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Hello Rockford, 

Highlights from the December 8^th Board of Education meeting:

• Approved a video monitoring system for buses purchased recently.
  • Each of our buses has a video monitoring system
• Approved replacement of the Rockford High School bleachers.
  • Bleachers were original to the high school
• Approved replacing the Rockford High School athletic wing elevator.
  • Elevator was original to the building
• Approved replacing the Rockford High School boiler.
  • Boiler was original to the building

All of these improvements were with funds from the 2019 bond.

The board also had a literacy presentation that highlighted our performance on both the M-STEP and the NWEA. Our NWEA fall performance shows that every grade level from 1^st through 8^th is close to or above the 90^th percentile in reading. This is a nationwide test, so the results show that our students perform at or above 90% of the students who take the assessment throughout the nation.

The performance of our students is a credit to our staff and to our families. Together we are providing a supportive and challenging learning environment that helps them learn the skills that helps our students learn the skills and knowledge they need to be successful.

We also have a robust plan in place to help all students. Our tiered system of support provides classroom, small group, and individual support for students so that all can be successful.

This time of year makes me think through and think about the many blessings that I have. One of the blessings is to be in a community like Rockford and to be part of a dynamic and supportive school district. Thank you for all that you do to help create and sustain our district.

My wish for you is that you have a wonderful Holiday season!

Steve

Dr. Steve Matthews, Superintendent

Rockford Public Schools