﻿<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><?xml-stylesheet type="text/xsl" href="/UX/rss/rss.xsl"?><rss version="2.0"><channel><title>Monroe County Schools Minutes</title><link>http://www.feedpedia.com</link><description>The latest published meetings from eBOARDsolutions.</description><description /><item><title>Board Meeting - 6/11/2026 - Board of Education Meeting</title><description>&lt;table width="100%" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"&gt;&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td align="center"&gt;&lt;html&gt;
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&lt;p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.2; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-top:0pt"&gt;&lt;strong id="docs-internal-guid-3541137c-7fff-fc60-770e-cb06f368125a" style="font-weight:normal"&gt;&lt;strong style="background-color:transparent; color:#000000; font-family:Arial; font-size:18pt; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; font-weight:700; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre-wrap"&gt;VISION&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.7999999999999998; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-top:0pt"&gt;&lt;strong id="docs-internal-guid-3541137c-7fff-fc60-770e-cb06f368125a" style="font-weight:normal"&gt;&lt;span style="background-color:transparent; color:#000000; font-family:Arial; font-size:12pt; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; font-weight:400; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre-wrap"&gt;Developing students with the knowledge and skills to be successful&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.2; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-top:0pt"&gt;&lt;strong id="docs-internal-guid-3541137c-7fff-fc60-770e-cb06f368125a" style="font-weight:normal"&gt;&lt;strong style="background-color:transparent; color:#000000; font-family:Arial; font-size:18pt; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; font-weight:700; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre-wrap"&gt;MISSION&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.7999999999999998; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-top:0pt"&gt;&lt;strong id="docs-internal-guid-3541137c-7fff-fc60-770e-cb06f368125a" style="font-weight:normal"&gt;&lt;span style="background-color:transparent; color:#000000; font-family:Arial; font-size:12pt; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; font-weight:400; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre-wrap"&gt;Learn. Grow. Succeed.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.2; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-top:0pt"&gt;&lt;strong id="docs-internal-guid-3541137c-7fff-fc60-770e-cb06f368125a" style="font-weight:normal"&gt;&lt;strong style="background-color:transparent; color:#000000; font-family:Arial; font-size:18pt; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; font-weight:700; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre-wrap"&gt;GUIDING PRINCIPLES&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.2; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-top:0pt"&gt;&lt;strong id="docs-internal-guid-3541137c-7fff-fc60-770e-cb06f368125a" style="font-weight:normal"&gt;&lt;em style="background-color:transparent; color:#000000; font-family:Arial; font-size:12pt; font-style:italic; font-variant:normal; font-weight:700; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre-wrap"&gt;Monroe County Board of Education&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.2; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-top:0pt"&gt;&lt;strong id="docs-internal-guid-3541137c-7fff-fc60-770e-cb06f368125a" style="font-weight:normal"&gt;&lt;span style="background-color:transparent; color:#000000; font-family:Arial; font-size:12pt; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; font-weight:400; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre-wrap"&gt;The MCBOE provides guidance and support to the MCS administration and schools by establishing clear policies, aligned goals, and effective systems which produce accountability.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.2; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-top:0pt"&gt;&lt;strong id="docs-internal-guid-3541137c-7fff-fc60-770e-cb06f368125a" style="font-weight:normal"&gt;&lt;span style="background-color:transparent; color:#000000; font-family:Arial; font-size:12pt; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; font-weight:400; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre-wrap"&gt;The MCBOE believes students should have access to effective instruction, co-curricular opportunities, and extra-curricular activities that assist in shaping the lives of students to become successful men and women in a global society.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.2; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-top:0pt"&gt;&lt;strong id="docs-internal-guid-3541137c-7fff-fc60-770e-cb06f368125a" style="font-weight:normal"&gt;&lt;span style="background-color:transparent; color:#000000; font-family:Arial; font-size:12pt; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; font-weight:400; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre-wrap"&gt;The MCBOE believes all decisions made must consider the interests of and impact on all students, staff, parents, and the community.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.2; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-top:0pt"&gt;&lt;strong id="docs-internal-guid-3541137c-7fff-fc60-770e-cb06f368125a" style="font-weight:normal"&gt;&lt;em style="background-color:transparent; color:#000000; font-family:Arial; font-size:12pt; font-style:italic; font-variant:normal; font-weight:700; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre-wrap"&gt;Academic Achievement&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.2; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-top:0pt"&gt;&lt;strong id="docs-internal-guid-3541137c-7fff-fc60-770e-cb06f368125a" style="font-weight:normal"&gt;&lt;span style="background-color:transparent; color:#000000; font-family:Arial; font-size:12pt; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; font-weight:400; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre-wrap"&gt;We believe all students can learn and achieve.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.2; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-top:0pt"&gt;&lt;strong id="docs-internal-guid-3541137c-7fff-fc60-770e-cb06f368125a" style="font-weight:normal"&gt;&lt;span style="background-color:transparent; color:#000000; font-family:Arial; font-size:12pt; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; font-weight:400; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre-wrap"&gt;We believe in providing an environment of high expectations, respect, and dignity.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.2; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-top:0pt"&gt;&lt;strong id="docs-internal-guid-3541137c-7fff-fc60-770e-cb06f368125a" style="font-weight:normal"&gt;&lt;span style="background-color:transparent; color:#000000; font-family:Arial; font-size:12pt; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; font-weight:400; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre-wrap"&gt;We believe in promoting student learning and success by using a variety of teaching strategies to meet the diverse learning needs of students.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.2; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-top:0pt"&gt;&lt;strong id="docs-internal-guid-3541137c-7fff-fc60-770e-cb06f368125a" style="font-weight:normal"&gt;&lt;em style="background-color:transparent; color:#000000; font-family:Arial; font-size:12pt; font-style:italic; font-variant:normal; font-weight:700; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre-wrap"&gt;Recruit and Retain Employees&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.2; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-top:0pt"&gt;&lt;strong id="docs-internal-guid-3541137c-7fff-fc60-770e-cb06f368125a" style="font-weight:normal"&gt;&lt;span style="background-color:transparent; color:#000000; font-family:Arial; font-size:12pt; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; font-weight:400; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre-wrap"&gt;We will recruit, employ, develop, and retain a workforce that is committed to the success of all students.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.2; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-top:0pt"&gt;&lt;strong id="docs-internal-guid-3541137c-7fff-fc60-770e-cb06f368125a" style="font-weight:normal"&gt;&lt;em style="background-color:transparent; color:#000000; font-family:Arial; font-size:12pt; font-style:italic; font-variant:normal; font-weight:700; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre-wrap"&gt;Fiscal Responsibility&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.2; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-top:0pt"&gt;&lt;strong id="docs-internal-guid-3541137c-7fff-fc60-770e-cb06f368125a" style="font-weight:normal"&gt;&lt;span style="background-color:transparent; color:#000000; font-family:Arial; font-size:12pt; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; font-weight:400; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre-wrap"&gt;We believe responsible stewardship of financial resources will optimize student achievement.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.2; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-top:0pt"&gt;&lt;strong id="docs-internal-guid-3541137c-7fff-fc60-770e-cb06f368125a" style="font-weight:normal"&gt;&lt;em style="background-color:transparent; color:#000000; font-family:Arial; font-size:12pt; font-style:italic; font-variant:normal; font-weight:700; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre-wrap"&gt;Partnerships&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.2; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-top:0pt"&gt;&lt;strong id="docs-internal-guid-3541137c-7fff-fc60-770e-cb06f368125a" style="font-weight:normal"&gt;&lt;span style="background-color:transparent; color:#000000; font-family:Arial; font-size:12pt; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; font-weight:400; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre-wrap"&gt;We believe students are more successful when parents, staff, and the community share responsibility for educating students.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.2; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-top:0pt"&gt;&lt;strong id="docs-internal-guid-3541137c-7fff-fc60-770e-cb06f368125a" style="font-weight:normal"&gt;&lt;em style="background-color:transparent; color:#000000; font-family:Arial; font-size:12pt; font-style:italic; font-variant:normal; font-weight:700; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre-wrap"&gt;Safety&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.2; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-top:0pt"&gt;&lt;strong id="docs-internal-guid-3541137c-7fff-fc60-770e-cb06f368125a" style="font-weight:normal"&gt;&lt;span style="background-color:transparent; color:#000000; font-family:Arial; font-size:12pt; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; font-weight:400; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre-wrap"&gt;We believe a proactive approach to safety is essential for secure, orderly, and nurturing learning environments.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.2; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-top:0pt"&gt;&lt;strong id="docs-internal-guid-3541137c-7fff-fc60-770e-cb06f368125a" style="font-weight:normal"&gt;&lt;em style="background-color:transparent; color:#000000; font-family:Arial; font-size:12pt; font-style:italic; font-variant:normal; font-weight:700; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre-wrap"&gt;Wellness&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.2; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-top:0pt"&gt;&lt;strong id="docs-internal-guid-3541137c-7fff-fc60-770e-cb06f368125a" style="font-weight:normal"&gt;&lt;span style="background-color:transparent; color:#000000; font-family:Arial; font-size:12pt; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; font-weight:400; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre-wrap"&gt;We are committed to promoting healthy lifestyles that positively impact student success through physical education, counseling, nursing programs, and school nutrition.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br&gt;
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&lt;strong&gt;Board of Education Priorities&lt;/strong&gt;

