Inspiring today, preparing for tomorrow

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1 Vision Statement: Inspiring today, preparing for tomorrow Mission Statement: To create a student centered educational community through innovation and collaboration, inspiring and preparing all to lead and serve. Belief Statements: We believe Personal responsibility and accountability are essential. Students have a right to a safe and nurturing environment. Critical thinking and problem solving are important skills. Each child learns differently and all children can learn. Family involvement is critical to enhance student success. Financial stewardship is important. Two way communication is vital. Every staff member contributes to student success. Extra curricular activities are important to a well rounded education.

2 2010 Strategic Planning ACTION PLAN Goal: Leadership and Accountability Objective: Central Office Service Model School Year: Objective Timeline: August 2010 Fall 2010 Key Person(s) Responsible: Superintendent Work Plan Members: Roger Huff, Mary Ann Sharits, Nick Verhoff Detailed Goal Statement We will provide a district leadership model that creates consistency, collaboration and accountability at all levels. Detailed Goal Objective Create a central office service model that ensures an integrated, consistent and coordinated development and implementation of policies and programs. Goal Tending/Monitoring process Weekly Cabinet Meetings Monthly Administrative Meetings Building Leadership Team Meetings Evaluation Criteria Documentation of meeting schedules and agendas Administrative and leadership formal and informal feedback

3 Work Plan, continued GOAL OBJECTIVE ACTIVITIES RESOURCES & RESPONSIBILITY COMPLETION DATE 1. Redesign current administrative team monthly meeting structure to include current topics that address district goals and strategic plans. Include others in administrative meetings as desired Agenda items should be based on district goals or changes that affect the delivery of services Include superintendent presentation and informational items Superintendent to communicate with district administrators as needed between monthly meetings. Superintendent and Administrative team August Each building implements a building leadership teams and goals. Building goals to align with district Strategic Plan Each building will develop communication processes for student, building and district issues at the classroom/building level Meet regularly to evaluate progress toward goals. Principal and Building leadership team Fall 2010

4 2010 Strategic Planning ACTION PLAN BROAD GOAL: Leadership and Accountability BASIC OBJECTIVE: Leadership Service Model School Year: Objective Timeline: Winter Ongoing Key Person(s) Responsible: Superintendent Work Plan Members: Roger Huff, Mary Ann Sharits, Nick Verhoff Detailed Goal Statement We will provide a district leadership model that creates consistency, collaboration and accountability at all levels. Detailed Goal Objective Develop a service model for leadership and accountability that solicits and acts upon feedback from staff, students, families and community partners. Goal Tending/Monitoring process Weekly Cabinet Meetings Monthly Administrative Meetings Building Leadership Team Meetings Surveys Evaluation Criteria Parent feedback Staff feedback Board of Education feedback

5 Action Plan, Continued GOAL OBJECTIVE ACTIVITIES RESOURCES & RESPONSIBILITY COMPLETION DATE 1. Superintendent determines opportunities and issues Surveys Staff input State meetings Social issues Parent input 2. Convene Administrative team to analyze data and determine next steps. 3. Follow up on opportunities and issues using various modes of communication. 4. Regularly scheduled assessment of opportunities and issues with adjustments as needed Each building will develop goals to align with district Strategic Plan Each building will develop communication processes for student, building and district issues at the classroom/building level Superintendent Superintendent and Administrative team Administrative team Administrative team Principal and Building leadership team Winter 2011 March 2011 April May 2011 Ongoing

6 2010 Strategic Planning ACTION PLAN Goal: Curriculum Objective: Research and Initiate Best Practices School Year: Objective Timeline: August 2011 August 2012 Key Person(s) Responsible: Superintendent and Curriculum Director Work Plan Members: Dr. Lynn Hickman-Long, Kristin Siefker, Tammy Griffitts Detailed Goal Statement We will provide a rigorous and innovative curriculum that meets or exceeds state standards and will implement instruction that stretches and supports all students. Detailed Goal Objective Identify schools that have successfully implemented Best Practices using state criteria. Assess our own use of these practices and identify and prioritize gaps and implementation. Tending/Monitoring process Best Practices Review conducted Gaps and priorities determined Ongoing changes in curriculum/instruction Recommendations to the superintendent Evaluation Criteria Adjustments to curriculum, instruction, policies, and faculty have been identified and completed.

