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2026 Nassau County State of the Schools Report

Original title: SKM_C450i26040309040

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The Frame

What this does

The report establishes the district's academic priorities and performance benchmarks, which influence future resource allocation and educational programming for 12,349 students and 1,800 employees.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Students

Students are subject to new academic achievement goals and have access to expanded CTE and arts programming funded by millage.

School Employees

Employees are required to use Centegix safety badges and participate in district-wide safety protocols.

Nassau County Sheriff's Office

The office provides hands-on training and instruction for the 911 Telecommunications Dispatch program.

What changed

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What's next

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Summary

This report outlines the performance, academic rankings, and career training programs of the Nassau County School District for the 2024-2026 period. It highlights district-wide goals for the upcoming school year and details the impact of arts and athletics funding on student programs.

Key Facts

  • The district serves 12,349 students and 1,800 employees across 2.3 million square feet of facilities.
  • The district is ranked #1 in Florida for academic performance.
  • Seven schools (Bryceville Elementary, Callahan Intermediate, Callahan Middle, Emma Love Hardee, Fernandina Beach High, Yulee Elementary, and Yulee Middle) are designated as 'Schools of Excellence' by the state.
  • The district has set 2025-2026 goals to increase ELA achievement to 75%, Math to 82%, Social Studies to 85%, Science to 79%, and graduation rates to 95%.
  • The district aims to decrease chronic absenteeism from 31% to 28% in the 2025-2026 school year.
  • Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs include specialized training in aviation, cybersecurity, nursing, culinary arts, and emergency medical services.
  • Safety measures include monthly safety meetings, partnerships with local law enforcement, Centegix badges for all employees, and officers stationed in all schools.
  • Arts and athletics millage funding is used to provide weekly art classes and state-of-the-art materials for students.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a 'School of Excellence'?
A school designated by the state board of education for scoring in the top 20% compared to other schools of the same grade level.
What safety measures are currently in place in Nassau County schools?
The district conducts monthly safety meetings, partners with the Nassau County Sheriff's Office and Fernandina Beach Police Department, provides Centegix badges to all employees, and maintains officers in all schools.
What are the district's primary academic goals for 2025-2026?
The district aims to improve achievement scores in ELA, Math, Social Studies, and Science, increase the graduation rate to 95%, and reduce to 28%.

Why It Matters

The report establishes the district's academic priorities and performance benchmarks, which influence future resource allocation and educational programming for 12,349 students and 1,800 employees.

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policy shift90% confidence

Focus on CTE and Safety

The district is heavily integrating law enforcement partnerships into both safety protocols and vocational training programs.

Connected Entities

organizationNassau County Sheriff's OfficePartner in the 911 Telecommunications Dispatch training programMap →
personSharon ElliottInstructor for the 911 Telecommunications programMap →
personDr. Kathy K. BurnsSuperintendent of Nassau County School DistrictMap →
organizationNassau County School DistrictThe local school district serving 12,349 studentsMap →

Sources

Open source document

www.townofcallahan-fl.gov

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  • Controversy10
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