Earl Chapman

The Comprehensive District Improvement Plan for Jackson Independent School District, updated in June 2023, outlines a strategic roadmap to enhance student growth and achievement by 2026. The plan focuses on seven key district goals: improving state assessment results in reading, mathematics, science, social studies, and writing; closing achievement gaps; advancing English Learner progress; enhancing school climate and safety; ensuring postsecondary readiness; and increasing graduation rates. It emphasizes data-driven decision-making, effective instructional delivery, and comprehensive support systems to foster a positive learning environment and ensure all students reach their full potential.

The Jackson Independent School District's technology plan for 2025-2028 focuses on enhancing curriculum integration, student technology literacy, professional development, and technology infrastructure. Key strategies include leveraging data for decision-making, providing professional development on digital tools, strengthening cybersecurity, upgrading infrastructure, and fostering partnerships. The plan aims to improve student outcomes, ensure equitable access to technology, and promote a culture of digital collaboration and innovation.

The Jackson Independent School District Board of Education adopted and updated several salary schedules for the 2025-2026 school year. These schedules include certified staff, classified employees, Gear Up tutorial program staff, substitute staff, and extended employment positions. The schedules outline pay rates based on years of experience and job title, with additional compensation for factors such as National Board Certification, extra service supplements, and long-term substitute assignments.

This technology plan for Jackson Independent School District for the years 2025-2026, 2026-2027, and 2027-2028, focuses on collaborative leadership, robust infrastructure, data security, budget and resources, partnerships, digital curriculum, personalized learning, and effective use of space and time. Key strategies include leveraging E-rate funding, enhancing cybersecurity, providing professional development, and integrating technology into curriculum and assessment to improve student outcomes and ensure a safe and efficient learning environment.

The Jackson Independent School District's Comprehensive District Improvement Plan (CDIP) addresses key areas to improve student achievement. The plan focuses on improving state assessment results in reading, math, science, social studies, and writing; closing achievement gaps among student subgroups; enhancing English learner progress; improving school climate and safety; increasing postsecondary readiness; and raising the graduation rate. Specific strategies involve implementing a district-wide PLC process, reviewing math curriculum, developing a Profile of a Graduate curriculum, implementing a district-wide MTSS system, and leveraging the learning environment to improve social-emotional learning. The plan includes measurable objectives, strategies, activities, measures of success, progress monitoring methods, and funding sources for each goal.