Liz Ravenscroft

This Title I Schoolwide Plan for Cody-Kilgore Elementary focuses on identifying and addressing the needs of all students, particularly those at risk of not meeting State academic standards. The plan aims to improve student proficiency in Math and Reading through data-driven assessment (MAPS, NSCAS, Dibels, iReady), targeted interventions via the MTSS Intervention Protocol, and ongoing professional development based on the Danielson Instructional Model. It also emphasizes strong parent and family engagement through annual compacts, policy review, and regular meetings, alongside structured transition plans for students moving between educational stages.

The board meeting agenda focused on the discussion and approval of the contract and hiring of a new Superintendent of Schools.

The Cody-Kilgore Elementary School's Title I Schoolwide Plan aims to enhance student academic outcomes, specifically targeting 80% proficiency in both Math and Reading. Key strategies include utilizing a comprehensive needs assessment with diverse data and community input, implementing schoolwide reform strategies such as an MTSS Intervention Protocol for at-risk students, and providing ongoing professional development in instructional models and data analysis. The plan also focuses on fostering strong parent and family engagement, ensuring smooth student transitions, and continuously improving instructional effectiveness and resource allocation to address individual student needs.

The board meeting agenda included several key topics such as a building project discussion, the adoption of the 2021-2022 academic calendar, and a proposal for sound improvements in the school gym. Additionally, the meeting covered policy reviews, the declaration of surplus items, personnel matters including retirement and resignation, and the approval of a janitor work agreement.

The board meeting agenda items included the approval of new coaching agreements and annual board policies for the upcoming school year. Additional business matters involved appointing an official bus inspector, managing general fund budget transfers, and scheduling public hearings for the budget and final tax request. The board also addressed the adoption of new health standards, a proposal for a new bus camera system, the establishment of bus routes, a building use agreement with the American Legion, and the review and approval of the safe return to school plan. A superintendent's report and an executive session regarding legal matters were also scheduled.