Montgomery County School System Continuous Improvement

PlanMontgomery County

Board of Education

2011-2012

Goals

Goal 1: Student AchievementGoal 2: PersonnelGoal 3: Public TrustGoal 4: FacilitiesGoal 5: Finance

Student Achievement

To improve the design and implementation of instructional programs ensuring that all students attain high academic achievement and become productive citizens in a global society.

Goal 1: Student Achievement

Objective 1: Student Mastery of CurriculumObjective 2: Student SuccessObjective 3: Effective Instructional

Practices

Objective 1: Student Mastery of Curriculum

To develop and implement a comprehensive system of aligned curriculum documents – Review, select, and adopt textbooks– Identify remediation strategies/interventions for

below-level readers– Expand use of benchmarking software-TestGate– Review progress monitoring and make

adjustments in instruction

Objective 1: Student Mastery of Curriculum

To close the achievement gap between different student groups

– Provide Rosetta Stone for ESOL students– Educate parents on understanding Lexiles– Reduce class size with Title I and II-A

funding– Alignment of GPS and common assessments

for SWD – Increase and differentiate instruction for low

performing subgroups

Objective 1: Student Mastery of Curriculum

Improve Standardized Test Scores at all Levels

- Improve CRCT scores at all levels

- Improve GHSGT scores

- Improve EOCT scores

- Improve SAT scores

Objective 2: Student Success

To provide equity in programs, facilities, and opportunities that will enable students to successfully compete in areas of interest

– Provide system-level support for fairs, festivals, and competitions

– Continuation of the RTI (Response To Intervention) process at all levels

– Document and monitor RTI process

Objective 2: Student Success

To increase the number of students graduating on time with the skills they need and attending post-secondary institutions

– Continuation of credit recovery program at MCHS – Nova Net and Odysseyware at Mont. Co. Achievement Center

– Disaggregate standardized test scores at all levels and subgroups to increase focus of instruction

– Graduation Coach/School Counselor conferences with students and parents

– Predictor Tests for GHSGT and Writing Assessments

Objective 3: Effective Instructional Practices

To focus instructional attention on core skills and best practices and competencies

– Assist schools in identifying and promoting effective strategies for low-performing and high-achieving students (i.e., Reading First, Struggling Readers Workshop, ELT, Math Block, etc.)

– Continue Co-Teaching segments at all schools– Participate in and/or review Focus Walks at

all levels

Personnel

To employ and retain caring and highly qualified individuals who foster lifelong learning and promote a positive climate for all stakeholders.

Goal 2: Personnel

Objective 1: Human Resource Processes

Objective 1: Human Resource Processes

To recruit, train, and retain highly qualified staff

– Maintain status of highly qualified staff– Continue revising job descriptions– Establish relationships with colleges to recruit

exemplary new employees– Post Ads on Teach Georgia; visit colleges as

appropriate.

Objective 1: Human Resource Processes

To ensure continuous staff learning and growth that builds capacity to support high student achievement

– Specific training based on assessed needs (Reading First, Classworks, Testgate, etc.)

– SEMTRACKER Updates and Training (IEP program for SWD)

– Co-Teaching training for select staff members– Various training for Special Ed staff as needed

(GAA, GPS, etc.)

Goal 3: Public Trust

Objective 1: Community Satisfaction - Students, staff, parents, and community will be satisfied and involved with the direction of our schools

Objective 1: Community Satisfaction

To improve instructional effectiveness by increasing the linkages between school, homes, and the community

– The parent involvement coordinator will provide various workshops for parents

– Website will be utilized to increase parent communication and provide updates and notifications of school functions/activities

– Positive reports to media on accomplishments of students and staff

– Home-School Connections or Agendas are provided to each student as a communication tool between school and home

Objective 1: Community Satisfaction

To increase positive parental participation in school functions

– School Councils– PTA/PTO– Public participation at Board Meetings– Continue parent, student, and community

surveys – Focus Groups with Superintendent

Facilities

To provide a safe, orderly, and inviting learning environment through continuous improvement and maintenance of all facilities in the Montgomery County School System.

Goal 4: Facilities

Objective 1: Effective Operational Processes

Objective 1: Effective Operational Processes

To provide a safe and efficient transportation for the students of Montgomery County

– Conduct professional learning/training for drivers– Continue to improve use of digital cameras on buses– Reevaluate the bus purchase schedule– Continue to work with principals and schools to

increase acceptance of drivers as an integral part of the educational process

– Upgrading of transportation director’s radio equipment and bus radio repeater system

– Buses will be routinely and properly inspected, maintained, and utilized

Objective 1: Effective Operational Processes

To maximize participation by providing students and staff with nutritious, tasty, and safe meals

– Track number of students participating in SNP by paid, free, and reduced status

– Maintain 3 ServSafe certified employees in the school system

– Implement HACCP plan

Objective 1: Effective Operational Processes

To develop systematic approaches to providing a safe learning environment for all constituents.- Review system and individual school safety plans.- Updating of system and individual school “phone trees”- School and System Representatives will actively participate in a monthly system safety meeting.- Develop a Facilities Maintenance Plan- Revise 5-year Facilities Plan to include a new facility for

Montgomery County Middle/High School

Finance

To establish an effective fiscal management plan that maintains financial stability and on-going accountability throughout the system.

Goal 5: Finance

Objective 1: Financial Processes

Objective 1: Financial Processes

To provide accurate financial information to facilitate the implementation of instructional programs and facilities improvement

– Budget to ensure that grant and QBE funds are appropriated correctly

– Record revenues and expenditures accurately and timely– Review revenues, expenditures, and budgets on a monthly basis– Promote energy awareness to achieve more financial efficiency

and reduce system-wide costs for energy– Collaborate with stakeholders to include necessary allotments

for facilities improvement and maintenance– Develop Grant Writing Team to secure additional funds for

instructional programs and facilities

Objective 1: Financial Processes

To assist and provide information to employees in a timely and courteous manner in order to promote a positive climate

– Provide written salary information to employees for verification when hired

– Provide written salary information to employees for verification when the salary is recalculated due to changes, including changes in education level, experience years, and number of working days

– Provide information and guidance for benefits– Investigate employee concerns promptly and keep

communication open

Objective 1: Financial Processes

To provide accurate and timely reporting, develop a balanced budget, and efficiently monitor revenues and expenditures to provide fiscal responsibility

– Maintain accurate financial records.– Communicate with auditors or financial review

regarding questions on correct financial procedures– Attend conferences where state auditors and financial

review representatives communicate changes in financial reporting requirements

– Ensure audits contain all necessary information and no findings occur

Goals

Goal 1: Student AchievementGoal 2: PersonnelGoal 3: Public TrustGoal 4: FacilitiesGoal 5: Finance

Montgomery County School System Continuous Improvement

PlanMontgomery County

Board of Education

2011-2012