Hudson School District to Combine Learning, Student Departments

The Hudson School District Board of Education voted Tuesday to reorganize the Learning and Student Services departments into one Learning Support Services Department. 

Dave Grambow to take on the new role of System Improvement Director for the Hudson School District. Sandi Kovatch will continue as Learning Services Director, and Cory McIntyre will continue as Student Services Director.

The Hudson School District issued the following press release at 6:30 p.m. on Feb. 12: 

Hudson School District’s Learning and Student Services Departments will be recommended for reorganization to the Board of Education on Tuesday, February 12th. The purpose of the reorganization is to develop a more collaborative, learning-focused support system for students and staff at the school level. Specifically, the new Learning Support Services Department will provide high quality, responsive services to further increase the district’s capacity to improve the learning of all students. At a time when significant changes are taking place at the state level, now more than ever, it is critical to the success of students to have seamless learning support services.

Learning Support Services will be led by Directors Sandi Kovatch, Cory McIntyre and Dave Grambow. Each director will be responsible for integrating his or her primary responsibilities into focused outcomes that lead the implementation of the district’s strategic vision HSD 2025; balances school priorities with district-wide learning initiatives; customizes services that eliminate potential barriers to individual learners, while at the same time strengthening the district’s overall system for learning. By integrating curriculum and instruction, special education, and system for learning improvements, students and staff can expect supports and services that further advance high quality instruction and student outcomes.

Learning Services Director, Sandi Kovatch has been leading the district’s curriculum and instruction initiatives since 2005. She will continue to focus on curriculum and instruction with an emphasis on student assessment, program evaluation and improvements, and initiatives that support student success in the transition from school to career and or college.

Student Services Director, Cory McIntyre came to the district in 2009. Cory will be responsible for integrating special education services, including English language learners, students with disabilities, gifted and talented programming and all of the supportive services that are behind learning success for all students.

With the new title of System Improvement Director, Dave Grambow has an expanded administrative role leading such areas as educator effectiveness, new teacher support, technology, and district-wide system for learning improvement. Previously as Learning Services Associate Director, Mr. Grambow’s primary focus was on teacher and administrator professional development which will continue as part of his responsibilities. Dave has been with the district for 18 years, serving as an elementary teacher, Emotional Behavior Disorder (EBD) teacher, and elementary principal before becoming Associate Director.

The scope of Learning Support Services includes:

• Yearly S.M.A.R.T. Goals that stretch student achievement higher
• Curriculum and Instruction review that aligns with best practices
• HSD 2025 Action Planning and Implementation
• Federal and State Grants
• College Credit Opportunities
• School to Career Supports
• On-Line Learning
• Supervision of School Psychologists, School Guidance & Counseling, and School Social Workers
• Safe and Respectful Schools
• Open Enrollment
• Health Services
• Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse Program
• Student Pre-Expulsion & Expulsion
• Special Education
• Gifted and Talented Program
• English Language Learners
• System for Learning Improvements
• K-12 Technology Supports
• Student Assessment
• Professional Staff Development
• Teacher Mentor Program
• Educator Effectiveness
• Administrative Leadership Team Professional Development

This list highlights the complexity of services that are integrated into student learning every day. While the most visible work of the district happens in each classroom every day, behind the scenes, teachers, support staff, and administrators receive the supports and tools necessary to meet the growing expectations of today’s globally competitive world. Hudson students and the Hudson community benefit from HHS graduates who are prepared to successfully transition from high school to career and college. The Hudson School District is committed to continuous improvement. By integrating the previous student learning and services departments into one Learning Support Services department, both students and staff will be better supported to learn, teach, and succeed.

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