Crystal Kniceley-Gillespie

This document presents an end-of-year review of Frametown Elementary's strategic goals for the 2024-2025 school year. The plan prioritized achieving annual growth for all students in Math and ELA/Reading, as measured by I-Ready benchmarks, and reducing chronic absenteeism. The report details significant progress in student proficiency across all grades and a decrease in chronic absenteeism, while identifying future needs for parent education and continued focus on attendance.

The Local School Improvement Council meeting agenda included a Principal's report and the election of teacher representatives.

The strategic plan for Little Birch Elementary School, operating under Braxton County Schools, is designed to achieve a minimum of 5% growth in English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics performance. This plan is data-driven, addressing identified challenges such as chronic absenteeism, homelessness, special education requirements, and the impact of low socioeconomic status. Core strategies include providing targeted professional development for educators, implementing structured intervention blocks (Walk-to-Intervention), fostering early career exploration, and enhancing communication and engagement with families. The plan also incorporates positive behavioral interventions and strategic resource allocation to support all students, improve school climate, and enhance overall academic and success outcomes.

The Board of Education meeting focused on the adoption of levy rates for the 2026-2027 school year, including budget projections for net taxes and allowances for uncollectible accounts. Additionally, the Board approved a partnership agreement between New River Community and Technical College and Braxton County Schools to provide dual credit pathways in various fields, including the establishment of an LPN program for high school students. The meeting also featured numerous student recognitions for their achievements in literature, social studies, and spelling competitions across various elementary schools.

This strategic plan for Braxton County Schools outlines goals to enhance student achievement, improve student behavior, increase attendance, and promote career and technical education. Key initiatives include achieving 5% or more growth in ELA and math, reducing behavioral referrals by 5% or more, decreasing chronic absenteeism by 3% or more, and increasing secondary CTE participation by 5% or more. The plan details strategies such as diagnostic assessments, targeted interventions, curriculum mapping, professional development for staff, school safety measures, parental engagement committees, support systems for homeless students, and virtual learning options.