7 Work Plan, Continued GOAL OBJECTIVE ACTIVITIES RESOURCES & RESPONSIBILITY COMPLETION DATE 1. Develop a strategic research initiative to determine Best Practices locally, regionally, and nationally being implemented at high performing similar districts. 2. Conduct a curriculum audit. 3. Review and analyze research findings and curriculum audit report. 4. Determine gaps and decide which gaps the district will attack using cost benefit analysis. 5. Recommend the most strategic curricular and instructional changes to close the gaps to the superintendent. 6. Superintendent reports recommendations to Board of Education. 7. Board of Education approves recommendations 8. Annually present to the board the improvements that have been implemented results and progress. Curriculum Director ODE/Curriculum Director Curriculum Director/Director of Pupil Services/Principals/staff Curriculum Director/Director of Pupil Services/Principals/staff Curriculum Director/Director of PupilServices/Principals/staff Superintendent District Team and Superintendent Board of Education Curriculum Director/Director of Pupil Services August 2011 Fall 2011 March 2012 May 2012 May 2012 June 2012 August 2012 Annually

8 2010 Strategic Planning ACTION PLAN Goal: Curriculum Objective: Technology for Curriculum School Year: Objective Timeline: May Ongoing Key Person(s) Responsible: Director of Technology Work Plan Members: Mike Shuman, John Gevedon, Shaun Kelly Detailed Goal Statement We will provide rigorous and innovative curriculum that meets or exceeds state standards and will implement instruction that stretches and supports all students. Detailed Goal Objective Investigate and implement the appropriate technologies that will enhance curriculum and teaching and learning. Goal Tending/Monitoring process Director of Technology communicates on a regular basis with Curriculum Director and Director of Pupil Services. A variety of technologies as appropriate are used for specific teaching and learning purposes Annual review and report to the Board of Education Evaluation Criteria Informal and formal feedback Documented samples and user counts for technology vehicles

9 Action Plan, Continued GOAL OBJECTIVE ACTIVITIES RESOURCES & RESPONSIBILITY COMPLETION DATE 1. Meet with Curriculum Director and Director of Pupil Services to establish needs. 2. Implement appropriate technologies in alignment with Curriculum objectives in the district Strategic Plan. Director of Technology Director of Technology July 2010 Ongoing

10 2010 Strategic Planning ACTION PLAN Goal: Curriculum Objective: Coordinated System of Support (RTI) School Year: Objective Timeline: August 2010 June 2011 Key Person(s) Responsible: Superintendent, Curriculum Department and Pupil Services Department Work Plan Members: Marianne Chenoweth, Marian West, Sue Heckler Detailed Goal Statement We will provide a rigorous and innovative curriculum that meets or exceeds state standards and will implement instruction that stretches and supports all students. Detailed Goal Objective Coordinate a system of assessment, support, and intervention for student achievement from Pre-k to 12. Goal Tending/Monitoring process Menu of Academic and Behavioral Interventions Assessment and walkthrough Data Reports Reflection and Improvement plan for each building quarterly Evaluation Criteria RTI Model implemented successfully Building Reflections on the process of implementation Superintendent recommendations for further action

