Upon the recommendation of the superintendent, the bid was tabled until the May 11 meeting. Director Jody Vaughn and supervisor Robin Welsh updated the school board on the special education reading initiatives using a PowerPoint presentation, a copy of which is on file with the agenda. Teacher specialist Deborah Harris and representatives of the Interagency Council for Children and Families discussed the county s initiatives that celebrate the young child. A copy of the presentation is on file with the agenda. Assistant Superintendent Carol Reid and technology coordinator Rick Lippert reported on the progress toward linking technology and student learning, with a view toward ensuring that students become technological fluent, know how to learn, know how to use technology to communicate, collaborate and support critical thinking and creative problem solving.
Materials associated with the presentation are on file with the agenda.
Elementary student learning specialists provided examples of how their interventions are being implemented in each school. Dr. Keimig left the meeting. No action was taken.