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Fox Focus: Our Children, Our Community, Our Tomorrow Comprehensive School Improvement Plan (CSIP) 2016-2021

Goals and Action Steps

Goal #1 Student Achievement Improve Student Achievement for all students in the Fox C-6 School District. Outcome A: Consistent Curriculum: We will adopt a rigorous, consistent, and aligned Pre-K through 12th grade curriculum for each subject area that emphasizes enrichment and intervention to ensure that all students are College and Career ready. Strategy #1: Rigorous academic content: Develop a 5-year cycle of curriculum and materials

revision, including horizontal and vertical alignment for each subject area.

MSIP Standard

Action Steps Person(s) Responsible

Start Date Completion Date

Cost

I-5 R-1 R-2 R-3

1. Conduct a comprehensive review and needs assessment of current curriculum. Prioritize subjects areas for curriculum cycle.

Exe Dir C&I Fall 2015 Spring 2016

R-1 R-2 R-3 I-5

2. Develop a 5-year curriculum cycle to budget time and resources to curriculum development and adoption.

Exe Dir C&I Spring 2016 Spring 2017

I-5 3. Establish a consistent framework for curriculum components.

Exe Dir C&I Spring 2016 Fall 2017

I-5 TL-2.6

4. Provide on-going professional development in curriculum development for all teachers.

Exe Dir C&I Director of PD

Spring 2016 On-going

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I-5 TL-2.6

5. Establish communication and coordination between PLC teams and Curriculum Writing Teams.

Exe Dir C&I Fall 2016 On-going

I-5.6

6. Annually convene grade level and course level district teams to collaborate around developed curriculum.

Exe Dir C&I Fall 2017 On-going

I-5

7. Convene a Curriculum Advisory Committee made up of staff, parents and community members to review Curriculum status Pre-K-12 for all subject areas each year.

Exe Dir C&I Spring 2016 On-going

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Goal #1 Student Achievement Improve Student Achievement for all students in the Fox C-6 School District. Outcome A: Consistent Curriculum: We will adopt a rigorous, consistent, and aligned Pre-K through 12th grade curriculum for each subject area that emphasizes enrichment and intervention to ensure that all students are College and Career ready. Strategy #2: High quality instruction: Establish best practices for instruction in each subject area. MSIP Standard



Cost

TL-1 I-1 I-2

1. Establish committees charged with researching best instructional practices for each subject area.

Exe. Dir. C&I Fall 2017 On-going

R-9

2. Study the appropriate roles for directors, coordinators, and facilitators. Investigate staffing possibilities related to these roles (finance).

Exe. Dir. C&I Asst Supt HR CFO

Fall 2017 Spring 2018

TL-2 I-1 I-2

3. Annually, conduct professional development around best practices in each subject area.

Exe. Dir. C&I Director of PD

Fall 2018 On-going

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Goal #1 Student Achievement Improve Student Achievement for all students in the Fox C-6 School District. Outcome A: Consistent Curriculum: We will adopt a rigorous, consistent, and aligned Pre-K through 12th grade curriculum for each subject area that emphasizes enrichment and intervention to ensure that all students are College and Career ready. Strategy #3: Effective communication: Establish best practices in grading and reporting in order to ensure consistent and effective communication about student achievement.

MSIP Standard



Cost

I-3 I-4

1. Establish committee charged with analyzing best practices around grading and reporting (including academic and behavioral indicators)

Exe. Dir. C&I Asst Supt of Elem Ed Asst Supt Sec Ed

Fall 2017 Fall 2018

I-3 I-4

2. Align gradebooks and report cards with recommendations from committee.

Exe. Dir. C&I Asst Supt of Elem Ed Asst Supt Sec Ed


I-3 I-4

3. Collect exemplar work and anchor papers in an effort to establish quality benchmarks in grading practices

Exe. Dir. C&I Building Admin

Fall 2019 On-going

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Goal #1 Student Achievement Improve Student Achievement for all students in the Fox C-6 School District. Outcome A: Consistent Curriculum: We will adopt a rigorous, consistent, and aligned Pre-K through 12th grade curriculum for each subject area that emphasizes enrichment and intervention to ensure that all students are College and Career ready. Strategy #4: Continuous Improvement: Establish best practices in assessment and data usage to ensure that students, parents, teachers, and administrators have useful information about growth in student achievement.

