Attendance: Heather Holbert, Mark Jones, Kim Olivio, Sam Olivio, Lauren Moore, Hannah Francis, Amanda Morrow, Jessica Wagner, Aaron Horne
The meeting was called to order at 1500 by Chairperson Lauren Moore.
PBIS 4th 9 Weeks Reward
Principal Holbert discussed the 4th Nine Weeks PBIS Reward. The PBIS Team is hosting a careers on Wheels event on May 27, 2026. The team is looking for different occupations and vendors with many different kinds of trucks to be at JES for this event. Current participants include (not are not limited to): Terry Knotts – Construction – Skid Steer/Excavator, Rochelle Chalmers – Drifter Donuts – Food Truck, Jamie Hamrick – Police Officer – Police Cruiser, Katie Denham, WVU Children’s Transport – Ambulance. To sign up for this event, please contact 5th Grade Teacher Bethany Kulchock.
Annual JES Fundraiser
This year’s fundraiser will begin April 13, 2026 and run for two weeks. The funds raised from this event will support several programs, including the JES Backpack Program (which provides Night Before Christmas Boxes and full Thanksgiving meals to participating students) PBIS Rewards, student and staff incentives, school beautification, and much, much more! It is very important to JES Administration and Staff that students and their families do not feel pressured to buy or sell anything. This requires no work. All we ask if that you donate IF YOU CAN. If you cannot donate, do not. You can donate but sending cash or a check in with your student and label it “School Fundraiser,” by mailing cash or a check to 601 Johnson Avenue, Bridgeport, WV 26330, or by donating online at School Cash Online.
Strategic Plan
Mrs. Holbert discussed the Strategic Plan, including the Needs Assessment and Demographic Needs Assessment. The JES Core Beliefs are:
Every child can and will learn.
Every child deserves a caring support system.
We are all lifelong learners.
There are different measures to determine success.
Everyone deserves respect
Every employee contributes to the education of students.
Family and the community should have a vested interest in children’s education.
The JES Mission: Johnson Elementary encourages all students to embrace learning and achieve their personal best, while working to build their emotional, social, and physical well-being.
Needs Assessment
Demographics
We discussed the school’s enrollment data including total enrollment, gender demographics, how many new in-state and out-of-state students enrolled, as well as new students from homeschool. We also went over the Low Socio-Economic Status numbers as well as the number of students in the backpack program. Other data in the demographics needs assessment are ethnicity, EL, and homeless/foster care students enrolled at JES. Johnson has many students in special education, which includes students with delays and disabilities as well as students in the gifted program and students receiving speech. There are also several students with a 504 Plan and a Chronic Health Care Plan. While discussing Parent & Family Engagement Session (where JES absolutely excels) we listed the many events open to JES parents/guardians to attend during the instructional day. The attendance rate for these events was above 98%.
Demographics Summary
JES has such high results and numbers due to the strong parental and community support in Bridgeport. What LSIC would like to see is a new district map. LSIC would also love to see someone from the City of Bridgeport attend LSIC meetings. It is important that the city is aware of the impact the Bridgeport public schools feel when new developments pop-up all-over town. Our enrollment continues to increase in Bridgeport, even though most of (if not ALL) the county is decreasing.
ELA & Math Summary
On the 2025 WVGSA (West Virginia General Summative Assessment), Johnson fares WELL ABOVE THE WV AVERAGE. Fifty-three percent of JES students met ELA proficiency compared to forty percent statewide, and fifty-nine percent of JES students met Math proficiency compared to thirty-nine percent statewide. Based on all the data, students with disabilities are in most need of support in ELA and Math. JES will continue the use of targeted and intensive intervention by AST and interventionists to assist struggling students. Because Johnson is not a Title I school, we use interventionists.
EL Summary
Of the nineteen students enrolled in EL, seventeen students took the WVGSA. Thirteen of the seventeen students were progressing and four of the seventeen were determined to be proficient. Identifying and screening new students needing EL services quickly and providing the earliest possible intervention is a priority. A new two-way communication program will also be used for EL families.
Behavior & Attendance
Mr. Jones gave the behavior and attendance update. As of year-to-date, JES attendance percentage is the highest of all county schools. Zero truancy meetings have been needed thus far in the school year. Ninety-nine percent of students were eligible for the First Nine Weeks Reward and ninety-eight-point five percent of students were eligible for the Second Nine Weeks Reward. JES does not have a full-time Second Chance Classroom teacher - Johnson and Simpson share a teacher. The half-time Second Chance Classroom teacher has provided means for behavior intervention and has supposed discipline options besides suspension. The online absence reporting system has made submitting notes easier for parents. JES will continue using the PBIS model for behavior and the PBIS team will continue to meet and plan rewards. Mr. Jones will also continue to make meaningful contact with parents regarding attendance and behavior.
Approval of Minutes
Lauren Moore made a motion to approve the January meeting minutes. The motion was seconded by Amanda Morrow. All members in attendance approved; none opposed. The motion carried.
The meeting was adjourned at 1405.