2010-2011 Board Goals Update

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2010-2011 Board Priority/Goal Areas

• Student Performance• Finance

– Facilities

• Highly Qualified Staff• Technology• Parent and Community Involvement

• Other– Governance

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2010-2011 Board of Education Priority Statements

ACHIEVEMENTEliminate identified learning gaps using research-based teaching and learning

strategies and a rigorous curriculum to advance the achievement of all learners including students with diverse needs through the PLC school improvement model.

FINANCE Proactively address the District’s short-term and long-term financial plans to meet the

diverse learning needs of District students and respond to the state of the economy.

HIGHLY QUALIFIED STAFFRecruit, mentor, develop, and retain highly-qualified, effective, and diverse staff.

TECHNOLOGYUse instructional technology to create an learning environment that promotes digital

citizenship and enhances teacher effectiveness.

PARENT AND COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENTIncrease collaboration, communication and support for student learning by building

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Expectation and Alignment of2010-2011 Improvement Plan

• Determine current reality• Set SMART goal(s) (1 year, 3 year, 5 year)• Write strategies to meet goals• Write action steps to meet strategies• Assign each action step an owner• Update goal progress at Board strategic committee

meetings• Make strategy and action step adjustments as

needed to meet goal

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2010-2011 Strategic CommitteeExpectation and Alignment

• Increase active stakeholder representation (all committees follow same process)

• Meet 1 x per month minimum• Seek input from membership on strategies

and actions steps to meet Board goal• Monitor plan progress• Make plan adjustments as needed• Seek committee input on work done

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2010-2011 Achievement Goal(achievement, attendance, behavior, climate)

APR: (state measure) FHSD will earn 14/14 in the following ways:

– All 6 MAP indicators: High 1 --ACT: 23.1– Career Ed- 22% --College Placement: 77%– Career Ed Placement: 82% --Graduation Rate: 95%– Attendance: 95.5%

AYP: (federal measure)

FHSD will meet 12/16 subgroups and meet additional indicators and close the gap in those groups that do not make.

Goal Progress:APR: 14/14AYP: 11/16

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Achievement

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Strategy Progress

100% of teachers intentionally implementing district-approved curriculums as measured by walkthroughs.

• 94.6% Elementary CA 1st Semester•95.6% Elementary Math 2nd Semester

100% of curriculum will contain examples that address the equity and career and college readiness.

•66/66 new curriculums(2010-2011)

100% of curriculum will be reviewed with feedback provided by a variety of stakeholders.

•66/66 (2010-2011) reviewed by teachers, ASPC, and CAC via wiki

100% of teachers will follow the BOE-approved communication arts curriculum and implement literacy programs with fidelity.

•94% of elementary using curriculum and curriculum maps

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Strategy ProgressImprovement actions will be identified for all District CA and literacy assessments at every level and will be related to improvement actions.

• 6 Literacy Program Evaluation Committee meetings held

• 20 committee members participated• Research reviewed on literacy and

assessment best practices• Assessment recommendations made

100% of lessons will include one or more research-based instructional strategies (Marzano) as evidenced through quarterly district walkthroughs and building monitoring methods.

• 84% of lessons

100% of common assessments for new curriculums will be reviewed for quality (alignment, DOK, and question type) and will be used to drive instructional changes.

•Quality control instrument developed •Input sought from teachers on all new curriculum assessments and use of data•Blueprint used for all curriculum assessments

Achievement (cont’d)

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Strategy Progress

By the 2011-2012 school year, all SIPs will include a strategy to address student goal setting.

•Strategy was adjusted for 2011-2012

100% of schools will have a 3-tiered approach to interventions including data triggers and research-based interventions in the areas of academics/reading, behavior, and attendance.

•All current pyramids have been reviewed and feedback provided

•18/18 comprehensive schools have posted POI on website

Each high school and the district will increase enrollment in DESE-approved Career Education courses by 2% as measured against the 2009 APR.

•11.6 gain (31.3)

Achievement (cont’d)

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Achievement (cont’d)

Strategy Progress

85% of LEAP candidates will earn administrative positions by the end of the LEAP experience by July of 2011.

• 3/9 of 2nd year LEAP candidates (33%)• 0/12 of 1st year LEAP candidates

100% of principals and assistant principals will report their professional development was “Excellent” or “Good.”

• 88% of principals and assistant principals report PD is good or excellent

• 99% of participants report SIP pd (three days) is good or excellent

100% of literacy professional development efforts will be evaluated by student outcomes or teacher practice data.

• Literacy Plan has identified data points for evaluation.

• Literacy teams formed at every elementary school

2010-2011 Attendance Goal

Francis Howell School District will have 95.5% attendance for the school year as measured by their attendance record.

