School Improvement
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.
2025-2026 School Improvement Plan Feedback Forms
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.
We want to welcome families to Southwest Middle School home of the Premier Patriots. We want everyone to have the opportunity to be part of the great things we are implementing here. If you desire to have input on the school academic and operational decisions or just want to listen in and be in the know, the School Improvement Team will meet on the following dates at 7:30 a.m. for the 2026-2027 School Year:
• September 24, 2026
• October 29, 2026
• November 19, 2026
• December 1, 2026
• January 21,, 2027
• February 18, 2027
• March 18, 2027
• April 22, 2027
• May 20, 2027
Families may access the meeting virtually or for those needing internet access may view the SIT meeting in the media center. If you have questions, please contact Dr. Rozier, lacianad.rozier@cms.k12.nc.us
SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT TEAM MEMBERS
Name | Position | Election Date | |
|---|---|---|---|
Arloishia Israel | Parent | 9/12/23 | |
Trisha Baptist | Assistant Principal | trisha1.baptist@cms.k12.nc.us | 09/03/24 |
Michelle Bridges | Parent | 09/10/2024 | |
Andrea Foggie | Principal | andrea.foggie@cms.k12.nc.us | 08/30/23 |
Marla Frambes | Instructional Support | marlaj.frambes@cms.k12.nc.us | 9/12/23 |
Mercy Kern | Parent | 9/12/23 | |
Alicia Olmeda | Teacher | alicia1.olmeda@cms.k12.nc.us | 09/03/24 |
Cassie Owens | Teacher | cassie1.owens@cms.k12.nc.us | 09/03/24 |
LaShanna Sellars | Parent | null | 09/10/2024 |
Jessica Vega | Parent | null | 9/12/23 |
Edwina Virella | Assistant Principal | edwina.virella@cms.k12.nc.us | 9/12/23 |
Juna Williams | Parent | null | 9/12/23 |
Lydia Woodbury | Dean of Students | lydiar.woodbury@cms.k12.nc.us | 9/12/23 |
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Meeting Access
SIT team meetings will be held in the Media Center on the scheduled dates at 6:30pm. Attending the meeting virtually is an option for all members. Please contact Ms. Lydia Woodbury at lydiar.woodbury@cms.k12.nc.us for information.

