All Durham County Schools will be utilizing the NCSTAR program for school improvement planning and implementation. This program provides the school with ongoing, systematic process for school improvement. The links below will allow parents/guardians to access the School Improvement Plan, meeting agendas, and minutes from each meeting. Parents/Guardians are encouraged to be involved in the school improvement process by providing feedback and attending meetings.

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SIT Goals and Indicators for the 2024-2025 School Year

  • By June 2025, 68% of students will demonstrate proficiency in grades 3-5 as measured by the EOG.

Aligned with District Strategic Plan Priority 1: Foster academic excellence.

  • By June 2025, 50% of students will achieve grade-level proficiency with a focus on Limited English Proficiency as measured by the EOG.

Aligned with District Strategic Plan Priority 1: Foster academic excellence.

  • By June 2025, at least 50% of EL's will meet their annual gross targets.

Aligned with District Strategic Plan Priority 1: Foster Academic Excellence.

  • By June 2025, at least 25% of SWD subgroup will exceed growth standards as measured by the EOG.

Aligned with District Strategic Plan Priority 1: Foster Academic Excellence.

  • By June 2025, Burton Elementary will implement the Capturing Kids Hearts framework with 100% fidelity.

Aligned with District Strategic Plan Priority 2: Provide a Safe and Healthy School Environment that Supports the Whole Child.

  • By June 2025, Burton Elementary School will reduce the number of major office discipline referrals (ODRs) by 20% by implementing and sustaining Capturing Kids Hearts, enhancing positive behavior support systems, and fostering a culture of accountability and inclusivity.

Aligned with District Strategic Plan Priority 2: Provide a Safe and Healthy School Environment that Supports the Whole Child.

  • By June 2025 at least 95% of Burton's educators and staff will agree that our school is a "good place to work and learn" based on the NCDPI's Teacher Working Conditions and annual Employee Engagement Survey.

Aligned with District Strategic Plan Priority 3: Recruit, Support and Retain an Exemplary Staff.

  • By June 2025, Burton will engage in on-going clear communications and design programs with community partners that support increasing positive student outcomes.

Aligned with District Strategic Plan Priority 4: Cultivate Meaningful and Authentic Community Engagement.

SIT Members


  • Tiffany Boss - Principal | 8/21/24

  • Keith Flynn - Assistant Principal | 8/21/24

  • Destiny Chevis - Teaching & Learning Coach/Parent | 8/21/24

  • Amy Sanchez - IBPYP Magnet Coordinator/Parent | 8/21/24

  • Amanda Bass - ESL Teacher | 8/21/24

  • Sarah Snyder - EC Teacher | 8/21/24

  • Tameko Piggee - Social Worker | 8/21/24

  • Ponsella Brown - Counselor | 8/21/24

  • Robert Oechslin - AIG Teacher | 8/21/24

  • Stephanie Harrison - French Teacher | 8/21/24

  • Allen Lee - PE Teacher | 8/21/24

  • Alysha Monroe - PreK Teacher | 8/21/24

  • Megan Jones - Kindergarten Teacher | 8/21/24

  • Kia Johnson - First Grade Teacher | 8/21/24

  • Desiree Anderson - Second Grade Teacher/Tech Champion | 8/21/24

  • Ciani Bush Johnson - Third Grade Teacher | 8/21/24

  • Carolina Palacios - Fourth Grade Teacher | 8/21/24

  • ToniAnn Young - Fourth Grade Teacher | 8/21/24

  • Carvel Dwyer - Fifth Grade Teacher | 8/21/24

  • Jerusha Kakarlamudi - Instructional Assistant | 8/21/24

  • Mary Oltmans - Parent | 8/21/24

SIT Meetings

SIT Meetings are on the following dates: 

  • Wednesday, September 11, 2024

  • Wednesday, October 9, 2024

  • Wednesday, November 13, 2024

  • Wednesday, December 11, 2024

  • Wednesday, January 15, 2025

  • Wednesday, February 12, 2025

  • Wednesday, March 12, 2025

  • Wednesday, April 16, 2025

  • Wednesday, May 14, 2025

All meetings are held via Microsoft Teams at 2:45pm