Lanier County School District

This document outlines the strategic plan for Lanier County Schools, focusing on five key goals. The plan aims to enhance student achievement through equity and access, provide a safe and supportive environment, promote personal growth, learning, and retention among staff, foster robust parent and family engagement, and ensure efficient and effective operational processes. The overarching mission is to challenge students to become productive citizens.

This School-Parent Compact outlines the shared responsibilities of parents, school staff, and students to improve student academic achievement. It includes district goals to increase student proficiency on the Georgia Milestones Assessment by 5% and to increase parent survey agreement by 5%. The elementary school's specific goal is to increase the percentage of students reading at or above grade level by 5%. The compact details the responsibilities of LCES faculty and staff, students, and parents to achieve these academic standards and foster a supportive learning environment.

This document outlines how families, teachers, administrators, and students at Lanier County Middle School will collaboratively share responsibility for student learning, fostering a stronger connection between school and home. The compact prioritizes increasing math and reading achievement, strengthening communication among all stakeholders, improving student attendance rates, and maintaining a positive school culture through PBIS. Strategic goals include a 5% increase in GMAS proficiency scores, a 5% reduction in students missing over 10 days of school, and a 5% increase in teacher retention.

The strategic plan for Lanier County Schools outlines five key goals. It aims to enhance student achievement with equity and access by increasing mastery, performance growth, engagement, and high-quality instructional strategies. The plan also focuses on creating a safe and supportive environment through secure spaces, social-emotional supports, and improved surveillance. Furthermore, it addresses personal growth, learning, and retention for staff through recruiting, professional development, and retention plans. Parent and family engagement is prioritized, emphasizing collaboration, effective communication, and business/higher education partnerships. Finally, the plan seeks to establish efficient and effective operational processes and maintain financial stewardship.

The Lanier County Schools' Combined District & School Level Parent and Family Engagement Policy for 2024-2025 focuses on strengthening student academic achievement through meaningful parent and family engagement. It outlines the LEA's expectations and objectives for parent involvement, including collaborative planning, regular communication, and shared decision-making. The policy emphasizes providing opportunities for parents with limited English proficiency, literacy, disabilities, or economic disadvantages to participate fully. It also covers communication strategies, technical assistance, annual evaluations, and coordination of services to build the capacity of both parents and school staff in supporting student success.