Clark County School District

This Comprehensive School Improvement Plan (CSIP) for Shearer Elementary outlines strategies to eliminate achievement gaps for exceptional students in reading and math, increase overall reading and math proficiency, and improve science proficiency. Key objectives include enhancing instructional practices, utilizing data analysis, and addressing non-academic barriers to learning. The plan also focuses on improving school climate and safety to provide a supportive and respectful environment for all stakeholders.

This document outlines the schedule of Board of Education meetings for the 2025 fiscal year, running from January through December. The meetings are typically held at the Central Office, with one exception noted for an April meeting at GRCHS. Specific meeting types mentioned include an Organizational Meeting and a Special Virtual Meeting, alongside several regularly scheduled meetings and a session regarding a Draft Budget.

This document outlines the Board of Education Goals for Clark County Public Schools for the 2025-2026 academic year. The strategic direction focuses on several key areas: Strategic Planning, Vision, and Collaboration, emphasizing the 'Portrait of a Clark County Learner' and effective communication; Academics, with goals for high-quality instruction, proficiency in various subjects, English Language Learner support, school climate, postsecondary readiness, and graduation rates, alongside a commitment to closing achievement gaps; Culture, aiming to foster professional learning communities and a positive learning environment; Human Resources, dedicated to developing a nationally recognized model for recruitment, retention, employee satisfaction, and data-informed practices; and Managerial aspects, covering facility implementation and fiscal responsibility. The overarching vision is to grow greatness in all students and prepare them to be life-ready.

The document outlines Clark County Public Schools' academic vision, which is centered on fostering student growth and delivering high-quality instruction. This vision is guided by five foundational pillars: Continuous Development, Congruence, Student Engagement, Differentiation, and Monitoring. The plan also emphasizes the "Portrait of a Clark County Learner" to prepare students with essential life skills, and details various support services and programs including Instructional Specialists, Family Resource and Youth Service Centers (FRYSC), Community Education, Cardinal Virtual Academy, Phoenix Academy, STEM initiatives, Gifted & Talented programs, services for Exceptional Children, English Learners support, and Multi-tiered Systems of Support (MTSS), all aimed at enhancing student learning and well-being.

The Shearer Elementary Comprehensive School Improvement Plan (CSIP) focuses on improving student proficiency in reading, math, science, and social studies, as well as addressing achievement gaps and enhancing school climate and safety. Specific goals include increasing reading proficiency to 70% and math proficiency to 65% by 2029; increasing science proficiency to 45% by 2029; improving reading and math proficiency among exceptional students; increasing reading and math proficiency among English Language Learners; and improving school climate and safety indicators to 90% by 2029. Strategies involve using formative and summative data to inform instruction, aligning standards, learning targets, and assessments, addressing non-academic barriers to learning, implementing co-teaching, and fostering a positive school culture through PBIS and social-emotional learning.