Plattsmouth Community Schools Public Notices 8/2/2024
PLATTSMOUTH COMMUNITY SCHOOLS
PLATTSMOUTH DIRECTOR OF
INSTRUCTIONAL SERVICES
BOARD OF EDUCATION REPORT
Cherie Larson July 15, 2024
Academic Success
Assessments
● 2024-2025 District Assessments
o NWEA: K-11, Reading, Math, Science
o Fastbridge: K-2,Reading
o STAR: 3-5 Reading
o Creative Curriculum Gold: Preschool
Curriculum Work
● Due to a high turnover in the fine arts programs, they will review their curriculum documents and plans during the 2024-2025 school year.
● Studies Weekly is being adopted for K-4 social studies.
● The Code.org Computer Science Principles program is being reviewed for the technology class that meets state statute 79:3303.
o Materials have been made available at the building for review.
o The review and name of the program have been shared on district and PHS websites and social media accounts.
● PECC has adopted and been trained in the Really Great Reading program.
● Social Emotional Curriculum materials will be reviewed.
o The committee has identified vision and belief statements, reviewed possible programs, and is working on a shortlist of programs to review.
o That shortlist and the vision and beliefs statements will be advertised to the public, and materials will be available at each building for review.
Professional Development/
Professional Learning Communities
● The professional development plan for next year is being drafted.
● Professional development related to the science of reading was offered this summer and is being provided to K-12 staff this school year.
● This summer, staff in the early childhood, elementary, middle, and high schools worked on updating their curriculum.
● New staff have been contacted about new teacher days and offered support. Many of them have participated in summer professional development and curriculum work.
Respectful Behavior
● BIST training was provided to new elementary teachers.
Career Readiness
Grants
● The high school automotive department was awarded a grant for over $9,000 to purchase a Texa Diagnostic package.
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PLATTSMOUTH COMMUNITY SCHOOLS
JULY REGULAR MEETING
MONDAY, JULY 15, 2024 6:00 PM
PLATTSMOUTH
ADMINISTRATION CENTER
1912 OLD HIGHWAY 34
PLATTSMOUTH, NE 68048
1. Call Meeting to Order - This regular meeting of the Plattsmouth Community Schools Board of Education is called to order July 15, 2024, at 6:00 PM in the Plattsmouth Community Schools Administration Center Boardroom at 1912 Old Hwy. 34, Plattsmouth, NE.
The meeting was called to order at 6:00 PM
2. Acknowledge Open Meetings Law posted on the wall in the boardroom.
3. Publication of Meeting - Notice of the meeting was published in the July 8, 2024 edition of The Daily Record and posted in the display case outside the administration center, at the Plattsmouth location of the U.S. Postal Service, and on the district website at www.pcsd.org.
4. Pledge of Allegiance
5. Roll Call: Allen, Foster, Harvey, Muller, Shuey, Siemonsma, Tesarek-Parsons, Winters, Woracek
6. Motion to excuse absences
Motion to approve the absences of Shuey and Woracek. Motion by Harvey and second by
Muller. Motion passed 7-0.
7. Consent Agenda
Motion to approve the Consent Agenda. Motion by Harvey and second by Muller. Motion passed 7-0.
7.1. Agenda
7.2. Minutes of the June 10, 2024 Regular Meeting
7.3. Treasurer’s Report
7.4. Review of the Control Budget
7.5. Claim and transfer in the amount of: $597,022.99 Prepaids: $2,486.48
7.6. The administration recommends the hiring of elementary teacher Brooke Latos effective with the 2024-2025 school year.
7.7. The administration recommends that business manager Jennifer Serkiz be released from her contract effective July 12, 2024.
7.8. The administration recommends the transfer of Chris Hudson to our business manager position effective July 1, 2024.
7.9. The administration recommends the transfer of Tami Petri to our payroll
administrator position effective July 1, 2024.
7.10. The administration recommends the transfer of Sherie Adkins to our middle school office manager position effective July 8, 2024.
