VPS Study Session 03/25/25

The Vancouver Public Schools (VPS) Board of Directors held a study session on March 25, 2025, focusing primarily on progress monitoring related to the district's strategic plan. Key discussions included updates on student-centered experience and programming, particularly efforts to reduce exclusionary discipline disparities among student groups and increase restorative practices. The board reviewed data showing reductions in exclusionary risk and days for various student demographics, with notable success at Jason Lee school. Additionally, the meeting covered improvements in identification and support for high-capability (HighCap) students, including efforts to enhance proportionality across racial and socioeconomic groups and professional development for teachers on differentiated instruction and cluster grouping. Communication strategies to engage families, including the use of the Parent Square app with translation features, were also discussed. While the meeting did not address specific procurement actions such as contract awards or budget allocations, it highlighted ongoing investments in educational programming and professional development that may influence future resource planning.