Taylor ISD Strategic Planning Executive Committee Report of Findings.
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Taylor ISDStrategic Planning
Executive Committee
Report of Findings
Process Six Strategic Planning Committees Identified
Facilities
Programming (Academic/Non-Academic)
Finance
Technology
Parent/Community Involvement
Safety
Over 80 responses received for the 54 positions
Strategic Planning Executive Committee Chairs Identified and Trained
Goal of Committees
Gather findings that will assist the board and
administration shape the vision of Taylor ISD for the
future
Guidance Finding to be based on:
Lezotte’s “Correlates of Effective Schools
STUDENT SUCCESS and CONTINUOUS SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT
Reflection of committees’ vision of the future
Note: role of committees is not to attempt to create a “Master Plan”
Prioritize Findings
Present Top 3 for Each Committee to Board
Effective Schools CorrelatesDr. Larry Lezotte Instructional Leadership
Clear and Focused Mission
Safe and Orderly Environment
Climate of High Expectations
Frequent Monitoring of Student Progress
Positive Home-School Relations
Opportunity to Learn and Student Time on Task
Facilities Committee
SPEC ChairpersonLeslie Hill
Liaison
Carla Richter
Committee Members
Jason Richter
Karen Inglis
Alan Knust
Jarred Dorhauer
Diann Fox
Suzanne Strayhorn
Facilities: Finding 1 The committee located a Master Facilities
Plan, however, it was from 2007 and has never been updated since that time. A process to update and communicate a district master facilities plan would benefit the district, the community and especially the students. Correlates: CLEAR AND FOCUSED MISSION and SAFE AND ORDERLY ENVIRONMENT
Facilities: Finding 2 The use of numerous portable classroom
buildings in TISD does not provide for an enhanced teaching/learning environment for staff or students. Correlates: SAFE AND ORDERLY ENVIRONMENT; CLIMATE OF HIGH EXPECTATIONS and POSITIVE HOME-SCHOOL RELATIONS
Programs Committee
SPEC ChairpersonRose Palmer
Liaison Jennifer Patschke
Committee Members Jay Reed
Paula Talley
John Kaatz
Christine Lopez
Mark Schroeder
Vicki Rowe
Marcie Svatek
Programs (Academic):
Note: The committee decided that our focus centered on academic programming as opposed to non-academic. As result we have four academic findings in lieu of non-academic findings.
Programs (Academic):Finding 1
Reduce fragmentation and encourage vertical teaming and alignment across all grade levels and subjects. This includes creating an atmosphere where high expectations create an environment of collaboration. Correlates: POSITIVE HOME-SCHOOL RELATIONS; CLIMATE OF HIGH EXPECTATIONS
Programs (Academic):Finding 2
Establish school characteristics that eliminate barriers that stand in the way of all students succeeding. These characteristics need to begin in elementary school and follow through Eighth grade. Correlates: CLIMATE OF HIGH EXPECTATIONS Example 1: Reduce non-negotiable tracking of
students into Pre AP and AP courses. Doing so will allow many more students the benefits of the rigor of these courses.
Example 2: Increase accountability in writing across all grades and curriculums. This is not only necessary for the impending STAAR exams but also essential for future expectations regarding career and college readiness.
Programs (Academic):Finding 3
Create a climate of high expectations that address career and college readiness by developing accountability standards for students, teachers and staff. Provide incentives or merits for staff that align with these expectations. To support these incentives, re-establish an educational foundation for Taylor schools. Correlates: INSTRUCTIONAL LEADERSHIP and CLIMATE OF HIGH EXPECTATIONS
Programs (Academic):Finding 4
Encourage students to develop a college/career readiness plan by educating students and parents throughout elementary and middle school about classes and options prior to the student entering high school. Correlates: INSTRUCTIONAL LEADERSHIP and CLIMATE OF HIGH EXPECTATIONS Example: Hold information sessions and
course fairs for students and parents. Offer these at several different times to provide equitable access for all families.
Finance Committee
SPEC ChairpersonJulie Rydell
Liaison Danny Ward
Committee Members Jennifer Garcia
Kristina Weise
Jeff Bedwell
Katherine Reddick
Kathie Preece
Armando Talavera
Finance: Finding 1 The district’s budget is primarily comprised of
funds dedicated to specific expenditures which cannot be redistributed due to federal and state restrictions. The district has taken measure to reduce expenses and combine duplicated activities, but must support opportunities to increase revenue. Correlate: CLEAR AND FOCUSED MISSION Reinstitute an “Educational Foundation Program”
Comprised of trained volunteers dedicated to pursuing smaller grant opportunities
Funds to support classroom and after school enrichment activities
Finance: Finding 2 Community involvement and active promotion by the
school district will be essential to achieving financial goals. Short-term goals could include a concerted effort to improve attendance and explore additional grant opportunities. Long-term goals could include concentrated efforts by the district to document and promote TISD outside of the Taylor area. Correlate: POSITIVE HOME-SCHOOL RELATIONS Develop a targeted campaign to improve attendance and
ADA finding.