7.11. The administration recommends that high school assistant principal Kim Caniglia be released from her contract effective at the end of the 2023-2024 contract year (June 30, 2024).
7.12. The administration recommends the hiring of high school dean of students Kevin Tilson effective July 16, 2024.
7.13 Appoint Emily Morlan as the Board Secretary designee.
7.14 Appoint Chris Hudson as the Board Treasurer.
Motion to move Action Items Budget Efficiency Plan and discuss the TANs on the Agenda to be
discussed first. Motion by Harvey and second by Muller. Motion passed 4-3. Muller, Tesarek-Parsons, Winters nay.
8. Public Forum: Reception of Delegates - A time limit of three minutes will be set for individual speakers on a given topic. A total time limit of thirty minutes will be set for all speakers on a given topic, with an effort to provide equal time for pros, cons, and neutral opinions. While the public forum is an opportunity for members of the public to speak during the meeting, there will not be back-and-forth discussions between members of the public and Board of Education members.
No one addressed the Board.
9. Middle School Report
John Campin addressed the board and provided an update regarding the Middle School. He spotlighted Kim Ryerson, the Life Skills teacher.
10. Operations Committee Report
Winters provided an update regarding the recent committee meeting.
11. Finance Committee Report
Siemonsma provided an update regarding the recent committee meeting.
12. Committee on American Civics Report
Dr. Hasty provided an update regarding the recent committee meeting.
13. Negotiations Committee Report
No report was given at this time.
14. Recess (approximately 5-10 minutes) at the discretion of the President
No recess was called.
15. Celebration of Excellence
No celebration of excellence at this time.
16. Administration Reports
16.1. Superintendent’s Report
16.2. High School Principal’s Report
16.3. Middle School Principal’s Report
16.4. Elementary Principal’s Report
16.5. Early Childhood/Head Start Report
16.6. Special Education Report
16.7. Instructional Services Report
17. Action Items
17.20. Discuss, consider, and take all action to approve the 2024-2025 PCS Budget Efficiency Plan.
Motion to approve the 2024-2025 PCS Budget Efficiency Plan. Motion by Harvey and second by Muller. Motion passed 7-0.
17.24. Discuss, consider, and take all action to approve and adopt a resolution authorizing the issuance by the District of its Promissory Notes, Series 2024, in the aggregate principal amount of not to exceed $3,900,000, to finance certain operational costs of the District pending receipt of taxes levied within the District.
Motion to approve the District of its Promissory Notes, Series 2024. Motion by Harvey and second by Muller. Motion passed 7-0.
17.1. Discuss, consider, and take all action to approve the final reading of Policy Series 9000 By-laws of the Board (Committee on American Civics).
Motion passed 7-0 with a motion by Harvey and second by Muller.
17.2. Discuss, consider, and take all action to approve the second reading of Policy 1050 Access to Records.
Motion passed 7-0 with a motion by Harvey and second by Muller.
17.3. Discuss, consider, and take all action to approve the final reading of 3130 Purchasing Policies.
Motion to Amend final reading of 3130 Purchasing Policies Redline July 15, 2024. Motion passed 7-0 with a motion by Muller and second by Foster. Harvey motioned to amend it to the July 15th 2024 redline and Winters was the second. Motion passed 7-0.
17.4. Discuss, consider, and take all action to approve the final reading of 3140 Contracting for Services.
Motion passed 7-0 with a motion by Harvey and second by Muller.
17.5. Discuss, consider, and take all action to approve the first reading of 4113 Sick Leave Incentive Program.
Motion passed 7-0 with a motion by Harvey and second by Muller.
17.6. Discuss, consider, and take all action to approve the final reading of 4141 Teacher Training.
Motion passed 7-0 with a motion by Harvey and second by Muller.
17.7. Discuss, consider, and take all action to approve the first reading of 4271 Staff Payments During Closure.
Motion passed 7-0 with a motion by Harvey and second by Muller.
17.8. Discuss, consider, and take all action to approve the final reading of 5006 Option Enrollment Policy.
Motion passed 7-0 with a motion by Harvey and second by Muller.
