Matt Combe

The Morrow County School District Board of Directors held a work session to review and discuss the proposed board goals for the 2025/26 academic year. The goals encompass academic achievement, financial management, communication and safety practices, and collaboration with county and regional partners. The 2025/26 Board Goals will be presented at the Board meeting for adoption.

The Morrow County School District's integrated plan focuses on improving learning conditions for students and educators by aligning state and federal initiatives. Key areas include enhancing communication with stakeholders, providing staff-driven professional learning, and expanding student options through virtual learning and CTE pathways. The plan aims to maintain graduation rates, increase academic achievement, provide comprehensive support services, and strengthen workforce training opportunities, while also addressing challenges such as fiscal uncertainty and the impact of the pandemic on student performance.

The Morrow County School District's Integrated Plan for 2023-2027 aims to elevate community feedback and use a comprehensive needs assessment to guide the implementation of state and federal initiatives. The plan focuses on maintaining high graduation rates, improving student learning growth and attendance, enhancing after-school and summer school opportunities, providing comprehensive support through school nursing and mental health counseling, and strengthening CTE program participation and workforce training opportunities. Key strategies include strong recruiting efforts, building community partnerships, ongoing evaluation of systems, professional development, intervention systems, and data monitoring.

The integrated plan for Morrow County School District focuses on supporting student success through a combination of social-emotional support and instructional rigor. Key areas of focus include maintaining high graduation rates, increasing the number of students earning college credit and certificates, and improving 3rd-grade reading performance. The plan also addresses challenges such as declining regular attendance and aims to engage families in finding solutions for poor school attendance. Additionally, the plan emphasizes equity, community engagement, and the effective use of resources to support various educational initiatives.

The annual report for Morrow County School District details the first year of a 4-year integrated plan aimed at supporting student and community success. Key areas of focus include increasing academic achievement, reducing disparities for focal groups, and strengthening CTE program participation. Strategies involve instructional coaching, teacher-driven professional development, comprehensive wraparound support, and expanded learning opportunities. Challenges include navigating shifting information from ODE and ensuring stable funding for supplemental services and partnerships.