The Salem-Keizer School Board will review data on students’ math and reading progress and sense of belonging at school in a virtual meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 9.
Board members will get a report on how the district spent its share of state Student Investment Account funding, which is intended to lower class size, add instructional time and provide more opportunities for art, music and other activities at school. The district received $11 million for the 2020-21 school year after planning for a $36 million allocation prior to the Covid pandemic.
Following the report, the board will vote on approving a quarterly report to the state about the district’s progress.
The board will also consider a budget amendment reflecting an extra $21 million in federal money expected through the Federal Communication Commission’s Emergency Connectivity Fund program to help schools provide remote learning access. The amendment also reflects the district receiving $3.3 million less in state general fund money than budgeted.
The board will consider proclamations for Native American Heritage Month and National Education Support Professionals Day.
Board members will also accept recent grants and donations, including a $360,000 donation from the Lester & MaryLou Green Charitable Trust designated to be used at McKay High School.
Board members have allocated 45 minutes for hearing public comment over Zoom or live phone calls during the meeting.
“This time will be prioritized to hear public comment on board actions. Please use this time to inform the board on topics for board action rather than as a public forum to voice personal agendas. The board encourages and appreciates written public comment on an array of topics, which its members can read and contemplate ahead of the meeting,” the board agenda said.
To participate: The meeting will be held virtually at 6 p.m. on Nov. 9. It will be broadcast live on CC:Media, channel 21, and on YouTube using the links below.
English: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mwzCNYhVYLg
Spanish: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ag4aOygjN5k
Members of the public can also sign up to give public comment live during the meeting or submit written comments until 4 p.m. Monday using this form.
-Rachel Alexander
