Nicole Jones

The meeting was held to review student performance data and finalize the Land Trust Plan for the 2025-2026 academic year. Key discussions focused on identifying needs for improving reading proficiency, maintaining math growth, and strengthening Tier 1 instruction. The proposed plan, which includes investments in math support software, STEM implementation, and updated ELA curriculum, was reviewed and subsequently approved.

The meeting focused on reviewing mid-year progress regarding reading, science, and math data. Discussions included the effectiveness of the ELA curriculum, STEM support, and math fluency software. The board established priorities for the upcoming plan, emphasizing reading proficiency and maintaining math gains through investments in intervention staffing, instructional technology, and teacher development, ultimately voting to approve the direction of the plan.

This School LAND Trust Plan for Jefferson Academy aims to enhance K-6 student academic performance across multiple subjects for the 2026-2027 school year. Key priorities include increasing language arts skills, improving math fact fluency, and strengthening science achievement through intentional STEM instruction. The plan details specific goals, measurement tools like Acadience and RISE assessments, and planned expenditures for interventions, technology, and professional development to support student learning and teacher effectiveness.

The mission of Jefferson Academy is to challenge every child to experience success, master basic skills, grow academically, and develop an understanding and appreciation for the nation's heritage and founding principles. The academy will offer an academically challenging, history-centered curriculum that incorporates the study of American citizenship. The school aims to provide a strong foundation of knowledge in world and American history, classic literature, science, math, and fine arts, fostering confidence in student learning through connections to existing knowledge and hands-on activities.

The Teacher and Student Success Plan for Jefferson Academy aims to improve the school's performance under the state's accountability system by achieving at least a 1% increase from the previous year's overall score. Key goals include increasing language arts and math scores for students in grades 3-6 by 2 percentage points, and improving reading proficiency for students in grades K-3 by 7 percentage points as measured by the Acadience Reading test. The plan involves providing teachers with professional learning opportunities, using data to create instructional opportunities for students, monitoring instruction, and conducting end-of-year summative tests. A significant portion of the TSSA funds will be allocated to increase teacher salaries and for instructional supplies.