Michelle Aycock

This School Improvement Plan for Lincoln County High School outlines three primary goals for the 2025-2026 school year. These goals include increasing student proficiency by 2% in US History, Algebra Concepts & Connections, and Biology EOCs, achieving an average faculty and staff retention rate of 90% or higher, and ensuring 80% of the student body creates and utilizes Individualized Graduation Plans to track academic progress. The plan emphasizes enhancing academic performance, fostering staff stability, and promoting student accountability.

This School Improvement Plan outlines strategic goals for the 2025-2026 school year. Key focus areas include closing achievement gaps by increasing student proficiency in tested subject areas by 2% and achieving/maintaining a College and Career Ready Performance Index (CCRPI) readiness score above 80, along with a minimum 4-star school climate rating. The plan details specific action steps such as maintaining Power Block for remediation and enrichment, ensuring curriculum coverage, implementing rigorous assessments with timely feedback, and enhancing parental engagement and mental health support for students.

The board discussed several items, including consent items for senior beta donation funding and the operational benefits of the YAS platform and cloud hosting for PC Genesis software to improve security and remote accessibility. The board also approved the school calendars for fiscal years 2028 and 2029 following a district-wide vote. Additionally, a detailed review of financials was conducted, covering revenue trends, payroll expenses, school nutrition program performance, and the status of sales tax collection.

The Board of Education meeting covered several administrative and financial items. The board reviewed consent items including field trips, fundraising activities, policy revisions, and student support team interventions. Recognitions were held for star students and athletes who received athletic scholarships. The board authorized the surplus of weight room equipment following a renovation. The financial report indicated a strong fiscal position for the school system, with discussions regarding budget amendments, property tax collections, and revenue projections. Finally, the board discussed the minimal financial returns from the state high school football championship held at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.

The board discussed several items, including a field trip request, tax assessors' error release regarding tax exempt boats, and a review of school financials including revenue, expenses, and CDs. Additionally, the board received a briefing on upcoming legislative updates, specifically focusing on potential salary supplements, healthcare costs, and proposed legislative bills related to property tax exemptions and sales tax adjustments.