Board Information
WC BOARD MEMBERS
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CALEB BAKER - PRESIDENT (CELL 319-610-8940)
JOSH VANSKYHAWK - VICE PRESIDENT (CELL 563-422-0124)
CAITLIN REINKING - BOARD MEMBER
WENDY MILLER - BOARD MEMBER
CHRIS (SKIP) CHILD - BOARD MEMBER
BOARD POLICIES
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WEST CENTRAL BOARD GOALS
Academic Achievement: The West Central School Board will strive to provide top-quality, innovative, academic, and vocational programs for students of all abilities.
Benchmarks:
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90% of all students will be proficient in reading, math, and science on the ISASP. (Iowa Statewide Assessment of Student Progress)
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100% student participation in the Charter School.
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All students will show academic growth through standardized tests.
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Annual Review of graduation requirements and course offerings.
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Support inclusion of STEAM/Career & Technical Education (CTE) activities throughout the curriculum.
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Support professional development programs and resources.
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Preserve the instructional day.
School Culture & Climate: The West Central School Board will foster a culture and climate where every student can succeed.
Benchmarks:
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Support the social, emotional, and physical development of students at all grade levels.
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Promote school and community integration and opportunities.
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Encourage student participation in extracurricular activities.
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Provide a safe environment for staff and students.
Communication: The West Central School Board will promote proactive communications with all stakeholders.
Benchmarks:
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Publicize district successes and events.
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Host teachers and students at monthly board meetings to demonstrate innovative instructional practices.
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Foster communications between parents and teachers.
Financial Stability: The goal of the West Central School board is to assure that future expenditures do not exceed future revenues while expanding student opportunities.
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Maintain a steady tax rate at or below the average of area schools.
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Maintain a minimum solvency ratio of 10-15% as recommended by the Iowa Association of School Boards.
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Increase spending authority each year.
Facilities: The West Central School Board is committed to maintaining and improving existing facilities.
Benchmarks:
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Develop a 5-year facility plan beginning with a facility needs audit.
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Develop annual facilities and grounds priority improvement lists.