MSIP Standard

Action Steps Person(s) Responsible Start Date Completion Date

Cost

I-2 I-4

1. Establish an assessment committee to review district-wide assessments and assessment practices.

Exe. Dir. C&I CCR Coordinator Dir of Info and Tech

Spring 2016

On-going

I-2 I-4

2. Assessment committee will select universal screeners for district-wide use.



I-2 I-4

3. Make recommendations to reduce unnecessary assessments and ensure most effective use and communication of assessment results.


Spring 2017

On-going

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Goal #1 Student Achievement Improve Student Achievement for all students in the Fox C-6 School District. Outcome B: Opportunities to Learn: Students will have more opportunities for academic growth and development at the elementary level. Strategy #1: Increase elective offerings for all 6th grade students MSIP Standard



Cost

R-2.4 R-2.6

1. Analyze the current and future course offerings at the middle school level in order to duplicate these offerings to all 6th grade students .

Exe. Dir. C&I Asst Supt Elem Ed Elementary Admin


R-2.4 R-2.6

2. Analyze the current middle school models in the district and determine necessary steps to create a consistent 6th, 7th and 8th grade middle school model.

Superintendent Asst Supt Elem Ed Asst Supt Sec Ed Exe Dir C&I


R-2.4 R-2.6

3. Identify courses to offer and create curriculum for each course


Spring 2017

Nov 2017

R-2.4 R-2.6

4. Implement recommendations and courses Exe. Dir. C&I Asst Supt Elem Ed Elementary Admin

Fall 2018 On-going

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Goal #1 Student Achievement Improve Student Achievement for all students in the Fox C-6 School District. Outcome B: Opportunities to Learn: Students will have more opportunities for academic growth and development at the elementary level. Strategy #2: Incorporate intervention opportunities during the school day at the elementary level MSIP Standard



Cost

I-1.1 I-3 I-6.4

1. Assistant Superintendent for Elementary and elementary principals will analyze the current systems of interventions available.


Spring 2016 Spring 2017

I-1.1 I-3 I-6.4

2. Establish and implement a structured intervention process embedded within the school’s schedule (time for collaboration and targeted intervention/ differentiation).


Fall 2017 On-going

I-1.1 I-3 I-6.4

3. Continuously monitor success of the intervention process.


On-going On-going

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Goal #1 Student Achievement Improve Student Achievement for all students in the Fox C-6 School District. Outcome B: Opportunities to Learn: Students will have more opportunities for academic growth and development at the elementary level. Strategy #3: Incorporate enrichment opportunities during each school day at the elementary level MSIP Standard



Cost

I-1 I-3

1. Elementary Building Reps analyze the current enrichment opportunities available at the elementary level.

Asst Sup Elem Ed Exe Dir of C & I Elem Admin


I-1 I-3

2. Establish, implement and monitor standard for enrichment embedded within the school’s schedule

Asst Sup Elem Ed Exe Dir of C & I Elem Admin

Fall 2017 On-going

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Goal #1 Student Achievement Improve Student Achievement for all students in the Fox C-6 School District. Outcome B: Opportunities to Learn: Students will have more opportunities for academic growth and development at the elementary level. Strategy #4: Expand district opportunities for early childhood education MSIP Standard



Cost

G-10

1. Director of Early Childhood and Assistant Superintendent of Elementary will analyze the current early childhood offerings in comparable districts. Include teachers, parents and administrators

Asst Sup Elem Ed Exe Dir C&I Dir of Early Childhood


G-10

2. Develop a plan to expand a high-quality, developmentally appropriate, early childhood program for district children 3 to 5 years of age



G-10

3. Expand early childhood classrooms within our elementary buildings


Fall 2016 On-going

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Goal #1 Student Achievement Improve Student Achievement for all students in the Fox C-6 School District. Outcome B: Opportunities to Learn: Students will have more opportunities for academic growth and development at the elementary level. Strategy #5: Expand clubs and activities at the elementary level MSIP Standard



