We’ve officially crossed the 100th day of school! This week, Justin and Isabelle celebrate the milestone—from the adorable "100-year-old" costumes in our elementary halls to the deeper reflections of Black History Month. Beyond the celebrations, we’re diving into the heavy-hitting updates from Monday night’s Board meeting and what they mean for the future of our district.

In this episode:

• The Redesign Roadmap: We break down the Board’s decision to move forward with Intermediate Model Option #2 and the 5–8 Middle School Model. We also discuss the commitment to keeping Johnson STEAM Academy (JSA) an elementary school and the "no changes" guarantee for the 2026–2027 school year.
• Annual Verification—Your "30-Minute Mission": Why the Infinite Campus Parent Portal is the most important tool you'll use this weekend. We explain how your data directly influences staffing, class sizes, and bus routes.
• A "Springboard" for Success: How a newly secured $50,000 IDEA-DA grant is being used to close the graduation gap and support our 9th-grade students with IEPs.
• The Power of Identity: A final reminder to weigh in on the rebranding surveys for Harrison, Hoover, and Van Buren before the February 15th deadline.
• Staff & Leadership Milestones: We spotlight the incredible classroom data of Amy Strain and honor the legendary 32-year careers of retiring principals Tammi Kuba and Cindy Stock.
• Tech Tips & Translation: Important info on how to stop your iPhone or Pixel from blocking school calls, and an update on our new automated translation tools for district emails.

Important Reminders:

• No School Friday: Friday, February 13th, is a Teacher Comp Day.
• Strategic Committee: The first meeting of the Strategic Plan Executive Committee is on February 19th.

Quick Links:

• Complete Your Annual Verification
• View the Planning for the Future Webpage

Whether you're a parent, a staff member, or a community partner, thanks for being part of the "Power of We." Stay future-ready!