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	&lt;li style="margin-top:0in; margin-right:0in; margin-bottom:.0001pt; margin:0in 0in 8pt"&gt;&lt;span style="tab-stops:list .5in"&gt;&lt;span style="vertical-align:baseline"&gt;Training Parents and School Stakeholders {SO 3, 4}&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
	&lt;li style="margin-top:0in; margin-right:0in; margin-bottom:10.0pt; margin:0in 0in 8pt"&gt;&lt;span style="tab-stops:list .5in"&gt;&lt;span style="vertical-align:baseline"&gt;Increasing Student Use of Technology During Classroom Instruction {SO 1}&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
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	&lt;li style="margin-top:0in; margin-right:0in; margin-bottom:10.0pt; margin:0in 0in 8pt"&gt;Utilizing Georgia&amp;rsquo;s Multi-Tiered System of Supports at All Levels for Academics, Behavior, and Wellbeing (SO I, II, IIII, IV)&lt;/li&gt;
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&lt;body data-gramm_editor="false" data-wsc-instance="true"&gt;The administration recommended the approval to post an Request For Proposals (RFP) for a Construction Manager at Risk firm to oversee construction of the New Mary Persons High School and site work for the construction site.&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/body&gt;
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&lt;body data-wsc-instance="true"&gt;The administration recommended approval of the revisions to BOE Policy JCDAG Bullying.&lt;/body&gt;
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&lt;body data-gramm_editor="false" data-wsc-instance="true"&gt;The administration recommended the board enter into Executive Session to discuss personnel. The board entered executive session at 3:47 p.m.&lt;/body&gt;
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&lt;p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.2; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-top:0pt"&gt;&lt;strong id="docs-internal-guid-3541137c-7fff-fc60-770e-cb06f368125a" style="font-weight:normal"&gt;&lt;strong style="background-color:transparent; color:#000000; font-family:Arial; font-size:18pt; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; font-weight:700; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre-wrap"&gt;VISION&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.7999999999999998; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-top:0pt"&gt;&lt;strong id="docs-internal-guid-3541137c-7fff-fc60-770e-cb06f368125a" style="font-weight:normal"&gt;&lt;span style="background-color:transparent; color:#000000; font-family:Arial; font-size:12pt; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; font-weight:400; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre-wrap"&gt;Developing students with the knowledge and skills to be successful&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&amp;nbsp;

&lt;p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.2; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-top:0pt"&gt;&lt;strong id="docs-internal-guid-3541137c-7fff-fc60-770e-cb06f368125a" style="font-weight:normal"&gt;&lt;strong style="background-color:transparent; color:#000000; font-family:Arial; font-size:18pt; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; font-weight:700; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre-wrap"&gt;MISSION&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.7999999999999998; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-top:0pt"&gt;&lt;strong id="docs-internal-guid-3541137c-7fff-fc60-770e-cb06f368125a" style="font-weight:normal"&gt;&lt;span style="background-color:transparent; color:#000000; font-family:Arial; font-size:12pt; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; font-weight:400; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre-wrap"&gt;Learn. Grow. Succeed.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&amp;nbsp;

&lt;p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.2; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-top:0pt"&gt;&lt;strong id="docs-internal-guid-3541137c-7fff-fc60-770e-cb06f368125a" style="font-weight:normal"&gt;&lt;strong style="background-color:transparent; color:#000000; font-family:Arial; font-size:18pt; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; font-weight:700; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre-wrap"&gt;GUIDING PRINCIPLES&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&amp;nbsp;

&lt;p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.2; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-top:0pt"&gt;&lt;strong id="docs-internal-guid-3541137c-7fff-fc60-770e-cb06f368125a" style="font-weight:normal"&gt;&lt;em style="background-color:transparent; color:#000000; font-family:Arial; font-size:12pt; font-style:italic; font-variant:normal; font-weight:700; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre-wrap"&gt;Monroe County Board of Education&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.2; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-top:0pt"&gt;&lt;strong id="docs-internal-guid-3541137c-7fff-fc60-770e-cb06f368125a" style="font-weight:normal"&gt;&lt;span style="background-color:transparent; color:#000000; font-family:Arial; font-size:12pt; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; font-weight:400; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre-wrap"&gt;The MCBOE provides guidance and support to the MCS administration and schools by establishing clear policies, aligned goals, and effective systems which produce accountability.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&amp;nbsp;

&lt;p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.2; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-top:0pt"&gt;&lt;strong id="docs-internal-guid-3541137c-7fff-fc60-770e-cb06f368125a" style="font-weight:normal"&gt;&lt;span style="background-color:transparent; color:#000000; font-family:Arial; font-size:12pt; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; font-weight:400; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre-wrap"&gt;The MCBOE believes students should have access to effective instruction, co-curricular opportunities, and extra-curricular activities that assist in shaping the lives of students to become successful men and women in a global society.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&amp;nbsp;

&lt;p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.2; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-top:0pt"&gt;&lt;strong id="docs-internal-guid-3541137c-7fff-fc60-770e-cb06f368125a" style="font-weight:normal"&gt;&lt;span style="background-color:transparent; color:#000000; font-family:Arial; font-size:12pt; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; font-weight:400; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre-wrap"&gt;The MCBOE believes all decisions made must consider the interests of and impact on all students, staff, parents, and the community.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&amp;nbsp;

&lt;p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.2; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-top:0pt"&gt;&lt;strong id="docs-internal-guid-3541137c-7fff-fc60-770e-cb06f368125a" style="font-weight:normal"&gt;&lt;em style="background-color:transparent; color:#000000; font-family:Arial; font-size:12pt; font-style:italic; font-variant:normal; font-weight:700; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre-wrap"&gt;Academic Achievement&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.2; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-top:0pt"&gt;&lt;strong id="docs-internal-guid-3541137c-7fff-fc60-770e-cb06f368125a" style="font-weight:normal"&gt;&lt;span style="background-color:transparent; color:#000000; font-family:Arial; font-size:12pt; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; font-weight:400; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre-wrap"&gt;We believe all students can learn and achieve.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&amp;nbsp;

&lt;p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.2; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-top:0pt"&gt;&lt;strong id="docs-internal-guid-3541137c-7fff-fc60-770e-cb06f368125a" style="font-weight:normal"&gt;&lt;span style="background-color:transparent; color:#000000; font-family:Arial; font-size:12pt; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; font-weight:400; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre-wrap"&gt;We believe in providing an environment of high expectations, respect, and dignity.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.2; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-top:0pt"&gt;&lt;strong id="docs-internal-guid-3541137c-7fff-fc60-770e-cb06f368125a" style="font-weight:normal"&gt;&lt;span style="background-color:transparent; color:#000000; font-family:Arial; font-size:12pt; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; font-weight:400; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre-wrap"&gt;We believe in promoting student learning and success by using a variety of teaching strategies to meet the diverse learning needs of students.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&amp;nbsp;

&lt;p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.2; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-top:0pt"&gt;&lt;strong id="docs-internal-guid-3541137c-7fff-fc60-770e-cb06f368125a" style="font-weight:normal"&gt;&lt;em style="background-color:transparent; color:#000000; font-family:Arial; font-size:12pt; font-style:italic; font-variant:normal; font-weight:700; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre-wrap"&gt;Recruit and Retain Employees&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.2; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-top:0pt"&gt;&lt;strong id="docs-internal-guid-3541137c-7fff-fc60-770e-cb06f368125a" style="font-weight:normal"&gt;&lt;span style="background-color:transparent; color:#000000; font-family:Arial; font-size:12pt; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; font-weight:400; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre-wrap"&gt;We will recruit, employ, develop, and retain a workforce that is committed to the success of all students.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.2; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-top:0pt"&gt;&lt;strong id="docs-internal-guid-3541137c-7fff-fc60-770e-cb06f368125a" style="font-weight:normal"&gt;&lt;em style="background-color:transparent; color:#000000; font-family:Arial; font-size:12pt; font-style:italic; font-variant:normal; font-weight:700; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre-wrap"&gt;Fiscal Responsibility&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.2; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-top:0pt"&gt;&lt;strong id="docs-internal-guid-3541137c-7fff-fc60-770e-cb06f368125a" style="font-weight:normal"&gt;&lt;span style="background-color:transparent; color:#000000; font-family:Arial; font-size:12pt; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; font-weight:400; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre-wrap"&gt;We believe responsible stewardship of financial resources will optimize student achievement.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&amp;nbsp;

&lt;p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.2; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-top:0pt"&gt;&lt;strong id="docs-internal-guid-3541137c-7fff-fc60-770e-cb06f368125a" style="font-weight:normal"&gt;&lt;em style="background-color:transparent; color:#000000; font-family:Arial; font-size:12pt; font-style:italic; font-variant:normal; font-weight:700; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre-wrap"&gt;Partnerships&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.2; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-top:0pt"&gt;&lt;strong id="docs-internal-guid-3541137c-7fff-fc60-770e-cb06f368125a" style="font-weight:normal"&gt;&lt;span style="background-color:transparent; color:#000000; font-family:Arial; font-size:12pt; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; font-weight:400; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre-wrap"&gt;We believe students are more successful when parents, staff, and the community share responsibility for educating students.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.2; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-top:0pt"&gt;&lt;strong id="docs-internal-guid-3541137c-7fff-fc60-770e-cb06f368125a" style="font-weight:normal"&gt;&lt;em style="background-color:transparent; color:#000000; font-family:Arial; font-size:12pt; font-style:italic; font-variant:normal; font-weight:700; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre-wrap"&gt;Safety&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.2; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-top:0pt"&gt;&lt;strong id="docs-internal-guid-3541137c-7fff-fc60-770e-cb06f368125a" style="font-weight:normal"&gt;&lt;span style="background-color:transparent; color:#000000; font-family:Arial; font-size:12pt; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; font-weight:400; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre-wrap"&gt;We believe a proactive approach to safety is essential for secure, orderly, and nurturing learning environments.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.2; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-top:0pt"&gt;&lt;strong id="docs-internal-guid-3541137c-7fff-fc60-770e-cb06f368125a" style="font-weight:normal"&gt;&lt;em style="background-color:transparent; color:#000000; font-family:Arial; font-size:12pt; font-style:italic; font-variant:normal; font-weight:700; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre-wrap"&gt;Wellness&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.2; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-top:0pt"&gt;&lt;strong id="docs-internal-guid-3541137c-7fff-fc60-770e-cb06f368125a" style="font-weight:normal"&gt;&lt;span style="background-color:transparent; color:#000000; font-family:Arial; font-size:12pt; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; font-weight:400; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre-wrap"&gt;We are committed to promoting healthy lifestyles that positively impact student success through physical education, counseling, nursing programs, and school nutrition.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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&lt;strong&gt;System Strategic Objectives&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

