Jeremiah Johnson

The board meeting covered several topics, including financial updates on revenues, expenses, and budget status, with a focus on year-over-year growth and capital projects. Discussions were held regarding out-of-state tuition rates, updates to employee leave policies, specifically related to new legislation for maternal birth leave and paid parental leave, as well as modifications to sick leave usage for personal time. The superintendent provided updates on the upcoming school year schedule, including student return dates, open house, and teacher pre-planning activities.

The board meeting included a formal presentation to honor the accomplishments of the Lincoln County High School football team. Key agenda items covered the annual election of the Board Vice Chairman, approval of a non-resident student enrollment request, and a review of the upcoming board meeting dates for the 2026 fiscal year. Additionally, the meeting featured a presentation on the budget calendar for the upcoming budget process and a review of financial statements including ad valorem tax collections and various grant receipts.

The meeting included several key agenda items. The board approved a consent item regarding an overnight field trip for the girls' basketball team to Georgia Southern. Additionally, the board approved a bid from Wind Masonry for repairs to twelve stadium columns. Finally, the board discussed and moved to approve a waiver request regarding board policy on family members serving in school district roles, which requires submission to the State Board of Education.

This School Improvement Plan for Lincoln County High School outlines three primary goals for the 2025-2026 school year. These goals include increasing student proficiency by 2% in US History, Algebra Concepts & Connections, and Biology EOCs, achieving an average faculty and staff retention rate of 90% or higher, and ensuring 80% of the student body creates and utilizes Individualized Graduation Plans to track academic progress. The plan emphasizes enhancing academic performance, fostering staff stability, and promoting student accountability.

This School Improvement Plan outlines strategic goals for the 2025-2026 school year. Key focus areas include closing achievement gaps by increasing student proficiency in tested subject areas by 2% and achieving/maintaining a College and Career Ready Performance Index (CCRPI) readiness score above 80, along with a minimum 4-star school climate rating. The plan details specific action steps such as maintaining Power Block for remediation and enrichment, ensuring curriculum coverage, implementing rigorous assessments with timely feedback, and enhancing parental engagement and mental health support for students.