Monroe County Schools present three‑year district plan with numeric proficiency and ACT targets

Monroe County Schools unveiled a three‑year district plan that ties Tennessee Invests in Student Achievement (TISA) accountability goals to district priorities and sets numeric performance targets through 2029.

Dr. Leanne Strickland presented the draft plan and said the district changed its planning platform to ePlan and combined the TISA accountability report with the district plan. She said the district established five prioritized goals including: third‑grade TCAP ELA proficiency (target: 49.7% by 2029), math proficiency goals for elementary and middle grades (44% for grades 3–5 and 40% for grades 6–8 by 2029), expanded K–12 ELA targets, a college-and-career readiness goal that includes a 19.1 average ACT target by 2029, and improvements in school climate and access including lower chronic absenteeism among economically disadvantaged students.

Strickland described strategies and funding priorities to meet those goals: sustained investment in high‑quality instructional materials, state‑approved intervention programs, required high‑dosage, low‑ratio tutoring, summer learning opportunities, expanded professional development and data analysis in professional learning communities, leadership development, ACT preparation programs and attendance incentives. She said annual benchmarks will be set and the district will revise the plan after new performance data is released.

Board members were invited to ask questions and provide feedback before the district submits the plan to the state; Strickland said the plan is a draft and will be adjusted based on 2026 data and stakeholder input.

Next steps: staff will revise the plan after spring assessment results and follow state submission requirements for the ePlan platform.