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	&lt;li style="margin-top:0in; margin-right:0in; margin-bottom:.0001pt; margin:0in 0in 8pt"&gt;&lt;span style="tab-stops:list .5in"&gt;&lt;span style="vertical-align:baseline"&gt;Developing Organizational Effectiveness&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
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&lt;strong&gt;Board of Education Priorities&lt;/strong&gt;

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	&lt;li style="margin-top:0in; margin-right:0in; margin-bottom:.0001pt; margin:0in 0in 8pt"&gt;&lt;span style="tab-stops:list .5in"&gt;&lt;span style="vertical-align:baseline"&gt;Training Parents and School Stakeholders {SO 3, 4}&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
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&lt;strong&gt;System Areas of Focus&lt;/strong&gt;

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&lt;body&gt;The administration recommended approval of the Agenda items as presented.&lt;/body&gt;
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&lt;body data-gramm_editor="false" data-wsc-instance="true"&gt;The administration recommended approval of the Strategic Waiver School System Amendment Resolution.&lt;/body&gt;
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&lt;body data-gramm_editor="false" data-wsc-instance="true"&gt;The administration recommended approval of the GMP from Meja Construction for the MCMS roof and drainage improvements in the amount of $1,906, 586.00&lt;/body&gt;
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&lt;body data-gramm_editor="false" data-wsc-instance="true"&gt;The administration recommended approval of an amendment to the FY26 General Budget, increasing the total by $349,470.00 to provide a $2000 supplement to all eligible employees.&lt;/body&gt;
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&lt;p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.2; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-top:0pt"&gt;&lt;strong id="docs-internal-guid-3541137c-7fff-fc60-770e-cb06f368125a" style="font-weight:normal"&gt;&lt;strong style="background-color:transparent; color:#000000; font-family:Arial; font-size:18pt; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; font-weight:700; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre-wrap"&gt;VISION&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.7999999999999998; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-top:0pt"&gt;&lt;strong id="docs-internal-guid-3541137c-7fff-fc60-770e-cb06f368125a" style="font-weight:normal"&gt;&lt;span style="background-color:transparent; color:#000000; font-family:Arial; font-size:12pt; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; font-weight:400; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre-wrap"&gt;Developing students with the knowledge and skills to be successful&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.2; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-top:0pt"&gt;&lt;strong id="docs-internal-guid-3541137c-7fff-fc60-770e-cb06f368125a" style="font-weight:normal"&gt;&lt;strong style="background-color:transparent; color:#000000; font-family:Arial; font-size:18pt; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; font-weight:700; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre-wrap"&gt;MISSION&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.7999999999999998; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-top:0pt"&gt;&lt;strong id="docs-internal-guid-3541137c-7fff-fc60-770e-cb06f368125a" style="font-weight:normal"&gt;&lt;span style="background-color:transparent; color:#000000; font-family:Arial; font-size:12pt; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; font-weight:400; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre-wrap"&gt;Learn. Grow. Succeed.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.2; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-top:0pt"&gt;&lt;strong id="docs-internal-guid-3541137c-7fff-fc60-770e-cb06f368125a" style="font-weight:normal"&gt;&lt;strong style="background-color:transparent; color:#000000; font-family:Arial; font-size:18pt; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; font-weight:700; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre-wrap"&gt;GUIDING PRINCIPLES&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.2; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-top:0pt"&gt;&lt;strong id="docs-internal-guid-3541137c-7fff-fc60-770e-cb06f368125a" style="font-weight:normal"&gt;&lt;em style="background-color:transparent; color:#000000; font-family:Arial; font-size:12pt; font-style:italic; font-variant:normal; font-weight:700; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre-wrap"&gt;Monroe County Board of Education&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.2; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-top:0pt"&gt;&lt;strong id="docs-internal-guid-3541137c-7fff-fc60-770e-cb06f368125a" style="font-weight:normal"&gt;&lt;span style="background-color:transparent; color:#000000; font-family:Arial; font-size:12pt; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; font-weight:400; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre-wrap"&gt;The MCBOE provides guidance and support to the MCS administration and schools by establishing clear policies, aligned goals, and effective systems which produce accountability.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.2; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-top:0pt"&gt;&lt;strong id="docs-internal-guid-3541137c-7fff-fc60-770e-cb06f368125a" style="font-weight:normal"&gt;&lt;span style="background-color:transparent; color:#000000; font-family:Arial; font-size:12pt; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; font-weight:400; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre-wrap"&gt;The MCBOE believes students should have access to effective instruction, co-curricular opportunities, and extra-curricular activities that assist in shaping the lives of students to become successful men and women in a global society.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.2; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-top:0pt"&gt;&lt;strong id="docs-internal-guid-3541137c-7fff-fc60-770e-cb06f368125a" style="font-weight:normal"&gt;&lt;span style="background-color:transparent; color:#000000; font-family:Arial; font-size:12pt; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; font-weight:400; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre-wrap"&gt;The MCBOE believes all decisions made must consider the interests of and impact on all students, staff, parents, and the community.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.2; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-top:0pt"&gt;&lt;strong id="docs-internal-guid-3541137c-7fff-fc60-770e-cb06f368125a" style="font-weight:normal"&gt;&lt;em style="background-color:transparent; color:#000000; font-family:Arial; font-size:12pt; font-style:italic; font-variant:normal; font-weight:700; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre-wrap"&gt;Academic Achievement&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.2; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-top:0pt"&gt;&lt;strong id="docs-internal-guid-3541137c-7fff-fc60-770e-cb06f368125a" style="font-weight:normal"&gt;&lt;span style="background-color:transparent; color:#000000; font-family:Arial; font-size:12pt; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; font-weight:400; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre-wrap"&gt;We believe all students can learn and achieve.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&amp;nbsp;

&lt;p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.2; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-top:0pt"&gt;&lt;strong id="docs-internal-guid-3541137c-7fff-fc60-770e-cb06f368125a" style="font-weight:normal"&gt;&lt;span style="background-color:transparent; color:#000000; font-family:Arial; font-size:12pt; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; font-weight:400; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre-wrap"&gt;We believe in providing an environment of high expectations, respect, and dignity.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.2; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-top:0pt"&gt;&lt;strong id="docs-internal-guid-3541137c-7fff-fc60-770e-cb06f368125a" style="font-weight:normal"&gt;&lt;span style="background-color:transparent; color:#000000; font-family:Arial; font-size:12pt; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; font-weight:400; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre-wrap"&gt;We believe in promoting student learning and success by using a variety of teaching strategies to meet the diverse learning needs of students.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.2; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-top:0pt"&gt;&lt;strong id="docs-internal-guid-3541137c-7fff-fc60-770e-cb06f368125a" style="font-weight:normal"&gt;&lt;em style="background-color:transparent; color:#000000; font-family:Arial; font-size:12pt; font-style:italic; font-variant:normal; font-weight:700; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre-wrap"&gt;Recruit and Retain Employees&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.2; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-top:0pt"&gt;&lt;strong id="docs-internal-guid-3541137c-7fff-fc60-770e-cb06f368125a" style="font-weight:normal"&gt;&lt;span style="background-color:transparent; color:#000000; font-family:Arial; font-size:12pt; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; font-weight:400; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre-wrap"&gt;We will recruit, employ, develop, and retain a workforce that is committed to the success of all students.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.2; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-top:0pt"&gt;&lt;strong id="docs-internal-guid-3541137c-7fff-fc60-770e-cb06f368125a" style="font-weight:normal"&gt;&lt;em style="background-color:transparent; color:#000000; font-family:Arial; font-size:12pt; font-style:italic; font-variant:normal; font-weight:700; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre-wrap"&gt;Fiscal Responsibility&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.2; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-top:0pt"&gt;&lt;strong id="docs-internal-guid-3541137c-7fff-fc60-770e-cb06f368125a" style="font-weight:normal"&gt;&lt;span style="background-color:transparent; color:#000000; font-family:Arial; font-size:12pt; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; font-weight:400; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre-wrap"&gt;We believe responsible stewardship of financial resources will optimize student achievement.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.2; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-top:0pt"&gt;&lt;strong id="docs-internal-guid-3541137c-7fff-fc60-770e-cb06f368125a" style="font-weight:normal"&gt;&lt;em style="background-color:transparent; color:#000000; font-family:Arial; font-size:12pt; font-style:italic; font-variant:normal; font-weight:700; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre-wrap"&gt;Partnerships&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.2; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-top:0pt"&gt;&lt;strong id="docs-internal-guid-3541137c-7fff-fc60-770e-cb06f368125a" style="font-weight:normal"&gt;&lt;span style="background-color:transparent; color:#000000; font-family:Arial; font-size:12pt; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; font-weight:400; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre-wrap"&gt;We believe students are more successful when parents, staff, and the community share responsibility for educating students.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.2; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-top:0pt"&gt;&lt;strong id="docs-internal-guid-3541137c-7fff-fc60-770e-cb06f368125a" style="font-weight:normal"&gt;&lt;em style="background-color:transparent; color:#000000; font-family:Arial; font-size:12pt; font-style:italic; font-variant:normal; font-weight:700; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre-wrap"&gt;Safety&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.2; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-top:0pt"&gt;&lt;strong id="docs-internal-guid-3541137c-7fff-fc60-770e-cb06f368125a" style="font-weight:normal"&gt;&lt;span style="background-color:transparent; color:#000000; font-family:Arial; font-size:12pt; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; font-weight:400; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre-wrap"&gt;We believe a proactive approach to safety is essential for secure, orderly, and nurturing learning environments.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.2; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-top:0pt"&gt;&lt;strong id="docs-internal-guid-3541137c-7fff-fc60-770e-cb06f368125a" style="font-weight:normal"&gt;&lt;em style="background-color:transparent; color:#000000; font-family:Arial; font-size:12pt; font-style:italic; font-variant:normal; font-weight:700; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre-wrap"&gt;Wellness&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.2; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-top:0pt"&gt;&lt;strong id="docs-internal-guid-3541137c-7fff-fc60-770e-cb06f368125a" style="font-weight:normal"&gt;&lt;span style="background-color:transparent; color:#000000; font-family:Arial; font-size:12pt; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; font-weight:400; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre-wrap"&gt;We are committed to promoting healthy lifestyles that positively impact student success through physical education, counseling, nursing programs, and school nutrition.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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&lt;strong&gt;System Strategic Objectives&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