11 Action Plan, Continued GOAL OBJECTIVE ACTIVITIES RESOURCES & RESPONSIBILITY COMPLETION DATE 1. Endorse development and consistent implementation of a district-wide model for the Response to Intervention (RTI) framework. 2. Create and implement a district wide model for RTI. Create a committee of district wide representatives. Research and select assessments of student learning. Collaborate to identify research-based academic and behavioral interventions. Invite and schedule parent presentations on the identified interventions and instructional strategies. Access and utilize district and community resources for assistance in providing interventions and support, including community volunteers. 3. Schedule and communicate training opportunities for the approved assessments, identified interventions and instructional strategies. 4. Monitor and ensure consistency and fidelity of identified interventions and instructional strategies among all grade levels. 5. Create and present RTI report to Board of Education. Superintendent Director of Curriculum/Director of Pupil Services/Building Principals and others as needed Director of Curriculum/Director of Pupil Services Director of Curriculum/Director of Pupil Services Director of Curriculum/Director of Pupil Services/Building Principals August, 2010 September - October 2010 November 2010 Ongoing June 2011

12 2010 Strategic Planning ACTION PLAN Goal: Financial Stability Objective: Alternative Funding Sources School Year: Objective Timeline: February 2011 June 2011 Key Person(s) Responsible: Treasurer Work Plan Members: Steve Maag, Cheryl Shedden, Tom Bernlohr Detailed Goal Statement We create long-term financial stability by being good stewards of district resources and by capturing potential sources of funding Detailed Goal Objective Develop process to identify, gather, filter, and share alternative funding opportunities. Goal Tending/Monitoring process Regular reports by Treasurer to superintendent and Board of Education Ambassador Group agendas and meeting minutes Evaluation Criteria Report to Superintendent and Board of Education Funding secured

13 Work Plan, Continued GOAL OBJECTIVE ACTIVITIES RESOURCES & RESPONSIBILITY COMPLETION DATE 1. Treasurer and district Ambassadors Group meet to discuss and identify alternative funding resources. 2. Ambassadors Group reports findings to superintendent and Board of Education. Treasurer/Ambassador Group Ambassadors Group February 2011 June 2011

14 2010 Strategic Planning ACTION PLAN Goal: Financial Stability Objective: Risk Management Process School Year: Objective Timeline: July 2010 January 2011 and Key Person(s) Responsible: Superintendent; CFO; Director of Business Services; District Leadership; District Ambassadors Work Plan Members: Steve Maag, Gary Sattler, Dick Reynolds, Todd Scott Detailed Goal Statement We create financial stability by being good stewards of district resources and by capturing potential sources of funding. Detailed Goal Objective Create a risk management process to identify and manage district financial risk. Goal Tending/Monitoring process Meeting agendas Dedicated meetings to identify, prioritize, communicate and action plan risk mitigation Ongoing updates and adjustments Evaluation Criteria Semi-Annual critical assessment of risk management effectiveness by Leadership Committee

15 Work Plan, Continued GOAL OBJECTIVE ACTIVITIES RESOURCES & RESPONSIBILITY COMPLETION DATE 1. Research past budgets and document deviations and future risks that drive financial instability (enrollment, local and state funding reliability, unplanned staffing, infrastructure, commodities, unfunded mandates, natural phenomenon, unplanned but necessary professional development opportunities) Treasurer/Director of Human Resources/ Business Manager/Superintendent July Solicit feedback and input on the results of the risk research. 3. Create and use a standard risk model to identify potential risks. 4. Identify strategies and action plans that mitigate risks. Treasurer/Director of Human Resources/Superintendent/District Leadership Team Treasurer/Director of Human Resources/ Business Manager/Superintendent Treasurer/Director of Human Resources/ Business Manager/Superintendent July 2010 September 2010 November Communicate the risks, strategies and plans. Communications Counsel/Treasurer/Ambassador Group September 2010 and 6. Execute risk mitigation plans and strategies. 7. Evaluate effects of mitigation plans. District Treasurer/Director of Human Resources/Business Manager/Superintendent January 2011 and Annually July

