Calvin Garrison

This Comprehensive Needs Assessment outlines Nandua Middle School's vision to provide a safe and academically rigorous environment and its mission to inspire students for academic and social excellence, preparing them for high school and productive citizenship. Key areas of focus for the 2023-2024 school year include enhancing English and Mathematics instruction to close achievement gaps for specific subgroups, improving science education through inquiry-based learning and STEM enrichment, increasing meaningful family and community engagement, and fostering a positive school environment by reducing chronic absenteeism and discipline referrals, and promoting cultural inclusivity.

This entry plan report outlines the Superintendent's initial 100-day strategy for Accomack County Public Schools, focusing on listening, assessing, and relationship-building to establish a strategic direction for the district. Key phases include engaging stakeholders, evaluating district operations across academics, finance, facilities, and technology, and enhancing communication and transparency. The plan aims to foster trust, improve morale, strengthen academic support, address immediate challenges, and lay the groundwork for developing a new five-year strategic plan.

The committee reviewed the 2025-2026 operations and grant fund updates and analyzed the financial reports for federal grant-funded programs, including various Title grants and Special Education funding. The meeting also addressed capital improvement plans, including building projects such as school renovations and gym improvements, as well as one-time budget requests and other considerations like retention bonuses and unfilled positions.

This plan for Nandua High School outlines the 'A-B-C Plan' pillars: Achievement, Behavior, and Community. It focuses on fostering academic excellence through robust curricular offerings and student support, cultivating a safe and equitable learning environment, and strengthening community partnerships and parent involvement. Key initiatives include addressing learning loss from the COVID-19 pandemic, improving accreditation areas such as social studies performance and attendance, ensuring ongoing professional development, and enhancing communication with the school community. The plan sets performance targets, including increased extracurricular activity participation, for the 2021-2022 school year.

The committee reviewed federal program reimbursements and balances, including specific grants like Title I-A and Title VI-B. Discussions covered the status of various building projects such as the Accomac Primary School renovation and gymnasium projects, along with a capital improvement plan and one-time budget purchases. Additionally, the committee reviewed the operating fund expenditure status and various budget revisions for the current fiscal period.