17.9. Discuss, consider, and take all action to approve the final reading of Policy 5008 Attendance and Excessive Absenteeism.
Motion passed 7-0 with a motion by Harvey and second by Muller.
17.10. Discuss, consider, and take all action to approve the first reading of Policy 5013 Preschool Enrollment.
Motion passed 7-0 with a motion by Harvey and second by Muller.
17.11. Discuss, consider, and take all action to approve the final reading of 5101 Student Discipline.
Motion passed 7-0 with a motion by Harvey and second by Muller.
17.12. Discuss, consider, and take all action to approve the final reading of 5106 Student Personal Electronic Devices.
Motion passed 7-0 with a motion by Harvey and second by Muller.
17.13. Discuss, consider, and take all action to approve the final reading of 5201 Promotion and Retention.
Motion passed 7-0 with a motion by Harvey and second by Muller.
17.14. Discuss, consider, and take all action to approve the final reading of Policy 5205 Graduation.
Motion passed 7-0 with a motion by Harvey and second by Muller.
17.15. Discuss, consider, and take all action to approve the final reading of 6111 Classroom Environment.
Motion passed 7-0 with a motion by Harvey and second by Muller.
17.16. Discuss, consider, and take all action to approve the final reading of 6700 Firearm Policy.
Motion to Amend final reading of 6700 Firearm Policy to update the school name. Motion passed 7-0 with a motion by Harvey and second by Muller.
17.17. Discuss, consider, and take all action to approve the second reading of Policy 8240 Membership in School Board Associations.
Motion passed 7-0 with a motion by Harvey and second by Muller.
17.18. Discuss, consider, and take all action to approve the second reading of Policy 8346 Public Participation at Board Meetings.
Motion passed 7-0 with a motion by Harvey and second by Muller.
17.19. Discuss, consider, and take all action to approve a deadline waiver for Policy 4112 Tuition Reimbursement and allow Kari Coplen to receive tuition reimbursement for coursework completed in June of 2024, if she meets all other requirements of the policy.
Motion passed 7-0 with a motion by Tesarek-Parsons and second by Muller.
17.21. Discuss, consider, and take all action to approve a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Sandy Hook Promise Foundation (SHPF) relative to the Say Something Anonymous Reporting System from July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2027.
Motion passed 7-0 with a motion by Harvey and second by Muller.
17.22. Discuss, consider, and take all action to approve the updated 2024-2025 PCS calendar.
Motion passed 7-0 with a motion by Harvey and second by Muller.
17.23. Discuss, consider, and take all action to approve a speech services contract with Just for Kids Therapy for the 2024-2025 school year.
Motion passed 7-0 with a motion by Harvey and second by Muller.
18. Announcements
18.1. Thu., Aug. 8, 2024 - PCS Board of Education Ice Cream Social with new teachers and their mentors
18.2. Next meeting and District Breakfast: Monday, August 12, 2024 at 6:00 PM
18.3 Wed., July 17, 2024 - Career Academy’s Community Connections
19. ADJOURNMENT
Motion to adjourn at 7:47 PM. Passed 7-0 with a motion by Allen and a second by Muller.
20. *Closed Session: If, during the course of the meeting, discussion of any items on the agenda should be held in a closed meeting, the board will conduct a closed meeting in accordance with the Nebraska Open Meeting Act.
21. *Sequence of Agenda: The sequence of the agenda topics is subject to change at the discretion of the board.
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PLATTSMOUTH HIGH SCHOOL
PRINCIPAL’S REPORT
Todd Halvorsen
July 15, 2024
High Academic Achievement and Professional Learning Communities (PLC)
The custodians and maintenance staff are doing a great job of getting the buildings and grounds ready for the upcoming school year. Teachers have been meeting on curriculum development.
Career Academies Board Report
In June we had four PHS Staff Members attend the Nebraska Career Education conference in Kearney, NE. The staff members were Jana Shuey, Carmen Hall, Liz LaSure and Tina Harvey.
