Bradley Ladner

This document outlines the Bay St. Louis-Waveland School District's proposed school bond initiative, seeking $37,850,000 for comprehensive capital improvements. The initiative aims to modernize facilities across multiple campuses, including additions and renovations at Waveland Elementary, Bay High School, Bay-Waveland Middle School, and North Bay Elementary. Key projects encompass academic enhancements such as STEM and vocational labs, improved classroom spaces, upgrades to athletic facilities, and district-wide infrastructure improvements, all designed to foster student achievement and meet community needs.

This Dropout Prevention Plan aims to increase the state graduation rate, reduce the state dropout rate, and improve the attendance rate. It outlines 15 key strategies encompassing systemic renewal, school-community collaboration, safe learning environments, social-emotional learning, family engagement, early childhood education, early literacy development, mentoring, service-learning, alternative schooling, after-school opportunities, professional development, active learning, educational technology, individualized instruction, and career and technical education. The plan is aligned with the district's mission to provide rigorous instruction for academic success and its vision to foster a culture of high expectations, developing productive and ethical citizens.

The Dropout Prevention Plan for the Bay St. Louis-Waveland School District focuses on initiatives, activities, and services designed to increase the state graduation rate, reduce the state dropout rate, and improve attendance. It highlights the district's commitment to student success, reflected in its high graduation rate and A rating in the 2023-2024 Accountability Model. The plan emphasizes ongoing consultation with stakeholders, implementation of research-based strategies, and continuous evaluation to address early warning indicators for dropouts.

The school plan for North Bay Elementary focuses on student proficiency and growth in alignment with Mississippi College and Career Readiness Standards. Key strategies include providing additional support personnel, implementing effective instructional practices, and engaging parents and families in the education of their children. The plan prioritizes addressing the needs of special education students, improving science proficiency, and fostering a positive school climate through PBIS implementation and targeted interventions.

The school planning summary outlines the process used to develop the school-wide plan based on a comprehensive needs assessment. It includes reviewing data, identifying strengths and weaknesses, and establishing priorities. The plan focuses on regularly monitoring and revising strategies based on student needs to ensure all students meet challenging state academic standards. It also describes evidence-based strategies such as the MTSS process and interventions to address academic and behavioral challenges, with specific attention to subgroups and local data analysis.