Cost

I-7.5

1. Create study team to analyze the current club and activity offerings within our district and in comparable districts



I-7.5

2. Look at expanding funding to support additional clubs and activities

Asst Sup Elem Ed Exe Dir C&I Dirof Early Childhood


I-7.5

3. Set goals for student participation in clubs and activities. (For example: % of student population)

Asst Sup Elem Ed Exe Dir C&I Dirof Early Childhood

Fall 2018 On-going

I-7.5 4. Recruit parent volunteers to assist with club and activity organization and leadership


Fall 2018 On-going

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Goal #1 Student Achievement Improve Student Achievement for all students in the Fox C-6 School District. Outcome C: Opportunities to Learn: Students will have more opportunities for academic growth and development in order to be competitive in post-secondary settings. Strategy #1: Incorporate intervention opportunities during the school day at the secondary level MSIP Standard



Cost

I-1.1 I-3 I-6.4

1. Assistant Superintendent for Secondary and secondary principals will analyze the current systems of interventions available.

Exe Dir C&I Asst Supt Sec Ed Secondary Admin

Spring 2016 Spring 2017

I-1.1 I-3 I-6.4

2. Establish and implement a structured intervention process embedded within the school’s schedule (time for collaboration and targeted intervention / differentiation).


Fall 2017 On-going

I-1.1 I-3 I-6.4

3. Establish proactive intervention program designed to provide additional support for incoming freshman as identified by data from middle school.


Fall 2016 On-going

I-1.1 I-3 I-6.4

4. Continuously monitor success of the intervention process


On-going On-going

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Goal #1 Student Achievement Improve Student Achievement for all students in the Fox C-6 School District. Outcome C: Opportunities to Learn: Students will have more opportunities for academic growth and development in order to be competitive in post-secondary settings.

Strategy #2: Increase CCR course offerings at the Secondary Level(6-12)

MSIP Standard



Cost

I-7.4 R-2.4

1. Assistant Superintendent of Secondary and secondary department chairs will analyze the current elective course offerings and study best practices and make recommendations for additional electives.

Asst Sup Sec Ed Exe Dir C& I Secondary Admin


I-7.4 R-2.4

2. Research and implement structures to expose middle school students electives to expose them to CCR pathways. Create a course description guide for middle school elective courses to mirror high school

Asst Sup Sec Ed Exe Dir of C & I Secondary Admin

Fall 2016 Nov 2017

I-7.4 R-2.4

3. Review and update the high school course description guide

Asst Sup Sec Ed Exe Dir C&I Secondary Admin

Fall 2016 Nov 2017

I-7.4 R-2.4

4. Identify courses to offer and create curriculum for each course


Fall 2017 Fall 2018

I-7.4 R-2.4

5. Implement recommendations and courses


Fall 2018 On-going

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I-9 6. Review our current Area Technical College (ATS) program and determine ways to increase student enrollment

Asst Sup Sec Ed Exe Dir of C&I Secondary Admin


I-7.4 I-9

7. Explore, research and evaluate additional graduation requirements when a more rigorous environment is established. (This would also include the possibility of defining a course of study that is revealed on a diploma)


Fall of 2018 On-going

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Goal #1 Student Achievement Improve Student Achievement for all students in the Fox C-6 School District. Outcome C: Opportunities to Learn: Students will have more opportunities for academic growth and development in order to be competitive in post-secondary settings.

Strategy #3: Promote and improve extracurricular programs at the secondary level. MSIP Standard



Cost

I-7.5 1. Research, explore, evaluate and implement structures that improve and increase participation in non-academic extra-curricular activities

Asst Supt Sec Ed Activities Director

Fall 2019 2021

I-7.5 2. Research, explore, evaluate and implement structures that improve and increase participation in academic extra-curricular activities such as debate, robotics, STEM, DECA, etc.

Asst Supt Sec Ed Activities Director

Fall 2019 2021

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Goal #1 Student Achievement Improve Student Achievement for all students in the Fox C-6 School District. Outcome D: College and Career Readiness: Every Fox C6 graduate will demonstrate expertise in a

career field or academic discipline and plan for post-secondary training and education.

