Julie Chaffin

This strategic plan outlines the vision and initiatives for Berry Elementary School, aiming to prepare, inspire, and enlighten students for future challenges by providing a safe and disciplined learning environment that fosters their full potential. Key objectives include improving student proficiency in ACAP mathematics and ELA by 5% for specific grade levels through targeted curricula, differentiated instruction, and professional development. The plan also focuses on strengthening community engagement by increasing digital communication with parents and promoting in-person parental involvement through various school activities.

The Berry Elementary School ACIP Plan for 2023-2024 outlines a strategic approach to enhancing student academic proficiency and parental engagement. Key objectives include a 5% improvement in ACAP math for grades 4-6 and ELA ACAP for grades 5-6, alongside increasing digital communication with parents by 5% and boosting in-person parental involvement. The plan's critical initiatives focus on leveraging diverse curricula and instructional strategies, ongoing professional development for teachers, and fostering strong school-family communication and collaboration to empower students and ensure their full potential in a safe learning environment.

The board meeting agenda addressed personnel actions including resignations and coaching appointments. The consent agenda included approval of facility improvements such as bleacher replacement at Berry High School, additions and alterations to the Hubbertville Ag Shop, door lock replacements at Berry High School and Fayette County High School, electrical work at Fayette County High School, and new lockers for the Hubbertville boys' dressing room. Additionally, the board approved an agreement with JBM Enterprises, Inc. for external evaluation services.

The board meeting agenda covered a broad range of operational and administrative matters. Key discussion topics included the approval of personnel actions such as leaves of absence, resignations, retirements, new hires, and contract renewals for the upcoming school year. The board also addressed non-renewal of staff and approved various financial and facility projects, including a major paving project, door replacements, playground improvements, and restroom remodeling. Furthermore, the board reviewed and approved strategic planning documents, specifically the Special Education Plan and the LEA Plan for Gifted students for the 2025-2026 school year, and authorized several service contracts for janitorial and specialized educational support.

The board addressed various personnel actions, including leaves of absence, resignations, retirements, new hires, transfers, non-renewals, and terminations. Additionally, multiple contracts were approved for school services, summer programs, and facility projects. The consent agenda included approval of the 2024-2025 school year lunch costs, vehicle and locker room purchases for Fayette County High School, various remodeling and equipment quotes for Fayette Elementary School, a facility use agreement for a basketball camp, reimbursement for culvert replacements at Berry High School, rescission of previous indoor athletic facility purchase approvals, and the authorization of bids for diesel fuel and gasoline. Furthermore, several construction and fire alarm system bids were accepted for the Hubbertville Pavilion Project.