Belinda Dammen

The board meeting included the adoption of the agenda and approval of various consent agenda items covering routine administrative and school-related agreements. The board also authorized setting a public hearing for the following month, approved the hiring of a new director of communications, and reviewed informational reports regarding vandalism, discipline, construction progress, school improvement updates, and financial standing. The session concluded with the closure of the public portion to move into an executive session to discuss student discipline and readmission policy requests.

The board meeting included the recognition of state champion student-athletes from Pascagoula High School, the approval of a consent agenda, and the appointment of new school principals. The board approved the 2026-2027 teacher salary schedule following state legislative action. Discussion was held on school improvement benchmarks, student academic trends, and the performance of current educational programs. Additionally, the board approved an agreement to continue the contract with the board attorney, and concluded the meeting by entering an executive session to discuss student readmission and discipline matters, a real estate matter, and exceptions to board policy.

This School Plan outlines the process used by the Schoolwide Planning Team to develop and regularly monitor a comprehensive plan based on a thorough needs assessment and data analysis. The plan focuses on enhancing student achievement in Reading/Language Arts/Literacy and Mathematics through evidence-based strategies, including small group instruction, iReady instructional programs, and diagnostic assessments. It also addresses school climate and culture by implementing strategies to reduce discipline issues and chronic absenteeism, thereby minimizing the loss of instructional time and providing a conducive learning environment for all students.

This document outlines the Schoolwide Plan for College Park Elementary School, developed through a Comprehensive Needs Assessment to improve student achievement across all subgroups. The plan prioritizes addressing socio-economic challenges and supporting English Learners through evidence-based strategies such as small-group instruction, targeted intervention programs, and enhanced family engagement. The intended outcome is to ensure all students meet challenging state academic standards in reading and mathematics.

The board meeting proceedings included an opening reflection and a discussion regarding the adoption of the agenda. The meeting also addressed the review and potential approval of a series of routine items consolidated into a single consent agenda, specifically items B through S.