Post on 22-Sep-2020
Pleasantville School District Annual Board
Goals Strategic Plan –
Year 2 Report for the 2015 – 2016 School Year June 7, 2016
Learning
A Framework for district decision-making Annual Board Goals
Students
Curriculum
Staff Development
Community
Facilities
Fiscal
Board Goals 2015-16 • Students Provide an educational environment that supports learning, positive peer leadership, personal health and
well-being, responsibility, service and character. Help students to acquire the skills that will enable them to integrate experience and knowledge to form reasoned judgments, solve problems and embrace positive social and ethical behaviors and be prepared to take the next educational and life step.
• Learning Cultivate a positive and motivating instructional environment that encourages students to challenge themselves and that creates a genuine love of learning while encouraging intellectual flexibility. Provide all students with a rich learning experience infused with technology that enables them to identify and follow their passions and to work effectively both individually and collaboratively.
• Curriculum - Clearly articulate our academic standards on a K-12 continuum. Communicate the knowledge, process and assessment goals for each curricular area. Encourage improvement and innovation in all curricular areas. Focus on teaching for understanding and depth of knowledge by enabling children to be successful learners, confident individuals and team contributors.
• Staff Development Create a true Learning Community that will nurture creativity, foster enthusiasm and build morale. Provide research-based and collaborative opportunities for professional development that will provide practical, relevant information and strategies to meet student needs at all levels. Evaluate all opportunities in terms of 21st century skills and learning
• Community Strengthen, nurture and engage the supportive partnership among school, home, and community. Continue to improve the meaningful flow of communication with all constituents including those who promote the health and well-being of our students and community. Create a welcoming atmosphere in all of our schools.
• Facilities - Support facility-based decisions that enhance sustainability, efficiency, creative use of instructional spaces and the educational program. Continue to maintain District buildings and property to reflect the expectation of excellence. Continue the implementation of the 2014 Bond for Facilities Infrastructure, Safety and security Improvements.
• Fiscal - Exercise sustainable fiscal responsibility while maintaining academic excellence as articulated through Pleasantville Schools 2026. Continue the transparent budget process that offers more opportunities for community input. Energize legislative outreach and community involvement in/ awareness of the legislative process.
Technology Infused…
• Technology Committee • Technology Project – phase 2 of the facilities
bond 2014. Finally approved by NYSED • Smart School Bond Act • District IPA – installment purchase agreement • E-Rate funds • Technology Management Service – RIC
School AP1: Explore nontraditional ways to showcase student talent in the Arts.
AP3: Explore nontraditional ways to showcase student talent in Music.
AP8: Obtain “cutting edge” technology in visual arts and music.
BRS K-12 Art show Walls that Inspire
More student performers at school wide events – bake sale, Veteran's Day, Art show
Interactive white board in music Dance workshop –grade 3
MS K-12 Art Show Feb/June Art Shows at MPPL Wall that Inspire Virtual Gallery - Website
Community performances – Rag-a-Muffin, Multiple senior center events
New software for band instruction Dance workshop grade 5
PHS K-12 Art Show Walls that Inspire
Back to School Night, Community performances Memorial Day, Chamber of Commerce Awards night
IWB chorus room Music software – finale Music, Smart Music. PHS students – Pville Strong – photography, video, posters
STRATEGY 1 – We will design dynamic, differentiated learning environments
infused with technology in the arts.
STRATEGY 2 – We will design dynamic and differentiated learning environments infused
with technology in the sciences (STEM). School AP 1: Design & implement K-
12 science inquiry-based curriculum that meets & exceeds NGSS & NYS curriculum standards
AP 3: Strengthen practice of inquiry-based learning & hands-on lab experiences in K-12 in order to cultivate critical thinking skills
AP 4: Administrative support of professional development
AP 5: Peer supported professional development
AP 6: External resources for professional development
BRS Redesigned grades 3 and 4 animal and plant units, Lego League expanded – grades 1 and 3, WAM (grades 3and 4). Thinking out of the Box –gr 2
Grade 2 Human Body, Grade 3 Water as a Natural resource Wolves
NSTA Conference, ASCD Conference, BOCES workshops, Thinking Maps, Model Schools
Faculty meetings, dept meetings, extended days, SCD, Early release days
ASCD, NCTM, RIC, Model Schools, Title II a, Iona College, College Board, Consultants, NW Hospital parent/community experts
MS Hour of Code Science Olympiad Geometry Town-Grade 5- How we use geometry in every day life/Building a town
8th grade Tech class and new maker space – hands on learning Grade 8 Ice Cream
Workshops Inquiry Design, Place value Models for Conceptual Understanding
Faculty meetings, dept meetings, extended days, SCD, Early release days - Animoto
ASCD, NCTM, RIC, Model Schools, Title II a, Iona College, College Board, Consultants, NW Hospital parent/community experts
HS Hour of code Science Olympiad Team, computer principles course
Open spaces for engineering students, SR enrollment
HS staff – Indian Point, math regional and national math conferences, model schools (Iona College, NCTM) Summer science Research training AP workshops
Faculty meetings, dept meetings, extended days, SCD, Early release days
ASCD, NCTM, RIC, Model Schools, Title II a, Iona College, College Board, Consultants, NW Hospital parent/community experts
STRATEGY 2 – We will design dynamic and differentiated learning environments infused
with technology in the sciences (STEM). School AP 11: Strengthen math
curriculum/math literacy in grades 1-8 by drawing from existing extended learning programs that emphasize non-standard and open-ended problem solving.
