The purpose of school improvement is to improve achievement and outcomes for every student by working to eliminate the ability to predict achievement based on socioeconomic status, race, and ethnicity.

We do this by collaboratively and continuously analyzing data and making decisions considering the unique needs of the learning community and the district's strategic plan.

View progress reports for each school.

School Improvement Team Membership

• Jonathan Murdock - Principal
• Jennifer Carfano –  Assistant Principal
• Megan VandenBerg – Counselor and SIT Co-Process Manager
• Peter Schmitt – Counselor and SIT Co-Process Manager
• Hayley Peeler – 3rd Grade Teacher, PBIS Committee Chair
• Kelly White – 2nd Grade teacher, Academics Committee Co-Chair
• Nichole Mathis – Instructional Facilitator, Academics Committee Co-Chair
• Breanna Ramirez – 4th Grade Teacher, SEL Committee Co-Chair
• Nicole Lockamy - 5th Grade Teacher, SEL Committee Co-Chair
• Amanda Duncan – 2nd Grade Teacher, Family Engagement Co-Chair
• Amber Strother – 2nd Grade Teacher, Family Engagement Co-Chair
• Somer Alford – AIG Teacher, Tiered Instruction Committee Co-Chair
• Jenny Sutton, Kindergarten Teacher, Tiered Instruction Committee Co-Chair
• Erin Keeley – Instructional Assistant
• Quaneisha Smith – Intervention Team Chair
• Amanda Starkey – Parent Representative
• Brittney Jennings – Senior Administrator to the Southern Area Superintendent

The HARES School Improvement Team was approved on 08/14/2025.