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	&lt;li style="margin-top:0in; margin-right:0in; margin-bottom:.0001pt; margin:0in 0in 8pt"&gt;&lt;span style="tab-stops:list .5in"&gt;&lt;span style="vertical-align:baseline"&gt;Developing Organizational Effectiveness&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
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&lt;strong&gt;Board of Education Priorities&lt;/strong&gt;

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	&lt;li style="margin-top:0in; margin-right:0in; margin-bottom:11.0pt; margin:0in 0in 8pt"&gt;&lt;span style="tab-stops:list .5in"&gt;&lt;span style="vertical-align:baseline"&gt;Increasing the Level of Safety and Improving the Perception of Safety {SO 1, 2, 3, 4}&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
	&lt;li style="margin-top:0in; margin-right:0in; margin-bottom:.0001pt; margin:0in 0in 8pt"&gt;&lt;span style="tab-stops:list .5in"&gt;&lt;span style="vertical-align:baseline"&gt;Training Parents and School Stakeholders {SO 3, 4}&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
	&lt;li style="margin-top:0in; margin-right:0in; margin-bottom:10.0pt; margin:0in 0in 8pt"&gt;&lt;span style="tab-stops:list .5in"&gt;&lt;span style="vertical-align:baseline"&gt;Increasing Student Use of Technology During Classroom Instruction {SO 1}&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
	&lt;li style="margin-top:0in; margin-right:0in; margin-bottom:11.0pt; margin:0in 0in 8pt"&gt;&lt;span style="tab-stops:list .5in"&gt;&lt;span style="vertical-align:baseline"&gt;Closing the Achievement Gap Among Subgroups {SO 1, 2, 3}&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
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&lt;strong&gt;System Areas of Focus&lt;/strong&gt;

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&lt;body data-gramm_editor="false" data-wsc-instance="true"&gt;The administration recommended the board enter into Executive Session to discuss personnel and land acquisition.&lt;/body&gt;
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&lt;body data-gramm_editor="false" data-wsc-instance="true"&gt;The Administration recommended approval of the personnel actions as listed .&lt;br&gt;
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The administration recommended the approval of the wave 2 contract renewals.&lt;/body&gt;
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&lt;p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.2; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-top:0pt"&gt;&lt;strong id="docs-internal-guid-3541137c-7fff-fc60-770e-cb06f368125a" style="font-weight:normal"&gt;&lt;strong style="background-color:transparent; color:#000000; font-family:Arial; font-size:18pt; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; font-weight:700; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre-wrap"&gt;VISION&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.7999999999999998; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-top:0pt"&gt;&lt;strong id="docs-internal-guid-3541137c-7fff-fc60-770e-cb06f368125a" style="font-weight:normal"&gt;&lt;span style="background-color:transparent; color:#000000; font-family:Arial; font-size:12pt; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; font-weight:400; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre-wrap"&gt;Developing students with the knowledge and skills to be successful&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&amp;nbsp;

&lt;p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.2; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-top:0pt"&gt;&lt;strong id="docs-internal-guid-3541137c-7fff-fc60-770e-cb06f368125a" style="font-weight:normal"&gt;&lt;strong style="background-color:transparent; color:#000000; font-family:Arial; font-size:18pt; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; font-weight:700; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre-wrap"&gt;MISSION&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.7999999999999998; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-top:0pt"&gt;&lt;strong id="docs-internal-guid-3541137c-7fff-fc60-770e-cb06f368125a" style="font-weight:normal"&gt;&lt;span style="background-color:transparent; color:#000000; font-family:Arial; font-size:12pt; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; font-weight:400; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre-wrap"&gt;Learn. Grow. Succeed.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&amp;nbsp;

&lt;p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.2; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-top:0pt"&gt;&lt;strong id="docs-internal-guid-3541137c-7fff-fc60-770e-cb06f368125a" style="font-weight:normal"&gt;&lt;strong style="background-color:transparent; color:#000000; font-family:Arial; font-size:18pt; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; font-weight:700; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre-wrap"&gt;GUIDING PRINCIPLES&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&amp;nbsp;

&lt;p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.2; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-top:0pt"&gt;&lt;strong id="docs-internal-guid-3541137c-7fff-fc60-770e-cb06f368125a" style="font-weight:normal"&gt;&lt;em style="background-color:transparent; color:#000000; font-family:Arial; font-size:12pt; font-style:italic; font-variant:normal; font-weight:700; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre-wrap"&gt;Monroe County Board of Education&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.2; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-top:0pt"&gt;&lt;strong id="docs-internal-guid-3541137c-7fff-fc60-770e-cb06f368125a" style="font-weight:normal"&gt;&lt;span style="background-color:transparent; color:#000000; font-family:Arial; font-size:12pt; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; font-weight:400; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre-wrap"&gt;The MCBOE provides guidance and support to the MCS administration and schools by establishing clear policies, aligned goals, and effective systems which produce accountability.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&amp;nbsp;

&lt;p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.2; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-top:0pt"&gt;&lt;strong id="docs-internal-guid-3541137c-7fff-fc60-770e-cb06f368125a" style="font-weight:normal"&gt;&lt;span style="background-color:transparent; color:#000000; font-family:Arial; font-size:12pt; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; font-weight:400; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre-wrap"&gt;The MCBOE believes students should have access to effective instruction, co-curricular opportunities, and extra-curricular activities that assist in shaping the lives of students to become successful men and women in a global society.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&amp;nbsp;

&lt;p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.2; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-top:0pt"&gt;&lt;strong id="docs-internal-guid-3541137c-7fff-fc60-770e-cb06f368125a" style="font-weight:normal"&gt;&lt;span style="background-color:transparent; color:#000000; font-family:Arial; font-size:12pt; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; font-weight:400; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre-wrap"&gt;The MCBOE believes all decisions made must consider the interests of and impact on all students, staff, parents, and the community.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&amp;nbsp;

&lt;p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.2; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-top:0pt"&gt;&lt;strong id="docs-internal-guid-3541137c-7fff-fc60-770e-cb06f368125a" style="font-weight:normal"&gt;&lt;em style="background-color:transparent; color:#000000; font-family:Arial; font-size:12pt; font-style:italic; font-variant:normal; font-weight:700; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre-wrap"&gt;Academic Achievement&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.2; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-top:0pt"&gt;&lt;strong id="docs-internal-guid-3541137c-7fff-fc60-770e-cb06f368125a" style="font-weight:normal"&gt;&lt;span style="background-color:transparent; color:#000000; font-family:Arial; font-size:12pt; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; font-weight:400; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre-wrap"&gt;We believe all students can learn and achieve.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&amp;nbsp;

&lt;p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.2; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-top:0pt"&gt;&lt;strong id="docs-internal-guid-3541137c-7fff-fc60-770e-cb06f368125a" style="font-weight:normal"&gt;&lt;span style="background-color:transparent; color:#000000; font-family:Arial; font-size:12pt; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; font-weight:400; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre-wrap"&gt;We believe in providing an environment of high expectations, respect, and dignity.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&amp;nbsp;

&lt;p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.2; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-top:0pt"&gt;&lt;strong id="docs-internal-guid-3541137c-7fff-fc60-770e-cb06f368125a" style="font-weight:normal"&gt;&lt;span style="background-color:transparent; color:#000000; font-family:Arial; font-size:12pt; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; font-weight:400; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre-wrap"&gt;We believe in promoting student learning and success by using a variety of teaching strategies to meet the diverse learning needs of students.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&amp;nbsp;

&lt;p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.2; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-top:0pt"&gt;&lt;strong id="docs-internal-guid-3541137c-7fff-fc60-770e-cb06f368125a" style="font-weight:normal"&gt;&lt;em style="background-color:transparent; color:#000000; font-family:Arial; font-size:12pt; font-style:italic; font-variant:normal; font-weight:700; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre-wrap"&gt;Recruit and Retain Employees&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.2; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-top:0pt"&gt;&lt;strong id="docs-internal-guid-3541137c-7fff-fc60-770e-cb06f368125a" style="font-weight:normal"&gt;&lt;span style="background-color:transparent; color:#000000; font-family:Arial; font-size:12pt; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; font-weight:400; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre-wrap"&gt;We will recruit, employ, develop, and retain a workforce that is committed to the success of all students.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&amp;nbsp;

&lt;p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.2; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-top:0pt"&gt;&lt;strong id="docs-internal-guid-3541137c-7fff-fc60-770e-cb06f368125a" style="font-weight:normal"&gt;&lt;em style="background-color:transparent; color:#000000; font-family:Arial; font-size:12pt; font-style:italic; font-variant:normal; font-weight:700; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre-wrap"&gt;Fiscal Responsibility&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.2; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-top:0pt"&gt;&lt;strong id="docs-internal-guid-3541137c-7fff-fc60-770e-cb06f368125a" style="font-weight:normal"&gt;&lt;span style="background-color:transparent; color:#000000; font-family:Arial; font-size:12pt; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; font-weight:400; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre-wrap"&gt;We believe responsible stewardship of financial resources will optimize student achievement.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&amp;nbsp;

&lt;p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.2; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-top:0pt"&gt;&lt;strong id="docs-internal-guid-3541137c-7fff-fc60-770e-cb06f368125a" style="font-weight:normal"&gt;&lt;em style="background-color:transparent; color:#000000; font-family:Arial; font-size:12pt; font-style:italic; font-variant:normal; font-weight:700; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre-wrap"&gt;Partnerships&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.2; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-top:0pt"&gt;&lt;strong id="docs-internal-guid-3541137c-7fff-fc60-770e-cb06f368125a" style="font-weight:normal"&gt;&lt;span style="background-color:transparent; color:#000000; font-family:Arial; font-size:12pt; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; font-weight:400; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre-wrap"&gt;We believe students are more successful when parents, staff, and the community share responsibility for educating students.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&amp;nbsp;

