Ralph Baskins named Department of Education reward school; district shares December events
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Principal Miss Baker told the board that Ralph Baskins was designated a Department of Education reward school for 2024—25 and outlined December events including field trips to the Lincoln Theater and kindergarten program on Dec. 18 at 8:15 a.m.
During principal reports, Miss Baker announced that Ralph Baskins Elementary had been identified as a Department of Education "reward school" for the 2024—25 school year, attributing the recognition to student achievement and growth and thanking teachers, parents and students.
Miss Baker also described several December activities across district schools: behavior field trips Dec. 15—16 to the Lincoln Theater, a kindergarten Christmas program Dec. 18 at 8:15 a.m., a middle school basketball homecoming and a Dec. 17 trip to the U.S. Space and Rocket Center, a Dec. 19—20 theater performance, and a free chili supper for students on Dec. 19. She further reported senior achievements (51 seniors meeting score/growth benchmarks on ACT measures) and five students placed in the Tennessee Youth Employment Program for paid local jobs.
Board members congratulated staff and students; no public comment on these items was recorded.
The transcript does not include the Department of Education notice or the precise criteria that led to the reward designation; official documentation should be consulted for program details.