Civil Municipal Magazine Aug 2023

259 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 4, ISSUE 8 JEFFERSON-MORGAN SCHOOL DISTRICT “Collaboration is the number one [mechanism],” affirms Superintendent Brandon Robinson. Here, hierarchy does not impede teamwork. From principals to cafeteria workers, the purpose unifies them all — the well- being and growth of the children under their care. Championing Inclusivity and Community Engagement At the heart of Jefferson-Morgan’s educational tapestry, Sara Bates, Director of Student Services, elucidates on the range of specialized programs designed to accommodate the needs of their student population. With a noticeable concentration of students on the autism spectrum, the district is committed to not just educating these students but also fully integrating them into the community. “We have three self-contained classrooms for those students,” Bates shares, discussing the division based on age groupings, “We work on educating those students and getting them out into the community as much as possible.” The student’s interaction with the community is fostered through visits to local businesses, where they can either indulge in firststudentinc.com