Sharon Bridges

The meeting commenced with the administration of the constitutional oath of office to three members by the Harrison County Judge Executive, Alex Barnett. Following this, a proclamation was read to honor the School Board in observance of January 2021 being School Board Recognition Month, acknowledging the contributions and responsibilities of the board members towards maintaining quality education and strong budgetary oversight. The board members recognized included Mary June Brunker, Christy Carey, Gary Dearborn, Ruth Patrick, and Ed Taylor. After the proclamation, the board recessed briefly to sign documents and then reconvened.

This document details the 2023-2024 Phase One: Continuous Improvement Diagnostic for Districts for Harrison County. It serves as a foundational component of the Comprehensive District Improvement Plan (CDIP), which aims to support student achievement, promote student growth, and eliminate achievement gaps among student groups. The plan emphasizes a continuous improvement process, requiring input from parents, faculty, staff, and school councils, and aligns with Kentucky's administrative regulations and the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA). The document outlines a multi-phase timeline for diagnostics, needs assessment, district assurances, safety reports, and the development of the full CDIP.

This document serves as the Phase One Executive Summary for Harrison County Schools, providing an overview of the district's strategic direction. It details the district's profile, stakeholder engagement processes, and core purpose, which is to enable all students to achieve proficiency and prepare for college and career. Key strategic areas include maintaining a conducive learning environment, fostering community cooperation, and leveraging partnerships for educational advancement. The plan highlights notable achievements such as strong STEM partnerships, securing grants for educational and mental health programs, and investing in professional development. Future improvement efforts are concentrated on enhancing kindergarten readiness, strengthening college and career transition programs, and increasing student proficiency in reading and writing.

This document, the 2023-2024 Phase Two Needs Assessment for Districts, serves as a critical component of the continuous improvement process for Harrison County Public Schools. Its primary purpose is to utilize multiple data sources to establish the current reality and inform decision-making for district goals and strategies. Key focus areas include analyzing student performance data (MAP, state tests, digital platforms), reviewing the implementation of previous plans, and identifying significant areas for improvement such as reading and writing scores, behavior, and achievement gaps. The assessment aims to build staff capacity, increase student achievement, and guide the development of strategic goals by focusing on the teaching and learning environment through six Key Core Work Processes.

The Comprehensive District Improvement Plan for Harrison County Public Schools outlines a roadmap for enhancing student growth and achievement by addressing priority needs and closing achievement gaps. The plan focuses on seven key areas: improving State Assessment Results in reading, mathematics, science, social studies, and writing; narrowing the Achievement Gap; advancing English Learner Progress; ensuring Quality of School Climate and Safety; boosting Postsecondary Readiness; and increasing the Graduation Rate. Strategies include curriculum adoption, targeted interventions, and expanded career pathways.