&lt;p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.2; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-top:0pt"&gt;&lt;strong id="docs-internal-guid-3541137c-7fff-fc60-770e-cb06f368125a" style="font-weight:normal"&gt;&lt;em style="background-color:transparent; color:#000000; font-family:Arial; font-size:12pt; font-style:italic; font-variant:normal; font-weight:700; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre-wrap"&gt;Safety&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.2; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-top:0pt"&gt;&lt;strong id="docs-internal-guid-3541137c-7fff-fc60-770e-cb06f368125a" style="font-weight:normal"&gt;&lt;span style="background-color:transparent; color:#000000; font-family:Arial; font-size:12pt; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; font-weight:400; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre-wrap"&gt;We believe a proactive approach to safety is essential for secure, orderly, and nurturing learning environments.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&amp;nbsp;

&lt;p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.2; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-top:0pt"&gt;&lt;strong id="docs-internal-guid-3541137c-7fff-fc60-770e-cb06f368125a" style="font-weight:normal"&gt;&lt;em style="background-color:transparent; color:#000000; font-family:Arial; font-size:12pt; font-style:italic; font-variant:normal; font-weight:700; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre-wrap"&gt;Wellness&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.2; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-top:0pt"&gt;&lt;strong id="docs-internal-guid-3541137c-7fff-fc60-770e-cb06f368125a" style="font-weight:normal"&gt;&lt;span style="background-color:transparent; color:#000000; font-family:Arial; font-size:12pt; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; font-weight:400; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre-wrap"&gt;We are committed to promoting healthy lifestyles that positively impact student success through physical education, counseling, nursing programs, and school nutrition.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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&lt;strong&gt;System Strategic Objectives&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

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	&lt;li style="margin-top:0in; margin-right:0in; margin-bottom:.0001pt; margin:0in 0in 8pt"&gt;&lt;span style="tab-stops:list .5in"&gt;&lt;span style="vertical-align:baseline"&gt;Developing Organizational Effectiveness&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
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&lt;strong&gt;Board of Education Priorities&lt;/strong&gt;

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&lt;body&gt;The administration recommended approval of the Agenda items as presented.&lt;/body&gt;
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&lt;body data-gramm_editor="false" data-wsc-instance="true"&gt;The administration recommended the board enter into Executive Session to discuss personnel.&lt;/body&gt;
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&lt;p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.2; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-top:0pt"&gt;&lt;strong id="docs-internal-guid-3541137c-7fff-fc60-770e-cb06f368125a" style="font-weight:normal"&gt;&lt;strong style="background-color:transparent; color:#000000; font-family:Arial; font-size:18pt; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; font-weight:700; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre-wrap"&gt;VISION&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.7999999999999998; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-top:0pt"&gt;&lt;strong id="docs-internal-guid-3541137c-7fff-fc60-770e-cb06f368125a" style="font-weight:normal"&gt;&lt;span style="background-color:transparent; color:#000000; font-family:Arial; font-size:12pt; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; font-weight:400; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre-wrap"&gt;Developing students with the knowledge and skills to be successful&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&amp;nbsp;

&lt;p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.2; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-top:0pt"&gt;&lt;strong id="docs-internal-guid-3541137c-7fff-fc60-770e-cb06f368125a" style="font-weight:normal"&gt;&lt;strong style="background-color:transparent; color:#000000; font-family:Arial; font-size:18pt; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; font-weight:700; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre-wrap"&gt;MISSION&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.7999999999999998; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-top:0pt"&gt;&lt;strong id="docs-internal-guid-3541137c-7fff-fc60-770e-cb06f368125a" style="font-weight:normal"&gt;&lt;span style="background-color:transparent; color:#000000; font-family:Arial; font-size:12pt; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; font-weight:400; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre-wrap"&gt;Learn. Grow. Succeed.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&amp;nbsp;

&lt;p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.2; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-top:0pt"&gt;&lt;strong id="docs-internal-guid-3541137c-7fff-fc60-770e-cb06f368125a" style="font-weight:normal"&gt;&lt;strong style="background-color:transparent; color:#000000; font-family:Arial; font-size:18pt; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; font-weight:700; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre-wrap"&gt;GUIDING PRINCIPLES&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&amp;nbsp;

&lt;p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.2; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-top:0pt"&gt;&lt;strong id="docs-internal-guid-3541137c-7fff-fc60-770e-cb06f368125a" style="font-weight:normal"&gt;&lt;em style="background-color:transparent; color:#000000; font-family:Arial; font-size:12pt; font-style:italic; font-variant:normal; font-weight:700; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre-wrap"&gt;Monroe County Board of Education&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.2; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-top:0pt"&gt;&lt;strong id="docs-internal-guid-3541137c-7fff-fc60-770e-cb06f368125a" style="font-weight:normal"&gt;&lt;span style="background-color:transparent; color:#000000; font-family:Arial; font-size:12pt; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; font-weight:400; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre-wrap"&gt;The MCBOE provides guidance and support to the MCS administration and schools by establishing clear policies, aligned goals, and effective systems which produce accountability.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&amp;nbsp;

&lt;p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.2; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-top:0pt"&gt;&lt;strong id="docs-internal-guid-3541137c-7fff-fc60-770e-cb06f368125a" style="font-weight:normal"&gt;&lt;span style="background-color:transparent; color:#000000; font-family:Arial; font-size:12pt; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; font-weight:400; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre-wrap"&gt;The MCBOE believes students should have access to effective instruction, co-curricular opportunities, and extra-curricular activities that assist in shaping the lives of students to become successful men and women in a global society.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&amp;nbsp;

&lt;p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.2; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-top:0pt"&gt;&lt;strong id="docs-internal-guid-3541137c-7fff-fc60-770e-cb06f368125a" style="font-weight:normal"&gt;&lt;span style="background-color:transparent; color:#000000; font-family:Arial; font-size:12pt; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; font-weight:400; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre-wrap"&gt;The MCBOE believes all decisions made must consider the interests of and impact on all students, staff, parents, and the community.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&amp;nbsp;

&lt;p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.2; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-top:0pt"&gt;&lt;strong id="docs-internal-guid-3541137c-7fff-fc60-770e-cb06f368125a" style="font-weight:normal"&gt;&lt;em style="background-color:transparent; color:#000000; font-family:Arial; font-size:12pt; font-style:italic; font-variant:normal; font-weight:700; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre-wrap"&gt;Academic Achievement&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.2; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-top:0pt"&gt;&lt;strong id="docs-internal-guid-3541137c-7fff-fc60-770e-cb06f368125a" style="font-weight:normal"&gt;&lt;span style="background-color:transparent; color:#000000; font-family:Arial; font-size:12pt; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; font-weight:400; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre-wrap"&gt;We believe all students can learn and achieve.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&amp;nbsp;

&lt;p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.2; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-top:0pt"&gt;&lt;strong id="docs-internal-guid-3541137c-7fff-fc60-770e-cb06f368125a" style="font-weight:normal"&gt;&lt;span style="background-color:transparent; color:#000000; font-family:Arial; font-size:12pt; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; font-weight:400; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre-wrap"&gt;We believe in providing an environment of high expectations, respect, and dignity.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&amp;nbsp;

&lt;p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.2; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-top:0pt"&gt;&lt;strong id="docs-internal-guid-3541137c-7fff-fc60-770e-cb06f368125a" style="font-weight:normal"&gt;&lt;span style="background-color:transparent; color:#000000; font-family:Arial; font-size:12pt; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; font-weight:400; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre-wrap"&gt;We believe in promoting student learning and success by using a variety of teaching strategies to meet the diverse learning needs of students.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&amp;nbsp;

&lt;p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.2; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-top:0pt"&gt;&lt;strong id="docs-internal-guid-3541137c-7fff-fc60-770e-cb06f368125a" style="font-weight:normal"&gt;&lt;em style="background-color:transparent; color:#000000; font-family:Arial; font-size:12pt; font-style:italic; font-variant:normal; font-weight:700; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre-wrap"&gt;Recruit and Retain Employees&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.2; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-top:0pt"&gt;&lt;strong id="docs-internal-guid-3541137c-7fff-fc60-770e-cb06f368125a" style="font-weight:normal"&gt;&lt;span style="background-color:transparent; color:#000000; font-family:Arial; font-size:12pt; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; font-weight:400; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre-wrap"&gt;We will recruit, employ, develop, and retain a workforce that is committed to the success of all students.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&amp;nbsp;

&lt;p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.2; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-top:0pt"&gt;&lt;strong id="docs-internal-guid-3541137c-7fff-fc60-770e-cb06f368125a" style="font-weight:normal"&gt;&lt;em style="background-color:transparent; color:#000000; font-family:Arial; font-size:12pt; font-style:italic; font-variant:normal; font-weight:700; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre-wrap"&gt;Fiscal Responsibility&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.2; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-top:0pt"&gt;&lt;strong id="docs-internal-guid-3541137c-7fff-fc60-770e-cb06f368125a" style="font-weight:normal"&gt;&lt;span style="background-color:transparent; color:#000000; font-family:Arial; font-size:12pt; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; font-weight:400; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre-wrap"&gt;We believe responsible stewardship of financial resources will optimize student achievement.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&amp;nbsp;

&lt;p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.2; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-top:0pt"&gt;&lt;strong id="docs-internal-guid-3541137c-7fff-fc60-770e-cb06f368125a" style="font-weight:normal"&gt;&lt;em style="background-color:transparent; color:#000000; font-family:Arial; font-size:12pt; font-style:italic; font-variant:normal; font-weight:700; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre-wrap"&gt;Partnerships&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.2; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-top:0pt"&gt;&lt;strong id="docs-internal-guid-3541137c-7fff-fc60-770e-cb06f368125a" style="font-weight:normal"&gt;&lt;span style="background-color:transparent; color:#000000; font-family:Arial; font-size:12pt; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; font-weight:400; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre-wrap"&gt;We believe students are more successful when parents, staff, and the community share responsibility for educating students.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&amp;nbsp;

&lt;p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.2; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-top:0pt"&gt;&lt;strong id="docs-internal-guid-3541137c-7fff-fc60-770e-cb06f368125a" style="font-weight:normal"&gt;&lt;em style="background-color:transparent; color:#000000; font-family:Arial; font-size:12pt; font-style:italic; font-variant:normal; font-weight:700; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre-wrap"&gt;Safety&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.2; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-top:0pt"&gt;&lt;strong id="docs-internal-guid-3541137c-7fff-fc60-770e-cb06f368125a" style="font-weight:normal"&gt;&lt;span style="background-color:transparent; color:#000000; font-family:Arial; font-size:12pt; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; font-weight:400; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre-wrap"&gt;We believe a proactive approach to safety is essential for secure, orderly, and nurturing learning environments.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&amp;nbsp;

