USD 331 Board of Education Strategic Success Plan 2014-2015 1.Improve Learning for Success
Responsible
Threshold (Minimum)
Target (Reasonable)
Maximum (Ideal)
1.1 Higher student achievement and expectations
Administrators, all staff, parents
All schools score at acceptable level based on Kansas’ new accreditation rubric.
Assessment scores 5% above state average using new assessment system
All schools become reward schools based upon Kansas’ new rating system
1.2 Enhanced curriculum and alignment
Administrators, all staff
-Knowledge/Application level of implementing Kansas College & Career Readiness Standards (KCCRS) -Knowledge/application level of implementation for new Math and ELA curriculum PK-12 -Begin alignment of Science to KCCRS & Board of Regents (BOR) Qualified Admissions -Create Curriculum Council; meet twice annually -Offer Edgenuity Online Curriculum for alternative courses/credit recovery/curriculum resource -PLC’s meet monthly - Introduction of BYOC (Build your own Curriculum) to all
Application level of implementing KCCRS for grades PK-12 -Application level of implementing new Math and ELA curriculum grades PK-12 -Begin creation of curriculum pacing guides all subjects & grade levels using BYOC resource -Draft of BOR/KCCRS Science alignment -Curriculum Council meets quarterly -Offer Edgenuity Online Curriculum for alternative courses/credit recovery/curriculum resource -PLC’s meet monthly in grade level and/or department with 2 vertical/horizontal curriculum meetings
-Application/Impact level of implementing KCCRS for grades PK-12 -Application/Impact level of implementing new Math and ELA curriculum grades PK12 -Finalize curriculum pacing guides PK-12 ELA & math -Begin planning for district quarterly common assessments -Curriculum Council meets monthly -Submit finalized BOR/KCCRS Science alignment -Offer Edgenuity Online Curriculum for alternative courses/credit recovery/blended learning resource -PLC’s meet monthly in grade level and/or department with 2 vertical/horizontal curriculum meetings and discuss student work and data
1.3 Improved college prep education
Administrators, all staff
-Begin college preparation curricular pathway -Utilize Site Councils for planning for improved communications to students and parents for college preparation pathway - Develop additional/revise technical education pathways based upon student interests
-Draft college prep curricular pathways submitted & listed in enrollment guide grades 6-12 -Meetings with students and parents to get input on college prep pathways -Provide career day for 9-12 -Increase by 5% the number of students who complete BOR Qualified Admissions Requirements -Add graduation requirement to complete career pathway or college
-Submit finalized college prep curricular pathways included in grade 6-12 enrollment guide -Meetings with students and parents to get input on college prep pathway and create communications tools (website/brochures, online enrollment guide, etc.) -Reality University & Career Day provided -Increase by 5% the number of students who complete the BOR Qualified Admissions and Regents Scholars Requirements
Approved by BOE August 11, 2014
USD 331 Board of Education Strategic Success Plan 2014-2015 1.4 All students more actively involved in their education
All staff
-Knowledge/application level of implementing MTSS in Reading/Math -90% attendance rate -5% reduction in failing grades -50% of students complete career pathway plan of study
1.5 Increased technology integration and Project Based Learning
Administrators, all staff
-Knowledge/Application level of implementing district technology integration initiatives -All teachers utilize Digital Curriculum minimally
BOR qualified admissions -Application level of implementing MTSS in Reading/Math -95% attendance rate -10% reduction in failing grades -100% of students complete college and career readiness pathway plan of study required for graduation -100% of students finish completer status of 1 or more career pathways -Application level of district of implementing technology integration initiatives -25% of teachers utilize digital curriculum 25% or more as resource
Threshold (Minimum)
Target (Reasonable)
Maximum (Ideal)
-Provide resources for staff and administrators to support their success -Provide staff and administrator recognition at BOE Meetings, district newsletter and community newspapers -Staff and administrators receive training on building trust and improving relationships -Create quality recruitment materials -Keep student-teacher ratio in balance by improving scheduling process -Staff and students are supported to participate on state organizations -All buildings submit for presentations at state conferences -Attend teacher recruitment fairs -Explore “grow your own teacher” program
-Provide resources for staff and administrators to support their success -Provide staff and administrator recognition at BOE Meetings, district newsletter, community newspapers, website and community media -Staff and administrators mutually trust and have strong professional relationships
2. Quality Teachers/Administrators
Responsible
2.1 Retention of quality personnel
Administrators and BOE
-Provide resources for staff and administrators to support their success -Provide staff and administrator recognition at BOE Meetings -Begin discussions of improving trust and building relationships
2.2 Recruitment of quality personnel
Administrators and BOE
-Begin planning for quality recruitment materials -Keep student-teacher ratio in balance -Increase public relations by encouraging staff and students to participate on state committees
Approved by BOE August 11, 2014
-Application/Impact level of implementing MTSS in Reading/Math -100% attendance rate -No failing grades -100% graduation rate -Students develop KS Career Pipeline Electronic Portfolio -100% of students finish completer status of 1 or more career pathways – graduation req. -Application/Impact level of implementing district technology initiatives -Hire a PreK-12 Technology Integration Specialist -50% of teachers utilize digital curriculum for blending learning to maximize personalized learning & differentiated instruction
-Create quality recruitment materials, attend recruitment fairs, and designate key marketing reps for each building for website updates/new media promotion -Keep student-teacher ratio in balance, master schedules completed by May, & aligned between buildings maximizing student opportunities -Staff and students who assume leadership roles for state organizations are publically recognized and celebrated for performance -Staff and students who present at
