Dyersburg City School System Case Study - 1419 Words

The city of Dyersburg, like other municipalities, is continuously changing. The percentages of students’ ethnicity have gradually changed over the years to 48% Caucasian, 43% African American, 6% Hispanic, 2% Asian American, and 1% Native American. However, the staff’s ethnicity is 88% Caucasian, 11% African American, and 1% Hispanic. Dyersburg City School System (DCS) understand that there are benefits but also a definite need for the staff to reflect the student population. DCS recruits the most qualified individuals, as well as, searches for personnel who will compliment the student body. Dyersburg City Schools is fortunate to be the highest paying system in the area; however, there are minimal social attractions in rural West†¦show more content†¦A support committee will consist of teachers, administrators, Central Office personnel and community members. The committee will provide support and encourage the assistants and students through their journey t o become teachers. Dyersburg City Schools will implement the following: The short-term goal of working with the DCS assistants will be complete within the next two years. The assistants will finish classes within the next two years and complete their Praxis testing. The short-term Strategies for the assistants who will be hired: o The school system will reimburse $2,000 that can be placed towards the assistant’s student loans each year for the first five years of successful employment (rehire.) o Title I schools’ teachers receive loan foregiveness – The special ed, high school math, high school science degrees receive a larger amount but all areas receive loan foregiveness. o Assistants will be guaranteed the same number of work hours but they may receive release time to attend classes. The assistant will make-up hours by working ballgames, morning duty, etc. to retain pay and benefits. o Mentoring by a retired Dyersburg City School teacher will be provided to work with the assistants. The mentor will stay in contact weekly with each of the assistants and have a group meeting each