Cleveland County School District

This District Engagement Plan outlines the Cleveland County School District's comprehensive approach to fostering parental and family engagement. It details how the district collaborates with parents and families in developing and reviewing engagement-related plans, policies, and strategies, and establishes clear expectations and measurable objectives for meaningful involvement. The plan focuses on building staff capacity to work with parents as equal partners, supporting parents in aiding their student's academic success, coordinating with external organizations for additional support, and evaluating the program's effectiveness and allocation of Title I funds.

This document outlines strategic goals focused on improving academic outcomes, particularly literacy, for all students with an emphasis on Caucasian and African American subgroups. It also prioritizes ensuring a safe school environment free from drugs, alcohol, and violence. Additionally, the plan aims to enhance the overall health and wellness of both students and staff.

The key discussions and actions during the meeting included the approval of the Consent Agenda, which covered claims for CCSD & CC Head Start and the Board Packet for CC Head Start. Student recognitions and employees of the month were announced. The board approved the use of the Baseball Complex for Jr. High Baseball. A motion to approve the use of the Kingsland Auditorium for a Mayoral Candidate failed. The board unanimously approved the Proposed Budget/Election for 2027-2028 and approved moving a Certificate of Deposit to Gateway Bank based on local interest rates. The Superintendent presented updates on the millage vote, partnership money acquisition, and upcoming Christmas break schedule. Student Achievement and Data was presented by elementary teachers.

The school board meeting addressed several key items, including the approval of the consent agenda, student recognitions, and employees of the month. Approvals were granted for the facility use of the gym for youth basketball, an updated EFT List, and the Resolution for the Facilities Master Plan. Additionally, a mid-year retention bonus was approved for full-time and part-time staff. The meeting also featured a presentation on Student Achievement and Data by RHS teachers and a Superintendent Report, which included updates on the Child Nutrition Review, Millage voting, achievements of the RHS Band and Girls Cross Country team, and the RES Shade Tree Grant.

The meeting included presentations from Headstart, Rison Elementary, Rison High School, and the Superintendent. The board discussed and approved several items, including employee Form B's, the CACFP meal application reimbursement for Head Start, the District Budget for the 2025-2026 School year, and the transfer of students from other school districts. The Superintendent reported on upcoming training, the search for a used maintenance truck, the finalization of the sale of the Kingsland Bus Shop, the Fresh Fruit and Vegetable grant, and the Election Committee's agreement to the requested sites for the Special Election for the millage. Personnel items were also approved.