The Academy Core Leaders are at work preparing for Freshman Day on August 14. Academy Kick Off Day is being planned for August 15 and will include activities with Team Concepts.
On Wednesday, July 17th the Community Connections Brunch will be held in the PHS Gallery. This is the third year for this event connecting the Career Academies with area businesses and organizations.
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Athletic/Activities Report
Summer weights and camps are fully underway. We have anywhere from 50-70 boys and 40-60 girls in attendance daily. Fall activities first practice will be August 12th.
Organization Development and Capacity
The 2024-2025 school year will focus on the following points:
1. Continuing the growth of Wall-to-Wall Academies and expanding internship opportunities.
2. Concentrating on a culture of respect, inclusion, encouragement and celebration of students and staff.
3. Advancing civic engagement.
Plattsmouth High School staff continually seek to improve upon the processes of our curriculum and academy teams. That effort is focused upon data interpretation, identifying student needs, and responding with collective efficacy.
Educationally yours,
Todd Halvorsen
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ADMINISTRATION FOR CHILDREN & FAMILIES
Office of Head Start
330 C Street, Southwest, Fourth Floor
Washington D.C. 20201
PLATTSMOUTH COMMUNITY SCHOOLS
Dear Grant Recipient,
This letter is to notify you that your agency will receive a Focus Area 1 (FA1) monitoring review in Fiscal Year 2025 (FY25). You will receive additional information regarding your review, including the assigned Review Lead and review dates, approximately 45 days prior to the event.
Please note: The Office of Head Start (OHS) is strictly regulating scheduled reviews and will not authorize changes to review dates.
Monitoring Reviews for FY25
07CH012443 Focus Area 1 (FA1)
More information about the overall monitoring season can be found on OHS’ FY25 Monitoring Information Memorandum (IM) can be found at https://eclkc.ohs.acf.hhs.gov/browse topic/federalmonitoring. OHS also provides monitoring resources for grant recipients on the Early Childhood Learning and Knowledge Center at https://eclkc.ohs.acf.hhs.gov/federal-monitoring and the Aligned Monitoring System Virtual Expo at https://onlinexperiences.com/Launch/Event.htm?ShowKey=177031.
Please contact the OHS Monitoring Team with any questions.
Sincerely,
OHS Monitoring Team
1-800-518-1932 (option 2)
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ADMINISTRATION FOR CHILDREN & FAMILIES
Office of Head Start
330 C Street, Southwest, Fourth Floor
Washington D.C. 20201
Grant No. 07CH012443
Dear Head Start Grant Recipient:
An application for funding for the upcoming budget period must be submitted by
October 1, 2024.
The following table reflects the annual funding and enrollment levels available to
apply for:
Funding Type Head Start Early Head Start
Program Operations $1,155,911 $180,913
Training and
Technical Assistance $15,064 $3,318
Total Funding $1,355,206
Program Head Start Early Head Start
Federal Funded
Enrollment 100 10
Period of Funding: 01/01/2025 - 12/31/2025
Application Submission Requirements
The application must be prepared and submitted in accordance with the Head Start Grant Application Instructions with Guidance, Version 3.01 (Application Instructions) for a continuation application. It must be submitted on behalf of the Authorizing Official registered in the HSES.
Incomplete applications will not be processed.
Application Instructions are available on the home page of HSES. Please review the instructions carefully prior to preparing the application. Submission guidance can be found in the “Resources” section of the HSES.
Funding is contingent upon the availability of federal funds and satisfactory performance under the terms and conditions of the Head Start award. Annual funding levels are subject to change because of Congressional action or program performance and may result in additional funding guidance from the Office of Head Start.
Addressing Staffing Challenges through Grant Applications
Programs are strongly encouraged to make necessary changes to stabilize the Head Start workforce and must consider the staffing and training needs for their proposed program design, including necessary compensation and staff supports to implement a sustainable high-quality program. Further guidance on strategies to support the Head Start workforce can be found in ACF-IM-HS-22-06 Strategies to Stabilize the Head Start Workforce.
