Markeshia Hammond

This document presents the 'State of the District' for Jefferson Davis County School District, outlining its current status and future direction. It details the district's mission and vision, highlights strengths in academics, extracurriculars, stakeholder engagement, and finance, and addresses challenges such as student assessment performance, personnel shortages, and engagement. The document proposes strategic initiatives for the future, focusing on cultural development, academic enhancement, personnel growth, and support program improvements, with the aim of fostering lifelong learning and academic proficiency among students.

This Dropout Prevention Plan for the Jefferson Davis County School District aims to address social, emotional, and academic gaps for students to fulfill the district's vision and mission. It outlines strategies for reducing retention rates in early grades, providing additional assistance to targeted subgroups, implementing dropout recovery initiatives, and ensuring smooth transitions for students returning from juvenile detention centers. Key priorities for 2024-2025 include improving reading proficiency, success on state assessments, increasing attendance, and fostering a culture of accountability. The plan sets specific goals to enhance student growth and achievement, foster community partnerships, maintain safe schools, and ensure fiscal accountability, ultimately aiming to increase the district's graduation rate and ACT scores.

The board meeting covered several key areas. Departmental reports included a first reading of proposed changes to the high school student handbook, addressing topics such as unexcused absences, dress code, and cell phone policies. The TSI report provided enrollment, attendance, and referral data for May. A presentation was given on a proposed curriculum for personal math, conflict resolution, and violence interruption, requesting 40 calendar days for implementation. Financial statements were reviewed, including bank reconciliations, balance sheets, cash flow, and budget status reports. An update on the audit process was provided, along with information on insurance costs, showing a significant increase due to recent tornadoes. The superintendent's report included discussion of the insurance increase and the need for building renovations.

This board meeting covered various topics, including departmental reports on student enrollment, attendance, summer school participation, and credit recovery. The meeting also included updates on facility improvements and renovations at different schools, including roofing, window replacements, painting, lighting, and flooring. Discussion also included upcoming events such as convocation and parent academy, as well as the approval of financial statements and reports. The superintendent's report highlighted improvements, upcoming events, and the importance of maintaining school facilities.

This document details the Jefferson Davis County School District's (JDCSD) Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) implementation plan for the 2022-2023 school year. The plan focuses on improving academic, behavioral, and social-emotional outcomes for all students through a three-tiered instructional model. Key components include shared leadership, data-based problem-solving, family-school-community partnerships, evidence-based interventions, universal screening, and progress monitoring. Specific strategies are outlined for addressing academic needs (reading, literacy, and other subjects), behavioral issues, chronic absenteeism, and the needs of students with disabilities (including those with dyslexia and English learners). The plan also addresses the Literacy-Based Promotion Act and the requirements of the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA). The document provides detailed procedures for identifying students needing support, implementing interventions at different tiers, and monitoring student progress. It emphasizes collaboration among teachers, administrators, parents, and other stakeholders to ensure student success.