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Oct 8, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Kraton Elementary School District Public Meeting
The board received a presentation regarding bond and override proceeds for the fiscal year. Key topics included a statutory update on capital improvements financed through bonds, the status of current bond-funded projects such as HVAC upgrades, school rebuilds, and technology refreshes, and the financial planning for future capital needs. Additionally, the presentation covered the utilization of District Additional Assistance (DAA) override funds for classroom materials and equipment, and the maintenance and operations (M&O) override, which supports full-day kindergarten, extracurricular programs, and student transportation in unsafe zones.
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The presentation provided an overview of the Kraton School District's Annual Financial Report (AFR) for fiscal year 2025-2026. Key topics included the accounting of revenues and expenditures across various funds, such as Maintenance and Operations, the Classroom Site Fund, and capital outlay funds. The speaker explained the use of object codes and function codes in compliance with the Uniform System of Financial Records (USFR). Detailed discussions covered the categorization of classroom dollars, administrative costs, support services, and the impact of legislative propositions on budget allocation. Additionally, the report touched upon grant funding, food service operations, and the role of fund balance reserves in ensuring financial stability for the district.
Sep 15, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Kraton School District Governing Board Governing Board Meeting
The meeting included a public budget hearing where the FY2026-27 budget revision number one was presented and subsequently adopted, addressing formula errors and incorporating updated student data. The Board also discussed the academic progress monitoring framework, focusing on math proficiency goals for eighth and seventh-grade students. Key topics included the use of new assessment data, the implementation of district-wide professional learning communities, and strategies for supporting students to move out of the minimally proficient category.
Aug 20, 2026·StrategicPlan
Board
Thraton School District Theory of Action 2028
The Thraton School District's "Theory of Action" outlines its student outcomes-focused governance framework. Key goals include decreasing minimally proficient math students, improving proficiency for black students, and enhancing literacy for third graders, with some objectives targeted for completion by 2028. This framework is guided by guardrails that prioritize student social-emotional health and wellness, ensure equitable and sufficient learning conditions through multi-tiered systems of support in literacy, promote teacher recruitment and retention via professional learning communities, and uphold student academic progress by fostering high-quality teaching, student engagement, and rigor in the classroom. The overarching aim is to drive continuous improvement in student outcomes and cultivate a supportive and effective educational environment.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
