Harrison County School District

This document outlines the professional development plan for Harrison County Schools for the 2025-2026 school year. The plan's purpose is to design and implement high-quality professional learning experiences that align with state goals and local needs, aiming to improve teaching practices and student outcomes. The core mission is to empower all students to be "LIFE-READY" through five fundamental principles: individualized learning, student ownership, expanded enrichment opportunities, active engagement by students and guardians, and essential community involvement. Key professional development areas include 'Trunk of Tree' work focusing on core systems, unit, and lesson development, and the implementation of the 'Leader in Me' program to cultivate a shared leadership culture across the district.

This document outlines the English Learner Plan (Lau Plan) for Harrison County Schools, focusing on delivering quality instructional programs, ensuring English Language Learners' (ELL) progress, and providing appropriate educational opportunities. Key components include procedures for identification, enrollment, and parent notification; fostering parent participation; detailing the Language Instruction Educational Program (LIEP) through various instructional methods; ensuring equal access to co-curricular and extracurricular programs; and providing professional development for staff. The plan emphasizes continuous assessment and program evaluation to ensure student success and progress in English language proficiency.

The Board of Education discussed setting the tax rate for the 2021 fiscal year, maintaining the same rates as the previous year for real property, personal property, and motor vehicles. Emergency certifications for two teaching positions were approved. The Board also reviewed the approval of a sidewalk project to provide a safe path between the middle school and the South Side campus. Additionally, a student-teacher clinical partnership agreement with Asbury University was considered, and a proposed contract with the Community Action Council regarding student services during the COVID-19 pandemic was discussed and subsequently tabled. Finally, the Board received an update on the Healthy Harrison County Public Schools plan, focusing on metrics and guidance related to the ongoing pandemic and strategies for returning to in-person learning.

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.