Kathy Baldwin

The School Improvement Plan for Mountain Springs Elementary focuses on three core priorities: enhancing literacy through the Science of Reading, increasing mathematics achievement, and fostering a positive school culture through the Capturing Kids Hearts program. The plan aims to achieve 90% reading proficiency for 3rd and 4th graders, an 80% average in mathematics achievement across all grade levels, and cultivate strong student-teacher relationships to ensure a safe and engaging learning environment with high attendance.

The Southside Elementary Family and Community Engagement Plan outlines strategies to foster collaboration between the school, families, and the community. It focuses on jointly developing expectations and objectives, establishing effective communication channels, and building the capacity of both staff and parents through professional development and educational opportunities. The plan emphasizes coordinating with external organizations and community partners to provide additional support and resources to families, aligning these efforts with the school's improvement goals.

The board meeting featured a recognition of the Cabot Church of Christ for their donation to the backpack program. Curriculum reports were provided regarding AP test scores and a summary of ACT and Aspire assessments for the previous school year. Administrative updates included a buildings and grounds report on various campus projects and a back-to-school update covering security equipment, transportation logistics, and professional development training for staff. The board also approved several student legal transfers, a teacher disclosure, the proposed budget for the upcoming school year, and various personnel recommendations including new hires, transfers, and resignations for both certified and classified staff.

This Comprehensive School Counseling Plan for Cabot Public Schools serves as a guide and resource for designing, implementing, evaluating, and improving school counseling programs and services. Aligned with the ASCA National Model, the plan focuses on three domains of student development: Academic, College/Career, and Social/Emotional. It outlines a multi-tiered system of support (MTMDSS) and emphasizes data-driven decision-making, planning, and assessment to ensure equitable access and success for all students, ultimately preparing them for future opportunities as responsible, lifelong learners.

This School Improvement Plan outlines four key priorities for Westside Elementary School. The plan focuses on building a positive school culture to enhance student achievement and attendance, implementing a tiered instructional system for improved reading outcomes through Science of Reading training, increasing student success in mathematics using the Illustrative Mathematics curriculum, and effectively utilizing Response to Intervention (RTI) to address academic, social-emotional, and behavioral needs. The overall vision is to empower students and staff, ensure academic success, and create a safe and supportive learning environment.