JACKSON Tn – On Tuesday The Jackson Madison County School Board and Madison County Commission held their monthly joint education committee meeting.
Superintendent Dr. Verna Ruffin was asked about addressing the education needs of students that aren’t going to college or that don't demonstrate skill sets required for college.
She told the group she never wanted to be the one to make the call as to whether a student was college capable.
| Supt Verna Ruffin |
The board has established three goals for improving education and addressing achievement concerns in the system.
A three year literacy plan that targets 3rd through 8th grade
Middle-school turnaround
Offer advanced opportunity for achieving students to get college credits in high school
The committee will next meet January 6, 2013
