North Adams Public School District

This District Improvement Plan for North Adams Public Schools outlines a roadmap for success by setting benchmarks to monitor progress and impact during implementation. The plan is structured around three core priorities: fostering deep engagement in learning through high expectations and effective instructional practices; ensuring a safe environment to address issues of inequity and its various impacts; and supporting student and staff mental health by developing resilience and emotional management skills. The plan aims to achieve improved student outcomes and a sustainable system for continuous improvement.

This School Improvement Plan for Colegrove Park Elementary School outlines a strategic direction focused on three core goals. Firstly, it aims to foster deep engagement in learning by implementing grade-aligned standards, effective instructional practices, and high expectations, particularly through the full implementation of Eureka math and ELA curricula. Secondly, the plan seeks to ensure a safe environment and equitable outcomes by enhancing Student Support Team structures and Special Education services. Thirdly, it prioritizes student and staff mental health and well-being through the implementation of the Code of Conduct, cultivation of a positive school climate, and the adoption of SEL strategies like Wayfinder, promoting emotional regulation, safe behavior, and positive relationships.

This School Improvement Plan for Drury High School outlines a strategic roadmap focused on three key priorities: fostering a positive school and classroom culture, providing rigorous and purposeful learning experiences, and ensuring comprehensive student supports. The plan aims to cultivate an inclusive, affirming, and equitable environment, design standards-aligned instruction that develops student competencies for college and career, and provide high-quality academic, behavioral, and social-emotional supports. It aligns with the North Adams Public Schools District Improvement Plan, emphasizing high-quality instruction, student success, and mental health and wellness.

The School Improvement Plan for Brayton Elementary School outlines a strategic direction focused on three core goals. The first goal prioritizes deep engagement in learning through grade-aligned standards, effective instructional practices, and high expectations for all students, including alignment of special education programming. The second goal aims to ensure a safe environment by examining inequities, improving equitable academic and behavioral outcomes, and increasing student, family, and community involvement in decision-making. The third goal focuses on supporting student and staff mental health by equipping the school community with skills for emotional regulation, safe behavior, and positive relationships, cultivating a positive school climate, and implementing school-wide social-emotional learning programs.

The School Committee held a regular meeting where they discussed various topics. They reviewed the balance sheet, considered a request for a senior class trip to High Meadow Resort, and discussed personnel matters including appointments, transfers, resignations, and retirements. The principals presented their respective School Improvement Plans, and the committee discussed the Colegrove Park Elementary School update. Additionally, there were remarks for the good of the committee, including recognition of student achievements and upcoming events. The Governor Baker's budget was mentioned, noting a potential deficit.