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HEADLINES
Information About the Operations Levy
Watch Superintendent Michael Soltman explain the upcoming Operations Levy. For answers to frequently asked questions about the levy, click here.
In The Schools in January
Some recent activities around the district…
What Happens on PDD Days?
Professional Development Days (PDDs) carve out time for teachers to grow professionally and, in turn, to transfer what they learn to the classroom. Students are the ones who ultimately benefit, whether it’s from a teacher who’s learned how to explain a concept in a way that makes sense or from a change in curriculum that ensures that no student misses an important lesson.
The two-hour PDD sessions support the district’s curricula … READ MORE ⇒
OSPI Explains Budget Challenges
To balance Governor Gregoire’s Book I budget (published on December 9th) it’s likely that all state discretionary spending on K-12 education will be cut. In addition to education cuts, the next budget (Book II) is likely to include tax increases and or revised tax practices. Based on this news, there’s no doubt that VISD will have to make some difficult budgeting decisions over the next few months. This presentation from the Office of the Superintendent … READ MORE ⇒
Teachers Honored for National Certification
Teachers Colleen Carlson (9th-grade humanities) and Doug Swan (5th grade) were honored by the school board on December 10th for successfully completing the National Board Certification Program. They join McMurray math teachers, Jenny Granum and Cornelius Lopez, who previously received national certification.
Achieving national certification is a labor-intensive process. Teachers who aspire to it must meet the five core propositions and other rigorous standards set by the … READ MORE ⇒