RTMSD Finalizes K-1 Township Plan and Sets New 5-Year Plan

1. RTMSD’s Superintendent announced that the district will submit its application for the new K-1 Center to Middletown Township on April 8. He anticipates a public presentation to the Middletown Township planning commission scheduled for May 14.
2. The Board officially adopted its 2026-2031 Strategic Plan. The plan focuses on four key pillars:-Meaningful learning environments.-Effective teaching and professional development.-A thriving culture for both students and staff.-The maintenance of high-quality, innovative facilities
3. The plan was the result of an 18-month collaborative process involving a diverse committee of parents, teachers, administrators, and students. Moving forward, the district will use these priorities to vet every major decision. If a proposal does not align with these goals, it must be re-evaluated.
4. The district is dealing with a significant rise in Special Education costs. They’re nearly doubling for the coming year due to a 15-20% spike in early intervention needs for children five and under. Administrators attribute this surge to a “post-COVID trend” where families have become significantly more aware of the services they can access. The district has no discretion over these funds and they are legally obligated to provide these services to every child who qualifies.

You can watch the meetings in their entirety here: