Board of Education
The Board of Education establishes school policies, approves personnel appointments, adopts budgets, approves textbook selections, awards bids, and has complete and final control over controversial school issues.
All actions of the Board require the affirmative vote of at least five of the nine members. These members are unsalaried and are elected to three-year terms of office.
Community members are encouraged to attend all meetings. A record of the proceedings of the Board is available for inspection by the public in the district administrative offices.
Regular Board meetings are held on the third Monday of each month in the Waterloo Middle School Large Group Instruction Room, at 7:00 PM unless otherwise noted in the calendar. Additional "programs" and "special" meetings are also scheduled throughout the year.
For inquiries regarding speaking at Board Meetings please contact the District Clerk, Stephanie Wilson, by email at stephanie.wilson@waterloocsd.org.
Board Of Education District Goals 2024-2025
The Waterloo CSD Board of Education has established key goals for the 2024-2025 academic year. These goals focus on creating a community school environment, fostering community involvement and engagement, collaborating with agencies, providing supports, improving academic achievement, promoting staff wellness and retention, and offering professional learning opportunities in areas such as mental health, SEL, bullying, and empathy.
Goal 1: Improving Academic Achievement
A key goal for Waterloo CSD is to increase academic achievement across all grade levels, 3-5%, in literacy. This focus on academic excellence aims to prepare students for future success in higher education and careers.
Goal 2: Community School Initiative
One of the primary goals for Waterloo CSD is to develop and maintain a community school model, over multiple years. This approach aims to integrate the school more deeply into the fabric of the local community, creating a hub for education, support, and community engagement. This goal focuses on developing strategies to increase participation from parents, local businesses, and community organizations in school activities and decision-making processes.
| Community School | Community Involvement and Engagement |
Agencies |
| Establishing a community school model that serves as a central hub for education and community services. | Fostering strong connections between the school and the local community through various engagement initiatives. | Collaborating with local agencies to provide comprehensive support and resources for students and families. |
Goal 2: Collaboration with Agencies
To provide comprehensive support for students and families, Waterloo CSD aims to increase and strengthen its partnerships with various agencies. This collaboration will help ensure that students have access to a wide range of resources and services beyond the classroom.
| 1 | 2 | 3 |
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Identify Agencies Research and identify relevant local and regional agencies that can provide valuable support to students and families |
Establish Partnerships Develop formal partnerships and agreements with selected agencies to ensure consistent and reliable support. |
Integrate Services Seamlessly integrate agency services into the school environment to maximize accessibility and effectiveness. |
Goal 3: Staff Wellness and Retention
Recognizing the importance of a motivated and healthy staff, Waterloo CSD is prioritizing staff wellness and retention. This goal aims to create a supportive work environment that promotes job satisfaction, personal well- being, and long-term commitment to the district.
| Wellness Programs | Professional Development | Work-Life Balance |
|---|---|---|
| Implement comprehensive wellness programs including information on fitness classes, stress management workshops, EAP resources and health screenings. | Offer ongoing professional development opportunities to support career growth and job satisfaction. | Promote policies and practices that support a healthy work life balance for all staff members. |
Goal 4: Professional Learning Opportunities
To support the ongoing growth and development of staff, Waterloo CSD is committed to providing professional learning opportunities. This goal will create an increased number of learning experiences for staff that will focus on critical areas such as mental health, SEL (Social Emotional Learning), bullying prevention, and fostering empathy.
- Mental Health Training
Provide comprehensive mental health awareness and support training for all staff members. - SEL Implementation
Offer workshops and resources for effectively integrating Social Emotional Learning into daily classroom practices. - Bullying Prevention
Conduct training session on identifying, preventing, and addressing bullying behaviors in school settings. - Fostering Empathy
Develop programs to help staff cultivate empathy and create more inclusive learning environments.