Dawson County School District

This document outlines Dawson County Schools' Comprehensive Local Improvement Plan (CLIP) Review and Planning for Fiscal Year 2027. It details three primary goals: increasing student reading and core content proficiency, improving outcomes for IDEA students to reduce achievement gaps, and providing social-emotional learning support. The plan also addresses the allocation of federal program funds, including Title I-A, II-A, III-A, I-C, IV-A, and IX-A, to support academic achievement, effective instruction, and the well-being of diverse student populations.

This document, presented as a Comprehensive Local Improvement Plan (CLIP) review, outlines the strategic direction for Dawson County Schools. It details the 2020-2025 strategic plan initiatives, which are structured around four key pillars: Student Performance & Growth, Culture & Climate, Learning & Growth, and Operational Excellence. The plan aims to improve academic rigor, literacy, and college/career awareness; enhance social-emotional learning and stakeholder engagement; acquire, retain, and train highly qualified personnel; and ensure efficient operations, financial practices, and safe environments. The CLIP process guides the district in setting goals and action steps aligned with this strategic plan.

The Dawson County Board of Education announces its intention to increase the 2025 Property Taxes by 1.99% over the rollback millage rate. The budget requires a millage rate higher than the rollback rate, necessitating three public hearings for public input. The tentative increase will result in a millage rate of 10.800 mills, an increase of .210 mills.

The Dawson County Board of Education announced that the millage rate will be set at a meeting. The presentation includes the current year's tax digest and levy, along with a five-year history of the tax digest and levy.

The Dawson County School District's improvement plan outlines strategies to enhance student academic performance, specifically aiming to increase reading proficiency and core content scores, and to narrow the achievement gap for students with disabilities. A significant focus is also placed on supporting students' social and emotional learning to improve mental health and overall well-being. The plan details actions such as targeted professional development, fostering parent and community involvement, implementing multi-tiered support systems, and providing comprehensive mental health programs.