16 2010 Strategic Planning ACTION PLAN (Embedded in this Plan is the Action Plan for Enhancing Collaboration) Goal: Staff Development and Training Objective: Staff Development Plan School Year: Objective Timeline: January 2011 September 2011 and Ongoing Key Person(s) Responsible: Business Manager; Curriculum Director; Pupil Services Director Work Plan Members: Dena Doolin, Karen Shires, Carol Brown Detailed Goal Statement We will provide staff development, training and support to inspire students and enrich education. Detailed Goal Objective Create and implement a comprehensive Staff Development Plan to include needs assessment, collaboration expectations and delivery. Goal Tending/Monitoring process The Staff Development Catalog will provide documentation of staff development/training opportunities that address the areas identified through the needs assessment Participation will be monitored through course registration lists Evaluation Criteria Quantitative/qualitative feedback from participant evaluation tools Evidence of participation in training and staff development events Evidence of continuous improvement in teaching delivery and staff skill set improvements through evaluation and observation Evidence of enhanced collaboration among teachers and staff in both formal and informal feedback

17 Action Plan, Continued GOAL OBJECTIVE ACTIVITIES RESOURCES & RESPONSIBILITY COMPLETION DATE 1. Steering Committee meets to discuss parameters, structure and requirements for the comprehensive Staff Development and Training Plan 2. Each department director will create a needs assessment (quantitative-likert scale and qualitativeopen ended responses) to identify specific areas of need in each department. 3. The appropriate needs assessment will be distributed to the entire staff at a department/building staff meeting. 4. The qualitative and quantitative needs assessment data will be analyzed to determine training needs for each department. 5. The compiled data will be shared with principals, supervisors, and other administrators at a scheduled meeting. 6. At the meeting, the data from all departments will be used to develop a staff development plan for each department. 7. Each department director will share the staff development plan for his/her department with cabinet, principals, and superintendent. 8. Each department will compile a list of staff development courses including dates, times, instructors. 9. Research community (State Support Team) course offerings related to each department to place in catalog. Directors of Curriculum and Pupil Services, Curriculum coordinators, principal from each level and a special education coordinator (about 8) Department Director Department Director Department Director Department Director Department Director District/Building level administrators District/Building level administrators District administrators-create catalog January 2011 February 2011 March 2011 (annually) March 2011 (annually) June 2011 (annually) By June 2011 (annually) By August 2011 (annually) By September 2011 (annually) Ongoing school year (annually)

18 10. Create a catalog of staff development offerings for the following school year listing all staff development opportunities. 11. Share catalog with all staff at the beginning of the each school year based on the previous year s needs assessment 12. Participant feedback will be gathered and analyzed at the end of each school year. 13. Participant feedback analyses will be combined with needs assessment data to plan for the following year s staff development. District/Building level administrators Presenters/District level administrators District administrators Directors of Curriculum and Pupil Services, Curriculum coordinators, principal from each level and a special education coordinator (about 8) Timeline will reinitiate. (September and annually)

19 2010 Strategic Planning ACTION PLAN Goal: Communication Objective: Develop and Implement a District Communication Plan. School Year: Objective Timeline: June 2010 September 2010 and Key Person(s) Responsible: Director of Human Resources; Superintendent; Associate Superintendent Work Plan Members: Diane Tobey, Joe Bellomy, Clete Buddelmeyer, Laura Sheets, Janice Rice, Deron Schwieterman Detailed Goal Statement We will improve communication to encourage engagement. Detailed Goal Objective Develop and implement a district communication plan that emphasizes open, two-way communication both internally and externally. Goal Tending/Monitoring process Evidence of drafts for review Evidence of product and work plans Board of Education Communications Advisory Committee member monthly reports to the Board of Education Evaluation Criteria Feedback and annual evaluation from target audiences Formal and informal evaluation from target audiences and staff

20 Action Plan, Continued GOAL OBJECTIVE ACTIVITIES RESOURCES & RESPONSIBILITY COMPLETION DATE 1. Create Communications Advisory Committee (CAC) comprised of community leaders, Board of Education member, parents, teachers, administrators, support staff and technology personnel 2. Host meetings with CAC to identify key audiences, issues to address in plan and professionals to conduct survey 3. Survey target audiences to determine communication preferences and needs 4. Formulate draft of Plan based on survey results. 5. Present Plan to Committee for review 6. Present Plan to administrators for review and input 7. Revise Plan based on feedback 8. Submit final draft to administrators 9. Present Plan for Approval to Board 10. Begin Implementation of Objectives, Strategies, Tactics Communications Counsel/ Director of Human Resources Communications Counsel CAC Survey/Opinion Collection professionals Communications Counsel Communications Counsel/CAC Communications Counsel/ CAC/Administrators Communications Counsel Communications Counsel/ Committee Chair Communications Counsel District June 2010 June, 2010 June 2010 July 2010 August 2010 August 2010 August-September 2010 September 2010 September 2010 September 2010 and

