Board meetings, strategic plans, and buyer signals from Lisa Downard’s organization
May 6, 2026·StrategicPlan
Board
Oak Ridge City Schools Foundational Literacy Skills Plan
This Foundational Literacy Skills Plan, approved by the Tennessee Department of Education, details strategies for comprehensive literacy instruction across Oak Ridge City Schools. It outlines daily foundational literacy skills instruction for grades K-5, utilizing specific curricula such as EL Education and Guidebooks, along with supplemental materials and universal reading screeners. Key components include targeted additional supports for strengthening student writing in upper elementary, a structured intervention system (RTI) with progress monitoring, and a robust parent notification and engagement plan. The plan also details an ongoing professional development framework to ensure continuous improvement in literacy outcomes.
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Oak Ridge City Schools Foundational Literacy Skills Plan
The Oak Ridge City Schools Foundational Literacy Skills Plan focuses on improving literacy skills for students in grades K-5. The plan details daily foundational literacy instruction using curricula like EL Education (K-3) and Guidebooks (4-5), both aligned with Tennessee state standards. Instruction includes explicit and systematic phonics, fluency, and comprehension building. The plan also outlines intervention structures (Tier 2 and Tier 3) using tools like aimswebPlus and 95% Group, along with parent notification procedures and professional development initiatives focused on teacher clarity, student ownership of learning, and curriculum training.
Jan 1, 2024·StrategicPlan
Board
Oak Ridge Schools Strategic Plan 2024-2033
This strategic plan addresses anticipated population and enrollment growth in Oak Ridge and the condition of existing school facilities. It outlines a comprehensive approach to manage student population increases and modernize infrastructure, with projections extending to 2033. Key elements include detailed analysis of growth, assessment of facility capacities and conditions, and a multi-faceted recommendation: acquiring new land, constructing a new 800-student elementary school (to replace Linden), renovating Woodland to an 800-student elementary school, and renovating Willow Brook and Glenwood to 600-student elementary schools. The plan also proposes restructuring grade levels to a K-5, 6-8, and 9-12 model and implementing redistricting as needed. The overarching goal is to prepare students for college, career, and life success, maintain educational excellence, ensure equitable experiences across all schools, and provide a sustainable long-term solution for the next two decades.
Sep 7, 2022·StrategicPlan
Board
Oak Ridge Schools Public Plan Addendum
This ESSER 3.0 Public Plan-Federal Relief Spending Addendum provides an update on the allocation of federal relief funds (ESSER 1.0, ESSER 2.0, and ESSER 3.0) for Oak Ridge Schools. The plan details strategic spending across key areas, including Academics, Student Readiness, and Foundations, aimed at accelerating academic achievement and supporting student well-being. It also outlines robust processes for monitoring, auditing, and reporting financial allocations, and emphasizes continuous, meaningful stakeholder engagement to inform plan revisions and ensure transparency.
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