AP 12: Transform/create physical spaces in each of the school buildings to encourage collaborative and cooperative learning and offer hands-on learning opportunities.
AP 13: Establish partnerships with external STEM organizations that help to build and foster career-based experiential learning.
AP 16: Students bring their own computers/devices to class to support teaching and learning.
BRS Hour of Code Lego League Clubs
Site visits – RIC New thinking on spaces given new technology
Technology initiative Fall 2016, Tech Committee work – policy review
MS Hour of Code, Science Olympiad – plan SO Coordinator
Maker Space, 3 D printer, new block schedule
Community experts – regional CS Think Tank
Technology initiative Fall 2016, Tech Committee work – policy review
HS HS open spaces for engineering students , site visits
NW Hospital, Community Experts, Internships Pace, Edcamp.org, Regional CS Think Tank
Technology initiative Fall 2016, Tech Committee work, Code of Conduct changed
STRATEGY 3 – We will design dynamic, differentiated learning environments infused with
technology in the humanities
AP 8: Implement an evaluation process for high school courses
AP 2: Implement a Humanities Research
AP 11: Pilot and evaluate new instructional-based technology related practices
AP 12: Expand opportunities for all students to engage in literary pursuits outside the classroom
BRS IWB grade 2 Tech Committee work, Tech facilities update Fall 2016 Thinking Maps, a Close Read
Digital school newspaper, Veteran’s Letters Word Master Grade 3
MS Animoto Tech Committee work, Tech facilities update Fall 2016 Thinking Map
Marmaduke Writing project –HS and MS
HS Feedback, High enrollment numbers for 16-17
Summer PD for staff Excellent first year
IWB music Tech Committee work, Tech facilities update Fall 2016 Web 2.0 tools expansion
Scholastic Writing, Daily Panther, Library of Congress Natl competition :Letters Summer Reading Program
Strategy 4: We will explore, design, and realize optimal uses of time, space, and place
Summer 2015 Facility Projects
School Strategy 4 AP 1: Rearrange master schedule to maximize student learning.
Strategy 4 AP 2: Increase learning opportunities & expand traditional classrooms via technology.
Strategy 4 AP 3: Improve BRS & MS facilities.
Strategy 4 AP 5: Increase professional capacity through teacher collaboration and PD
BRS WAM (Writing, Activity, & Math) in grades 3 & 4
Technology infrastructure plan and new RIC management services contract
Reconfigured – spaces mail room, AP office, Tech , attendance office, new entrance, turf, stairs, front and back of school, new Edible Garden shed
Implementation of grade 2 ELA strands with professional development support. Staff development via BOCES for grades K, 1 & 4 (ELA) Staff developed learning workshops
MS New master schedule Review & monitor new schedule – site-based committee Eliminate bells btwn periods Separate lunch periods for grades 5 & 8
Technology infrastructure plan and new RIC management services contract
Roof, indoor ceilings, and asbestos removal, turf recreation, bleachers
Support different learning opportunities for staff – web-based tools
PHS Scheduling Committee (team of teachers) is examining various scheduling models & conducting site visits to local district.
Collaborative Tools: The faculty has embraced web-based tools that allow them to collaborate with colleagues & extend learning beyond walls of PHS
Turf fields, bleachers, reconfigured bathroom access
Online PD – teachers given time to engage in web-based PD and “build their own” experiences using online resources. Collaborative Learning Teams: The faculty is working in teams within departments and with other departments to design lessons.
STRATEGY 5 We will sustain and expand our climate of holistic wellness
AP 1: Increase daily movement in the lives of students, K-12
AP 3: Additional & updated curriculum standards for nutrition education; resources & tools for teachers.
AP 5 & 6: Drug Free Coalition Grant & Substance Abuse Prevention Counselor.
