Having distinguished itself among the top 2 percent of schools in the state, Daniel Boone Elementary was recently recognized as a Professional Learning Community (PLC). The school’s …
This item is available in full to subscribers.
We have recently launched a new and improved website. To continue reading, you will need to either log into your subscriber account, or purchase a new subscription.
If you are a digital subscriber with an active subscription, or you are a print subscriber who had access to our previous wesbite, then you already have an account here. Just reset your password if you have not yet logged in to your account on this new site.
If you are a current print subscriber and did not have a user account on our previous website, you can set up a free website account by clicking here.
Otherwise, click here to view your options for subscribing.
Please log in to continue |
Having distinguished itself among the top 2 percent of schools in the state, Daniel Boone Elementary was recently recognized as a Professional Learning Community (PLC). The school’s accomplishment was highlighted during the Warren County R-III monthly board meeting on May 13 with a presentation by Solution Tree.
“I’m proud of the work we’re doing here,” said Principal Dr. Stacie Goldsmith. “We have a dedicated staff. This really shows our staff is working together to best meet the needs of students through collaboration.”
Daniel Boone was one of just 25 schools, out of the approximately 1,000 elementary schools in Missouri, to meet the requirements for the PLC designation. The building houses kindergarten through fifth grade and has an enrollment of 350 students.
In order to achieve PLC status, a school must show data documenting the progress of its students regardless of their ability or learning level. That information is used to prove the school is using collaborative practices in the ongoing progress of students shown over a three-year period.
“I believe we live our motto every day, ‘together we learn through word and action,’” said Goldsmith. “Our staff works very well together and makes data-driven decisions to put what is best for students at the center of all our decisions.”
Daniel Boone staff submitted its application for exemplary evaluation in January, having last been named a PLC school in 2018. The status will stand for three years as long as the school keeps its profile updated with necessary data.
“Daniel Boone has done some wonderful things with the collaborative nature of the building,” said Superintendent Dr. Gregg Klinginsmith. “The focus on student achievement is outstanding. We couldn’t be more proud of that award and the work it took to earn it.”
Goldsmith especially commended the staff on handling a year that took many turns and was unpredictable through the challenges of COVID-19. Many students learned virtually or were forced into quarantine, creating an inconsistent learning environment that was ever-changing for staff members.
“Any time our staff has been called upon, they’ve answered,” said Goldsmith. “There’s nothing they wouldn’t do or try to help kids and families during the pandemic. What I felt they did best was just persevering and not letting the obstacles stop us, and doing our best to navigate the pandemic as best we can to continue to focus on learning.”
