Lafayette School Corporation

The board discussed topics authorized by federal or state statute, strategy with respect to collective bargaining, initiation of litigation, implementation of security systems, and the purchase or lease of real property. They also covered training for school board members, receiving information about prospective employees, and discussing individuals over whom the governing body has jurisdiction, including alleged misconduct and employee status. Additional discussions included confidential records, individual student abilities, job performance evaluations, and the appointment of public officials.

The board of school trustees convened to discuss various topics as authorized by federal or state statute, including strategy related to collective bargaining, initiation of litigation, implementation of security systems, and the purchase or lease of real property. They also covered training for school board members, receiving information about prospective employees, and discussing alleged misconduct of individuals under the governing body's jurisdiction. Additionally, the meeting involved discussing confidential records, individual student's abilities and needs, job performance evaluations, and the appointment of public officials.

The 2016-2017 Edgelea Elementary Plan focuses on creating a structured, safe, and consistent learning environment to maximize individual student potential. Key areas of focus include using data and assessment to drive instruction, building a community of lifelong learners (readers, writers, and problem solvers), and delivering a rich and rigorous curriculum. Specific goals include achieving 86% passing rates on ISTEP+ Language Arts and 87% passing rates on ISTEP+ Math for third and fourth graders by spring 2017. Strategies involve modeling comprehension strategies, utilizing vocabulary instruction methods, administering writing prompts, providing opportunities for responding to literature and close reading (with variations for low and high achievers in Language Arts), exploring mathematical relationships through problem-solving, using math vocabulary instruction, and differentiating math instruction through flexible grouping (with variations for low and high achievers in Math).

The 2016-2017 Jefferson High School Strategic Plan focuses on improving academic achievement, attendance, and school climate. Academic goals include increasing the percentage of students on track to graduate (to 90%), achieving a 92% graduation rate, and improving ISTEP/ISTEP+ ELA and Math passing rates (to 40% and 60%, respectively). Attendance goals aim to decrease 9th-grade student tardies by 10% per quarter and reduce truancies by 2%. The climate/culture goal focuses on creating a more respectful school environment by reducing discipline referrals for disrespectful behaviors. Strategies to achieve these goals include building collaboration, implementing high-impact teaching standards, shifting to student-centered instruction, supporting teacher collaboration, improving communication with parents, providing guidance and mentoring, and utilizing monthly data talks and digital communication.

The 2016-2017 strategic plan for Lafayette Tecumseh Junior High School focuses on improving student performance in Language Arts and Math, and enhancing school climate. Specific goals include increasing the percentage of students passing state assessments in both subjects by 15% by spring 2019, and improving student scores on NWEA assessments by spring 2017. School climate improvements aim to reduce office referrals by 20% by the end of the 2016-2017 school year and increase participation in extracurricular activities. Strategies to achieve these goals include implementing enhanced instructional practices in Language Arts and Math, providing skills development courses, and professional development for staff on topics such as adolescent brain development and effective classroom management techniques.