Marshall County School District

This document outlines historical board actions spanning from 1907 to 1989. Key topics include school consolidations, the sale or disposal of various school properties and land, adjustments to high school grade classifications, the establishment of vocational training programs, construction and repair projects for school facilities, and various policy updates such as dress codes, attendance, immunization requirements, and teacher employment regulations.

The board approved a new policy regarding school support organizations and authorized the budgetary line item entries and transfers for the fiscal year. Discussions included system goals for the Director's evaluation, procedures for accessing embargoed test scores, and inquiries regarding the County Commission budget commission questions. Additional topics covered included concerns regarding a coaching salary supplement, the need for a comprehensive assessment of classroom availability and building needs, the upcoming audit schedule, and personnel updates involving the formation of a principal interview committee and recent supervisor transfers.

This document serves as an addendum and guidance for the Marshall County School System's ESSER 3.0 Public Plan, detailing the strategic allocation of remaining federal relief funds for Fiscal Year 2024. The plan focuses on accelerating academic achievement through initiatives like tutoring and interventionists, supporting student readiness via specialized services and upgraded management systems, and recruiting, retaining, and supporting educators through differentiated pay and reduced class sizes. Key priorities also include strengthening structural expectations with investments in technology, facilities, and safety. The plan outlines robust monitoring, auditing, and reporting processes, details how the required 20 percent learning loss allocation is addressed, and describes ongoing efforts for family and community engagement.

The Board addressed concerns regarding hiring, promotion, and retention of African American staff. Key actions included declaring technology equipment as surplus, approving policy changes for student discipline and promotion, and increasing the adult breakfast price for the upcoming school year. Volunteer coach appointments were approved for football and soccer. Budgetary actions included the approval of an amendment for the Federal Special Education Pre-School program and line item transfers for General Purpose and Food Service budgets. Additionally, the Director provided updates on teacher hiring, pre-K and remediation programs, in-service schedules, and school readiness preparations.

This accountability report outlines the strategic goals for Marshall County Schools under the Tennessee Investment in Student Achievement (TISA) framework for the 2024-2025 school year. Key objectives include achieving 71% third-grade English Language Arts proficiency by 2031, improving the percentage of students scoring 21 or higher on the ACT by 7.5% over five years, and decreasing chronic absenteeism by 1% annually over five years. The report details action plans, prior year investments, and budget narratives for each goal to foster student success and meet accountability requirements.