Laura Alms

This document outlines the Accreditation and District Strategic Plan for the Baldwin County Public School System. It describes the comprehensive accreditation process, including an external review conducted in March 2014, which led to the system-wide accreditation. The plan emphasizes driving student performance and continuous improvement by establishing clear paradigms, objectives, and measurable outcomes to achieve higher levels of organizational performance.

The meeting included commendations for a student who saved a life and recognition of the Spanishport High School volleyball team and Daphne High School cheerleading team for their championship wins. An invocation was given, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. Staff reports covered updates from elementary schools, the Aspiring Principles Academy, Model UN, and Foley city council. The transportation department was recognized for acing a federal audit. Discussions also covered the Ball and Proud Future Seer Scholarship application, the Night of Education Champions event, construction updates, and a financial report for October 2025, including revenue, expenses, and fund balance details. The agenda included a discussion about a refrigerated display cabinet and a motion for an executive session for potential litigation discussions.

The board discussed a proposed policy update concerning the Mental Health Law (Act 2025-455) and its implications for school counseling services. The proposed update aims to revise the current mental health services and opt-in policy so that parent consent is no longer required for school counseling, advisement, and prevention education within the normal duties of school counselors and educators. There were also senior staff reports, financial reports, and discussion of agenda items.

This document outlines the Baldwin County Board of Education's AI policy, which aims to integrate AI into the PreK-12 education system to responsibly maximize its benefits while mitigating risks. The plan is structured around key pillars including Strategy, Governance, Data Privacy and Security, Procurement, Implementation, Competency Development, Risk Management, and Utility and Effectiveness. The intended outcomes are to foster critical thinking, empower students for societal contributions, enable educators to personalize learning, promote digital literacy, and prepare students for an AI-driven world, all while ensuring the human element remains central to education.

This Annual Implementation Plan for Daphne Elementary School outlines strategic initiatives for the 2025-2026 academic year. The plan focuses on advancing individual growth through professional learning and K-12 college/career readiness. It aims to cultivate a positive school climate and culture by building inclusive relationships, implementing supportive operating systems, providing employee resources, and engaging parents. A core priority is increasing student achievement in reading and math for all academic areas, including special education subgroups, through research-based strategies and interventions. Additionally, the plan seeks to develop leadership capacity and strengthen faculty collaboration through Professional Learning Communities.