Jackson City School District

This plan outlines the Jackson City School District's approach to ensure continuity of services and strategic allocation of ARP ESSER funds. It prioritizes the recovery of academic learning loss through interventions, summer school programs, and additional instructional staff to reduce pupil-teacher ratios. Concurrently, it addresses the social and emotional well-being of students and staff by expanding counseling services and providing targeted professional development. The plan also details ongoing COVID-19 prevention and mitigation protocols to facilitate safe in-person learning, with services designed to extend through the 2021-2024 school years.

The board meeting addressed various personnel matters, including the employment of substitute teachers, classified substitutes, and approval of volunteer roles. A leave of absence request for a teacher was granted. A resolution was adopted proclaiming American Education Week, and the board approved the Winter Sports Calendar, an appointment to the Gallia-Jackson-Vinton Joint Vocational District Board of Education, and a change in the December meeting schedule. Additionally, the board renewed membership in the OSBA and Legal Assistance Fund, updated policy manuals, and accepted the Center for Student Achievement Annual Report. Financial actions included accepting the financial report, approving fund transfers, and adopting amended certificates for estimated resources and appropriations.

The Board of Education meeting included various agenda items such as student and personnel recognitions, presentations regarding the State Report Card, and several consent agenda items including personnel resignations, employment of substitute teachers, coaches, and volunteers. Other actions included the approval of an unpaid medical leave, appointment of a volunteer legal advisor for the Mock Trial Team, and authorization of school-related support groups. The Board also discussed the employment of a craftsman, public notice for a retire/rehire position, financial reports including budget revisions and transfers, and conducted an executive session to discuss personnel employment and contract negotiations.

The board addressed personnel matters, including various resignations and the approval of numerous teaching and supplemental contracts for the upcoming school year. The board also approved several contractual agreements with service providers for behavioral health, physical therapy, school psychology, and occupational therapy, as well as memberships in professional coalitions. Further action included the adoption of a resolution of intent not to provide career-technical education for grades 7 and 8, the approval of student handbooks, and the authorization of a new running track surface at the middle school. Additionally, the board declared an urgent necessity to waive competitive bidding for the replacement of the high school roof due to defective materials. Financial items included the acceptance of the treasurer's report, and the approval of transfers, advances, and various appropriations.

The board conducted an organizational meeting to elect officers, establish regular meeting dates, set the board service fund, and adopt standing authorizations for financial and operational management. During the regular session, the board recognized honor band students, discussed school calendar and personnel input, and approved a consent agenda covering resignations, employment of substitute and supplemental staff, contract amendments, and the creation of a new special revenue fund for pollinator gardens. Additionally, the board approved financial transfers, the annual tax budget, and reviewed information regarding projects, program updates, and bargaining unit negotiations.