, and
River Bend staff - total was 23 people in attendance

4. Changes Made:

Belief Statements
We believe:
. Every student can achieve at his or her maximum potential if they are given
(given) an educational environment that is engaging, inspiring, and
challenging.
. Students and staff have the right to be treated with dignity and respect.
. Positive relationships are the foundation of supportive work and learning
environments.
. All individuals are unique.
. Effective teachers engage students and learning and aspire to meet the
needs of every student.
. Students from birth to adult can learn and grow with support and collaboration
between home, school, and community.

Mission Statement

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Collaborating, leading, and serving students and families through specialized
instruction and programs to achieve the maximum potential of each student.

Vision Statement

Leading and guiding innovative specialized programming to support every

student every day.
 5. Next:
Five Sub-committees were formed to address areas found in the Strategic
Planning process.

1: Facilities
2. StudentAchievement
3. Workforce/Staffing
4. Communication & Marketing
5. Programs and Services

6. Our Tasks in Programs and Services:

Goal(s)

1. We will increase the academic achievement of all students through

individualized instruction, a personalized approach to learning, and support of
all learners to achieve at their highest levels.

2. Additional goals developed by this committee?

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3 Each year, based on the audit of programs and services, determine which
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