Deana Bray

This document outlines the Madison County Charter School System's Parent and Family Engagement Policy, establishing expectations and strategies to strengthen school and parent partnerships in Title I schools. It details the definition of family engagement, outlines processes for joint development, budget allocation for engagement activities, and opportunities for meaningful parent consultation. The policy also focuses on building capacity for both parents and school staff to foster mutual support for student achievement and ensure compliance with ESSA requirements.

The Madison County School System's Strategic Plan for 2025-2030 is designed to graduate independent, productive citizens by providing a safe, supportive environment that builds a strong foundation of knowledge and skills. The plan focuses on four key strategic goal areas: improving student achievement through high-quality instruction and college/career readiness; recruiting, retaining, and supporting highly qualified personnel; ensuring efficient operations and responsible use of resources, including safety, funding, facilities, and technology; and fostering effective communication, a positive climate, and strong relationships with all stakeholders.

The strategic plan for Madison County School System focuses on improving student achievement through high-quality instruction and systematic supports, promoting college, career, and life readiness, and ensuring the recruitment, retention, and support of highly qualified personnel. It also emphasizes efficient operations and resource utilization, including safety, funding, facilities, and technology, as well as effective communication and relationships with stakeholders to support student and staff well-being and foster a positive climate and culture.

The strategic plan for Madison County School System focuses on improving student achievement through effective instruction, systematic supports, and college/career readiness initiatives. It also emphasizes the recruitment, retention, and support of highly qualified personnel, ensuring efficient operations and resource utilization, and fostering effective communication and relationships with stakeholders to support student and staff well-being.

The school board received an update on the system's wellness policy, noting progress in meeting nutrition and physical activity goals. The policy was updated for review, including additions of new team members and language corrections. Other matters included approving a contract with Family Connections, the 2022-23 closed classes list, overnight field trips, and the GSBA Self Assessment. The board also recognized students, employees, and retirees for their achievements and took several personnel actions, including hiring and transferring staff across various schools and departments, and receiving several resignations.