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Student member praises KCMS culture shift, individualized interventions and rising proficiency
Summary
Ona Swanson summarized a presentation by KCMS administrators on a shift to proactive behavioral interventions, three tiers of targeted academic support, and reported gains in proficiency and program opportunities; she urged viewers to consult BoardDocs for the full presentation.
Ona Swanson summarized a presentation from Kent County Middle School leaders describing a shift in school culture and programming.
Swanson said Principal Mark Buckle and Vice Principal Kelly Melvin highlighted a move toward proactive, needs-based interventions and a focus on the school’s values and responsibilities. She described the administration’s approach to behavioral issues as emphasizing “addressing the problem rather than removing it,” saying staff seek out students in need of extra support rather than immediately removing them from class.
The presentation, Swanson said, described three tiers of interventions tailored to students’ needs and included test-score data that the presenters said shows rising proficiency. Swanson also called attention to the school’s program offerings and unified arts list and encouraged anyone interested to view the presentation on BoardDocs or the provided YouTube timestamp.
Swanson characterized the changes as “tremendous progress” and praised the administrative team for fostering an environment that makes students feel cared for.
