Rockdale County Public School District

This initiative aims to transform teaching and learning by equipping students with 21st-century skills such as critical thinking and creative communication. It involves providing individual Microsoft Windows touchscreen laptops or iPads to students from pre-K through 12th grade, enhancing learning experiences beyond the classroom, and personalizing instruction. Key components include online collaboration tools, a learning management platform, and robust filtering systems to ensure cyber safety. The plan emphasizes digital citizenship education and outlines guidelines for device use and parental responsibility.

This document outlines the E-SPLOST VI initiative for Rockdale County Public Schools, detailing proposed capital projects to be funded by a one-penny sales tax collected from July 2024 to July 2029. The plan allocates $135 million towards critical areas including Safety and Security (e.g., surveillance, access control, equipment), Teaching and Learning (e.g., instructional supplies, specialty programs), Technology (e.g., device replacement, infrastructure upgrades), and Facilities (e.g., athletic upgrades, fleet, site improvements, potential land acquisition). These projects are designed to align with the overarching RCPS Strategic Plan goal areas, ensuring continued investment in public education infrastructure and programs.

This Leadership Development Plan outlines the Rockdale County Public Schools' comprehensive REAL Academy, designed to identify, recruit, select, develop, train, support, and retain leaders across the district. The academy focuses on strengthening and sustaining the skills and competencies of teachers and administrators through five core programs: ASPIRE, LEAD, MODEL, VALUE, and DRIVE. Each program addresses specific leadership levels, from aspiring administrators to executive coaches and principals, with the overarching goal of fostering effective leadership that inspires staff, students, and families and contributes to student and staff achievement and organizational growth.

This document outlines the proposed E-SPLOST VI, a one-penny sales tax initiative for Rockdale County Public Schools, detailing the allocation of $135 million from July 2024 to July 2029 for capital projects. The plan focuses on enhancing Safety and Security, Teaching and Learning, Technology, and Facilities, aligning with the RCPS Strategic Plan's goals. Key projects include security camera upgrades, instructional supplies, 1:1 technology program implementation, athletic facility improvements, and district-wide infrastructure enhancements.

This document details Rockdale County Public Schools' strategic plan for utilizing American Rescue Plan (ARP) Act ESSER III funds. The plan prioritizes improving student reading and math achievement, addressing learning opportunity loss through evidence-based interventions like summer learning, extended day programs, and high-frequency tutoring. It also focuses on implementing comprehensive COVID-19 prevention and mitigation strategies to ensure safe in-person instruction. Key components include ongoing needs assessment, professional development for staff, technology integration, mental health supports, and a robust framework for monitoring program implementation and student outcomes across all subgroups.