Madison Blankenship

The meeting included recognitions for Beta Club state convention winners, apprenticeship selections, and athletic champions. The board reviewed curriculum and instruction items, including a grant for Randleman High School, and received financial reports regarding superintendent-approved contracts exceeding $50,000. Consent agenda items involved first readings of several board policies on student conduct, student searches, and employee recordings. Additionally, the board addressed curriculum initiatives, including a memorandum of understanding with Randolph Community College, grant assurances, and articulation agreements. Financial and operational agenda items covered the interim budget, budget amendments, a school nutrition procurement plan, and agreements for security and resource officer services. A closed session was held to discuss personnel matters and student assignment appeals.

The board meeting agenda included student and program recognitions, as well as multiple informational items concerning gifts to various elementary and middle schools. The curriculum and instruction segment covered grant updates and revisions to the academically and intellectually gifted plan. Financial reporting involved updates on contracts exceeding $50,000. Consent items focused on teacher bonuses for summer reading camps, articulation and affiliation agreements with Randolph Community College, contract amendments, budget adjustments, and operational items such as school fees, facility use agreements, and school resource officer services. The closed session was scheduled to address personnel matters, legal advice, and student assignment appeals.

The superintendent provided an update regarding the approval of the local budget for the upcoming school year by the County Commissioners and the Board of Education, noting the increase in current expense funding and recurring capital outlay funding over the past decade. Administrative appointments for principals and assistant principals were reviewed, and athletic accomplishments were celebrated, including recognition for achievements in soccer, golf, and track and field. Additionally, a student was recognized for artwork selected for a state calendar, and information was provided regarding enrollment options for non-traditional schools.

This document informs parents about Randleman Middle School's identification as an Additional Targeted Support and Improvement (ATSI) school, necessitating the development of a comprehensive school improvement plan. This plan, aimed at improving educational outcomes for all students, closing achievement gaps, increasing equity, and enhancing teaching quality, will focus on key areas such as classroom management, standards-aligned instruction, professional learning communities, instructional leadership, effective teacher recruitment and retention, transition support, a multi-tiered system of instruction, data-driven decision-making, student support services, and family and community engagement.

The School Improvement Plan for Trinity Elementary School outlines a strategic direction to enhance student performance and well-being. It focuses on improving reading proficiency to 45% by June 2024 and math proficiency to 50% by June 2025, while strengthening tiered intervention models. Key strategic pillars include instructional excellence and alignment, data-driven instructional planning, comprehensive student support services, robust leadership capacity, professional development, efficient resource allocation, and active family and community engagement.