Nations Ford Elementary School
School Improvement
SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT PLAN
School improvement planning provides a mechanism for identifying needs and establishing a common approach to meeting those needs at the school level. Visit the district website to learn more about CMS School Improvement Plans.
INDISTAR AND NCSTAR
NCStar is a web-based tool that guides a district or School Improvement Team in charting its improvement and managing the continuous improvement process. Visit the district website to learn more.
Access will allow stakeholders to review the School Improvement Plan, School Improvement Team members (with date of election), Agendas, and Meeting Minutes.
SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT TEAM
Members of the School Improvement Team (SIT) are directly involved in the development and monitoring of the School Improvement Plan, and as appropriate, some of the day-to-day operations of the school.
- Facilitates the development of the School Improvement Plan.
- Uses data as the driving force to create programmatic instructional change.
- Monitors, assesses, and amends the School Improvement Plan, as needed.
- Advances policies and procedures that enhance achievement and meet educational, safety and parent involvement goals.
- Facilitates communication within the Professional Learning Community.
- Builds the capacity of the school to address parent and staff concerns.
2026-2027 SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT PLAN FEEDBACK
SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT TEAM MEETINGS
Our School Improvement Team meets on the last Thursday of every month at 8 am in person and/or virtual at Nations Ford Elementary.
| Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Thursday, August 27, 2026 | 8:00 AM | Media Center / Virtual |
| Thursday, September 24, 2026 | 8:00 AM | Media Center / Virtual |
| Thursday, October 29, 2026 | 8:00 AM | Media Center / Virtual |
| Thursday, November 26, 2026* | 8:00 AM | Media Center / Virtual |
| Thursday, December 31, 2026* | 8:00 AM | Media Center / Virtual |
| Thursday, January 28, 2027 | 8:00 AM | Media Center / Virtual |
| Thursday, February 25, 2027 | 8:00 AM | Media Center / Virtual |
| Thursday, March 25, 2027 | 8:00 AM | Media Center / Virtual |
| Thursday, April 29, 2027 | 8:00 AM | Media Center / Virtual |
| Thursday, May 27, 2027 | 8:00 AM | Media Center / Virtual |
| Thursday, June 24, 2027 | 8:00 AM | Media Center / Virtual |
*Dates marked with an asterisk fall during school holiday breaks (Thanksgiving / Winter Break). The School Improvement Team may vote to reschedule or shift these meeting dates during the preceding monthly session.
SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT TEAM MEMBERS
| Name | Position / Role | Email Address | Election Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Michael May | Principal | michael.may@cms.k12.nc.us | |
| Katelyn Brown | Parent | michael.may@cms.k12.nc.us | 8/6/2026 |
| Virginia Chase | Parent | michael.may@cms.k12.nc.us | 8/6/2026 |
| Michelle Collis | Assistant Principal | michellem.collis@cms.k12.nc.us | 8/6/2026 |
| Maritza Coreas Ascencio | Parent | michael.may@cms.k12.nc.us | 8/6/2026 |
| Angela Edwards | Parent | michael.may@cms.k12.nc.us | 8/6/2026 |
| Jennifer Harrison | Instructional Support | jennifer.harrison@cms.k12.nc.us | 8/6/2026 |
| Debra Moore | Teacher Assistant | debra.moore@cms.k12.nc.us | 8/6/2026 |
| Mary Muhammad | 5th Grade Teacher | Maryc.Muhammad@cms.k12.nc.us | 8/6/2026 |
| Neressia Ross-Sexton | Instructional Support | neressiac.ross@cms.k12.nc.us | 8/6/2026 |
| Milagro Martinez Portillo | Parent | michael.may@cms.k12.nc.us | 8/6/2026 |
Indistar Login
Username: guests7109
Password: guests7109
Meeting Access
Location: Hybrid
Media Center (In-Person) & Virtual Option (Teams/Zoom link sent prior to meeting)
Media Center (In-Person) & Virtual Option (Teams/Zoom link sent prior to meeting)