Hickman County Schools Strategic Plan

● Strengthen literacy achievement.
○ Renewed focus on explicit foundational skills and literacy instruction
grounded in board-approved curricula.
○ Strengthen Tier I literacy instruction.
○ Early identification and intervention for struggling readers.
○ Increased emphasis on comprehension and writing stamina.
○ Targeted small-group interventions during RTI time.
○ Coaching support for instructional consistency across classrooms.
○ Apply literacy-in-content strategies across subjects.

● Improve mathematics instruction.
○ Support early mathematics foundations.
○ Focus on number sense, problem-solving, and math fluency.
○ Intervention supports embedded in daily instruction.
○ Professional development focused on conceptual understanding and
pacing.
○ Support effective PLCs.
○ Leverage ongoing support through participation in the TDOE Math
Implementation Network.
○ Alignment of instructional resources and pacing guides.
○ Data-driven regrouping during RTI blocks.

● Monitor and sustain Career and Technical Education (CTE) offerings.
○ Evaluate enrollment, graduation requirements, and program viability.
○ Ensure existing pathways remain strong and aligned to student needs.

● Strengthen post-secondary readiness.
○ Maintain targeted supports for foundational high school courses.
○ Focus on writing, problem-solving, and content literacy.
○ Monitor subgroup performance for equity.

● Utilize multiple benchmark assessments and student data trackers to monitor
progress.

● Increase student readiness and performance on the ACT through focused
preparation, interventions, and support.

● Increase student academic growth as measured by TVAAS through data-driven
instruction and intervention.

● Reduce chronic absenteeism.
○ Implement attendance incentives.
○ Family outreach.
○ Targeted supports.

● Implement and sustain comprehensive behavior supports across all schools,
including ongoing training for staff and administrators.
○ Include behavior modification program for grades K-5.

● Increase opportunities for real-world learning by integrating authentic, applied
learning experiences into instruction.

● Recognize student achievement by highlighting a Student of the Month at each
school board meeting.

● Emphasize citizenship and character development as a shared responsibility
across all schools.

● Recruit and retain highly effective teachers.
○ Competitive compensation / salary schedules.
○ Supportive working conditions.
○ Regular recognitions / staff appreciations.
○ Reestablish new teacher PLCs and mentorships.
○ Provide targeted support for both traditionally prepared educators and
those entering through non-traditional pathways.
○ Utilize district leadership as informal mentors in addition to school-based
mentoring supports.

● Strengthen the use of data to drive instructional decisions and increase
accountability at all levels.
○ Utilize student data trackers.
○ Integrate student data chats.

● Implement and support the use of high-quality instructional materials (HQIM)
across all content areas.
○ Share best practices district-wide.
○ Monitor consistency across schools and classrooms.

● Ensure consistent implementation of standards-based instruction.
○ Focus on rigor and alignment.
○ Ensure vertical alignment of academic standards between grade levels.
○ Expand cross-grade PLC collaboration.
○ Reestablish consistent, intentional PLC structures at the high school level.

● Provide high-quality, effective professional development.
○ Aligned to district instructional priorities.
○ Explore more opportunities for differentiated, personalized training.
○ Provide data training on achievement and growth models.
○ Focus on lesson preparation, instructional delivery, and pacing.
○ Include high-quality PD options for administrators.

● Provide targeted training for administrators on effective behavior management
and student support systems.

● Fully leverage the expertise of two district-wide instructional coaches to provide
consistent, high-quality instructional support across all grade levels and content
areas.

● Actively market district schools and programs to strengthen public awareness
and community confidence.
○ Expand the district’s presence and engagement through consistent and
strategic use of social media.
○ Strengthen communication with the local newspaper to highlight student,
staff, and school successes.
○ Develop podcasts and/or video content to share district initiatives,
achievements, and stories.
○ Maintain an updated, user-friendly district website as a primary
communication tool.
○ Intentionally “tell the district’s story” by highlighting positive outcomes and
growth.
○ Lead/host “State of the Schools” community meetings.

● Partner with community leaders to strengthen school-community connections.
○ Improve relationships and communication with local officials to strengthen
partnerships and advocacy.
○ Expand partnerships with community organizations to support students
and schools.
○ Engage local and state politicians to advocate for district needs and
priorities.

● Provide coordinated services and supports to families to address barriers to
student success.

● Promote “shop local” initiatives to support local funding and community
investment in schools.

● Develop mentoring opportunities for students through community and business
partnerships.

● Expand work-based learning (WBL) and internship opportunities for high school
students.

● Implement district-wide community projects and engagements to promote
literacy.

● Upgrade district facilities to ensure safe, functional, and modern learning
environments.
○ Ensure continued preventive maintenance to extend the life of district
facilities.
○ Develop and implement a comprehensive maintenance and facilities
matrix to guide planning and prioritization.
○ Maintain high standards of cleanliness and organization across all
buildings.
○ Ensure all schools have color coded safety maps in place.
○ Take appropriate actions to ensure student safety in all school facilities.

● Identify and pursue additional revenue opportunities beyond traditional funding
streams.
○ Explore opportunities related to cell phone towers or similar leases on
district property.
○ Explore bus advertising as a potential revenue source for the district.
○ Pursue grants to support instructional programs, facilities, and student
services.

● Increase student enrollment to strengthen district revenue and long-term
sustainability.
○ Expand and strengthen the district’s virtual school offerings to provide
flexible learning options for students and families.
○ Market district programs and offerings to homeschool families as an
alternative pathway to public education.

● Explore before- and after-school childcare options to support recruitment and
retention.

● Maintain a balanced budget while aligning financial decisions with district
priorities.

Hickman County Schools - Strategic Plan