&lt;p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.2; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-top:0pt"&gt;&lt;strong id="docs-internal-guid-3541137c-7fff-fc60-770e-cb06f368125a" style="font-weight:normal"&gt;&lt;em style="background-color:transparent; color:#000000; font-family:Arial; font-size:12pt; font-style:italic; font-variant:normal; font-weight:700; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre-wrap"&gt;Wellness&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.2; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-top:0pt"&gt;&lt;strong id="docs-internal-guid-3541137c-7fff-fc60-770e-cb06f368125a" style="font-weight:normal"&gt;&lt;span style="background-color:transparent; color:#000000; font-family:Arial; font-size:12pt; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; font-weight:400; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre-wrap"&gt;We are committed to promoting healthy lifestyles that positively impact student success through physical education, counseling, nursing programs, and school nutrition.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br&gt;
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&lt;strong&gt;System Strategic Objectives&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;body&gt;The administration recommended approval of the Agenda items as presented.&lt;/body&gt;
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&lt;body data-gramm_editor="false" data-wsc-instance="true"&gt;The administration recommended approving the intergovernmental agreement with the Monroe County Board of Commissioners for the Thornton Road widening project at the TG Scott Elementary entrance. The county will reimburse the school district $103,062.58 under this agreement.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/body&gt;
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&lt;body data-gramm_editor="false" data-wsc-instance="true"&gt;The administration recommended setting a qualifying fee of&amp;nbsp;$40.50 for the 2026 Board of Education election.&lt;/body&gt;
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&lt;body data-gramm_editor="false" data-wsc-instance="true"&gt;The administration recommended the board enter into Executive Session to discuss personnel.&lt;/body&gt;
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&lt;body data-gramm_editor="false" data-wsc-instance="true"&gt;&amp;nbsp;The administration recommended the board exit Executive Session.&lt;/body&gt;
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&lt;body data-gramm_editor="false" data-wsc-instance="true"&gt;Administration recommended approval of the personnel actions as listed.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/body&gt;
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&lt;p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.2; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-top:0pt"&gt;&lt;strong id="docs-internal-guid-3541137c-7fff-fc60-770e-cb06f368125a" style="font-weight:normal"&gt;&lt;strong style="background-color:transparent; color:#000000; font-family:Arial; font-size:18pt; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; font-weight:700; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre-wrap"&gt;VISION&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.7999999999999998; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-top:0pt"&gt;&lt;strong id="docs-internal-guid-3541137c-7fff-fc60-770e-cb06f368125a" style="font-weight:normal"&gt;&lt;span style="background-color:transparent; color:#000000; font-family:Arial; font-size:12pt; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; font-weight:400; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre-wrap"&gt;Developing students with the knowledge and skills to be successful&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&amp;nbsp;

&lt;p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.2; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-top:0pt"&gt;&lt;strong id="docs-internal-guid-3541137c-7fff-fc60-770e-cb06f368125a" style="font-weight:normal"&gt;&lt;strong style="background-color:transparent; color:#000000; font-family:Arial; font-size:18pt; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; font-weight:700; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre-wrap"&gt;MISSION&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.7999999999999998; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-top:0pt"&gt;&lt;strong id="docs-internal-guid-3541137c-7fff-fc60-770e-cb06f368125a" style="font-weight:normal"&gt;&lt;span style="background-color:transparent; color:#000000; font-family:Arial; font-size:12pt; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; font-weight:400; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre-wrap"&gt;Learn. Grow. Succeed.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&amp;nbsp;

&lt;p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.2; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-top:0pt"&gt;&lt;strong id="docs-internal-guid-3541137c-7fff-fc60-770e-cb06f368125a" style="font-weight:normal"&gt;&lt;strong style="background-color:transparent; color:#000000; font-family:Arial; font-size:18pt; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; font-weight:700; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre-wrap"&gt;GUIDING PRINCIPLES&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&amp;nbsp;

&lt;p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.2; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-top:0pt"&gt;&lt;strong id="docs-internal-guid-3541137c-7fff-fc60-770e-cb06f368125a" style="font-weight:normal"&gt;&lt;em style="background-color:transparent; color:#000000; font-family:Arial; font-size:12pt; font-style:italic; font-variant:normal; font-weight:700; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre-wrap"&gt;Monroe County Board of Education&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.2; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-top:0pt"&gt;&lt;strong id="docs-internal-guid-3541137c-7fff-fc60-770e-cb06f368125a" style="font-weight:normal"&gt;&lt;span style="background-color:transparent; color:#000000; font-family:Arial; font-size:12pt; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; font-weight:400; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre-wrap"&gt;The MCBOE provides guidance and support to the MCS administration and schools by establishing clear policies, aligned goals, and effective systems which produce accountability.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&amp;nbsp;

&lt;p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.2; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-top:0pt"&gt;&lt;strong id="docs-internal-guid-3541137c-7fff-fc60-770e-cb06f368125a" style="font-weight:normal"&gt;&lt;span style="background-color:transparent; color:#000000; font-family:Arial; font-size:12pt; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; font-weight:400; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre-wrap"&gt;The MCBOE believes students should have access to effective instruction, co-curricular opportunities, and extra-curricular activities that assist in shaping the lives of students to become successful men and women in a global society.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&amp;nbsp;

&lt;p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.2; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-top:0pt"&gt;&lt;strong id="docs-internal-guid-3541137c-7fff-fc60-770e-cb06f368125a" style="font-weight:normal"&gt;&lt;span style="background-color:transparent; color:#000000; font-family:Arial; font-size:12pt; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; font-weight:400; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre-wrap"&gt;The MCBOE believes all decisions made must consider the interests of and impact on all students, staff, parents, and the community.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&amp;nbsp;

&lt;p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.2; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-top:0pt"&gt;&lt;strong id="docs-internal-guid-3541137c-7fff-fc60-770e-cb06f368125a" style="font-weight:normal"&gt;&lt;em style="background-color:transparent; color:#000000; font-family:Arial; font-size:12pt; font-style:italic; font-variant:normal; font-weight:700; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre-wrap"&gt;Academic Achievement&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.2; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-top:0pt"&gt;&lt;strong id="docs-internal-guid-3541137c-7fff-fc60-770e-cb06f368125a" style="font-weight:normal"&gt;&lt;span style="background-color:transparent; color:#000000; font-family:Arial; font-size:12pt; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; font-weight:400; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre-wrap"&gt;We believe all students can learn and achieve.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&amp;nbsp;

&lt;p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.2; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-top:0pt"&gt;&lt;strong id="docs-internal-guid-3541137c-7fff-fc60-770e-cb06f368125a" style="font-weight:normal"&gt;&lt;span style="background-color:transparent; color:#000000; font-family:Arial; font-size:12pt; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; font-weight:400; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre-wrap"&gt;We believe in providing an environment of high expectations, respect, and dignity.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&amp;nbsp;

&lt;p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.2; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-top:0pt"&gt;&lt;strong id="docs-internal-guid-3541137c-7fff-fc60-770e-cb06f368125a" style="font-weight:normal"&gt;&lt;span style="background-color:transparent; color:#000000; font-family:Arial; font-size:12pt; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; font-weight:400; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre-wrap"&gt;We believe in promoting student learning and success by using a variety of teaching strategies to meet the diverse learning needs of students.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&amp;nbsp;

&lt;p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.2; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-top:0pt"&gt;&lt;strong id="docs-internal-guid-3541137c-7fff-fc60-770e-cb06f368125a" style="font-weight:normal"&gt;&lt;em style="background-color:transparent; color:#000000; font-family:Arial; font-size:12pt; font-style:italic; font-variant:normal; font-weight:700; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre-wrap"&gt;Recruit and Retain Employees&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.2; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-top:0pt"&gt;&lt;strong id="docs-internal-guid-3541137c-7fff-fc60-770e-cb06f368125a" style="font-weight:normal"&gt;&lt;span style="background-color:transparent; color:#000000; font-family:Arial; font-size:12pt; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; font-weight:400; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre-wrap"&gt;We will recruit, employ, develop, and retain a workforce that is committed to the success of all students.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.2; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-top:0pt"&gt;&lt;strong id="docs-internal-guid-3541137c-7fff-fc60-770e-cb06f368125a" style="font-weight:normal"&gt;&lt;em style="background-color:transparent; color:#000000; font-family:Arial; font-size:12pt; font-style:italic; font-variant:normal; font-weight:700; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre-wrap"&gt;Fiscal Responsibility&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.2; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-top:0pt"&gt;&lt;strong id="docs-internal-guid-3541137c-7fff-fc60-770e-cb06f368125a" style="font-weight:normal"&gt;&lt;span style="background-color:transparent; color:#000000; font-family:Arial; font-size:12pt; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; font-weight:400; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre-wrap"&gt;We believe responsible stewardship of financial resources will optimize student achievement.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&amp;nbsp;

&lt;p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.2; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-top:0pt"&gt;&lt;strong id="docs-internal-guid-3541137c-7fff-fc60-770e-cb06f368125a" style="font-weight:normal"&gt;&lt;em style="background-color:transparent; color:#000000; font-family:Arial; font-size:12pt; font-style:italic; font-variant:normal; font-weight:700; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre-wrap"&gt;Partnerships&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.2; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-top:0pt"&gt;&lt;strong id="docs-internal-guid-3541137c-7fff-fc60-770e-cb06f368125a" style="font-weight:normal"&gt;&lt;span style="background-color:transparent; color:#000000; font-family:Arial; font-size:12pt; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; font-weight:400; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre-wrap"&gt;We believe students are more successful when parents, staff, and the community share responsibility for educating students.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&amp;nbsp;

