Objectives: 1. Initiate a strategic planning process to identify district-

wide priorities and ensure they are met by aligning resources with those goals

2. Collect in one document, review and revise the district metrics

3. Evaluate the effectiveness and the impact of new or externally funded programs

a. Early Releaseb. Mentors/Specialists (using metrics from five year plans)

4. Link the survey data to strategic planning to identify opportunities for improvement

Objectives: 1. Review and revise the five-year curriculum plans to ensure a

consistent approach across the core curriculum 2. Set specific targets for improvement in English/Language Arts,

Mathematics, and Science by percentage of students proficient or better in CST’s, by school site.

a. Incorporate these goals into School Site Plansb. Set related targets for improvement in API and similar school

rankings3. Fully implement the use of Inform and Benchmark at Fisher Middle

School and introduce it at elementary sitesa. Incorporate the use of student data into teacher conversations and

collaborationb. Train principalsc. Provide access to all certificated staffd. Model the use of data among and between administrators

4. Develop a plan for formative and summative assessment that will ensure students master relevant standards at each grade level

a. Encourage use of existing formative assessment (K-5 E/LA)b. Develop common formative assessments for mathematics (K-5)

making use of Benchmark, grade level meetings, and teacher collaborative time (early release) with an initial goal of three assessments per school year

c. Develop common formative assessments for all core content areas (6-8) making use of Benchmark, departmental meetings, and teacher collaborative time with an initial goal of two assessments per school year in year one

d. Ensure assessment blueprints are available to each teachere. Explore the use of performance assessment in a formative and

summative context, benchmarked against national or international standards

5. Provide thematic professional development on differentiated instructiona. Ensure the classroom teacher is responsible for core curriculum delivery

using district adopted materials and resourcesb. Review the use of pull out time for compliance and effectivenessc. Develop a multi-year plan for professional development to address

differentiation6. Develop a calendar for professional development across the districta. Coordinate district needs with site needs and divide the time appropriatelyb. Prioritize district messages re: use of data; differentiated instruction7. Develop intervention strategies for students behind grade levela. Encourage differentiated instruction within the classroom and minimize

pull-out timeb. Explore the use of before/after school instructionc. Explore the use of summer time instructiond. Ensure supplemental materials and approaches are available to each

teacher including technology based programse. Investigate best practices at high performing similar schools

8. Review GATE program and ensure a challenging curriculum is available to advanced students

9. Continue and complete existing curriculum and textbook adoption processesa. Complete adoption process for Mathematics textbooksb. Implement district’s spiraled science curriculum and introduce new

FOSS materialsc. Approve updated technology plan

10. Maintain International Baccalaureate curriculum at Lexingtona. Ensure program requirements are in place for successful

authorization visit in 2009/10b. Develop a plan to share best practices from IB with teachers and

staff across the districtc. Review assessment results to ensure core curriculum goals are met11. Foster integration of the arts with the core curriculum

Objectives: 1. Recognize outstanding employees through the Governing Board and

Superintendent’s Office2. Update new teacher induction to include focus on using data to

inform instruction and improve strategies to differentiate3. Create an induction program for classified staff4. Increase the number of teachers with CLAD credentials5. Explore the use of Ventures for Excellence or other screening tools

to ensure high quality, student centered staff6. Ensure a work plan exists for each management and district office

employee for 2008/09 and use in evaluation7. Develop, adopt and implement common teacher observation tools 8. Develop a recruitment plan for certificated and classified staff that

includes a presence at job fairs and teacher training institutions 

Objectives: 1. Develop a calendar for Resource Council with goals and objectives for the

year2. Work with LGEF to align funding with district and school strategic goals3. Work with H&SC’s to align funding with district and school strategic goals4. Create a plan for the District and Governing Board to communicate with

LGEF, Art Docents, and H&SC’s about funding and priorities5. Include community, employee, parent, and funding organization

representation on strategic planning committee6. Use technology to improve district communicationa. Include email and web sites as part of District Communication Planb. Develop fully online board agendac. Incorporate email into emergency or high-profile district communications7. Collaborate with school site and community leadership to present parent

education tied to district wide goals

1. Explore possibility of additional resources to link the school district to the community in support of our youth

2. Continue our collaboration with the high school district and Project Cornerstone to explore articulation opportunities as appropriate

3. Ensure the 40 Assets continue to be a focus of district communication4. Continue opportunities for students to exercise leadership at school sites and at

district wide events5. Ensure schools and employees are safe in the case of emergenciesa. Implement training for new emergency proceduresb. Ensure new management staff (especially principals) are trained in their roles and

know their site specific needs6. Incorporate global awareness into the curriculuma. Develop a specific definition of global awareness with desired student outcomesb. Set additional goals through strategic planning process7. Ensure administrative procedures are in place at each site to appropriately

safeguard students from health or safety risks (e.g., field trip procedures, TB testing, etc.)

8. Develop standards for basic classroom needs to facilitate adding classrooms while enrollment continues to grow

Objectives: 1. Develop a long-term (5 to 10 year) fiscal plan with contingency strategies

alongside the strategic planning efforta. Update the demographic projections to predict enrollmentb. Forecast the impact on the economy on district’s basic aid revenue2. Initiate and complete a “desk audit” of district office classified positions to

ensure maximum effectiveness of the administrative team3. Monitor and refine internal control processes including inventory4. Develop a funding strategy for the Lexington facility improvements5. Continue to provide financial reports with clarity and accessibility to all

constituents6. Develop annual goals and objectives for the BAC7. Develop a 3 to 5 year maintenance schedule for buildings and grounds and

identify funding8. Approve GASB 45 plan and necessary reserves9. Explore opportunities to keep food service a breakeven program10. Increase and improve recycling efforts district wide; explore models of

recycling programs in exemplary districts