2015-2016 Strategic Plan Progress Report Goal 1 - Ensuring Success for Every Student
Strategy
Operationalize Common Vision
Articulated K-12 Curriculum
Work Scope
School Committee Priority Year
Ongoing
1
Ongoing
1
Completed
1
In Process
2
In Process
3
Implementing
1
Ensure professional development, and curriculum is implemented with fidelity
Ongoing
1
Develop and implement the use of common planning time.
In Process
1
Develop and implement effective and balanced assessments aligned to the curriculum
Ongoing
2
Implementation of digitally administered assessments including STAR, PARCC, formative and interim assessments.
Completed
1
Continue with PARCC readiness process at state and local level, particularly with technology.
Completed
1
Ongoing
1
Ongoing
1
In Process
1
Ongoing
3
Action Steps Re-establish School Improvement Teams in every school to support problem solving around implementation of district and school level initiatives and programs. Develop School Improvement Plans aligned to district strategic plan Math & ELA - Develop curriculum aligned to CCSS Develop Science and Social Studies (in progress)
Academic, social - emotional well being Evaluate Professional Practice in each classroom
Establish a Comprehensive Assessment System
Adopt a systematic approach to data use
Revitalize Policies in Place Create Multiple Pathways toward postsecondary opportunities
Develop Curriculum in all Other Subjects ( World Languages, Art, Music, Business, Tech Ed, Physical Education, Guidance and Library) Refine and establish new procedures to implement Response to Intervention (RTI) Develop RTI website ( Moving to MTSS)
Revitalize district and building-level data teams and implement RIDE data use protocol. Utilizing district/school accountability reports, analyze and create action plans to close achievement gaps. Review student specific policy manual subsections in accordance with regulations and legislation. Develop and articulate college/career pathways (program of studies, articulation/access to college courses, options for non-traditional students)
2015-2016 Strategic Plan Progress Report Goal 2: Building Productive Partnerships Strategy
Operationalize Common Vision
Work Scope
School Committee Priority Year
Develop District Report (district scorecard)
Ongoing
1
Continuous evaluation and adjustment of district strategic plan in accordance with availability of associated data points
Ongoing
2
Completed
1
Completed
1
Completed
1
In Process
1
Establish a format for addressing topics by goal and by progress decision cycle (informational, pre-decisional, workshop, decision)
Completed
1
Recommend establishing start time subcommittee or explicitly charge Health and Wellness with preparing recommendations in accordance with decision cycle.
Completed
4
Recommend establishing all-day K subcommittee.
Completed
1
Completed
1
In Process
4
Completed
1
Action Steps
Revitalize Policies Recommend establishing policy review subcommittee with in Place rotating focus on subsections. Review health and wellness specific policy manual subsections in accordance with regulations and legislation. (Appendix D) Develop a family engagement policy in accordance with NCLB and ESEA Redesign and Complete redesign and rollout of SharePoint 2010 district Transform Online website to strengthen online presence and incorporate Presence collaboration tools including project management Restructure feedback mechanisms for decision making process
Prioritize, define and adopt charges for establishing additional subcommittees in order to create a phased agenda over the 5-year plan. Examine curriculum identified in learning outcomes relating to ethical, civic, and financial literacy. Foster Community Engagement and 2-way ongoing dialog
Establish Strategic Communication subcommittee, Draft Strategic Communication Plan institutionalized with toolkit and survey strategy
2015-2016 Strategic Plan Progress Report Goal 3: Professional Learning Communities Strategy
Enhance Instructional Leadership
Action Steps
Develop an aligned professional development for administrators that will enhance and support instructional leadership.
Revitalize Policies Review faculty and staff specific policy manual subsections in in Place accordance with regulations and legislation. Recruit and Retain
Professional Development Management
School Committee Priority Year
Ongoing
2
Ongoing
1
Continue to develop and expand induction coaching for new teachers and embedded support for teachers through the evaluation model. Spotlight instructional highlights and staff accomplishments toward meeting goals into regular School Committee meetings. Strengthen articulation with local and regional pre-service education programs to develop and support more tailored graduate.
In Process
3
Completed
1
In Process
2
Establish a contemporary protocol for the tracking, feedback and review of professional development.
