Richland School District Two Board of Trustees Academic Committee Meeting | May 22, 2026

The Richland School District Two Board of Trustees Academic Committee convened on May 22, 2026, focusing primarily on academic program updates and instructional strategies rather than direct procurement activities. Key discussions included highlights from the fine arts program, updates on summer reading camp invitations with special education considerations, and a detailed review of coaching models for teacher support, emphasizing a regional coaching structure and integration of special education coaching. The committee also reviewed recent benchmark assessment data, noting challenges with alignment and validity due to changes in state standards and testing platforms, and discussed plans to transition to a new assessment system for the 2026-27 school year. While no contract awards or procurement decisions were made, the meeting addressed policy and programmatic planning that could influence future resource allocation and vendor engagement related to educational services and assessment tools.