Nettleton School District

This document details the Literacy Improvement Plan for the University Heights School of Medical Arts for the 2022-2023 school year. It addresses identified weaknesses in student reading and individual growth through a proactive approach including targeted master schedule design, access to grade-level curriculum, and time for reteaching and remediation. Key initiatives involve vertical alignment of standards, implementation of Tier 1, 2, and 3 interventions, and regular progress monitoring. The plan's goal is to achieve a 10% increase in students scoring on or above grade level on the Ct Aspire state assessment by the end of the 2023 school year, supported by strategies like a research-based literacy curriculum, small group instruction, Dyslexia intervention, co-teaching, Accelerated Reader, Project Based Learning, and Project Lead the Way.

The Fox Meadow Elementary Literacy Plan outlines strategies to provide all students with an enriched literacy curriculum, aiming for grade-level performance by the end of second grade. Key components include the implementation of the Orton-Gillingham based Phonics First program and the Benchmark Workshop curriculum for reading comprehension, writing, and vocabulary. The plan emphasizes comprehensive teacher training for K-2 educators, systematic interventions for struggling students, and ongoing professional development to ensure fidelity and achievement in literacy.

The board accepted the financial report, approved architectural services for district projects, and authorized expenses for parking lot re-striping, the purchase of educational software, iPad acquisitions, and building projects. Furthermore, the board approved HVAC unit repairs, salary schedule changes, insurance carrier selection, and program assurances. Operation under Provision 2 for student meals was authorized. Following reports on academics, facilities, and discipline data, the board addressed personnel matters including retirements, resignations, contract changes, and new hires. The meeting concluded with the acceptance of a board member resignation, the appointment of a new member, and organizational changes to board positions.

The board addressed several key items, including the approval of a student expulsion, financial reports, and the transfer of funds to the building fund. The budget for the 2022-2023 school year was approved along with changes to the supplemental salary schedule. The board authorized multiple purchases, including courseware and equipment for the Hospitality and Tourism program. Various department reports were provided, including updates on curriculum, facilities, nutrition, transportation, and athletics. Additionally, the board acted on multiple student transfer requests, accepted a staff retirement, approved various contract changes and stipends for employees, authorized maternity leaves, and approved the hiring of numerous new personnel across the district.

This Dropout Prevention Plan for the Nettleton School District aims to increase the state graduation benchmark rate to 90% by 2025 and reduce truancy. The plan outlines strategies to address excessive absences, improve reading proficiency, enhance performance on state assessments, and decrease student retentions. Key initiatives include systemic renewal, school-community collaboration, safe learning environments, family engagement, early childhood and literacy development, mentoring, alternative schooling, professional development, and individualized instruction, with specific proposals for career readiness, parent engagement, targeted tutoring, and dropout recovery.