BRS Wellness Day Grades 3 and 4 Family Fitness Night Year 2 BOKS
Grade 2 Know thy Food workshops Nutrition testing
MS Institute of Play – block schedules Mindfulness Workshops Year 2 – Holistic Wellness Day. New lunchroom environments FFL Grant – new recess activities
Lehman College Nutrition interns Pace nurse interns NW Hospital Partnership with Home Skills Program
Youth Officer Pville STRONG Joint programs
HS Recess, recreational spaces Upstanders Day – HS Intramural and Open Gym events expansion
HS Health Program Conferences Comprehensive Pville STRONG Speaker program.
Pville Strong Speaker program, evening forums, Extended Homerooms SAS Counselor – 2 Days a week, Y to Y club
Pleasantville Strong
• Pleasantville Strong • SAS counselor
STRATEGY 6 We will communicate to inform and empower
AP 1 & 2: We will establish a progressive communication team, clearly defined & supported.
AP 3: We will efficiently utilize and maximize the potential of our website and technology to assure clear and concise communication for all stake holders.
AP 4: We will establish a Social Communication platform for the PUFSD community.
AP 5: We will create a brand for PUFSD that reflects our mission and values and presents a consistent image across all forms of communication
BRS First Full year of district ap K-4 weekly Blast
Twitter, FB posts Full Year of new branding initiative
MS First Full year of district ap Daily eblast Panther Paws particulars Parent Portal bi-monthly posting, Electronic “blue cards”
Twitter, FB posts Full Year of new branding initiative
HS First full year of t district ap Electric “blue cards” Daily Panther
Twitter, FB Posts Full Year of new branding initiative
District Communications Committee WPSBA/LHCSS Video Regular FB postings, Daily Voice, Patch World Café Forum
Web-site - Enhancements – still a work in progress
Twitter, eblasts, FB posts, Daily Voice, Patch articles
Strategy 7: We will strengthen existing and develop new community
partnerships AP 2 Expand opportunities and increased enrollment for HS internship program
AP 3 Expand opportunities for expert community volunteers to bring sustainable extended learning programs into the district
AP 4 Create and develop an alternative HS program that is open to a diverse student body which allows them to learn in a non-traditional setting
BRS Partner in Program Dance Lego Club expansion Wellness day
MS Partner in Program
Chess Grade 5 Dance Science Olympiad First Lego League
HS Record number of participants -121 HS Student coordinating team – first year School Store – First Year
Community support for HS Internship program – record numbers Expanded SR program Science Olympiad Pville Strong Initiatives Writing
Successful completion of Year 2 for the Pleasantville Academy
Strategies Year 1 I CS/WIP
Year 2 I CS
1. Arts AP 1, AP 2, AP 3, AP 5 X X AP 1, AP 3, AP 4, AP 5, AP 6 X – AP 6 X
2. STEM AP 1, AP 2, AP 3, AP 4, AP 5, AP 8, AP 11, AP 12, AP 15
X X AP 1, AP 2, AP 3, AP 4, AP 5, AP 6, AP 11, AP 12
X
3. Humanities AP 2, AP 3, AP 5, AP 6, AP 7, AP 8, AP 12
X X AP 2, AP 8, AP 11, AP 12
X- AP 11
X
4. Time, Space, Place
AP 1, AP 3, AP 5 X X AP 1, AP 2, AP 3, AP 5 X- AP 2 X
5. Holistic Wellness
AP 1, AP 2, AP 3, AP 5 X X AP 1, AP 3, AP 5, AP 6 X- AP 2 X
6. Communication
AP 1, AP 2, AP 5 X X AP 1, AP 2, AP 3, AP4, AP 5
X- AP 2,3
X
7. Community Partnerships
AP 1, AP 5 X X AP 2, AP 3, AP 4 X – AP 2, AP 3
X
Fiscal • 2015-16 Budget
– Continuous search for efficiencies
• 2016-17 Budget process – Detailed Program analysis – World Café – January Budget
Discussion • Legislative Outreach for
GEA Restoration • Advocacy – BOE to Albany
– Regional Cost Index – APPR and State Aid
• Sharing Services
• Monitor organizational impact – of APPR and new Reform Agenda mandates – HR and Data
• Attention to underfunded and unfunded mandates
Facilities • Bond Referendum on
Facilities – finished phase 1 - Summer 2015
• Fields, track, bleachers • MS roof, asbestos removal • Concrete work – BRS • New vestibule – BRS
– Work on Phase 2 - Technology
• Partnership with the village – Farmer’s Market – third successful year – new spring end date
• New cross walk at MS • Site improvements –
additional concrete work summer 2016 in front of BRS, back of MS
• New NYS safety plan protocols
• Interactive white board installations
• New fence – Country Club • Continue partnership
with village