Trigg County Schools Superintendent Dr. Rex Booth and Director of Curriculum Lacey Schrock delivered the district’s comprehensive four-year strategic plan to the Cadiz Rotary Club Tuesday afternoon — bringing some understanding to one of the biggest benefactors on campus.
The plan, they said, formulated after parents, caregivers, employees and all students sixth grade through senior year took a bevy of surveys — which were then split into seven focus groups over two days.
From there, a steering committee worked through quantitative and qualitative data points to spell out concepts into four pillars: scholars, stakeholders, team and campus.
In the future, Booth said a district scorecard will be developed, and in order to create local accountability, a progress report detailing district strengths and weaknesses will be revealed every 45 days — much like it is for students.
This, Schrock said, has led to miniature action plans — which should help alleviate pressures becoming too large.
Booth noted there have been some celebrations over the last 18 months, including:
+ The highest average daily attendance since pre-pandemic
+ Some new traditions, like matching shirts and “Meet at the 50”
+ Culture recognition, like twice-a-month “Jeans for Attendance” and “Will the Wildcat” at Trigg Middle
+ An emphasis on two-way communication involving positive parent contacts, ParentSquare and an improved district website and social media presence
+ Consistent district administrator presence, and not just “across the street”
+ And the completion of several construction projects, which include the CTC building and the co-curricular facility, while the gymnasium and middle school front are close
Speaking of construction, Booth confirmed that there will be a break on capital projects, as the district works to finish all efforts on the property before reassessing what is next.
From a current events perspective, Booth also noted that the district is “well prepared” in the event that SNAP benefits impact families who use free- and reduced-lunch options, especially since those funds are expected to freeze beginning this Saturday.
Furthermore, Booth and Schrock both confirmed that discussions are still continuing on what needs to happen with sophomores, juniors and seniors in regard to collegiate preparation and required tests. In 2026, the Commonwealth is transitioning from the ACT to the SAT for all state-funded college admissions benchmarks.
The school’s updated website can be found at trigg.kyschools.us.
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