Murfreesboro City School District

This plan outlines strategies for a safe return to in-person instruction and continuity of services, funded by the American Rescue Plan (ARP) ESSER. It details health and safety protocols, including universal mask use, physical distancing, hand hygiene, facility cleaning and ventilation, contact tracing, diagnostic testing, vaccination efforts for staff, and appropriate accommodations for children with disabilities. The plan also ensures the continuity of academic, social, emotional, mental health, food, and general health services for students and staff, emphasizing significant public consultation with stakeholders.

This accountability report outlines Murfreesboro City Schools' strategic goals and action plans for improving student academic performance. Key priorities include increasing 3rd grade ELA proficiency, reducing the percentage of 1st-grade students scoring below the 25th percentile on reading screeners, and enhancing 3rd-5th grade proficiency in both ELA and Math. The plan emphasizes the use of high-quality instructional materials, professional development for teachers, and comprehensive intervention and tutoring programs to achieve these targets by 2028.

The Murfreesboro City Schools' strategic priorities for 2021-22 focus on increasing academic achievement and growth in reading/language arts and math through intentional interventions and professional development. It addresses the needs of the whole child by providing social-emotional and mental health supports, and promoting diversity, equity, and STEAM skills. The plan also aims to recruit, retain, and train effective educators, and increase academic achievement and growth in science through 3-Dimensional Science Standards and performance tasks.

The strategic plan focuses on enhancing academic achievement and growth across multiple subjects, including English Language Arts, Math, and Science. Key strategies include providing professional learning and resources for curriculum implementation, improving instructional practices, and utilizing assessments effectively. Additionally, the plan aims to increase the percentage of students meeting grade-level expectations within EL and SWD subgroups through targeted professional development and collaborative practices. A significant component involves reducing chronic absenteeism by implementing consistent messaging to parents, focused communication, and reinforcement of improved attendance at the school and classroom levels.

This document outlines the requirements for Local Educational Agencies (LEAs) to update and publicly post their ESSER 3.0 Public Plans for remaining funds. The plan emphasizes transparency and stakeholder engagement, requiring LEAs to seek and incorporate public input on the plan and any revisions. It covers strategic allocations for academic achievement, student readiness, educator support, and structural foundations, as well as monitoring, auditing, and reporting processes. The plan also addresses family and community engagement, ensuring diverse stakeholder representation and multiple modes of engagement.