21 2010 Strategic Planning ACTION PLAN Goal: Communication Objective: Form an Ambassador Group School Year: Objective Timeline: July 2010 June 2011 and Key Person(s) Responsible: Superintendent; Treasurer Key Work Plan Members: Diane Tobey, Joe Bellomy, Clete Buddelmeyer, Laura Sheets, Janice Rice, Deron Schwieterman Detailed Goal Statement We will improve communication to encourage engagement. Detailed Goal Objective Form and support an Ambassador Group of informed parents, staff, experts and community members to continually increase awareness about financial and other district resources. Goal Tending/Monitoring process Meeting between Superintendent, Treasurer and Business Director to approve Goal and Purpose of Ambassador Group. Meeting between Superintendent Treasurer and Business Director to review potential Ambassador list Progress Report of the timeline to Board of Education from Superintendent, Treasurer and Business Manager Evaluation Criteria Formal and informal feedback Feedback from the Board of Education semi-annually Agenda and meeting notes Treasurer and Business Director

22 Action Plan, Continued GOAL OBJECTIVE ACTIVITIES RESOURCES & RESPONSIBILITY COMPLETION DATE 1. Establish the goal, purpose and structure of the Ambassador Group by research gathered from successful districts. 2. Identify and invite a group of 8-10 individuals to become part of the Ambassador Group. 3. Ambassador Group meets on a quarterly basis Training at first meeting. 4. Communicate the results of meetings. 5. Annual review of process and cycling of new members. Superintendent; Treasurer Superintendent; Treasurer Superintendent; Treasurer; Ambassadors Public Information Counsel Superintendent; Treasurer; Ambassadors July 2010 August 2010 September 2010 Ongoing June 2011 and

23 2010 Strategic Planning ACTION PLAN Goal: Communication Objective: Technology for Communication School Year: Objective Timeline: June Ongoing Key Person(s) Responsible: Director of Technology Work Plan Members: Mike Shuman, John Gevedon, Shaun Kelly Detailed Goal Statement We will improve communication to encourage engagement. Detailed Goal Objective Investigate and implement the appropriate technologies that will enhance communication. Goal Tending/Monitoring process Communication with the Communication Advisory Group A variety of technologies as appropriate are used for specific communication purposes Annual review Evaluation Criteria Informal and formal feedback Documented samples and user counts for technology vehicles

24 Action Plan, Continued GOAL OBJECTIVE ACTIVITIES RESOURCES & RESPONSIBILITY COMPLETION DATE 1. Meet with communication goal teams to establish needs. 2. Implement appropriate technologies in alignment with strategic plan directives. Director of Technology Director of Technology June 2010 Ongoing

25 Action Plan Leadership Service model that acts upon feedback from stakeholders Create model for CO to ensure integrated effort in development and implementation of policies and programs Curriculum System of assessment, support, and intervention for PreK-12 Identify best practices using state criteria and prioritize our needs based on these best practices Implement technologies that will enhance teaching and learning Financial Stability Create a risk management process to identify & manage district financial risk Develop process to identify, filter, and share alternative funding opportunities Staff Development Create and Implement a comprehensive SD plan to include needs assess., collaboration expectations and delivery Communication Develop and implement a communication plan Form and support and Ambassador Group Investigate and implement appropriate technologies that will enhance communication Jun Summer 2010 Fall 2010 Winter 2011 Spring 2011 Summer 2011 Fall, 2011 Winter, 2012 Spring, 2012 Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May