Additional guidance on making program adjustments necessary to maintain a highquality program with qualified staff can be found in ACF-IM-HS-22-09 Enrollment Reductions and Conversion of Head Start Slots to Early Head Start Slots.
Program Improvement (One-Time) Requests & Request Related to Health and
Safety
Grant recipients encountering program improvement needs that cannot be supported by the agency budgets or other resources are invited to apply for onetime funding. This funding must be applied for separately through the Supplement or Supplement—Facilities 1303 amendment type in HSES. Please select the appropriate amendment based on the description in HSES. Requests generally include but not limited to facility projects (construction, purchase, or major renovations requiring 1303 applications, including costs necessary to determine eligibility to submit a 1303 application, and/or costs necessary to prepare and submit a 1303 application); minor repairs and enhancements; playground installations or upgrades; funding to support transportation needs with making investments in buses or other vehicles necessary to operate the program; or security and surveillance investments to assure maximum safety of children. Requests are prioritized and funded based on funding availability and may require additional time before a final decision.
For questions regarding Application Instructions or program improvement needs and requests, please contact Mustafaa El-Scari, Head Start Program Specialist, at 816-426-2899 or Mustafaa.El-Scari@acf.hhs.gov or Dee Swindler, Grants Management Specialist, at 816-426-2227 or dee.swindler@acf.hhs.gov.
For assistance submitting the application in HSES, contact help@hsesinfo.org or 1-866-771-4737.
Thank you for your cooperation and timely submission of the grant application.
Sincerely,
/Clarence Small/
Clarence Small
Regional Program Manager
Office of Head Start
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CASS COUNTY HEAD START & EARLY HEAD START
PLATTSMOUTH EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER
Main office: 902 Main Street, Plattsmouth, NE 68048
Mailing address: 1912 Old Highway 34 Plattsmouth, Nebraska 68048 402-296-5250
Head Start Treasurer’s Report
May/June 2024
Continuation Grant from 1/1/2024 to 12/31/2024 (with NFS) $ 1,655,640
Total Head Start Grant Funds from 1/1/2024 to 12/31/2024 (without NFS) $ 1,144,435
Total Early Head Start Grant Funds from 1/1/2024 to 12/31/2024 (without NFS) $ 180,977
Head Start Expenditures for the Month of: May/June 2024 $87,998
Early Head Start Expenditures for the Month of: May/June 2024 $ 9,665
Total Grant Period Expenditures 1/1/2024 to 12/31/2024
Head Start $ 487,478
Early Head Start $ 89,514
Percent of Budget 1/1/2024 to 12/31/2024
Head Start 43%
Early Head Start 49%
In-Kind for the Month of: May/June 2024 $26,240
In-Kind Credited to Date:
Head Start 1/1/2024 to 12/31/2024 $ 84,912
Early Head Start 1/1/2024 to 12/31/2024 $ 17,943
Total 1/1/2024 to 12/31/2024 $ 102,855
Percent of Required In-Kind For Fiscal Year 2024
Head Start ($286,116 total required) 30%
Early Head ($45,012 total required) 40%
Total Required ($331,128) 31%
Head Start Nutrition Expenditures for the Month of: May/June 2024 $8,506
Meals Served in the month of May 2024
Conestoga: Breakfast: 181 Lunch: 187 Plattsmouth: Breakfast: 811 Lunch: 755
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CASS COUNTY HEAD START & EARLY HEAD START
PLATTSMOUTH EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER
Main office: 902 Main Street, Plattsmouth, NE 68048
Mailing address: 1912 Old Highway 34 Plattsmouth, Nebraska 68048 402-296-5250
Head Start Director’s Report
June 2024
Early Childhood Numbers as of: 06/01/2024
Enrollment:
Accepted for Tuition/Head Start for 2023-2024:
PECC 67
Conestoga Head Start 16
Total for Head Start 83 out of 100
Tuition at PECC 28
Total Enrollment for PECC/Conestoga 111
Birth to Three Program Enrollment Report:
Sixpence 13
Birth to 5 Special Education Home/Community Based/Speech 43
Early Head Start 9 out of 10
Attendance (Summer School)
Week Of:
06/10 89%
06/17 86%
06/22 85%
Head Start Grant Information:
The Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 is a New grant application and was due on Oct. 1st, 2024. This is the new funding guidance for the FY 2025.
