BISD’sDistrict Improvement Plan

August 2020

● Helps shape:○ District Goals○ Priorities for the district

● Provides guidance for School Improvement Plans (SIPS)

● Is approved by the School Board○ School Board is provided regular updates by the district and by

the schools on the implementation of the plans and their results.

WHAT IS A DIP?:

● 60+ Participants● Began meeting in October 2019

DIP ADVISORY COMMITTEE:

Seniors perform their annual run around campus

● Steven Albergine● Cezanne Allen● Reese Ande● Becca Ard● Brandi Bispham● Spencer Bispham● Emily Blackwell● Winston Block● Jennifer Brooks● Cheryl Cain● Marina Cofer-Wildsmith● Cora Cole● Sue Constan● Gina Corpuz● Jim Corsetti● Trish Corsetti● Denise Corso● Marsha Cutting● Leslie Decina● Sean Eaton● Emily Eigen● Moorea Eldon Everts● Kathy Ellison

THANK YOU:● Catharine Fleming● Jeff Hale● Kristen Haizlip● Beth Hebert● Abby Hoag● Christina Hulet● Kristine Jimenez● Merrill Keating● Kristian Kildall● Kim Kooistra● Heidi Langendorff● Katie Leigh ● Brad Lewis● Molly Linhardt● Kate Lollman● Eleanor Lunsford● Alex Maher● Chasity Malatesta● Tom McCloskey● Mike McCloud● Heidi McKay● Leigh Ann McKeen● Renee Messinger

● Maria Metzer● Michelle Mudrock● Lee Muir● Erin Murphy● Maya Nathan● Bernice O’Brien● Finn O'Neil● Courtney Oliver● Christina Peato● Noelle Perry● Jill Phillips● Kate Pippinger● Amii Pratt● Cedar Price● Warren Read● Melinda Reynvaan● Maxwell Richards● Clay Roberts● Linda Semlitz● Whitney Skarbek● Robyn Stahl● Anna Stein● Pete Streufert

● Cara Tebo● Susan Tolley● Karen Vargas● Elsa Watson● Georgia Wood● Lena Wood● Trevor Ziemba

1. DIP Steering Committee identifies three focus areas COMPLETED SPRING 2019

2. Survey staff, parents, students & community members COMPLETED SPRING 2019

3. Sub-teams (one for each focus area) identify specific goals & priorities COMPLETED WINTER 2020

4. Host community forum on draft plan COMPLETED FEB. 2020

5. Conduct student & stakeholder forums COMPLETED MARCH 2020

6. School Board Study Session on DIP COMPLETED JUNE 2020

7. Incorporated feedback into DIP COMPLETED JULY 2020

8. Reconvened DIP Committee for final review & feedback COMPLETED AUGUST 2020

9. Bring DIP to the Board for approval TONIGHT

STEPS TO UPDATING DIP

THREE FOCUS AREAS OF DIP:

Effective Teaching & Learning

Equity, Anti-Racism,

Diversity, Inclusion &

Justice

Health, Well-Being & Safety

Capable, empathetic & resilient students

Teaching & Learning: All students will engage in learning experiences that empower them to become productive citizens of a diverse society who are committed to social and environmental justice.

DISTRICT IMPROVEMENT PLAN:

Equity, Anti-Racism, Inclusion, Diversity and Justice: Bainbridge Island School District will ensure our students feel honored, welcomed, respected, and connected. We are committed to embracing and honoring our island's diversity and creating a vibrant and inclusive community. We will engage our community in becoming an anti-racist organization ensuring equitable access to learning, opportunities, and resources for all students.

DISTRICT IMPROVEMENT PLAN:

Health, Well-Being & Safety Bainbridge Island School District will focus on and develop students’ social and emotional skills to lead positive and healthy lives with strong connections, feeling of belonging, and a sense of hope throughout their time in the Bainbridge Island School District.

DISTRICT IMPROVEMENT PLAN:

WHAT HAPPENS ONCE THE DIP IS APPROVED?

● District develops implementation plans for Focus Areas● Selects metrics and ways to track progress● Monitors growth● Update School Board on a regular basis on progress

Recommend approval of the DIP

Questions?