USD 331 Board of Education Strategic Success Plan 2014-2015
3. Improve and Maintain Technology. 3.1 Stay current with technology equipment and software trends
4. Maintain Facilities and Operations 4.1 Maintain attractive facilities
Responsible Administrators and BOE
Responsible
Threshold (Minimum) -Maintain equipment and software license updates
Target (Reasonable) -Support district technology plan - Update district technology plan & include newest recommended policies regarding safety and ethical use
state/national conferences are publically recognized and celebrated -Teacher salaries & benefits are competitive statewide -Begin identifying and funding “grow your own teacher” program Maximum (Ideal) -Support district technology plan -Continue to learn newest trends in open source software -Provide education regarding ethics and cyber safety for staff, students, and patrons -Upgrade and modify infrastructure to support and monitor staff and student devices (BYOD) Maximum (Ideal)
Threshold (Minimum)
Target (Reasonable)
Administrators, all staff, students, community and BOE
-Maintain well groomed grounds and well kept facilities -Set goals of 5-year facility needs taking into account enrollment trends -Work with Emergency Management to secure emergency generators -Secure assistance for a facility needs assessment to meet student needs
-Maintain well groomed grounds and well kept facilities -Be proactive in maintenance needs -Begin discussion of how to upgrade building infrastructure & facility modernization to meet student needs
-Maintain well groomed grounds and well kept facilities -Be proactive in maintenance needs & begin preventive maintenance schedule -Be known as having the most immaculate facilities in league(s) -Begin process of securing funding to upgrade building infrastructure & modernize facilities to meet student needs
4.2 District is fiscally responsible and financially sound
Administrators and BOE
Responsible
- District budget is able to provide resources necessary for students and teachers while maintaining contingency reserves and capital outlay funds Target (Reasonable)
-District budget is able to provide resources necessary for students and teachers while building contingency reserves and capital outlay funds
5. Develop Personal, School, and Community Pride 5.1 Build community involvement and strengthen district communication between Norwich and Kingman
- District budget is able to provide resources necessary for students and teachers while depleting some contingency reserves and capital outlay funds Threshold (Minimum) -Monthly blog on District website - Include articles in school newsletters for communication -Maintain website for
-School newsletters for communication include staff articles - Teacher and administrator blogs -Maintain website for communication
-School newsletter for communication include staff articles - Teachers and administrator blogs - Staff websites - Multiple delivery systems of news/events
Administrators, all staff, students, parents and BOE
Approved by BOE August 11, 2014
Maximum (Ideal)
USD 331 Board of Education Strategic Success Plan 2014-2015 communication -Begin district level student advisory team
-Host BOE meetings at all schools -Online survey to parents and patrons to get input for ideas to strengthen ties -District level student advisory team quarterly meetings
5.2 Increase enrollment
Administrators, all staff, students, BOE and community
-Advertise the learning accomplishments of KingmanNorwich students -Engage all staff to be public relations ambassadors - Develop partnership to reach adult students and provide alternative learning center
-Advertise the learning accomplishments of KingmanNorwich students -Engage all staff to be public relations ambassadors -BOE commitment to student athletics and activities for increased success -50% of students in learning center complete plan of study -Expand and advertise virtual school opportunities and alternative delivery systems
5.3 Emphasis on safe and drug free schools (underage drinking, antibullying, character education, etc.)
Administrators, all staff, students, BOE and community
-EOP plan is updated -Provide curriculum for character development & antibullying program for all schools -Develop soft skill rating system -Identify Risky Behaviors Prevention Team -Explore grants for SRO
-Complete and train all staff on district EOP plan -Staff trained and delivery for character/anti-bullying curriculum -Drug dogs search some schools -EMI team serves as core team to maintain and modify District and School EOP plan. -S3 School Climate and Safety High School Grant programs continue - Pilot soft skill rating system - Begin Prevention Team monthly meetings
Approved by BOE August 11, 2014
at schools provided by students and staff -Maintain website for communication -Host BOE meetings at all schools -Online survey to parents and patrons to get input for ideas to strengthen ties -Increase partnerships with businesses and organizations in our communities -Encourage community use of district facilities -District level advisory team develops recommendations for district improvements -Advertise the learning accomplishments of Kingman-Norwich students -Engage all staff to be public relations ambassadors -BOE commitment to student athletics and activities for increased success -Hire marketing personnel to develop advertising materials, videos, etc. and build capacity of cable TV media -Secure grant writer to obtain funds to provide student opportunities and attract new families & students -75% of students in adult learning center/virtual school complete plan of study and/or graduate - Virtual, Alternative School, and Adult Learning Center combined under one USD 331 Alternative Learning School -Build on current Title IV plan and include teachers for input -Engage in a community conversation with school personnel, police, business owners, parents, religious organizations, etc. around CTC survey results -Students/staff engage in community service projects -CTC survey shows 5% reduction in risky behaviors -Practice all drills including shelter in place and evacuation/relocation drills -Drug dogs search all schools quarterly -Monthly meetings of District EOP Team
USD 331 Board of Education Strategic Success Plan 2014-2015 -Obtain grant to fund district SRO
Approved by BOE August 11, 2014
- Prevention team specialist hired and risky behaviors plan implemented -Develop funding for long-term SRO program
