Derrick Hester

This Continuous School Improvement Plan for Demopolis City Schools aims to maximize student learning and produce successful citizens through engaging instruction and positive relationships. Key strategic areas include increasing student academic achievement in reading and math, developing engaging and safe learning environments, and providing robust mental health and behavioral support. The plan also focuses on proactive communication and strategic involvement for parents and stakeholders, ensuring sustainable technology through a refresh cycle and cost-effective solutions, and strengthening professional learning communities. Furthermore, it commits to leveraging community partnerships and grants, utilizing data from various assessments to drive instructional improvement, and providing ongoing, evidence-based professional development for all employees.

The Demopolis City Schools Code of Conduct for 2025-2026 outlines expectations for student behavior, academics, and safety. It emphasizes stakeholder satisfaction through student and employee development, support systems, and fiscal sustainability. Key components include rigorous lessons, life skills development, differentiated instruction, positive relationships, parent involvement, and community partnerships. The code also covers communication protocols, grooming and dress code, transportation rules, search policies, and the use of personal devices. Additionally, it addresses alternative programs, disciplinary actions, suspension policies, and various legal references to ensure a conducive learning environment.

The Demopolis City Schools Board of Education convened for a Special Called Meeting. The board approved a bid for the replacement of the fire alarm system at Demopolis Middle School. An Executive Session was entered into to conduct interviews, after which the meeting was adjourned without further action.

The meeting included the approval of the agenda and the approval of the contract for Dr. Adam G. Pugh as Superintendent of Demopolis City Schools.

The meeting included a declaration of emergency for the urgent purchase and initial expenditures of HVAC equipment at Demopolis High School. The Personnel Report was approved. The bid for upgrades to the HVAC system at Demopolis High School was awarded to Frasier-Ousley. Resignations were noted for positions at DHS and Westside, and new employment was approved for various roles system-wide, DMS, U.S. Jones, and Westside. Miscellaneous items included K-Readiness Camp details, summer program coordinator stipend, CTE Director changes, and title modification for the Coordinator of Curriculum Instruction.