(KLZA)-- Falls City Public Schools are in year two of a School Improvement Process. Currently the school district is planning for a Nebraska Department of Education Framework visit during the 2025-26 school year.

The priority goals include demonstrating growth in the District 56 Language Arts and Mathematics achievement; developing meaningful transaction between the District's schools; Early Childhood Expansion; Increasing youth activity participation and prioritizing vocational trades and community partnerships.

During Monday's meeting, it was reported that Falls City Public Schools are motivated to expand the current space at North School to meet the district's immediate childcare development needs.

A possible addition to the east wing of the school that would house two additional preschool classrooms, the Sixpence program, therapy rooms, a multipurpose room, and additional restrooms all under one roof has been extensively discussed.

The report said this is one of the main focuses for the Communities for Kids Foundation grant program. Discussions of adding a school health clinic in the North School addition have also been discussed.

District 56 is working with architects and consultants at the Wilkins and Lund Company teams on an early childhood facility expansion plan.