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Raleigh County schools report test-score gains, staffing strains and facility needs during LSIC presentations
Summary
Several Raleigh County schools reported year-over-year test-score gains and described persistent needs: requests for more counselor time, updated playgrounds and flooring, split-grade/class-size concerns, and the need to support substitute staffing and special programs.
School representatives from across Raleigh County used the LSIC (Local School Improvement Committee) portion of the Oct. 21 meeting to report academic results and request targeted support.
Maxwell Hill Elementary: Principal Caitlin Daniel highlighted notable gains —"We increased from 60 to 75% in math"—and described continuing staffing shortages and concerns about chronic attendance. Daniel asked for mentoring, co-teaching supports for long-term substitutes and consideration of a full-time counselor.
Beckley Stratton and Beckley Elementary: The schools reported incremental improvements on…
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