PSD202 Committee Meeting - Wednesday April 15th, 2026

The PSD202 Committee Meeting held on April 15, 2026, primarily focused on educational data reviews, curriculum approvals, and budget discussions. The Board of Education Curriculum and Technology Committee reviewed elementary principals' end-of-year data, highlighting student growth and collective responsibility metrics. They also discussed approval items for high school and middle school novel lists, initiating a 30-day display period for public feedback. Concerns were raised about certain novels, with plans to review them further in the next committee cycle. Additionally, the meeting included a detailed presentation of the district's tentative budget for fiscal year 2027, covering revenue sources, expenditures, staffing modifications, and capital improvement plans. Staffing adjustments were proposed to address budget constraints, including reductions in certified staff and increases in paraprofessionals, resulting in an overall cost savings of approximately $2.9 million. The meeting concluded with updates on policy handbook revisions across all school levels and plans for future staffing evaluations and policy updates.