Complete
2
Completed
1
Ongoing
1
Ongoing
1
Revitalize the professional development opportunities for all faculty and staff to use contemporary systems and tools to enhance productivity. Develop tailored, and in-depth professional development to teachers and administrators for creating blended learning opportunities. Evaluate Professional Growth with each educator
Work Scope
Ensure PD, research based instructional strategies, and the curriculum are implemented with fidelity
2015-2016 Strategic Plan Progress Report Goal 4: Providing Optimal Learning Environments, incorporate BEP targets Strategy
Action Steps
Work Load
School Committee Priority Year
Optimal Environment: Set social expectations
Ensure that every school defines/exhibits social expectations: cooperation, respect, and responsibility.
In Process
2
In Process
2
Completed
1
Completed
1
Ensure that school and district research-based discipline Revitalize Policies policies and procedures are collaboratively developed, in Place understood and implemented. Revise District Acceptable Use Policy to reflect "responsible use" and evaluate the need for additional policies associated with technology. Review facility specific policy manual subsections in accordance with regulations and legislation. High Quality Resources: Assess space
Examine current use of space within each building and prioritize recommendations for updates as identified in the facility assessment plan.
Ongoing
2
Infrastructure to Access and Enable
Increase Internet bandwidth from current 24 MB to 200 MB in support of current and expanded need.
Completed
2
Review advisory programs to ensure that each student has a personalized connection to an adult in the building other than their guidance counselor.
Completed
2
Revitalize comprehensive guidance curriculum and implement with fidelity across grade levels.
Completed
3
Recommend establishing district technology advisory subcommittee.
Completed
1
Establish internal technology advisory group to develop a model classroom configuration and support the integration of digital content into the curriculum.
In Process
2
Personalized Learning: Revitalize Advisory and guidance
Technology to Engage and Empower
2015-2016 Strategic Plan Progress Report Goal 5: Effectively Managing Fiscal Resources Strategy
Action Steps
Maximize external matching funds and programmatic agility
Create a plan to identify priorities and move forward with plan to address middle school building needs as well as district facility needs.
Evaluate Demographics
Comprehensive evaluation of enrollment data to guide budget decision (per capita, per need)
Streamline Delivery
Implement a process in which information will be used to guide budget decision for course offering/section continuation/adoption/virtual delivery
Revitalize Policies Review fiscal specific policy manual subsections in accordance in Place with regulations and legislation. Establish transparency for external analysis
Implement Board of Education approved standardized budget model
Maximize external infrastructure funding
Aggressively pursue 200 MB architecture using annual federal eRate discounting as available - 40% discount. Leverage RI Wireless Access Bond to ensure site survey and implantation occur on head-of-line
Manage lifecycle prudently
Prioritize funding for replacement for both devices and server cycle. Prioritize funding annual district software costs and educational content. Develop a comprehensive plan to consolidate head-end.
Integrate future Special Education case Monitor RIDE and, where possible lobby for, initiative on management District developed a qualify systems for special education case system with management – emerging RIDE preferences
Work Load
School Committee Priority Year
Complete
1
Ongoing
1
Ongoing
2
Completed
1
Completed
1
Ongoing
2
Completed
2
Ongoing
1
Ongoing
1
Completed
1
Completed
2
2015-2016 Strategic Plan Progress Report Goal 5: Effectively Managing Fiscal Resources Strategy
Action Steps
Work Load
School Committee Priority Year
Enhance and integrate town budgeting discussion
Meet stated objectives of at least 2 tri-council meetings during budget season
Ongoing
1
Completed
1
Ongoing
1
Broaden window for discussions with COA Mitigate Contract Examine labor contracts and collaborative partnerships, ie Costs utilities, transportation, food service, and insurances Assess Marginal Return on Support Programs
Implement a process in which information will be used to guide budget decision for program continue/adoption (literacy coaches, numeracy coaches, RTI)
Ongoing
2
Integrate 1:1 and PARCC plan to increase return on investment
Develop a comprehensive, 5-year plan to support the introduction of 1:1 in grades 4-12. (subsumes PARCC readiness requirement)
Complete
1
Complete: Start and End Time
Ongoing: Continuous Work
In Process: Under Review or Early Stages of Implementation
