On The Agenda: Dalton school board to hear middle school redesign, literacy plan updates

The Dalton Board of Education will hear updates on plans to redesign the district’s middle school grades, literacy instruction and implementation of the state’s Distraction-Free Education Act during a work session Monday, Nov. 9. The work session begins at 5 p.m. at City Park Auditorium, 405 School St., followed by the board’s regular meeting at 6 p.m. Work session Middle school redesign: Dr. Craft will present information on a proposed redesign involving grades six through eight. The agenda does not include supporting documents outlining the proposed changes. Literacy plan: Assistant Superintendent of Elementary and Literacy Ali Finely will present the district’s Unified Literacy Plan. No supporting document is attached to the agenda. Distraction-Free Education Act: Dr. Craft will discuss upcoming district plans related to the legislation. No supporting materials are attached. Facilities: Director of Operations Rusty Lount will provide an update on facilities and capital projects.

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