Funding Type Projected Funding Funded Federal Enrollment
Head Start Program Operations &
Training and Technical Assistance $1,155,911 100
Early Head Start program Operations &
Trainings and Technical Assistance $180,913 10
Total Grand Funding $1,355,206 110
In-Kind (non-federal share)
for HS & EHS $271,041
Total Grant Amount $1,626,247
Office of Head Start Communications:
- ACF-OHS-IM-24-02: Fiscal Year 2025 Monitoring Process for Head Start and Early Head Start Recipients
Personnel:
- Welcome Ms. Dolores Morales Perez as our new Family Support Advocate
- Welcome Ms. Kendra Knapp as a long term sub preschool teacher for the 2024-25 school year
- Welcome Ms. Liz Davis as our School Social Worker
- We are looking for para educators for the 2024-2025 school year
Policy Council:
- Reviewed reports: Directors, Health, Education, and Family
- Discussed parent survey
- Parent handbooks
- Conestoga
- PECC
- B-3
Respectfully submitted,
Mrs. Juli Beck, Cass County Head Start Director
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PLATTSMOUTH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
BOARD OF EDUCATION REPORT
Dr. Amber Johnson, Elementary Principal
July 8, 2024
1. 2024-2025 Student Enrollment: *As of July 1, 2024*
Grade Jul. Aug. Sept. Oct. Nov. Dec. Jan. Feb. Mar. Apr. May June
Kdg. 95
1st 83
2nd 80
3rd 92
4th 94
Total 444
1. Overall Summary - K-4 2023-2024 MAP Update - (Percent of Students Who Met Projected Growth and Conditional Growth Index):
As noted in the June 2024 Board of Education Report, our K-4 students took the Spring MAP Assessment over the course of April and May. In accordance with our continuous improvement process, we monitor the percentage of students who met their growth projections for Fall 2023, Winter 2023, and Spring 2024. Please refer to the chart below for percent of students who met their projected growth for reading and math.
Percent of Students Who Met Projected RIT Growth
Reading
Grade Fall 2023 Winter 2023 Spring 2024
Kindergarten 55% 66% 80%
1st 55% 44% 52%
2nd 56% 56% 65%
3rd 41% 55% 58%
4th 65% 53% 62%
Average 54% 55% 63%
Math
Grade Fall 2023 Winter 2023 Spring 2024
Kindergarten 49% 63% 71%
1st 48% 39% 42%
2nd 17% 47% 65%
3rd 59% 50% 75%
4th 64% 55% 67%
Average 57% 51% 64%
It is also critical to monitor our school’s conditional growth index (CGI) each time students are
administered the MAP Assessment. The CGI is a normative growth metric, a standardized measure
comparing observed student or school growth to the 2020 NWEA growth norms. These norms indicate median growth levels for students or schools based on their grade, starting RIT score, the subject tested, and the amount of instructional time between two test events.
