Rankin County School District

The document outlines Proposed Plan 1 for Rankin County School Board Districts for 2022. It presents population data, ideal population benchmarks, and deviation percentages for five school board districts, with a focus on ensuring the top-to-bottom variance does not exceed 10% to meet redistricting requirements.

This document outlines the Rankin County School District's comprehensive plan for English Learners (ELs) for the 2024-2025 academic year, focusing on providing high-quality education and support. The plan details procedures for EL identification, assessment, placement, and monitoring, ensuring equitable access to academic content and program services. Key priorities include designing challenging curricula, fostering inclusive learning environments, and employing effective instructional strategies tailored for ELs, alongside strengthening communication with limited English proficient parents and ensuring compliance with federal mandates.

The Board of Education adopted a new redistricting plan for Trustee election districts based on data from the 2020 Census to comply with the one-person, one-vote doctrine and state and federal constitutional requirements. The process involved consultation with the Central Mississippi Planning and Development District and included public meetings and hearings to receive community input. The Board formally approved an order to update district boundaries, authorized the revision of registration and poll books, and directed the publication of the redistricting plan to ensure compliance with legal requirements.

This document outlines the Rankin County School District's comprehensive plan for English Learners (EL) for the 2023-2024 academic year. The plan details processes for identifying, assessing, placing, and providing ongoing instructional supports to EL students, ensuring their access to challenging academic content and fostering English language acquisition. Key strategic priorities include providing a world-class education, embracing diversity, cultivating a safe and inclusive environment, promoting fiscal integrity, leveraging technology, strengthening community partnerships, and recruiting and retaining outstanding professionals. The overarching goal is to empower all students, including ELs, to reach their maximum potential and achieve academic success.

The Rankin County School District Dropout Prevention Plan outlines a comprehensive strategy to reduce dropout rates and enhance student success. It is guided by a vision of providing a world-class education that fosters curiosity, discovery, and learning, and a mission to empower students to reach their maximum potential. Key priorities include reducing retention rates in kindergarten through second grade, providing targeted assistance to subgroups at risk of not meeting graduation requirements, developing dropout recovery initiatives for students aged 17-21, and ensuring smooth transitions for students returning from juvenile detention centers. The plan also details district-wide strategic goals focusing on a safe and inclusive environment, intellectual and physical growth, a challenging curriculum, effective use of technology, fiscal integrity, community partnerships, and professional excellence.