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USD 261 Strategic PlanYear 4:Implementation Activities

October 2012

• Student Learning & Success

• High Quality Workforce

• Facilities & Infrastructure

• Community Partnerships

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Student Learning and

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OUR MISSION: TO ADVANCE LEARNING FOR ALL THROUGH THE RELENTLESS PURSUIT OF EXCELLENCE

ON TARGET

Strategic Goal Area: 1.0

Action 1.1.1: Adopt a data analysis protocol or monitoring process (collaborative inquiry / data-driven dialogue) to evaluate teaching and learning practices.

Implementation Activities: Outline a protocol that aligns with the Framework for Advancing Student Achievement

Through Data-Driven Professional Development

Implementation Activities: Update transition document to Common Core State Standards Provide Common Core Standards training for staff following the

transition plan Deconstruct Common Core Standards to create Flip Books by

course/grade level Monitor for state changes to the Early Learning Standards for PreK Provide Training of Trainers on Instructional Shifts through

Professional Learning 4 Leaders Outline Writing curriculum PreK-12

Action 1.1.2: Build and implement a world class, 21st Century, tiered, standards-aligned Pre-K through grade12 curricula that are rigorous, integrated, and aligned both horizontally and vertically.

Student Learning and Success

Action 1.1.3: Develop and implement a protocol/process for data collection and dissemination regarding assessment results.

Implementation Activities: Create assessment document outlining standard operating procedures Create a timeline for data collection and dissemination (including Literacy First,

Scantron, AIMSWeb, and KS State Assessment)

Action 1.1.4: Design systems to support a standards-aligned instructional system.

Implementation Activities: Complete a curriculum document outlining standard operating

procedures for the Learning Services Department Finalize implementation of the Framework for Advancing Student

Achievement Through Data-Driven Professional Development Align Walk Through document to the demands of the Common

Core Standards as well as the Framework Complete and operationalize the PDC Evaluation Form


Action 1.1.5: Develop a systemic assessment plan, including screening, diagnostic, progress monitoring, formative, and summative components that is agreed upon and implemented to guide instruction district-wide.

Implementation Activities: Continue to implement the District MTSS Assessment Plan Provide advanced training on Scantron (Achievement and Performance Series) Enhance common assessments aligned to Common Core at the secondary level and

embed them into Scantron Provide advanced training for understanding AIMSWeb reports and progress monitoring Integrate multiple data points into Powerschool for increased teacher access

Action 1.1.6: Establish an effective, systematic implementation process for technology initiatives.

Implementation Activities: Update District Technology Plan to be sure the needs of all students

and all subgroups are met Align Technology and Learning Services processes related to field

tests and program innovations Explore effective and efficient ways to increase support for

instructional technology use


Action 1.1.7: Increase student/parent accountability and engagement in their

educational program.

Implementation Activities:• Create PreK/Kinder Parent Guides outlining grade level expectations • Continue access to Tumble Books and Tumble Readables in the home• Provide access to multiple assessment results to parents through Powerschool• Increase resources on the District website through the Learning Services page

Action 1.1.8: Provide effective and engaging instruction utilizing research-based “best practices” and the integration of instructional technology.

Implementation Activities:• Outline training on Instructional Shifts to align with Common Core

implementation• Continued implementation of Literacy First with support from the Literacy

First Consultants to refine program components• Provide access to workshops of choice for teachers aligned to district

initiatives• Data collection on effective teaching strategies via walk-through form

aligned to the Framework for Advancing Student Achievement Through Data-Driven Professional Development

• Continue to purchase interactive technologies to increase access for teachers and use by students district-wide

• Ongoing training and support for interactive technologies• Gather data from field tests related to current BYOD and tablet initiatives

in the district


Action 1.1.9: Identify and develop a range of innovative programs Pre-K through Adult Education to meet the academic, social, and extracurricular needs of all.Implementation Activities: Design and implementation of an International Baccalaureate (IB) program at CHS Explore AVID implementation at middle school level Explore implementation of a continuous progress PreK – First Grade program Implement HOPE grant including both the afterschool and summer school elementary needs Implement Leadership Academy Coaches Strand Continued implementation of the Early Warning System for dropout prevention Alignment of and expanded opportunities for extra-curricular activities/opportunities at all

age levels

Action 1.1.10: Implement technology initiatives aligned with the National Educational Technology Standards.

