The School District of River Falls held its Monthly Board of Education meeting on September 30, 2024, focusing on key initiatives aimed at enhancing staff development, student engagement, and community connections.

A significant topic of discussion was the district's commitment to improving staff training and professional development. The administration emphasized the importance of staff feedback, noting that 85% of surveyed employees expressed satisfaction with the current training programs. This feedback will guide future training efforts, which are seen as critical to overall job satisfaction and effectiveness.

The board also reviewed the progress of capital referendum projects, which are on track to be completed within budget and on schedule. Monthly updates will be provided to ensure transparency and accountability in these initiatives.

Another major focus was on student attendance and engagement. The district aims to reduce chronic absenteeism from 8.32% to 3% and increase student participation in co-curricular activities to 82%. The administration highlighted the importance of parent feedback, which has been positive, with 83.4% satisfaction reported in recent surveys.

Website accessibility was identified as a goal, with plans to ensure that all users can access district programs and services. Additionally, the board discussed enhancing community education satisfaction scores by 10%, indicating a commitment to providing quality educational opportunities.

The meeting concluded with a commitment to regular updates on these initiatives, fostering accountability and community involvement. The board expressed enthusiasm for the structured approach to monitoring progress, which is expected to strengthen the district's educational offerings and community ties.