Goal Progress• 2009-2010: 95.2%• 2010-2011 95.9%

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Strategy Progress

Each school will set and monitor a SMART attendance goal to include an overall building goals as measured by SIP data collection.

• 100% of SIPs include attendance goal

Each school will set and monitor a goal to decrease the number of students who have 10 or more absences as measured by SIP data collection.

• 100% of SIPs include 10+ goal

Attendance

Year % of students with 10+

07-08 29.69

08-09 25.9

09-10 25

10-11 20.6

2010-2011 Behavior Goal

Reduce the number of in-school suspensions by 5% and Out-of-School Suspensions by 10% from 09-10.•30% decrease in ISS from 05-06 to 09-10•15% decrease in OSS from 05-06 to 09-10

Goal Progress to date: •22% increase in ISS in 10-11•1.6% decrease in OSS in 10-11

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Strategy Progress

Each school will set and monitor a SMART goal, strategies, and action steps for improving student behavior.

•100% of SIPs include behavior goal

FHSD will perform at or below the state average on all components of the Missouri Drug and Alcohol Survey when it is given next in 2012.

•Leader of the Drug Prevention & Education work has been identified

• Preliminary plan has been developed to support the goal

• Primary areas of focus will be curriculum revisions, communication, parent involvement, and interagency collaboration

• Drug related COCs•2009-2010: 76•2010-2011: 79

Behavior

2010-2011 CLIMATE GOAL

Every school will demonstrate an increase in positive climate throughout the 10-11 school year as evidenced by school climate surveys.

Goal Progress: •100% of schools have implemented a climate survey in 10-11. •Common questions collaboratively (SAA and FHEA) developed will be embedded into twice yearly building surveys during 11-12.•Common parent questions will be developed during 11-12.

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Strategy Progress100% of schools will implement an action plan based on a SMART climate goal included in each school improvement plan.

•100% of schools have goal and action plan included in SIP •Climate data has been reviewed by CAO and Superintendent

FHEA and SAA will develop 3-5 common climate questions to be used in 11-12.

•Completed

Climate

2010-2011 FINANCE GOAL The District will maintain a fund balance in the General and Special Revenue funds of no less than 15% of operating expenditures through the end of the 2012-13 fiscal year.

Goal Progress:•Forecast for FY11 show an ending fund balance of 21.7% .•Projection for FY12 shows an ending fund balance of 22.6%.•Projection for FY13 shows an ending fund balance of 19.9%.

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Strategy ProgressImplement strategies to monitor progress towards goal completion.

• Provided monthly financial reports for the Board of Education

• Conducted Financial Planning Workshop(s)• Conducted Budget Workshop

Develop revenue enhancement strategies.

• Evaluated fee for service for activities• Expanded applications for grant opportunities• Provided information to Board regarding options for

an operating levy increase

Look for efficiencies in ongoing operations.

• Reviewed purchased services (e.g., security guards) to determine if there are more cost effective solutions

• Reviewed accounts payable to determine if there are opportunities to increase discounts for timely payments

Finance

2010-2011 HUMAN RESOURCE GOAL

Recruit, mentor, develop, and retain a highly qualified, effective, and diverse staff.

Goal Progress:Strategies have been developed by the HR Strategic Planning Committee to recruit and retain staff, and to increase the diversity of teachers. Action steps are being monitored monthly. Final data on effectiveness will be available at the end of the 2011-2012 hiring season.

STRATEGYPROGRESS

2010-2011 Human Resource Goal Strategy Progress

Increase diversity of the certified teaching staff by 5% minorities from 2011-2012 hires.

• Completed “branding” brochure• Met with Harris Stowe students each semester and conducted

screening interview• Met with District minority staff to develop recruiting strategies• Invited Harris Stowe to place student teachers in the District (one

student teacher placed for Fall 2011)• Met with administrators and developed strategies to follow up with

outstanding candidates from job fairs• To date, have not hired 5% minorities—hiring from outside of the

District has been limited due to reductions in staff

Establish baseline data for turnover in each job category by location by June 30, 2011.

• Developed exit survey that will be used for employees not returning for the 2011-2012 school year

• Collected baseline turnover data by district and building; will be finalized by June 30, 2011

Increase candidate pool in hard to fill positions by 10% by June 30, 2011. (e.g. SLP, Lit Coach, Secondary MA and SC).

• Completed “branding” brochure• Attended job fairs during the year• Recruited at Mo Speech/Lang Hearing Assoc meeting• Recruited at Fontbonne University for Speech/Language pathologists.• Developed Facebook communication tool • Increased candidate pool for SLPs from 8 in 2010-11 to 33 in 2011-12

2010-2011 Technology Goal (not a BOE Strategic Committee)

70% of the 8th grade students will achieve 76% or better on the 8th Grade Technology Assessment" during the 2010-2011 school year.

