Laura Bell

The board meeting agenda includes consideration of budget amendments and federal program updates, specifically relating to paid parental leave and systemic preschool. Key business items involve the review of HVAC bids for Friendship Elementary and the adoption of various policy updates, including those regarding appeals, workplace conduct, revenue, and personnel practices. Additionally, the board will review the 2026 tenure list and summer school plans, approve transportation contracts with Bells City School and Alamo City School, authorize amendments to employee contracts, and conduct the director's evaluation.

This TISA Accountability Report for Crockett County Public District outlines strategic goals for student achievement, focusing on English Language Arts (ELA) proficiency for 3rd grade (targeting 70% by 2028) and 4th-10th grades (aiming for a 2% annual increase). It also includes goals for 3rd-11th grade Math proficiency (2% annual increase) and College and Career Readiness (2% annual increase in the Ready Graduate Indicator). The report details action plans and budget allocations, emphasizing investments in instructional supervisors, assistant principals, tutoring, and High-Quality Instructional Materials (HQIM) implementation to achieve these targets.

The Crockett County Schools Strategic Plan for 2023-2028 focuses on providing a safe and positive environment where students are inspired to become academically and socially prepared for their chosen career paths. Key instructional goals include achieving a level 3 TVAAS score or higher in literacy and numeracy, meeting absolute performance measures on ELA and Math TNReady/EOC assessments, increasing the ACT composite score, and embedding computer science standards into all schools. Operational goals involve maintaining fiscal reserves, improving non-instructional staff roles, continuing energy efficiency programs, diversifying staff, expanding CTE offerings, supporting student and staff wellness, and enhancing school facilities and technology.

The Crockett County Board of Education celebrated Tony Emison's 20 years of service. Emison's commitment to the students was highlighted, along with his dual role as a medical examiner. His contributions to the school system and his unique experiences as a medical examiner were discussed. His position on the board will be filled by Robert Lovell.

The Crockett County Schools Foundational Literacy Skills Plan focuses on improving literacy skills in grades K-5 using the Benchmark Advance curriculum, which aligns with Tennessee ELA standards. The plan emphasizes foundational skills instruction (90 minutes daily in grades K-2, 30 minutes minimum in grades 3-5) incorporating phonics, phonemic awareness, fluency, vocabulary, comprehension, and writing. Supplemental resources like Wilson Language Program (Fundations) and state-provided early literacy kits will be integrated. The plan includes a multi-tiered system of support (RTI2) with interventions (Tier II and III) based on universal screening data (AimswebPlus). Parent communication is a key component, with regular reports and home literacy activities. Professional development for teachers includes state-mandated Reading 360 training and ongoing support through collaboration, grade-level meetings, and external consulting.