Light Up Madison
November 27, 2017
MCCS Turnaround Option
October 17, 2017
Madison County Central School has been designated a "persistently low performing school". Due to changes made by HB 7069 in July of 2017, there were three turnaround options available for MCCS:
(1.) Close the School and reassign students to other schools in the district
(2.) Close the school and reopen the school as a charter school with a separate governing board
(3.) Contract with an outside entity (educational consulting firm) with a demonstrated record of effectiveness to assist with the operation of the school.
The Community Assessment Team (CAT) consists of parents, community members, business leaders and school personnel. The CAT members met, reviewed the MCCS school data and 5 Essentials Survey data, received feedback from the Chancellor and Commissioner of Education, and discussed the advantages and disadvantages of each turnaround option. After careful consideration, the CAT members came to a unanimous decision to select Turnaround Option Three - to partner with an outside entity.
In cooperation with our Regional Executive Director (RED) and criteria provided by the Department of Education, the district will review and decide which entity is best suited to assist in the turnaround efforts.
This Turnaround Option, which will be detailed in the MCCS Turnaround Plan that is due to the State Board of Education on November 15, 2017 will require the district to have a contract in place with the outside entity no later than January 31, 2018. Once a two-year contract is in place the outside entity will partner with district and school staff to provide resources and guidance to improve the school grade to a "C" or higher. These resources could include assessments, differentiated instruction, instructional programs, increased learning time and school leadership development.
If MCCS does not improve the school grade to a "C" or higher, then the outside entity would become the external operator of MCCS for the 2018-2019 school year. This would mean the external operator would assume control of MCCS for the duration of the contract.
If you have any questions regarding the Turnaround efforts at MCCS, please do not hesitate to contact the school board office at 973-5022.
Delegation Meeting - TONIGHT at 6 pm (Courthouse)
October 17, 2017
Meeting Cancellation
October 4, 2017
The October 17, 2017 meeting of the District School Board of Madison County has been cancelled due to the Madison County Delegation Meeting. The meeting will begin at 6:00 pm.
Disability History and Awareness Weeks
October 2, 2017
Disability History and Awareness Weeks
October 2-13, 2017, are Disability History and Awareness Weeks. Section 1003.4205, Florida Statutes, promotes providing instruction for students in all public schools to expand student knowledge, understanding and awareness of individuals with disabilities, disability history, and the disability rights movement. For more information and resources, including ideas about possible district, school and classroom activities, go to the BEESS Disability History and Awareness website at http://www.fldoe.org/ese/
Dads Take Your Kids to School Day
September 27, 2017
Just a reminder:
Wednesday, 9/27/17 is Dads Take Your Child to School Day! Please find below the schedule of school events celebrating this special day.
GES - Donuts with Dad - 9/27/17 @ 7:30 am in Room 122
LES - Donuts with Dad - 9/27/17 @ 7:30 am in Library
MCAA - Donuts with Dad - 9/27/17 @ 7:30 am in Gym
MCCS - Donuts with Dad - 9/27/17 @ 7:45 am in Cafeteria
MCHS - Dads Rock - 9/27/17 @ 7:30 in Library
PES - Donuts with Dad - FRIDAY - 9/29/17 @ 7:30 in Gym
If you have any questions, please contact your child's school.
EARLY RELEASE
September 25, 2017
Early Release
TUESDAY, October 17, 2017 WILL BE AN EARLY RELEASE SCHOOL DAY.
MCHS Homecoming
September 25, 2017
NO SCHOOL
MCHS vs. University Christian (7:30 p.m.)