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Board of Education holds first work session of 2025-2026 school year

Mount Vernon Work Session
Board of Education holds first work session of 2025-2026 school year

The Mount Vernon Board of Education held its first work session of the 2025-2026 school year on Tuesday. Work sessions were introduced by Superintendent Dr. Demario Strickland to center Board meeting discussions on student achievement and important policy work rather than administrative tasks.

Work sessions will be held once a month, and will allow the Board members to stay connected to educational outcomes, utilize their expertise, and increase community confidence in the decision-making process of the District. 

Key features of work sessions: 

  • Data-Driven Focus: Regular review of student achievement metrics, graduation rates, and performance gaps
  • Strategic Planning: Long-term vision development and goal setting aligned with student outcomes
  • Policy Development: Thoughtful discussion of policies that directly impact learning
  • Professional Learning: Board development on educational best practices and governance
  • Stakeholder Engagement: Meaningful dialogue with educators, parents, and community members

Work sessions will include presentations regarding academics and operational supports, reviews of policies, and reviews of resolutions that will be voted on in business meetings. Resolutions are also being moved to a consent agenda, where Board members will vote once for a list of resolutions that have already been discussed. 

At this week’s meeting, Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum, Instruction and Administration Dr. Jamal Doggett presented information about school comprehensive educational plans and i-Ready data. After discussing both presentations and potential actions the District can take to improve, the Board began discussing resolutions and reviewing policies. Presentations and resolutions can be viewed on the District's BoardDocs website by clicking here.
 

Work Session - Dr. Doggett presentation

 

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