Superintendent Mark Mulvihill discusses what IMESD is expecting to face planning for the coming year's budget. He also talking about Senate Bill 141, the Oregon Accountability Initiative. He also talks about the recent counselors summit and explains the purpose of the meeting and what was learned. Just like schools, IMESD closes for the holidays and Mulvihill shares his hope for staff members to do over the vacation that will help them be ready for the new year. Next, he shares his thoughts on the study of Oregon's high school graduation requirements and whether there are any plans in the works to lengthen the school year. Mulvihill wraps up the conversation talking about the virtual learning academy.