Timothy Hardesty

The strategic plan for Guyandotte Elementary aims to enhance student achievement and growth by providing high-quality, rigorous, and relevant instruction, with the goal of increasing proficiency rates in ELA and Mathematics from 33% to 37% by June 2025. It focuses on integrating family and community engagement to improve participation, as evidenced by an increase in attendance to 75%. The plan also aims to sustain a model of continuous improvement by enhancing educator outcomes and increasing student learning outcomes, targeting an attendance rate of 95% and reducing chronic absenteeism to 25%.

The strategic plan for Cabell County Schools, specifically for Culloden Elementary, focuses on student achievement and growth, family and community engagement, and sustaining a model of continuous improvement. Key goals include preparing students to advance to the next grade level with appropriate skills, improving family and community involvement to impact student success, and ensuring all professional staff participate in instructional leadership opportunities. The plan outlines strategies for data analysis, standards-based planning, intervention models, technology integration, and character education to support these goals.

The strategic plan for Cabell County Schools focuses on improving student achievement and growth in ELA and Math, integrating family and community engagement, and sustaining a model of continuous improvement. Key strategies include curriculum enhancements, individualized learning, and interventions, alongside efforts to engage families and the community through various communication channels and activities. The plan also emphasizes professional learning, technology integration, and strategic planning to enhance educator effectiveness and student learning outcomes.

The meeting included special celebrations highlighting student achievements and scholarships. Updates were provided on instruction and leadership services, including summer programs and extended school year for special education students. A review of the Altizer Elementary School renovation project and administrative guideline updates were also presented. The superintendent's report included announcements on spring concerts, teacher awards, military signing week, teacher appreciation week, and a groundbreaking event for a new elementary school. Several contracts and agreements were recommended for approval, including a contract with Swope Construction for Altizer Elementary renovations, an interagency agreement with Huntington Dermatology, and textbook adoptions. Numerous student trips were approved, along with salary supplements for special education aides. Personnel matters included resignations, leaves of absence, transfers, contract renewals, and employment of both professional and service personnel. Several student expulsions were also approved, and a board work session was rescheduled.

This special meeting of the Cabell County Board of Education focused on a budget preview for the 2023-2024 school year. The Treasurer presented the proposed operating budget, highlighting a potential shortfall and discussing opportunities for reduction. The discussion included potential budget cuts, major capital improvements, and major purchases. Approximately \$3 million in projects, maintenance, and personnel items were removed or deferred, leaving an approximate \$1.9 million shortfall. The shortfall could lessen with additional state funding for PEIA costs. The meeting also covered budgetary highlights, including the continuation of the universal free meals program and the district's estimated contribution to the child nutrition program.