Kelby Surrell

This document outlines the Grenada School District's Parent and Family Engagement Plan, a roadmap designed to foster robust home and school partnerships. It aims to achieve academic success and promote a safe and disciplined learning environment through three core components: policy involvement, shared responsibilities for high student performance, and building capacity for involvement. Key strategies include effective two-way communication, promoting parental volunteerism, providing resources for home learning support, and encouraging educational advocacy through PTAs and other organizations.

This document details the Grenada School District's strategic initiative to integrate Project Lead The Way (PLTW) curricula into every grade level from PreK-12, serving approximately 4,000 students. The initiative focuses on providing early exposure to STEM fields, fostering critical thinking, problem-solving, and teamwork through hands-on learning. Key outcomes include significant improvements in students' academic skills and career readiness, an elevated district rating from C to A, and increased engagement in engineering, biomedical science, and computer science pathways, ultimately preparing students for higher education and the modern workforce.

The Grenada School Board meeting addressed several key issues. The board approved the minutes from a previous meeting and adopted the agenda, including additions for facilities and safety. Discussion included the upcoming board meeting date, tree planting bids, and personnel matters, specifically addressing the departure of Rodney Murphy and the need for conflict of interest mitigation. The board also approved personnel changes, including resignations, retirements, and transfers. Significant discussion centered on the condition of the middle school facilities, including concerns about safety hazards and the need for repairs and upgrades, particularly to the gymnasium floor and restrooms. A motion was made to allocate funds for a new gym floor. Finally, the board reviewed and approved policy revisions required by state legislation.

The Grenada School Board meeting covered various topics, including personnel matters such as faculty recommendations and a retroactive payment for a lead teacher. Discussion included facility expansions, specifically the approval of bids for Grenada Middle School construction, which included the addition of classrooms and other improvements. The board also addressed student release to another school district and reviewed academic performance, including plans to address areas needing improvement in the CSI and TSI programs. The superintendent's report highlighted academic progress, facility updates (including the middle school and newspaper building projects), and the allocation of funds for these projects.

The Grenada School Board meeting covered various topics, including personnel recommendations for the 2024-25 and 2025-26 school years, the return of a performance bond to Harrison Logging, and the approval of the Grenada School District test security plan. Discussions also included the declaration of administrative leave and emergency school closing due to inclement weather on January 10th, approval of policies F and G, child find activities, and the fiscal year 25 project allocation. A significant portion of the meeting was dedicated to a review and update of the school district's construction plan, outlining four phases of the Grenada Middle School project, including the addition of classrooms, renovations, and improvements to the gym and other facilities. The total estimated construction cost is 7.45 million, with architectural fees to be added later.