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Also attached to this agenda item: District Committees Update

District Committee Updates 2025-2026 June 11, 2026 2025-2026 + District Committee Updates + CROTON. OYHARMON June I], 2026 Technology Committee Update 19 stakeholders representing students, staff, administrators, parents, and Board members collaborated to develop the foundation for the 2026–2029 Technology Plan. Highlights ●Established five strategic pillars for technology integration ●Examined technology's impact through the lens of the NYS Portrait of a Graduate ●Explored active vs. passive screen time and meaningful technology use ●Developed draft AI guidelines focused on ethics, privacy, and responsible use ●Reviewed regional best practices to inform district planning Looking Ahead ●Implement the 2026–2029 Technology Plan ●Refine software evaluation processes ●Continue supporting responsible and effective technology use in classrooms IMPACT The committee established a shared vision for how technology can support teaching and learning, laying the foundation for the 2026–2029 Technology Plan while promoting responsible, ethical, and purposeful use of technology and AI across the district. Technology Committee K–4 Literacy Committee Update 12 committee members began developing a Comprehensive K–4 Literacy Framework to strengthen literacy instruction across the district. Highlights ●Established a shared district literacy philosophy ●Analyzed student achievement and growth data ●Evaluated current literacy programs and instructional practices ●Studied research-based approaches aligned to the Five Pillars of Literacy ●Began designing a cohesive framework for K–4 literacy instruction Looking Ahead ●Finalize the CHUFSD Comprehensive Literacy Framework ●Align curriculum, resources, and assessment practices ●Support educators with a clear, research-based roadmap for literacy instruction IMPACT The committee established a shared district vision for literacy instruction and laid the groundwork for a comprehensive K–4 framework that will support consistent, research-based literacy practices and improved outcomes for all students. K–4 Literacy Committee Assessment & Feedback Committee Update 15 committee members met seven times throughout the year to examine assessment practices and develop a student-centered vision for grading, feedback, and learning. Highlights ●Developed a District Philosophy of Assessment & Feedback centered on student growth ●Researched innovative and authentic assessment practices ●Gathered student perspectives from elementary, middle, and high school students ●Established six guiding principles emphasizing authentic, personalized, reflective, collaborative, clear, and connected learning experiences ●Identified opportunities to shift assessment from compliance-driven to growth-focused learning Looking Ahead ●Expand committee membership to include student representatives ●Move from philosophy development to implementation planning ●Share findings with the Success Committee and broader community ●Engage families and staff in conversations about the future of assessment and feedback IMPACT The committee established a shared district philosophy for assessment and feedback that prioritizes student growth, meaningful learning, and timely feedback, creating a foundation for future assessment practices that better support student success. Assessment & Feedback Committee What Success in Schools Means Committee Update 18 committee members continued exploring how the district defines and measures student success beyond traditional academic indicators. Highlights ●Identified four priority action areas to guide future work: ○Parent/Guardian education around success, grades, and school messaging ○Review of current district practices and alignment with committee goals ○Community survey on beliefs and values related to success, grades, homework, and postsecondary planning ○Alumni survey examining skills that contributed to future success ●Formed working groups to begin research and planning in each focus area ●Partnered with the Challenge Success initiative to support districtwide conversations about student well-being and achievement ●Hosted professional learning and parent engagement opportunities focused on healthy definitions of success and college readiness Looking Ahead ●Continue development of surveys and data collection efforts ●Analyze current practices through the lens of committee goals ●Gather student, parent, educator, and alumni perspectives ●Use findings to inform future recommendations and district initiatives IMPACT The committee is helping develop a broader, more balanced definition of student success that emphasizes well-being, purpose, engagement, and preparation for life beyond school in alignment with the district vision of What School Can Be. What Success in Schools Means Committee Athletic Advisory Committee Update 18 committee members met throughout the year to enhance the student-athlete experience and strengthen connections across the Croton-Harmon athletic community. Highlights ●Fostered collaboration between district athletic programs and local youth sports organizations ●Gathered student-athlete perspectives on their experiences, expectations, and opportunities for growth ●Explored strategies to strengthen the youth sports pipeline and increase participation at the modified, JV, and varsity levels ●Identified challenges related to fluctuating participation numbers and long-term program sustainability ●Celebrated and expanded the success of the Tiger Showcase, connecting families with athletic opportunities across all grade levels ●Recognized the positive influence of varsity student-athletes as role models and mentors for younger students through clinics, outreach, and community engagement ●Examined ways to strengthen communication, school pride, sportsmanship, leadership development, and fan engagement Looking Ahead ●Expand partnerships and communication with local youth sports organizations ●Continue growing the Tiger Showcase as a bridge between youth and school athletics ●Promote participation, retention, and student-athlete development across all grade levels ●Enhance leadership, wellness, and student voice opportunities within athletic programs ●Strengthen community engagement and school spirit throughout Croton-Harmon Athletics IMPACT The committee strengthened connections between schools, families, youth organizations, and student-athletes while creating a shared vision for increasing participation, supporting student growth, and building a vibrant, sustainable athletic culture that fosters pride, belonging, and lifelong engagement in athletics. Athletic Advisory Committee Wellness & Social Emotional Learning Committee Update 25 committee members collaborated throughout the year to strengthen student wellness and social-emotional learning across the district. Highlights ●Met four times to identify strategies that support student well-being through school, family, and community partnerships ●Guided districtwide conversations around wellness and SEL initiatives ●Promoted equitable access to SEL supports, physical activity, and healthy lifestyles ●Introduced families to the Little Spot SEL curriculum through a CET Principal's Coffee session ●Developed a comprehensive community resource directory connecting families with local and regional support services ●Focused on strengthening collaboration among families, staff, students, and community organizations Looking Ahead ●Develop protocols and family supports related to school refusal ●Host a districtwide mental health and wellness event for the school community ●Continue expanding family engagement and access to wellness resources ●Support ongoing implementation of the District Wellness Policy and SEL Framework IMPACT The committee strengthened partnerships between schools, families, and community organizations while expanding access to wellness resources and social-emotional supports that help students thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. Wellness & Social Emotional Learning Committee School Counseling Advisory Committee Update 21 committee members collaborated through the district's required School Counseling Advisory Committee to support and strengthen the K–12 Comprehensive School Counseling Program. Highlights ●Convened two districtwide meetings with broad stakeholder representation ●Reviewed annual program evaluation data aligned with national best practices from the American School Counselor Association (ASCA) ●Examined counseling program strengths, needs, and opportunities for growth ●Analyzed two years of student support and program data to inform future decision-making ●Engaged stakeholders in discussions about the evolving needs of students and the role of school counseling services ●Gathered feedback to guide continuous improvement of the K–12 counseling program Looking Ahead ●Identify and explore a key area of focus for the K–12 counseling program during the 2026–27 school year ●Update and refine the K–12 Comprehensive School Counseling Plan ●Continue using program evaluation and student data to inform counseling services and supports IMPACT The committee supports a data-informed, student-centered counseling program that promotes academic achievement, college and career readiness, and social-emotional well-being while ensuring counseling services remain responsive to the evolving needs of students and families. 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