Board meetings, strategic plans, and buyer signals from Donna M. Rizzo’s organization
Sep 21, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Instructional Committee Meeting Minutes
The committee meeting covered updates on the NY Inspires and Portrait of a Graduate initiatives, including collaboration with the region on summative assessments. A Math Pilot update was provided regarding consultant training and assessment schedules. Plans for the October Superintendent's Conference Day were discussed, focusing on district building areas, math teacher training, and data analysis. The committee also coordinated upcoming building visits to observe co-teaching models and agricultural pathways, and held preliminary conversations regarding the alignment of extracurricular activities with student pathways.
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The meeting included a review of student achievement and attendance data, with a focus on ELA and math proficiency trends across grade levels and the impact of chronic absenteeism. Discussions covered strategic improvements for the upcoming academic year, such as instructional adjustments, professional learning communities, and family engagement initiatives. The board also reviewed draft governance goals and received status updates on capital projects, including pool repairs and facility maintenance, alongside reports from various district committees regarding policy and legislative advocacy.
Sep 16, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Newark Board of Education Policy Committee Policy Committee Meeting Minutes
The committee meeting focused on reviewing and revising various district policies. Key topics included the update to student directory information policies to align with NYSED guidance, the implementation of new policies regarding immigrant student rights, and considerations for diapering and toileting accommodations. The committee also discussed policy revisions concerning student data privacy in accordance with NIST standards, reviewed ongoing compliance with motor vehicle operations on district property, and continued the systematic review of the district's policy manual, specifically Sections 5000 and 6000.
Sep 16, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Board of Education, Newark Central School District Regular Meeting
The board discussed several key topics including a data presentation for grades 3-8 covering academic performance and attendance, with a focus on intervention strategies and curriculum pilots. The board also reviewed draft board goals, received various administrative reports from the Superintendent, and approved several personnel appointments and resignations. Committee reports were provided covering legislative updates, NYSSBA resolutions, Four County discussions on graduation frameworks, BOCES updates, policy committee reviews, and facilities committee project reviews. The meeting concluded with a discussion on future events and an executive session regarding employment history.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
