Kendall Pickens

This document is an Essentials Guide outlining the End-of-Year Processes for the Mississippi Student Information System (MSIS). It provides detailed instructions and timelines for districts to finalize current school year data and prepare for the upcoming school year. Key areas covered include Month 9 data certification, Special Education End-of-Year (EOY) certification, Federal Programs EOY certification, managing MSIS data submissions and APIs, reporting Grade Point Averages (GPAs), and updating prior year statuses for completions, promotions, and grades.

The Board discussed various district matters, including a presentation on student test scores and academic intervention programs. Key actions taken included the disposal of surplus fixed assets, the donation of equipment to East Mississippi Community College, and the acceptance of a donated bus. The Board also approved software contracts, a construction change order for parking lot paving, federal program applications, and a grant-funded partnership for elementary school activities. Several monetary donations for basketball, ESports, and classroom resources were accepted. Additionally, the Board made decisions regarding certified and non-certified personnel, including contract adjustments and supplements, and held an executive session to discuss student discipline.

The Board approved the resignation of a head football coach and authorized the employment recommendation for a new head football coach, including the associated athletic supplement.

The Board of Trustees discussed and approved the retention of legal counsel to assist with the issuance and closing of financing for the ESCO project with Schneider Electric. Additionally, the Board approved two out-of-state travel requests for West Point High School students to participate in the West Alabama Marching Band Festival and to visit the McWane Science Center.

The West Point Consolidated School District's Professional Development Plan aims to provide sustained, quality professional learning to educators to enhance student academic success. The plan is structured around identified professional learning needs, including effective implementation of reading and writing strategies, MS College-and-Career Readiness Standards, AI for instructional enhancement, social-emotional learning, and data analysis. It incorporates Learning Forward Standards for Professional Learning, focusing on equity practices, curriculum, assessment, instruction, professional expertise, equity drivers, evidence-based practices, learning designs, implementation strategies, equity foundations, collaborative inquiry, leadership, and resource allocation. The ultimate vision is for all students to be successful through improved achievement, increased community involvement, and technology integration in a safe environment.