Encourage increased enrollment by pursuing transfer students from neighboring districts.
Explore creation of a TISD Community Ambassador Program to develop positive promotional materials and activities which focus on becoming the “District of Choice” in Central Texas
Finance: Finding 3 TISD has a rare opportunity to generate state
funds without raising any local taxes through a Tax Ratification Election (TRE). By supporting this ballot initiative the district can raise $1.8 million the first year and $750,000 in all subsequent years. Correlate: CLEAR AND FOCUSED MISSION
Technology Committee
SPEC ChairpersonSergio Delgado
Liaison Dara Richardson
Committee Members Jim Carter
Jennifer Jewett
Susan Komandosky
Melanie Catuogno
Shelly Gill
Jennifer Greene
Technology: Finding 1 The district lacks cohesive expectations and
process for maintaining, distributing, and inventory of technology to students/teachers/educators. Correlates: INSTRUCTIONAL LEADERSHIP and CLIMATE OF HIGH EXPECTATIONS
Technology: Finding 2 Teachers/parents are not aware of how to use
all of features of the district/campus and teacher websites. There needs to be training, access, communication, a way to update emergency information. Correlates: INSTRUCTIONAL LEADERSHIP; CLEAR AND FOCUSED MISSION and POSTITIVE HOME-SCHOOL RELATIONS
Technology: Finding 3 A broad inconsistency of technology exists
across district, (i.e. different versions of Office, Apple/PC, projectors, document cameras, etc.) Correlates: INSTRUCTIONAL LEADERSHIP; CLIMATE OF HIGH EXPECTATIONS and OPPORTUNITY TO LEARN AND STUDENT TIME ON TASK
Parent/Community InvolvementCommittee
SPEC ChairpersonMarge Tripp
Liaison Patricia Alford
Committee Members Terah Casey
Melissa Sanchez
Alma Haliday
Jose Orta
Candi Gadison
John Matthews
Lilye Waters
Parent/Community Involvement: Finding 1
The current district mission statement does not meet the needs of all parents, students and community at this point and needs to be re-visited. Correlate: CLEAR AND FOCUSED VISION Present district mission statement:
"The chief responsibility of the Taylor Independent School District, working in concert with parents, business, and the public, is to prepare our children for the changes and challenges of the future”
Parent/Community Involvement: Finding 2
The TISD invitational atmosphere is not always felt throughout the district and currently there are limited opportunities to ensure parent, family, and community involvement in education which correlates with higher academic performance and school improvement. Correlates: POSITIVE HOME-SCHOOL RELATIONS; CLIMATE OF HIGH EXPECTATIONS
Parent/Community Involvement: Finding 3
School information distributed to parents, students and community should include formats to address language and other barriers to include access/use of technology. Correlates: POSITIVE HOME-SCHOOL RELATIONSHIP AND CLEAR AND FOCUSED MISSION
Safety Committee
SPEC ChairpersonJames Preece
Liaison Richard Kolek
Committee Members Stephanie Howard
Theresa Randig
Ed Komandosky
Eddie Tealer
Doug Austin
Jennifer Kolinek
Safety: Finding 1 An emphasis on relationship safety should be
paramount and be addressed using an organized, detailed, and continuously improving methodology in areas such as, but not limited to, bullying, threats, sexual harassment, conflict resolution, mental health, and coping skills. Education surrounding these issues, with a strong emphasis to parents and students, should be the primary focus. Measurement indicators should be established to ensure continuous improvement. Correlates: INSTRUCTIONAL LEADERSHIP; FREQUENT MONITORING OF STUDENT PROGRESS; SAFE AND ORDERLY ENVIRONMENT
Safety: Finding 2 Inter-organizational relationships should be
formally fostered and enhanced due to the “crossover” of many safety-related issues between school-district jurisdiction and non-school-district jurisdiction (i.e. bullying on-campus vs. off-campus, traffic safety around school properties, legislative impediments, etc.). Correlate: INSTRUCTIONAL LEADERSHIP
Safety: Finding 3 A formally selected, district-wide safety
committee should be established, reporting to the superintendent or his high-level designee, comprised of administrators, teachers, coaches, parents, students, and community leaders (similar to the TISD SPI committees). They should assist the district in the areas of Facility and Plant Safety, Health Safety, Relationship Safety, and Extracurricular Activity Safety. Third-party certification programs should be considered where appropriate. Correlates: SAFE AND ORDERLY ENVIRONMENT; INSTRUCTIONAL LEADERSHIP
Next Steps
September—November
2 to 3 Workshops with Board and Admin Team, facilitated by Dr. Mac McGuire, to create TISD Mission/Vision/Values Note: workshops are conducted by the board and
administration but are not “closed”…the community is always encouraged to attend and observe
Presentation of MVV and Strategic Goals to Board for approval
The MVV and Strategic Goals will guide Phase II of the Strategic Planning Initiative (creation of the Strategic Action Plan
Creation and training of the Strategic Planning Initiative (SPI) Action Committee to be chaired the Deputy Superintendent