Jefferson Davis County School District

The board meeting covered several key areas. Departmental reports included a first reading of proposed changes to the high school student handbook, addressing topics such as unexcused absences, dress code, and cell phone policies. The TSI report provided enrollment, attendance, and referral data for May. A presentation was given on a proposed curriculum for personal math, conflict resolution, and violence interruption, requesting 40 calendar days for implementation. Financial statements were reviewed, including bank reconciliations, balance sheets, cash flow, and budget status reports. An update on the audit process was provided, along with information on insurance costs, showing a significant increase due to recent tornadoes. The superintendent's report included discussion of the insurance increase and the need for building renovations.

This board meeting covered various topics, including departmental reports on student enrollment, attendance, summer school participation, and credit recovery. The meeting also included updates on facility improvements and renovations at different schools, including roofing, window replacements, painting, lighting, and flooring. Discussion also included upcoming events such as convocation and parent academy, as well as the approval of financial statements and reports. The superintendent's report highlighted improvements, upcoming events, and the importance of maintaining school facilities.

This document details the Jefferson Davis County School District's (JDCSD) Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) implementation plan for the 2022-2023 school year. The plan focuses on improving academic, behavioral, and social-emotional outcomes for all students through a three-tiered instructional model. Key components include shared leadership, data-based problem-solving, family-school-community partnerships, evidence-based interventions, universal screening, and progress monitoring. Specific strategies are outlined for addressing academic needs (reading, literacy, and other subjects), behavioral issues, chronic absenteeism, and the needs of students with disabilities (including those with dyslexia and English learners). The plan also addresses the Literacy-Based Promotion Act and the requirements of the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA). The document provides detailed procedures for identifying students needing support, implementing interventions at different tiers, and monitoring student progress. It emphasizes collaboration among teachers, administrators, parents, and other stakeholders to ensure student success.

The Jefferson Davis County School District's 2022-2027 Strategic Plan focuses on improving academic achievement, increasing leadership capacity, strengthening communication among stakeholders, improving the learning environment, and developing a sound budget and organization. Key areas of focus include improving literacy and numeracy, restructuring school configurations, implementing a challenging curriculum, expanding course offerings and extracurricular activities, enhancing school safety, maximizing financial resources, and improving facilities and technology. The plan aims to become an A-rated district, increase student test scores, improve attendance rates, and foster a safe and supportive learning environment. Specific initiatives include implementing a district-wide literacy plan, providing professional development for teachers, expanding career and technical education programs, and improving communication with parents and the community.

The Jefferson Davis County School District's 2024-2025 Professional Learning Plan focuses on aligning professional development with the district's strategic goals. These goals include student growth and achievement, community engagement, safe and orderly schools, and fiscal accountability. The plan emphasizes the use of Learning Forward Standards, incorporating learning communities, strong leadership, effective resource allocation, data-driven decision-making, well-designed learning experiences, robust implementation strategies, and measurable outcomes. Professional development will be delivered through virtual and face-to-face training, focusing on improving teaching practices, fostering collaboration, and enhancing student outcomes across all academic areas. Specific initiatives include strengthening professional learning communities, providing leadership training, ensuring equitable resource distribution, utilizing data for instructional improvement, implementing research-based learning designs, supporting long-term implementation of new practices, and aligning outcomes with educator performance and student learning standards.