Also known as a z-score, the CGI expresses student growth in standard deviation units above or below the growth norms. A CGI score of zero indicates a student showed the same amount of growth as the growth norms. Positive CGI scores indicate that a student’s growth exceeded the growth norms, whereas negative CGI scores indicate that a student’s growth was less than the growth norms. A CGI score of 1.0 means a student’s growth is one standard deviation above the growth norm; conversely, a CGI score of -1.0 means a student’s growth is one standard deviation below the growth norm. The CGI allows for growth comparisons between students of differing achievement levels and across different grades and subject areas. Please refer to our building’s conditional growth index from Fall 2023, Winter 2023, and Spring 2024. Reference - https://connection.nwea.org/
PES Conditional Growth Index (CGI)
Reading
Grade Fall 2023 Winter 2023 Spring 2024
Kindergarten n/a 1.85 1.94
1st 0.14 -1.88 -0.17
2nd -0.48 0.74 1.11
3rd -0.25 0.70 0.70
4th 0.88 0.21 0.43
Math
Grade Fall 2023 Winter 2023 Spring 2024
Kindergarten n/a 1.12 1.39
1st -0.21 -1.45 -0.79
2nd -3.28 -0.71 0.94
3rd 0.60 0.31 1.73
4th 0.70 -0.63 0.98
2. 2024-2025 Planning Preparation Under Way -
As we plan and prepare for the 2024-2025 school year at Plattsmouth Elementary School, our focus will remain on fostering a supportive and enriching learning environment for all students. We will work toward refining our instructional strategies, enhancing our district adopted curriculum, and integrating collaborative practices to ensure that our students receive the highest quality education. Our team will continue to be committed to professional development and build up our collective efficacy to address the diverse needs of our student population. We are excited and looking forward to our new staff members who will be joining our team! Each individual brings a wealth of knowledge and experience that will be an asset to our school community.
Additionally, our goal will be to build on the successes of the past year and continue our tradition of excellence in education. A detailed report regarding school wide building level Professional Development as it relates to our continuous improvement process will be shared in the August 2024 Board of Education PES Principal Report.
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FISCAL YEAR 2025 MONITORING PROCESS FOR
HEAD START AND EARLY HEAD START RECIPIENTS
ACF-OHS-IM-24-02
To: All Head Start and Early Head Start Recipients
Subject: Fiscal Year 2025 Monitoring Process for Head Start and Early Head Start Recipients
Information:
Section 641A of the Improving Head Start for School Readiness Act of 2007 (the Act) requires the Officeof Head Start (OHS) to implement ongoing monitoring of all programs receiving federal funds.
This Information Memorandum (IM) outlines the OHS monitoring process for fiscal year 2025 (FY25). Itdescribes the types of monitoring reviews that recipients may experience, highlighting Focus Area 1 (FA1),Focus Area 2 (FA2), Classroom Assessment Scoring System (CLASS®), Risk Assessment Notification(RAN), and unannounced reviews.
FY25 Monitoring Review Types and Start Dates
ReviewType* FY25 Implementation Start Date
FA1 FA1 reviews are conducted through a virtual format. October 2024
FA2 FA2 reviews are conducted using a
combination ofvirtual and on-site monitoring. October 2024
CLASS® CLASS reviews are conducted again this year
usingeither self-recorded videos or onsite formats. October 2024
Follow-up
Reviews Follow-up reviews are conducted
virtually or in person.
Start dates will coincide with the end
of the corrective action period.
RAN RAN reviews are conducted
through a virtual format. As needed
Other OHS reserves the right to conduct
special off-site or on-site reviews.
As needed
* Monitoring reviews may be conducted with or without prior notification to the recipient. OHS reservesthe right to conduct unannounced reviews at any time.
FA1 Reviews
The FA1 review is an opportunity for recipients to describe their approach and plan for providing high-quality services to children and families. It typically occurs in the first or second year of the grant period.This focus area determines if programs are meeting the requirements of the Head Start Program Performance Standards (HSPPS), Uniform Guidance, and Head Start Act. The FA1 informs OHS’understanding of each recipient’s foundation for program services — staffing structure, program designand governance, education, health and family services, and fiscal infrastructure. The FA1 review alsoallows OHS to assist recipients in fulfilling application commitments, provide resources to address anyidentified issues, and support recipients in reaching their goals.
FA2 Reviews
The FA2 review is an opportunity for recipients to demonstrate their implementation of high-qualityservices to children and families that meet Head Start requirements. It typically occurs in the third or fourthyear of a grant period. This focus area broadens OHS’ understanding of each recipient’s performance and determines if programs are meeting the requirements of the HSPPS, Uniform Guidance, and Head Start Act.
