SCSD#2 Board Honors Wade Kinsey, Shane Rader

At the SCSD #2 Board of Trustee meeting on Monday, Feb. 3, Ali Vold, Woodland Park Elementary School Principal, talked to the Board about Woodland Park School being one of the top performing schools in the state. Several of the staff attended the meeting and were introduced to the board.

She also acknowledged Wade Kinsey, who was the recipient of the Presidential Award for Excellence in Math and Science Teaching. “This is one of the highest honors bestowed upon STEM educators in our entire nation. Winning this award puts Wade in an elite group of teachers,” Vold said. “He brought learning to life in ways that inspired both students and staff every day.”

Superintendent Scott Stults recognized the board members, including some who had demonstrated growth in professional development and standards of excellence. He also recognized chairman Shane Radar.

Rader added that he appreciated the board and the level of engagement they have and all board members being willing to engage in professional development. “Thank you,” he said.

In his report, Stults talked about the board goals.

In other business, the board also approved a bid for the modernization of the SHS C-Wing Elevator, the 2025-26 K-5 and 6-8 Student Handbooks.

Assistant Superintendent Kristie Garriffa reported that the SHS graduation rate for 2024 was 85.7%, which is above the state average of 81.6%. The graduation rate for the CTE program is a little over 97%.

Three community members spoke to the board about some of the bills that the legislators are currently addressing that will affect education.

Rader talked briefly about the SCSD#2 legislative round table that was held in January.

The board adjourned for an executive session to discuss personnel matters. The next board meeting will be on Monday, March 3 at the Central Office at 6 p.m.