Goal Progress: •An average of 82% was achieved in the all question category for the assessment.

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Strategy Progress

Embed at least one activity into each revised curriculum that incorporates technology skills.

• Set expectation • Developed tech activity for 66 curriculums • Surveyed T3 grads with 12 respondents for participation in

curriculum development• Improved curric doc to better track and indicate 21st Century Skills

areas of focus

Integrate the Information, Communications Technology and Media Literacy grade level expectations into K-12 curriculum.

• Met with Content Leaders and shared GLE’s; working on strategy• Will pilot EBD curriculum in 2011-2012 at Hollenbeck MS• Will offer technology literacy classes as part of the 6th, 7th and 8th

grade Explo Wheel at Hollenbeck• Offered Tech Lab during Explo at Barnwell

Expand the use of technology resources to improve student achievement.

• Used Gizmos for MS Science• Installed Classroom Sound Systems in all K-4 classrooms• Purchased licensing for the use of A+ at all 3 high schools• Renewed the Study Island program for use across the District• Piloted the use of cell phones FHN• Provided access to BYOT at FHHS• Piloted eBook readers at MS via grant• Implemented the use of mobile devices (iPADS) for student

personalized instruction• Implemented PLTW Year 2 at all 3 high schools

Technology

2010-2011 Parent and Community Involvement Goal

Increase collaboration by strategically engaging the Key Communicators targeting the following groups: 3 senior groups, 3 PTOs, 3 parent involvement groups, high school parent clubs, board strategic committees, and 1 student group by June 30th, 2011.

Goal Progress:•Goal Met

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Strategy ProgressIncrease the representative membership. • Added 13 new members to committee

• Conducted 2-way communication survey 12/3/10

• Increased participation and efficiency of committee through the use of wiki for all work

Collect data to determine the effectiveness of 2-way communication by the District.

• Conducted 2-way communication survey 12/3/10

• Attained 85% approval rating from community

• Utilized electronic forums for feedback opportunities

Implement a Key Communicator Network (KCN) with 40% response rate.

• Identified representatives for group and invited existing KCN and PIT

• Redefined role and purpose.• Conducted KCN kickoff meetings on 11/30(Initial message response - 20%)

Participate and collaborate with representative groups by attending 22 events/opportunities held by the groups by June 30, 2011.

• Met with 3 PTOs, 2 strategic committees, 2 schools, Parent Groups

Parent and Community Involvement

2010-2011 Policy Goal Policy Strategic Committee

(not a Board Goal Area)

By the end the 2010-2011 school year, all FHSD policies will be current and a plan for updating policies and reviewing existing policies will be in place.

Goal Progress:•120 policies and/or regulations from last year have been reviewed, updated and/or approved.

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Strategy ProgressDetermine more efficient process for policies to be updated.

• Defined committee structure and ownership

• Developed an internal and external review process

• Implemented communication process to inform all staff of BOE approved policies

Determine a process for ongoing policy review.

• Divide committee into two teams;each team will take a section and review• Maintain a review and action record of

for each• Develop a 5 year review cycle calendar

Policy

2010-2011 Facilities Goal (not a BOE Strategic Committee)

Review existing physical plant and grounds of the District, conditions and needs related to safety and security, new facility construction, facility renovation, technology, major system maintenance requirements, and to develop recommendations that for effective utilization of physical assets.

Goal Progress:•Conducted capacity utilization study to better understand facilities needs.•Completed Facilities Committee prioritization of major capital projects to be completed as funds become available.•Working to transition to newly built spaces across District.•Issued RFP for additional security cameras and buzz in systems for schools District-wide.

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Strategy Progress

Be proactive in informing all schools, PTOs, and community members on the process.

• Made presentations to parent involvement, technology, communications and finance and operations committees

Survey building administrative teams and facility support staff members on building conditions.

Completed

Review tech capital needs district-wide.

• Identified needs regarding maintenance capital projects. roofing, concrete, brick and block, ADA

Review projected enrollments at each bldg.

• Reviewed enrollment projections• Started space utilization study

Facilities

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Strategy Progress

Prioritize needs for large scope capital improvements.

• Identified district needs regarding HVAC, restroom renovations, major building additions , lighting retrofits, MS Science lab renovations

Review safety and security procedures and equipment with admin.

• Created safety drill plan for District office staff• Created SEOP manual for district office staff• Created ongoing system for review of security

cameras, access control, and buzz-in systems

Facilities (cont’d)

Strategic Plan Update(through July 2011)

• Community survey completed• Focus areas revised by strategic committees• Strategic Committees subgroups will write

narrative for 2011-16 str plan• Subgroups will provide input on M, V, V

wording• EC will write draft M, V, V, based on above