Barrow County School System

This Streamlined Consolidated LEA Improvement Plan (S-CLIP) for Barrow County Schools details the district's comprehensive continuous improvement process, aligned with ESSA requirements and the Georgia Systems of Continuous Improvement framework. The plan outlines robust stakeholder engagement, strategies for identifying and addressing the needs and achievement gaps of diverse student subgroups, and the effective coordination of various federal programs. Key priorities include improving graduation rates and post-secondary outcomes for students with disabilities, enhancing services for young children with disabilities, ensuring the provision of Free Appropriate Public Education (FAPE), and maintaining strict compliance with state and federal regulations.

The board meeting included multiple recognitions for innovative teachers receiving Bright Idea Grants, kindergarten registration promotional initiatives, Governor's Honors Program student achievements, a Georgia Scholar recognition, and a custodial team acknowledgment for their maintenance of school facilities. The superintendent provided reports and the board engaged in discussions regarding district partnerships and operational updates.

The board meeting included the recognition of the superintendent as a recipient of the 2026 President's Award. Additionally, the board recognized high school valedictorians and salutatorians, students who participated in the state technology competition, and school nutrition managers for achieving perfect scores on all health inspections across the district.

This School Improvement Plan for Barrow Arts and Sciences Academy outlines strategic goals for the 2024-2025 academic year. The plan focuses on three key areas: enhancing student academic performance on EOC assessments, particularly for specific subgroups, with a target of 80% proficiency/distinction; achieving full implementation of the Advancing stage for Georgia STEAM certification to elevate student achievement and engagement; and increasing overall student enrollment to 1200 for the 2025-2026 school year through improved retention and targeted outreach.

The meeting focused on addressing rapid system-wide enrollment growth by opening a new elementary school. Discussions included evaluating potential models for populating the new facility, specifically comparing a traditional rezoning approach with the implementation of a fourth and fifth grade academy. The presentation highlighted current enrollment trends, existing school capacities, the use of modular units, and the impact of these options on student distribution and transportation.