Hampton City Schools reports gains under 2021—26 strategic plan, flags work remaining on students with disabilities
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Deputy superintendent Dr. Caggiano told the board the 2021—26 strategic plan produced measurable gains: full accreditation for all 29 schools, higher on-time graduation rates, lower dropout rates, and expanded dual-enrollment. He said students with disabilities remain a primary area for continued improvement.
Deputy superintendent and chief of staff Dr. Caggiano presented a high'level five-year review of the Hampton City Schools 2021—26 strategic plan at the March 4 board meeting, summarizing outcomes across the plan's six focus areas and previewing work to be incorporated into the 2026—31 framework.
Caggiano said the review shows measurable progress: "100% of schools accredited 2023 through 2026," sustained growth in literacy and graduation measures, and expanded dual-enrollment and career-pathway opportunities. The presentation noted a five-year on-time graduation high (98.88%) and an all-time low dropout rate (0.2%). Dual-enrollment credits earned to date were reported as 52,173, and participation in dual-enrollment has grown toward more than 20% of high school students.
The presentation also emphasized staffing and retention improvements: teacher pay increases and recurring investments that the leadership credited with boosting the division's ability to staff positions at the start of the school year and reduce turnover. Dr. Caggiano described a set of retention practices, such as stay interviews and strengthened induction programs for new teachers, as contributors to higher retention rates.
At the same time, Caggiano and other leaders flagged students with disabilities as a continued area for growth. He said the division has introduced subgroup tracking and interventions, and he highlighted a notable 23 percentage'point gain in reading by 10th'grade students with disabilities over five years at the high school level, while noting more work remains to close gaps fully.
The administration said Master Plan 2 (the Academies of Hampton) will be embedded in the new 2026—31 strategic plan to create a single comprehensive framework for K—12. Materials presented to the board include a 300—2page budget book and a condensed digital booklet with snapshots of successes and remaining priorities.
Board members thanked staff for the review and welcomed the work as context for budget decisions and the next strategic phase.