&lt;p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.2; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-top:0pt"&gt;&lt;strong id="docs-internal-guid-3541137c-7fff-fc60-770e-cb06f368125a" style="font-weight:normal"&gt;&lt;em style="background-color:transparent; color:#000000; font-family:Arial; font-size:12pt; font-style:italic; font-variant:normal; font-weight:700; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre-wrap"&gt;Safety&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.2; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-top:0pt"&gt;&lt;strong id="docs-internal-guid-3541137c-7fff-fc60-770e-cb06f368125a" style="font-weight:normal"&gt;&lt;span style="background-color:transparent; color:#000000; font-family:Arial; font-size:12pt; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; font-weight:400; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre-wrap"&gt;We believe a proactive approach to safety is essential for secure, orderly, and nurturing learning environments.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&amp;nbsp;

&lt;p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.2; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-top:0pt"&gt;&lt;strong id="docs-internal-guid-3541137c-7fff-fc60-770e-cb06f368125a" style="font-weight:normal"&gt;&lt;em style="background-color:transparent; color:#000000; font-family:Arial; font-size:12pt; font-style:italic; font-variant:normal; font-weight:700; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre-wrap"&gt;Wellness&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.2; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-top:0pt"&gt;&lt;strong id="docs-internal-guid-3541137c-7fff-fc60-770e-cb06f368125a" style="font-weight:normal"&gt;&lt;span style="background-color:transparent; color:#000000; font-family:Arial; font-size:12pt; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; font-weight:400; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre-wrap"&gt;We are committed to promoting healthy lifestyles that positively impact student success through physical education, counseling, nursing programs, and school nutrition.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br&gt;
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&lt;strong&gt;System Strategic Objectives&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;strong&gt;Board of Education Priorities&lt;/strong&gt;

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&lt;body data-gramm_editor="false" data-wsc-instance="true"&gt;Administration recommended approval of the personnel actions as listed.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/body&gt;
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&lt;p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.2; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-top:0pt"&gt;&lt;strong id="docs-internal-guid-3541137c-7fff-fc60-770e-cb06f368125a" style="font-weight:normal"&gt;&lt;strong style="background-color:transparent; color:#000000; font-family:Arial; font-size:18pt; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; font-weight:700; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre-wrap"&gt;VISION&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.7999999999999998; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-top:0pt"&gt;&lt;strong id="docs-internal-guid-3541137c-7fff-fc60-770e-cb06f368125a" style="font-weight:normal"&gt;&lt;span style="background-color:transparent; color:#000000; font-family:Arial; font-size:12pt; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; font-weight:400; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre-wrap"&gt;Developing students with the knowledge and skills to be successful&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.2; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-top:0pt"&gt;&lt;strong id="docs-internal-guid-3541137c-7fff-fc60-770e-cb06f368125a" style="font-weight:normal"&gt;&lt;strong style="background-color:transparent; color:#000000; font-family:Arial; font-size:18pt; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; font-weight:700; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre-wrap"&gt;MISSION&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.7999999999999998; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-top:0pt"&gt;&lt;strong id="docs-internal-guid-3541137c-7fff-fc60-770e-cb06f368125a" style="font-weight:normal"&gt;&lt;span style="background-color:transparent; color:#000000; font-family:Arial; font-size:12pt; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; font-weight:400; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre-wrap"&gt;Learn. Grow. Succeed.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.2; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-top:0pt"&gt;&lt;strong id="docs-internal-guid-3541137c-7fff-fc60-770e-cb06f368125a" style="font-weight:normal"&gt;&lt;strong style="background-color:transparent; color:#000000; font-family:Arial; font-size:18pt; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; font-weight:700; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre-wrap"&gt;GUIDING PRINCIPLES&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.2; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-top:0pt"&gt;&lt;strong id="docs-internal-guid-3541137c-7fff-fc60-770e-cb06f368125a" style="font-weight:normal"&gt;&lt;em style="background-color:transparent; color:#000000; font-family:Arial; font-size:12pt; font-style:italic; font-variant:normal; font-weight:700; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre-wrap"&gt;Monroe County Board of Education&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.2; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-top:0pt"&gt;&lt;strong id="docs-internal-guid-3541137c-7fff-fc60-770e-cb06f368125a" style="font-weight:normal"&gt;&lt;span style="background-color:transparent; color:#000000; font-family:Arial; font-size:12pt; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; font-weight:400; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre-wrap"&gt;The MCBOE provides guidance and support to the MCS administration and schools by establishing clear policies, aligned goals, and effective systems which produce accountability.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.2; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-top:0pt"&gt;&lt;strong id="docs-internal-guid-3541137c-7fff-fc60-770e-cb06f368125a" style="font-weight:normal"&gt;&lt;span style="background-color:transparent; color:#000000; font-family:Arial; font-size:12pt; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; font-weight:400; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre-wrap"&gt;The MCBOE believes students should have access to effective instruction, co-curricular opportunities, and extra-curricular activities that assist in shaping the lives of students to become successful men and women in a global society.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.2; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-top:0pt"&gt;&lt;strong id="docs-internal-guid-3541137c-7fff-fc60-770e-cb06f368125a" style="font-weight:normal"&gt;&lt;span style="background-color:transparent; color:#000000; font-family:Arial; font-size:12pt; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; font-weight:400; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre-wrap"&gt;The MCBOE believes all decisions made must consider the interests of and impact on all students, staff, parents, and the community.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.2; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-top:0pt"&gt;&lt;strong id="docs-internal-guid-3541137c-7fff-fc60-770e-cb06f368125a" style="font-weight:normal"&gt;&lt;em style="background-color:transparent; color:#000000; font-family:Arial; font-size:12pt; font-style:italic; font-variant:normal; font-weight:700; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre-wrap"&gt;Academic Achievement&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.2; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-top:0pt"&gt;&lt;strong id="docs-internal-guid-3541137c-7fff-fc60-770e-cb06f368125a" style="font-weight:normal"&gt;&lt;span style="background-color:transparent; color:#000000; font-family:Arial; font-size:12pt; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; font-weight:400; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre-wrap"&gt;We believe all students can learn and achieve.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.2; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-top:0pt"&gt;&lt;strong id="docs-internal-guid-3541137c-7fff-fc60-770e-cb06f368125a" style="font-weight:normal"&gt;&lt;span style="background-color:transparent; color:#000000; font-family:Arial; font-size:12pt; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; font-weight:400; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre-wrap"&gt;We believe in providing an environment of high expectations, respect, and dignity.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.2; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-top:0pt"&gt;&lt;strong id="docs-internal-guid-3541137c-7fff-fc60-770e-cb06f368125a" style="font-weight:normal"&gt;&lt;span style="background-color:transparent; color:#000000; font-family:Arial; font-size:12pt; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; font-weight:400; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre-wrap"&gt;We believe in promoting student learning and success by using a variety of teaching strategies to meet the diverse learning needs of students.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.2; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-top:0pt"&gt;&lt;strong id="docs-internal-guid-3541137c-7fff-fc60-770e-cb06f368125a" style="font-weight:normal"&gt;&lt;em style="background-color:transparent; color:#000000; font-family:Arial; font-size:12pt; font-style:italic; font-variant:normal; font-weight:700; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre-wrap"&gt;Recruit and Retain Employees&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.2; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-top:0pt"&gt;&lt;strong id="docs-internal-guid-3541137c-7fff-fc60-770e-cb06f368125a" style="font-weight:normal"&gt;&lt;span style="background-color:transparent; color:#000000; font-family:Arial; font-size:12pt; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; font-weight:400; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre-wrap"&gt;We will recruit, employ, develop, and retain a workforce that is committed to the success of all students.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.2; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-top:0pt"&gt;&lt;strong id="docs-internal-guid-3541137c-7fff-fc60-770e-cb06f368125a" style="font-weight:normal"&gt;&lt;em style="background-color:transparent; color:#000000; font-family:Arial; font-size:12pt; font-style:italic; font-variant:normal; font-weight:700; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre-wrap"&gt;Fiscal Responsibility&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.2; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-top:0pt"&gt;&lt;strong id="docs-internal-guid-3541137c-7fff-fc60-770e-cb06f368125a" style="font-weight:normal"&gt;&lt;span style="background-color:transparent; color:#000000; font-family:Arial; font-size:12pt; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; font-weight:400; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre-wrap"&gt;We believe responsible stewardship of financial resources will optimize student achievement.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.2; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-top:0pt"&gt;&lt;strong id="docs-internal-guid-3541137c-7fff-fc60-770e-cb06f368125a" style="font-weight:normal"&gt;&lt;em style="background-color:transparent; color:#000000; font-family:Arial; font-size:12pt; font-style:italic; font-variant:normal; font-weight:700; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre-wrap"&gt;Partnerships&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.2; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-top:0pt"&gt;&lt;strong id="docs-internal-guid-3541137c-7fff-fc60-770e-cb06f368125a" style="font-weight:normal"&gt;&lt;span style="background-color:transparent; color:#000000; font-family:Arial; font-size:12pt; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; font-weight:400; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre-wrap"&gt;We believe students are more successful when parents, staff, and the community share responsibility for educating students.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.2; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-top:0pt"&gt;&lt;strong id="docs-internal-guid-3541137c-7fff-fc60-770e-cb06f368125a" style="font-weight:normal"&gt;&lt;em style="background-color:transparent; color:#000000; font-family:Arial; font-size:12pt; font-style:italic; font-variant:normal; font-weight:700; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre-wrap"&gt;Safety&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.2; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-top:0pt"&gt;&lt;strong id="docs-internal-guid-3541137c-7fff-fc60-770e-cb06f368125a" style="font-weight:normal"&gt;&lt;span style="background-color:transparent; color:#000000; font-family:Arial; font-size:12pt; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; font-weight:400; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre-wrap"&gt;We believe a proactive approach to safety is essential for secure, orderly, and nurturing learning environments.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.2; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-top:0pt"&gt;&lt;strong id="docs-internal-guid-3541137c-7fff-fc60-770e-cb06f368125a" style="font-weight:normal"&gt;&lt;em style="background-color:transparent; color:#000000; font-family:Arial; font-size:12pt; font-style:italic; font-variant:normal; font-weight:700; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre-wrap"&gt;Wellness&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.2; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-top:0pt"&gt;&lt;strong id="docs-internal-guid-3541137c-7fff-fc60-770e-cb06f368125a" style="font-weight:normal"&gt;&lt;span style="background-color:transparent; color:#000000; font-family:Arial; font-size:12pt; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; font-weight:400; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre-wrap"&gt;We are committed to promoting healthy lifestyles that positively impact student success through physical education, counseling, nursing programs, and school nutrition.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br&gt;
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&lt;strong&gt;System Strategic Objectives&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;strong&gt;Board of Education Priorities&lt;/strong&gt;

