The Osceola School District Board Workshop held on June 24, 2025, focused on several key initiatives, particularly regarding performance-based contracts and technology management within the district. The meeting began with discussions on the district's ongoing efforts to implement performance-based contracts, which have yet to materialize this year. The board emphasized the importance of evaluating instructional contracts to ensure they effectively leverage desired educational outcomes.

Sarah, a board member, elaborated on the district's goal to assess supplemental academic programs for potential performance-based contracting. Despite thorough evaluations, the district has not yet moved forward with any contracts. However, there is optimism surrounding a potential reading intervention program that is currently under discussion with a major vendor.

The board acknowledged a significant reduction in the number of supplemental academic software programs available, attributing this to a lack of compelling results from previous initiatives. They expressed a commitment to exploring other areas for performance-based contracts, including maintenance and facilities services, while being cautious about committing to products that do not demonstrate effective usage or results.

In addition to performance contracts, the board addressed the issue of computer repair downtime. They reported improvements following a vendor change for computer repairs, with the average downtime decreasing from previous highs. The district is also expanding its leasing program for computers, which has proven beneficial in reducing downtime. Currently, 5,000 leased computers are in use across seven schools, with plans to double this number to 10,000 across 14 schools.

The board noted that the new leasing strategy allows for quicker replacements of damaged devices, enhancing the availability of technology for students. They reported a successful testing period, achieving a 95% device availability rate for students during assessments. The board is optimistic about the future of both the performance-based contracting initiatives and the technology management strategies, aiming for continued improvements in educational outcomes and resource management.