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CITY OF FAIRHOPE
CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION AGENDA
Monday, March 24, 2025 - 4:30 PM
City Council Chamber
Council Members
Kevin G. Boone
Jack Burrell
Jimmy Conyers
Corey Martin
Jay Robinson
1. Presentation by Principal Tonya Harrelson of J. Larry Newton Elementary School.
2. Committee Updates
3. Department Head Updates
Next Regular Meeting - Monday, April 14, 2025 - Same Time Same Place
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CITY OF FAIRHOPE
AGENDA MEMORANDUM Item ID: 2025-1298
FROM: Tonya B. Harrelson, Principal, J. Larry Newton Elementary
SUBJECT: Fairhope Public School Commission 3Mil
AGENDA
DATE:
March 24, 2025
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Presentation to City Council on Fairhope Public School Commission 3Mil.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
BUDGET IMPACT/FUNDING SOURCE:
GRANT:
LEGAL IMPACT:
FOLLOW UP IMPLEMENTATION:
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Fairhope Public School Commission 3 Mil
J. Larry Newton Elementary
Tonya B. Harrelson, Principal
School Year: 2025-2026
Overview
The 3 Mil Commission provides funding designated for improving academics at J. Larry Newton
Elementary. Below are the requested positions and items to enhance student learning and
academic achievement.
Instructional Coach: Math Specialist (K-6)
•Provides professional development and coaching cycles for teachers.
•Leads the Math Professional Learning Community.
•Supports STEAM and Literacy Night initiatives.
Instructional Coach: Literacy & Technology Coach (Upper Grades)
•Specializes in literacy instruction and professional development.
•Supports the integration of technology in classrooms (eMINTS, Google Classroom).
•Leads Literacy Professional Learning Community and coaching cycles.
STEAM Lab Instructor
•Teaches and models STEAM lessons for teachers.
•Coordinates the use of the outdoor classroom and STEAM fair.
•Assists in the STEAM certification process and grant writing.
Intervention Teacher
•Provides extra reading and math support for struggling students.
•Organizes intervention schedules and groups.
•Leads the Intervention Professional Learning Community.
Social Worker
•Collaborates with school personnel and community resources.
•Conducts home visits and assessments for at-risk students.
•Assists with crisis prevention and intervention.
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Instructional Paraprofessionals (5 Positions)
•Supports academic instruction and behavior interventions.
•Works with small groups and individual students to close learning gaps.
Part-Time Interventionist (Reading & Math Instructor)
•Offers additional support in reading and math intervention groups.
Institutional CLAS Membership
•Provides administrators with professional development opportunities.
•Supports continued learning and leadership growth.
•This is an institutional membership.
Conclusion
These funding requests are designed to enhance academic performance, provide targeted support
for students, and strengthen instructional practices within J. Larry Newton Elementary.
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