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	&lt;li style="margin-top:0in; margin-right:0in; margin-bottom:.0001pt; margin:0in 0in 8pt"&gt;&lt;span style="tab-stops:list .5in"&gt;&lt;span style="vertical-align:baseline"&gt;Training Parents and School Stakeholders {SO 3, 4}&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
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	&lt;li style="margin-top:0in; margin-right:0in; margin-bottom:11.0pt; margin:0in 0in 8pt"&gt;&lt;span style="tab-stops:list .5in"&gt;&lt;span style="vertical-align:baseline"&gt;Closing the Achievement Gap Among Subgroups {SO 1, 2, 3}&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
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&lt;p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.7999999999999998; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-top:0pt"&gt;&lt;strong id="docs-internal-guid-3541137c-7fff-fc60-770e-cb06f368125a" style="font-weight:normal"&gt;&lt;span style="background-color:transparent; color:#000000; font-family:Arial; font-size:12pt; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; font-weight:400; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre-wrap"&gt;Learn. Grow. Succeed.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.2; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-top:0pt"&gt;&lt;strong id="docs-internal-guid-3541137c-7fff-fc60-770e-cb06f368125a" style="font-weight:normal"&gt;&lt;strong style="background-color:transparent; color:#000000; font-family:Arial; font-size:18pt; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; font-weight:700; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre-wrap"&gt;GUIDING PRINCIPLES&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.2; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-top:0pt"&gt;&lt;strong id="docs-internal-guid-3541137c-7fff-fc60-770e-cb06f368125a" style="font-weight:normal"&gt;&lt;em style="background-color:transparent; color:#000000; font-family:Arial; font-size:12pt; font-style:italic; font-variant:normal; font-weight:700; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre-wrap"&gt;Monroe County Board of Education&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.2; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-top:0pt"&gt;&lt;strong id="docs-internal-guid-3541137c-7fff-fc60-770e-cb06f368125a" style="font-weight:normal"&gt;&lt;span style="background-color:transparent; color:#000000; font-family:Arial; font-size:12pt; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; font-weight:400; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre-wrap"&gt;The MCBOE provides guidance and support to the MCS administration and schools by establishing clear policies, aligned goals, and effective systems which produce accountability.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.2; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-top:0pt"&gt;&lt;strong id="docs-internal-guid-3541137c-7fff-fc60-770e-cb06f368125a" style="font-weight:normal"&gt;&lt;span style="background-color:transparent; color:#000000; font-family:Arial; font-size:12pt; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; font-weight:400; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre-wrap"&gt;The MCBOE believes students should have access to effective instruction, co-curricular opportunities, and extra-curricular activities that assist in shaping the lives of students to become successful men and women in a global society.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.2; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-top:0pt"&gt;&lt;strong id="docs-internal-guid-3541137c-7fff-fc60-770e-cb06f368125a" style="font-weight:normal"&gt;&lt;span style="background-color:transparent; color:#000000; font-family:Arial; font-size:12pt; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; font-weight:400; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre-wrap"&gt;The MCBOE believes all decisions made must consider the interests of and impact on all students, staff, parents, and the community.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.2; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-top:0pt"&gt;&lt;strong id="docs-internal-guid-3541137c-7fff-fc60-770e-cb06f368125a" style="font-weight:normal"&gt;&lt;em style="background-color:transparent; color:#000000; font-family:Arial; font-size:12pt; font-style:italic; font-variant:normal; font-weight:700; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre-wrap"&gt;Academic Achievement&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.2; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-top:0pt"&gt;&lt;strong id="docs-internal-guid-3541137c-7fff-fc60-770e-cb06f368125a" style="font-weight:normal"&gt;&lt;span style="background-color:transparent; color:#000000; font-family:Arial; font-size:12pt; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; font-weight:400; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre-wrap"&gt;We believe all students can learn and achieve.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.2; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-top:0pt"&gt;&lt;strong id="docs-internal-guid-3541137c-7fff-fc60-770e-cb06f368125a" style="font-weight:normal"&gt;&lt;span style="background-color:transparent; color:#000000; font-family:Arial; font-size:12pt; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; font-weight:400; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre-wrap"&gt;We believe in providing an environment of high expectations, respect, and dignity.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.2; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-top:0pt"&gt;&lt;strong id="docs-internal-guid-3541137c-7fff-fc60-770e-cb06f368125a" style="font-weight:normal"&gt;&lt;span style="background-color:transparent; color:#000000; font-family:Arial; font-size:12pt; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; font-weight:400; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre-wrap"&gt;We believe in promoting student learning and success by using a variety of teaching strategies to meet the diverse learning needs of students.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.2; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-top:0pt"&gt;&lt;strong id="docs-internal-guid-3541137c-7fff-fc60-770e-cb06f368125a" style="font-weight:normal"&gt;&lt;em style="background-color:transparent; color:#000000; font-family:Arial; font-size:12pt; font-style:italic; font-variant:normal; font-weight:700; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre-wrap"&gt;Recruit and Retain Employees&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.2; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-top:0pt"&gt;&lt;strong id="docs-internal-guid-3541137c-7fff-fc60-770e-cb06f368125a" style="font-weight:normal"&gt;&lt;span style="background-color:transparent; color:#000000; font-family:Arial; font-size:12pt; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; font-weight:400; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre-wrap"&gt;We will recruit, employ, develop, and retain a workforce that is committed to the success of all students.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.2; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-top:0pt"&gt;&lt;strong id="docs-internal-guid-3541137c-7fff-fc60-770e-cb06f368125a" style="font-weight:normal"&gt;&lt;em style="background-color:transparent; color:#000000; font-family:Arial; font-size:12pt; font-style:italic; font-variant:normal; font-weight:700; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre-wrap"&gt;Fiscal Responsibility&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.2; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-top:0pt"&gt;&lt;strong id="docs-internal-guid-3541137c-7fff-fc60-770e-cb06f368125a" style="font-weight:normal"&gt;&lt;span style="background-color:transparent; color:#000000; font-family:Arial; font-size:12pt; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; font-weight:400; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre-wrap"&gt;We believe responsible stewardship of financial resources will optimize student achievement.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.2; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-top:0pt"&gt;&lt;strong id="docs-internal-guid-3541137c-7fff-fc60-770e-cb06f368125a" style="font-weight:normal"&gt;&lt;em style="background-color:transparent; color:#000000; font-family:Arial; font-size:12pt; font-style:italic; font-variant:normal; font-weight:700; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre-wrap"&gt;Partnerships&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.2; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-top:0pt"&gt;&lt;strong id="docs-internal-guid-3541137c-7fff-fc60-770e-cb06f368125a" style="font-weight:normal"&gt;&lt;span style="background-color:transparent; color:#000000; font-family:Arial; font-size:12pt; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; font-weight:400; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre-wrap"&gt;We believe students are more successful when parents, staff, and the community share responsibility for educating students.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.2; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-top:0pt"&gt;&lt;strong id="docs-internal-guid-3541137c-7fff-fc60-770e-cb06f368125a" style="font-weight:normal"&gt;&lt;em style="background-color:transparent; color:#000000; font-family:Arial; font-size:12pt; font-style:italic; font-variant:normal; font-weight:700; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre-wrap"&gt;Safety&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.2; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-top:0pt"&gt;&lt;strong id="docs-internal-guid-3541137c-7fff-fc60-770e-cb06f368125a" style="font-weight:normal"&gt;&lt;span style="background-color:transparent; color:#000000; font-family:Arial; font-size:12pt; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; font-weight:400; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre-wrap"&gt;We believe a proactive approach to safety is essential for secure, orderly, and nurturing learning environments.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.2; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-top:0pt"&gt;&lt;strong id="docs-internal-guid-3541137c-7fff-fc60-770e-cb06f368125a" style="font-weight:normal"&gt;&lt;em style="background-color:transparent; color:#000000; font-family:Arial; font-size:12pt; font-style:italic; font-variant:normal; font-weight:700; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre-wrap"&gt;Wellness&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.2; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-top:0pt"&gt;&lt;strong id="docs-internal-guid-3541137c-7fff-fc60-770e-cb06f368125a" style="font-weight:normal"&gt;&lt;span style="background-color:transparent; color:#000000; font-family:Arial; font-size:12pt; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; font-weight:400; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre-wrap"&gt;We are committed to promoting healthy lifestyles that positively impact student success through physical education, counseling, nursing programs, and school nutrition.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br&gt;
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&lt;strong&gt;System Strategic Objectives&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;strong&gt;Board of Education Priorities&lt;/strong&gt;

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&lt;body aria-label="To enrich screen reader interactions, please activate Accessibility in Grammarly extension settings" data-gr-ext-installed="" data-gramm_editor="false" data-new-gr-c-s-check-loaded="14.1257.0" data-new-gr-c-s-loaded="14.1257.0" data-wsc-instance="true"&gt;The administration recommended the purchase of two (2) seventy-two passenger buses and one (1) special needs bus in the amount of $448,995 from Peach State Trucks.&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/body&gt;
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&lt;body data-gramm_editor="false" data-wsc-instance="true"&gt;The administration recommended the approval of the intergovernmental agreement with Monroe County to pick up solid waste at MCS facilities.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/body&gt;
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&lt;body data-gramm_editor="false" data-wsc-instance="true"&gt;The administration recommended approval of the revisions to policy DJEA&amp;nbsp;Purchasing Authority.&lt;/body&gt;
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&lt;body data-gramm_editor="false" data-wsc-instance="true"&gt;The administration recommended approval of the attached school calendars for the 2026-2027&amp;nbsp; and 2027-2028 school years.&lt;/body&gt;
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