Madison County School System July 1, 2012-present

Rural, agricultural, blue-collar community 155 out of 180 in terms of property wealth, a low wealth district 67% free and reduced lunch

$10 Million in SPLOST funds over past 5 years 4,700 students 80.5% White 9% Hispanic 8% African- American 1.5% Asian

 Charter status has helped Madison County to move forward  Pursuit and development of our college and career academy has created new opportunities

Strategic Planning Charter System Planning Spring 2010 – Fall ver 84 community and school staff participated in the planning process including 50 high school students Studied existing charter systems and areas of need in Madison County Schools Committees developed the petition concept to determine waivers needed, the governance structure, and the desired areas of focus for Madison County graduates

 Governance  Instruction  Program Options  Partnerships

 Each school has a governance team with by- laws and 7-11 members meeting monthly  Minutes on eboard  Authority to determine QBE Charter Fund use, part of calendar committee, hiring process, technology selection, and safety committee.

 Flexibility of funds to support areas of instructional need  Serve by Need Not Label – flexible performance grouping for instruction  Enhanced remedial and enrichment programs at the elementary and middle school levels

 High school options for middle school students  Curriculum flexibility allows for the development of articulation agreements with Athens Technical College  Ag Coop learning environment

 Certification waivers allowed hiring of industry experts in healthcare and construction  Unique diesel technology pathway available through dual enrollment flexibility

 Mountain Education Charter High School – opened Fall 2013  Broad River College and Career Academy – opened Fall 2014  Foothills Education Charter High School to open Fall 2015  REACH Scholarships for Madison County students

 Broad River College and Career Academy Clarke and Elbert Counties-shared programs (dual enrollment opportunities)  Caterpillar, RAI, and Carrier Transicold (work-based learning, apprenticeship, student tours, career opportunities)  Madison County Agricultural Community  Athens Technical College Compass Testing Shared Staff Articulated Classes Shared campus  Charter System Foundation REACH Scholarships Training and Networking QBE Funding

Dr. Allen McCannon Superintendent Madison County School System