042926 Richland School District Two Board of Trustees Academic Committee Meeting

The Richland School District Two Board of Trustees Academic Committee met on April 30, 2026, to discuss various academic programs, policy reviews, and school performance designations. Key procurement-related topics included the approval and implementation of educational programs such as the Eureka Squared math curriculum and the University of Florida Literacy Institute (UFly) for ELA interventions. The committee also reviewed program evaluations conducted by contracted external evaluators for AVID and college and career readiness initiatives. Additionally, the discussion covered the management and support plans for underperforming schools, including the Comprehensive Support and Improvement (CSI) designation for Jackson Creek Elementary, which involves state-provided transformation coaching and district-led continuous improvement efforts. The committee addressed policy updates, proposing a phased review and revision process for aging policies, and discussed funding allocations for ATSI (Additional Targeted Support and Improvement) specialists to coordinate support for schools with special education and poverty-related designations. While no specific contract awards or RFPs were mentioned, the meeting highlighted ongoing procurement of educational services and program evaluations, as well as strategic planning for policy and program improvements.