Deanna Bankston Rush

This document, "Outcomes for Intellectually Gifted Education Programs," defines competencies and provides a framework for gifted education programs in Mississippi. Its primary purpose is to ensure that intellectually gifted children receive appropriate education tailored to their exceptional abilities, helping them reach their full potential. The plan outlines key competencies including Thinking Skills, Creativity, Information Literacy, Success Skills, Affective (Social and Emotional) Skills, and Communication Skills, with metacognition as an overarching goal. This framework serves as the foundation for school districts' Gifted Education Program Instructional Management Plans.

This Parental Engagement Plan for Union Elementary School outlines its commitment to fostering a cohesive partnership between students, parents, school staff, and community members to enhance student academic, social, and emotional growth. Key priorities include providing comprehensive Title I information and resources, conducting regular parent meetings for feedback, establishing a school-parent-student compact defining responsibilities for learning, building capacity through various parental and community engagement opportunities, and ensuring accessibility for all parents, including those with special needs or language barriers.

The Union Public School District's Instructional Management Plan is designed to increase student learning and ensure all students graduate college and career ready. It focuses on coordinating efforts for a uniform curriculum development and delivery throughout the district, aligning with its vision to prepare students for academic, career, and personal success. Key strategic goals include maintaining safe and healthy learning environments, improving student academic performance, evaluating and enriching curriculum, instruction, and infrastructure for maximum student success, attracting and developing staff excellence, and fostering a climate of engagement among students, staff, parents, and the community. The plan details expectations and procedures regarding curriculum maps, instruction, instructional resources, assessments, and lesson plans.

The meeting included officer nominations for the upcoming school year, organizational details for the band banquet including catering and decoration assignments, and procedures for collecting outstanding student fees. Discussion also covered plans for the upcoming spring concert, chicken order logistics, and scheduling for marching tryouts. Additional planning topics included the announcement of major autumn school events, the establishment of a concession stand worker schedule for the upcoming season, and the disclosure of hints regarding the upcoming show theme.

This plan outlines the Union Public School District's protocols for re-entry and continuation of services during the 2021-2022 school year, focusing on managing the COVID-19 pandemic. It establishes four COVID-19 protocol levels based on transmission rates, each detailing specific guidelines for masks, quarantine procedures for close contacts and positive cases, and physical distancing. The plan also addresses daily activities, classroom arrangements, cleaning procedures, health services, and contingency plans for school closure, aiming to ensure student and staff safety while maintaining educational services.