Implementation Activities: Evaluate the effectiveness of the aligned elementary technology

curriculum Survey staff perception of National Educational Technology Standards

(NETS) implementation Enhance State Career Clusters implementation by aligning course

offeringsOngoing professional development opportunities (including virtual opportunities) related to Web 2.0, interactive technologies, and best practices


Action 1.2.1: Develop and implement a system of academic, career, and social supports that will enable students to achieve at high levels.

Implementation Activities: Provide training on Capturing Kids’ Hearts including certified staff, classified staff,

and leadership trainings Support from Capturing Kids’ Hearts consultants to reinforce implementation efforts

throughout the district Provide Student Improvement Team (SIT) Training to align SIT processes Review and revise district and building MTSS Implementation Plans Continue to build capacity at Tiers 2/3 and refine overall PBIS efforts throughout the

District

Student Learning & Success Team Members: Teresa Tosh, Penny Schuckman, Pat Yorgensen, Lisa Cundiff

October 2012


Goal ChampionsBecky Cezar and Michael Clagg

(2012 – 2013 plan plan with $6M)

Strategic Goal Area 2.0

Highly Effective Workforce

2.0: Goal Statement: “To recruit, develop, and retain a highly effective workforce.”

• 2.1: 100% highly effective workforce– 2.1.1: Recruit highly effective workforce– 2.1.2: Effective and timely evaluation of all staff– 2.1.3: Effectively utilize Teacher Insight

• 2.2: Targeted professional learning– 2.2.1: Substitute teacher training– 2.2.2: Assess staff needs – 2.2.3: Systemic on-boarding

• 2.3: Highly effective workforce retention– 2.3.1: Maintain workforce satisfaction through feedback– 2.3.2: Differentiated workforce mentoring programs– 2.3.3: Creative scheduling of workforce development – 2.3.4: Incentives designed to encourage job satisfaction

2.1.1: Recruit highly effective workforce • Difference between KSDE “licensed” and USDE “Highly

Effective” status• We have been at 100% since 2010-1011 and will be• Currently, all are licensed and two we are awaiting testing

results to determine their highly effective status• Continue and improve our local job fair to include classified• We would still be using S.I. to assist with our classified

employees.• We would travel to out-of-state job fairs• We would utilize state-of-the-art recruitment materials and

promotional materials• Send all administrators and department heads to Gallup

University for training • Improve salaries, benefits and pay bonuses to recruit

2.1.2.: Effective and timely evaluation of all staff • Continued review of evaluation materials and

process – “Good Enough Is Not Good Enough”• Continued review and update on-line evaluation

process• KSDE “may” require Kansas Educator Evaluation

Protocol – K.E.E.P. (We have chosen to wait.)• We would have hired researchers to calibrate and

train staff in evaluation best practice • We would have purchased technology to assist in

the evaluation process and in the professional growth process

2.1.3: Effectively utilize Gallup Teacher Insight

• Not one termination, non-renewal or “council out” has been on the T.I. approved list for four years

• Over the last four years, 48%, 50%. 80% and last year 76% of our hires were above the “cut score”. Last year the cut score moved from 65 to 72.

• We would send all administrators and department heads to Gallup University

• We would still have S.I. to assist with hiring of classified staff

2.2.1: Substitute Teacher training

• This is the first year in which “experienced” substitute teachers needed to refresh their training. We now do the training twice a year.

• Substitute teacher training content and delivery are being reviewed this year by Learning Services, The Learning Center and Human Resources.

• “GYO” option for paras who meet sub license requirements is in the works

• We would increase substitute pay, professional growth opportunities on-line and in DVD format, and expand GYO program to paras in order to increase the number of substitute teachers

2.2.2: Assess staff needs

• Climate surveys will be done at each school• Exit surveys will continue to be taken and shared

with administrative staff.• Student survey is administered every year through

Learning Services.• We would provide more staff training via multi

media options (DVD, Cloud, commercial products)• We would provide technology to allow staff to

access what they need, when they need it. • We would attend national, cutting edge training

events

2.2.3: Provide systematic on-boarding

• On-boarding was improved last year.• Last step should be in place this spring.• Fully automated, web based program that

would connect, Payroll and Benefits Departments with Personnel and Instructional Services and The Learning Center , Public Information and Technology for seamless one stop on-boarding .

