April 13, 2015 at 1:00 PM - Governance: Public Relations, Technology, and Planning @ SMS Conference Room
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I. Discussion Items
Rationale:
1. Review Strategic Planning Committee Focus (Technology, Governance, and School Climate) Technology Program: (Servers, Computers/iPads, Copiers/Printers, Software/Apps, Networks, Curriculum, Staffing) Target Area Strategies: 1. Develop K-12 technology curriculum. 2. Develop job descriptions and hire/assign technology staff. 3. Develop a PK-12 professional development plan, training and support to promote technology implementation and improved student achievement. 4. Develop a budget and timeline to support hardware & software purchases and professional development. Increase access to technology (laptops, iPads, etc…) at SES, Fisher’s and Richland. Action Plans
Target Area Strategies: 1. Expand the district website to provide increased access to information and promote staff/parent/community relations. 2. Develop a plan to make better use of newspapers, local TV programs, school electronic signs, Cargill Bulletin Board, and school/community meetings to communicate with our parents and district patrons. 3. Develop a schedule for parent/community workshops to promote increased involvement and awareness of technology used in the district. 4. Explore options for electronically translating websites, meeting information, etc… to allow parents and non-English speaking community members’ access to important information. 5. Develop a plan to increase the number of professionals proficient in both English and Spanish. Provide bilingual training for all staff. 6. Develop a plan to expand opportunities for parents and community members to attend parenting education programs, build relationships, and volunteer at the elementary level. 7. Increase Teacher Residency/Involvement: We currently have 50% of our teachers, 75% of staff living in our district. Increasing employee residency and school/community involvement would strengthen both our school and community. Action Plans
School Climate: (Learning Environment, Behavior, Communication, Professional Development, Supplies/Materials) Target Area Strategies: 1. Develop a district-wide system to coordinate teacher requisition and classroom inventory. 2. Develop a professional development calendar outlining educational programs for certificated and classified staff throughout the school year. 3. Develop an orientation and professional development programs to support new teachers to the district. 4. Develop and implement a plan to emphasize the impact of a positive staff/student climate on student achievement and staff retention. 5. Research and develop a behavior management system that promotes consistent expectations, and improved student performance. 6. Provide additional counselors at PK-8 level to address core issues. 7. Provide access to gyms/facilities at SES before school and indoor recesses. Action Plans:
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