Steven Craft

The meeting included discussions on Advanced Ed certification, a review of system quality factors, and survey results related to district performance. Key areas of focus included high expectations for students and areas for growth such as parent engagement and board leadership. The board also discussed a strategic planning process, potential priorities, and budget directives. The meeting also covered updates on the transition to create six seven stories, the architect's timeline with construction, and the review of the quote from Funk's Construction to replace the soffit and fascia at the city garage.

Dalton Public Schools is restructuring its grade levels in secondary schools to reduce school sizes, expand career pathways, and provide more opportunities for students. This includes building a new middle school for grades 6 and 7, converting the existing middle school into a junior high for grades 8 and 9, and offering two high school choices for grades 10-12, including a magnet school focused on service, entrepreneurship, and leadership. Morris Innovative High School will close after the 2021 graduating class.

The meeting included discussions about faith-based partners, their contributions to schools, and the importance of community involvement in education. There was a presentation on numeracy, emphasizing its role in students' ability to understand and use mathematical information. The board also discussed the district's strategic plans and goals, tuition rates, budget approval, and public hearings. Additionally, there were updates on property acquisition for starting buses, the Windemere I school, and the East Los 5 derivative resolution.

The meeting included recognition of Sherwood Jones and Mr. Speak for their service on the board. A presentation was given by Paige and her students from Morris Innovative High School about the Translation Academy. The board also discussed student achievements and recognized teachers in the community.

The Dalton Public Schools Balanced Scorecard outlines strategic goals and initiatives for student success across four key areas: college, career, and life readiness; social-emotional learning; high-level cognitive engagement; and family and community engagement. Specific objectives include improving student mastery of standards (GMAS scores), enhancing college and career readiness (CCRPI), improving social-emotional learning competencies, increasing student engagement in cognitively demanding work (AP/IB courses, SAT/ACT scores), and developing family support. The plan also addresses operational excellence through state-of-the-art facilities, enhanced school safety, and efficient use of financial resources. Community engagement initiatives aim to cultivate key community influencers and improve communication effectiveness. Quantitative targets and actual results are provided for various performance measures across multiple years (2018-2024), along with initiatives designed to achieve the stated objectives.