Our Vision: Shaping Hamblen County's future one student at a time

Our Mission: The mission of the Hamblen County Department of Education is to educate all students

so they can achieve their postsecondary and career goals while fostering a strong partnership with the
community.

Our Goals:

Goal 1: Shaping Future Ready Graduates
Objective 1: 70% of students will score proficient on the Grade 3 English Language
Arts (ELA) Tennessee Comprehensive Assessment Program (TCAP) by 2030.

Strategy 1: PreK expansion. Continue task force to expand programming/staffing
Strategy 2: High Quality Instructional Materials (HQIM). Continue to support efforts
for implementation and supplemental supports for Tier I, II, III
Strategy 3: Targeted Professional Development (PD)
Strategy 4: Unique Learning Needs (ULN) expansion
Strategy 5: Differentiated supports. Project Coach focus on feedback and
actionable coaching
Strategy 6: Tutoring and summer programming, K-8.
Strategy 7: Response to Intervention (RTI) implementation, continue
implementation efforts for Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS).

Objective 2: Increase Multi-Lingual Learner (MLL) success rate for all tested subjects,
grades 2-End of Course (EOC) (incl ALT [ALT means alternative exam]) to 63.2% by end
of SY29-30.

Strategy 1: Differentiated supports. Provide supports for accessible Tier I instruction
through acceleration in alignment with school and district plans with all
stakeholders. Full implementation of systematic English as Second Language (ESL)
pullout instructional framework and tools.
Strategy 2: Targeted PD. ULN summer institute, reinforce steps from Summer 2025.
Provide targeted PD for new ESL teachers, all ESL teachers, general
education teachers, and Instructional Coach/Instructional Facilitator around
accessible Tier I instruction. Expand MLL Cohort program, Cohort 3 Summer 2025
approximately 40 participants; create MLL Cohort 1, Part 2 summer institute for
existing participants (approx. 33).
Strategy 3: Increase PreK enrollment for MLL students.

Objective 3: Increase overall success rate for all tested subjects, grades 2-EOC (incl ALT),
from 39.3% proficient in SY22-23 to 63.2% proficient by the end of SY29-
30.

Strategy 1: PreK expansion. Continue task force to expand programming/staffing.
Strategy 2: HQIM. Continue to support efforts for implementation and supplemental
supports for Tier I, II, III.
Strategy 3: Targeted PD, ULN expansion
Strategy 4: Differentiated supports. Project Coach focus on feedback and actionable
coaching.
Strategy 5: Tutoring and summer programming. Continue programming for K-8 with
emphasis on Grade 4, K-3.
Strategy 6: RTI implementation. Continue implementation efforts for Multi­
tiered Systems of Support.

Objective 4: Increase the percent of Ready Graduates for the Class of2030 to 60%.

Strategy 1: Increase the district's average American College Test (ACT) score to
21.0 for the class of 2030 through teacher professional development, Peer
Tutoring, ACT Prep, and increasing participation in the Senior Retake.
Strategy 2: Increase the number of students completing Early Post-Secondary
Opportunities (EPSO), including in Career Technical Education (CTE) Programs of
Study, by increasing participation and completion of Dual Enrollment, State Dual
Credit, Local Dual Credit, and Advanced Placement (AP) courses. Students from
underserved subgroups will be a main focus but identification will not be limited to
specific subgroups.
Strategy 3: Increase the number of students who obtain industry certifications by
continuing to provide opportunities to middle school students and by increasing the
number of Tier 1 certifications completed.
Strategy 4: Increase the number of students sitting for the Armed Forces Vocational
Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) test and meeting the minimum required score.

Goal 2: Commitment to Team Excellence

Objective 1: Recruit and retain top level talent through remaining an "employer of choice"

Strategy 1: Review salary schedule and compare with neighboring Districts
annually and make budget recommendations.

Strategy 2: Compare District salary rankings with Tennessee School Board Association
(TSBA) annual report across the state and make budget recommendations
Strategy 3: Review and compare benefit packages (individual and family) with
neighboring Districts and make budget recommendations

Objective 2: Develop talent through partnerships with Education Provider Programs to provide
pathways to licensure to fill District teaching positions

Strategy 1: Continue to develop and refine process and selection criteria for the Grow
Your Own with Western Governors University to strengthen the program's goal to
provide a pathway to education licensure and positions on the District
Strategy 2: Work with Grow Your Own Center at UT Knoxville to continue to develop
alternative pathways to certification for individuals interested in pursuing teaching careers
Strategy 3: Continue and advance partnerships with UT Knoxville, Lincoln Memorial
University and Austin Peay for teacher and administrator certifications

Goal 3: Optimizing Education Environments

Objective 1: Modernize the open space schools with enclosed classrooms (John Hay
Elementary School, Meadowview Middle School, and Lincoln Heights Middle School)

Strategy 1: Complete renovation of Meadowview and Lincoln Heights Middle Schools by
July 2027
Strategy 2: Develop renovation plan for John Hay Elementary School for School Board
consideration by September 2026

Objective 2: Ensure students and staff are provided with safe and secure learning
environments

Strategy 1: Ensure all schools continue to meet all state safety standards
Strategy 2: Continue reviewing school threat assessment identified shortfalls for
possible investments
Strategy 3: Continue to monitor advancing technologies for possible fielding to
increase safety and security

Objective 3: Replace building systems necessary to maintain school operations in energy
efficient manner

Strategy 1: Complete Industrial Grade Audit
Strategy 2: Complete the process to apply for a Tennessee EESI loan by June 2025

Strategy 3: Execute strategy developed through Industrial Grade Audit to keep
facilities modernized and improve energy efficiency for next 10 years

Objective 4: Develop strategy to move District out of modular units by June 26

Strategy 1: Review school zones to determine adjustment opportunities to
eliminate need for modular units

Strategy 2: Develop alternatives for use of former Lincoln Heights Elementary
School for school District

Our Beliefs:

We believe every student deserves an education that prepares them for success in college, careers,
and life.
We believe in fostering critical thinking, creativity, and adaptability to meet the challenges of a
changing world.
We believe in providing equitable opportunities to empower all students to reach their full
potential.
We believe that a strong, well-supported team of educators and staff is essential to student success.
We believe in fostering collaboration, professional growth, and accountability among all team
members.
We believe in recognizing and celebrating excellence in teaching and leadership.
We believe all students and staff deserve safe, inclusive, and innovative spaces to learn and grow.
We believe in maintaining and enhancing facilities to support academic achievement and well­
being.
We believe in leveraging technology and resources to create engaging, future-focused classrooms.