CLASS® Reviews
Section 641A(c)(2)(F) of the Act requires OHS to assess the quality of teacher–child interactions using avalid and reliable observation measure. For the upcoming FY25 monitoring year, OHS will continue to usethe 2008 edition of the Classroom Assessment Scoring System (CLASS®) Pre-K Teacher–Child Observation Instrument. Scores from CLASS observations will count toward Designation Renewal System(DRS) determinations using the competitive thresholds established in the Final Rule on DRS Changes.
For FY25, recipients that are scheduled for a CLASS monitoring review will have the option to self-record and submit their own videos (Video Review) or request a traditional on-site review with certified CLASS observers (On-site Review).
American Indian and Alaska Native (AIAN) Head Start programs have the option to do a self-review forthe CLASS. OHS will transmit a letter to AIAN grant recipients with additional information on this option.
All recipients will have the opportunity to attend information sessions specifically developed to discuss FY25 CLASS options, including a group of sessions convened specifically for American Indian and Alaska Native recipients.
RAN Reviews
OHS conducts Risk Assessment Notification reviews, as necessary, to address child health and safetyincidents. They are initiated when OHS needs to gather more information about significant incidents affecting program participants’ health and safety. These reviews have a specific focus on abuse, neglect, inappropriate conduct, inadequate supervision, or unauthorized releases in Head Start programs.
RAN reviews:
Ensure prompt and accurate reporting of serious incidents
Investigate contributing program or management factors
Communicate necessary corrective actions
Provide feedback to improve program management and prevent future incidents
Other Reviews
Special reviews are conducted, as needed, to explore concerns outside of the typical FA1 or FA2 schedule.OHS reserves the right to conduct unannounced reviews at any time.
Scheduling
Each year, recipients are required to submit an accurate calendar of availability, which is used to schedulemonitoring reviews. The availability calendar also gives recipients a way to inform OHS as to when theirprogram is not operational and when children are not in session. Recipients should immediately update their calendars as changes in program availability occur. Please note that OHS has very limited capacity to accommodate requests to reschedule reviews and can only do so under exceptional circumstances.
Monitoring reviews can also be conducted with or without prior notification to the recipient that it will take place.
Communications
Recipients scheduled to receive a monitoring review in FY25 will receive a notification letter 45 calendardays before the start of the event. They can also expect a planning call with their assigned coordinator to discuss their review. During the initial call, recipients should share their program’s current service delivery options. OHS Review Reports are typically issued within 60 calendar days of the monitoring review.
If you have any questions regarding the FY25 monitoring season, please contact your regional office.
Thank you for the work you do on behalf of children and families.
Sincerely,
/Khari M. Garvin/
Khari M. Garvin
Director
Office of Head Start
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PLATTSMOUTH COMMUNITY SCHOOLS
BOARD OF EDUCATION REPORT
Amanda Wright
Special Education Director
July 15th, 2024
Special Education Student Numbers
Elementary: 111 in May of 2024
Middle School: 67 in May of 2024
High School: 74 in May of 2024
Non-Public: 12 in May of 2024
Total K-12: 264 in May of 2024
Special Education Department Chairs for 2024-2025 School Year
Elementary: Stacey Hicks
Middle School: Kelli Henry
High School: Curtis Larsen
In Process Reports
IDEA Application for 2024-2025
MOE Eligibility for 2024-2025
Submitted
Flex Funding Application for 2024-2025
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PLATTSMOUTH MIDDLE SCHOOL
BOARD REPORT
John Campin-Principal
July 2, 2024
Current Enrollment Numbers for 2023-24
5th-99
6th-82
7th-103
8th-103
Total-387
I want to recognize Tami Petri. Tami will be the new Payroll Administrator for the district. Tami has been at PCMS for over twenty years! Tami will be a wonderful asset to the district office and I wish her the best of luck! Tami has big shoes to fill!!!
Thank you to Dr. Larson for helping cover summer school this past June. Dr. Larson always puts forth her best effort to make summer school a success for our students!
Check out our school Facebook page. You will see our weekly newsletter where we share
students of the week in each grade and extra curricular updates.
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