2.3.1: Maintain Workforce Satisfaction

• Continue to administer and analyze exit survey data

• Cabinet has started to investigate climate survey instruments.

• “Fun Days” added to foster collegiality• We are about to get a dissertation on the topic• Increase financial and non-financial benefits to

our workforce such as tuition for continued education, increased health care costs and cutting edge in-service opportunities.

2.3.2: Differentiated Workforce Mentoring

• Addition of night custodial crew supervisor• Development of training manuals for

classified staff• Pairing of administrative staff for mentoring

and collaboration• New teacher mentoring and training• Compensate mentors for their additional

service• Provide release time for mentors and

mentees to collaborate

2.3.3: Creative Scheduling of Workforce Development

• This is a negotiations item.• Technology that could deliver multi media

professional development anytime, anywhere, to anyone.

2.3.4: Incentives to Improve Job Satisfaction

• The district has been able to provide raises each of the last three years.

• “Fun Days”• Star Polisher• Horizon and Kansas Teacher of the Year

winners• Mr. Schutte’s doctoral dissertation will focus

on this topic!

Haysville USD 261 Strategic PlanStrategic Goal Area 3: Facilities and InfrastructureOctober 2012

2009-2014

Strategic Goal Area 3: Facilities and InfrastructureOctober 2012

Current Classroom Utilization

All High Schools 98.6%

All Middle Schools 89.1%

All Elementary Schools 95.3%

All Schools District-wide 94.3%

2007-2008 4548.1 students +48.6 students +1.08 %

2008-2009 4647.8 students +99.7 students +2.19%

2009-2010 4733.4 students +85.6 students +1. 84%


2011-2012 4815.8 students -21.4 students -0.44%



Historical Student Population Growth Rate

2009-10 4733 Actual2010-11 4837 Actual +1042011-12 4815 Actual -212012-13 4930 +115 +942013-14 5040 +110 +2042014-15 5141 +101 +305

Total Projected 5141 Based on previous 5 year

annual averages increase of 1.7% (2006-07 to 2014-15)


Enrollment Projection 2013-2014


Student Access to Computers (Computer Count) Index Historical Growth

Year Index2006-07 2.802007-08 2.492008-09 2.282009-10 1.982010-11 1.812011-12 1.82


Possible Facilities & Infrastructure Improvements• New Additional High School• Haysville Middle School Renovation• FEMA safe rooms at Ruth Clark Elementary School and Haysville

Middle School• Replace roofs at several schools• Replacement School Buildings for Nelson and Rex Elementary Schools• Exterior weatherization at Nelson and Rex Elementary Schools• Remodel Campus High School Swimming Pool• Landscape engineering to improve drainage at Freeman and Ruth Clark

Elementary Schools• Implement additional security upgrades (cameras, lighting, entry

systems, bollards)


Possible Facilities & Infrastructure Improvements

• Electronic Signage for all Schools• Additional Parking Lot for Oatville Elementary School• Upgrade of Haysville West Middle School football and track facilities• Upgrade Campus High School Sports practice facilities• Continue to lower the Student Access to Computers (Computer Count)

ratio index


Recommendations

•Facilities and Infrastructure staff undertake one additional year of research into projected USD261 student population growth and recommended facilities and infrastructure improvements•Postpone for one year the establishment of a school community Facilities and Infrastructure Master Planning Committee

Goal 4: Strengthening community pride through strategic partnerships

Team Members: Susan Walston, Liz Hames, Debbie Coleman, Linda Long, Tiffany Jones, Amber Lewis, Shaye Ferguson

October 2012

1. Ask principals to estimate the monetary value of all gifts over $25.00 and provide a total for the school year.

2. Ask the principals to create a list of community partners.

3. Create a scroll of strategic partners by building to be placed on each school website.

4. Create a scroll of district strategic partners to be placed on the district website.

5. Create new methods of getting our message out to our public and partners.

USD 261 Strategic PlanYear 4:Implementation Activities

October 2012

• Student Learning & Success

• High Quality Workforce

• Facilities & Infrastructure

• Community Partnerships

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