Sara Douglas

The document outlines Tennessee's Response to Instruction and Intervention (RTI2) manual, which aims to provide a multi-tiered approach focused on prevention and early intervention. It emphasizes high-quality core instruction for all students, targeted learning acceleration supports for some, and intensive skills-based intervention for a few. The framework integrates Tennessee Academic Standards, assessment, early intervention, and accountability to ensure all students are on a path to success. The manual also addresses alignment to state law, including the identification of students with characteristics of dyslexia and the implementation of universal reading screeners.

The Campbell County Schools Foundational Literacy Skills Plan focuses on improving literacy skills for students in grades K-5. The plan utilizes the Benchmark Advance curriculum, aligned with Tennessee State Standards, emphasizing explicit and systematic foundational skills instruction in phonological awareness, phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and sentence composition. Instructional strategies include Elkonin Boxes, digital pocket charts, and various graphic organizers. The plan incorporates a three-tiered RTI² intervention model to support students with varying needs, using data-driven decision-making and progress monitoring. Additional supports include site visits from district teams, instructional coaching, and parent communication. Professional development for teachers focuses on the Benchmark Advance curriculum and the TDOE Early Literacy Training Series.

The Campbell County Board of Education meeting addressed several key issues. A presentation highlighted concerns about White Oak Elementary School's facilities, including the intercom system, gymnasium, and nurse's office. The board discussed the need for potential improvements or a new gymnasium. Financial reports were reviewed and approved, along with budget amendments and resolutions. Bids for various school equipment were approved, and requests for equipment grants were made. The board also considered policy revisions due to changes in state law, and discussed the potential impact of school vouchers on the school system. A feasibility survey for White Oak Elementary was requested.

The Campbell County Board of Education meeting addressed various topics, including a moment of silence for deceased individuals, recognition of guests and their requests (e.g., funding for a soccer field project), approval of school trips, the director's monthly report (covering attendance, snow days, digital rollout, and personnel transitions), monthly financials, budget amendments, bid reviews (for outdoor dining furniture), requests to advertise bids (for playground equipment and camera equipment), and consideration of an energy audit, ACT incentives, architectural services for a roofing project, the 2017-2018 school year calendar, and additional funding for a soccer field project. Discussions also included legal matters, such as a review of cases, a suspended employee hearing, a Supreme Court case on special education, school vouchers, and SRO contracts. Finally, the meeting included school board member comments and recognitions.

The Campbell County Board of Education meeting covered various topics, including the approval of a newly created position for an Interpreter of the Deaf Student, review of dilapidated equipment, monthly financial reports, budget amendments, and the advertising of bids for commodity processed food items for the 2017-2018 school year. Discussion included bus service zones and stops, legal matters, and an update on security cameras for Jacksboro Elementary and the Alternative School. The board also approved a tenure list and recognized school board members for School Board Appreciation Week.