Demetria Williams

The Caruthersville 18 Public Schools Continuous School Improvement Plan is a roadmap designed to provide a safe, supportive, and nurturing environment for students to become productive citizens. The plan is organized around three primary focus areas: Social-Emotional Well-Being, Culture and Community, and Teaching and Learning. Key objectives include developing systems for tracking and supporting student social-emotional growth, strengthening internal and external SEL support, celebrating student successes, communicating school values to the community, instilling local community values, and significantly increasing reading and mathematics skill levels while closing achievement gaps for all students.

The Caruthersville School District #18's Continuous Improvement Plan serves as a 5-year roadmap to achieve its vision of becoming an educational model of excellence accredited with distinction. The plan is committed to providing a safe, supportive, and nurturing environment, alongside a rigorous and aligned curriculum with highly engaging instruction. Strategic goals include fostering a collaborative climate with strong leadership, implementing effective teaching and learning driven by data, and ensuring comprehensive alignment of standards, curriculum, and assessment to improve achievement for all students and prepare them for future success.

This schoolwide program plan for Caruthersville High outlines comprehensive strategies for the 2024-2025 academic year, focusing on addressing school needs and improving student outcomes. Key initiatives include implementing supplemental instruction in Mathematics and English Language Arts, reducing class sizes, and strengthening academic programs through data-driven decision-making, effective instruction, and a District Continuous Improvement program. The plan emphasizes supporting at-risk students through targeted interventions, promoting positive behavior with a tiered model, and preparing students for postsecondary education and the workforce. Additionally, it addresses professional development for staff and teacher recruitment and retention.

The Board of Education meeting included the approval of fund transfers and payments of bills, alongside a presentation of the Cash Journal Status and Bank Reconciliation Report. Discussions covered building-level reports, administrative reports regarding transportation, maintenance, technology, and health services, and a comprehensive update from the Superintendent on state payment projections, budget needs, and program evaluations. New business focused on the approval of the Middle School Instructional Programs evaluation, the Technology Strategic Plan, the Food Service evaluation, MSBA policy updates, and the renewal of employee health, vision, life, and dental insurance plans.

This Schoolwide Program Plan for Caruthersville Middle aims to ensure all students meet the challenging Missouri Learning Standards through a multi-faceted approach. Key strategies include targeted supplemental instruction in Math, English Language Arts, and Science, alongside initiatives for class size reduction and enriched curriculum. The plan integrates professional learning communities, positive behavior support, and interventions for at-risk students. It also focuses on preparing students for postsecondary education and careers, enhancing staff professional development, and improving teacher recruitment and retention.