Strategy #1: Ensure that all students explore and identify appropriate career pathways beginning in 6th Grade. MSIP Standard



Cost

I-4 I-11

1. Investigate and recommend Technology platform to track students 6-12

Exe Dir C&I CCR Coordinator

Spring 2016

Spring 2017

R-6 I-6

2. Investigate appropriate and comparable levels of staffing for counseling departments, consider CCR Counselors

Exe Dir C&I Asst Supt Sec Ed Asst Supt HR CCR Coordinator

Spring 2016

Spring 2017

I-4 3. Annually evaluate number and percent of students on track to exceed CCR standard

Exe Dir C&I Asst Supt Sec Ed Secondary Admin CCR Coordinator

On-going On-going

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Strategy #2: Expand offerings that include advanced credit, internships and practical experience. MSIP Standard


Cost

I-7.5 R-3.2

1. Investigate opportunities for internship programs (such as Affton A@ps and ATS at Jefferson College expansion)

Exe Dir C&I Asst Supt Sec Ed CCR Coordinator

Spring 2016

Spring 2017

I-7.5 R-3.2

2. Identify increased opportunities for dual enrollment with post secondary institutions

Exe Dir C&I Asst Supt Sec Ed CCR Coordinator

Fall 2016 Fall 2017

I-7.5 R-3.2

3. Investigate school to work programs and community partnerships for appropriate students with special needs

Exe Dir C&I Asst Supt Sec Ed Director of SPED CCR Coordinator

Fall 2016 Fall 2017

I-7.5 R-3.2

4. Set goals for, and measure and report the number of students with advance credits and industry credentials

Exe Dir C&I Asst Supt Sec Ed Dir of Info and Tech CCR Coordinator

Spring 2016

On-going

I-7.5 R-3.2

5. Add STEM courses such as, PLTW K-12 (primary focus K-8)

Exe Dir C&I Asst Supt Sec Ed Asst Supt Elem Admin


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Strategy #3: Align the district assessment plan to emphasize college and career readiness across grade levels. MSIP Standard


Cost

I-2 I-4

1. Evaluate the district assessment plan and create a committee to recommend changes to reduce unnecessary assessments and ensure effective communication and use of results

Exe Dir C&I Secondary Asst. Sup Dir of Info and Tech CCR Coordinator


I-2 I-4

2. Recommend additional assessments to provide information for all CCR pathways including school to work , military, and CTE specialization



I-2 I-4

3. Develop and maintain a CCR dashboard to communicate with students and parents the expectations of college a career readiness and the student’s current status relative to the standard



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Goal #1 Student Achievement Improve Student Achievement for all students in the Fox C-6 School District. Outcome D: College and Career Readiness: Every capable Fox C6 graduate will demonstrate

expertise in a career field, academic discipline, and/or plan for post-secondary training and

education.

Strategy #4: Embed college and career readiness standards into all content curriculum MSIP Standard


Cost

I-7.4 R-3.2

1. Align course offering to CCR pathways Exe Dir C&I Asst Supt Sec Ed Dir of Info and Tech CCR Coordinator


I-2

2. Study best practices in incorporating authentic assessment of real workplace scenarios into assessment tasks at all levels in the regular curriculum



I-7.4

3. Create a practitioner review panel to review sample student work from workplace scenarios and provide feedback about the authenticity of the tasks. (Such as, the CTE Carl Perkins Adv. Committee)

Exe Dir C&I

Fall 2018 On-going

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Goal #1 Student Achievement Improve Student Achievement for all students in the Fox C-6 School District. Outcome D: College and Career Readiness: Every capable Fox C6 graduate will demonstrate

expertise in a career field, academic discipline, and/or plan for post-secondary training and

education.

Strategy #5: Promote community involvement, opportunity, and participation for post-secondary student goals. MSIP Standard



Cost

I-7.4 R-3.2

1. Organize and promote events that raise awareness of CCR options, remove obstacles, facilitate communication and build connections between students and postsecondary opportunities(Career Day, FAFSA workshops, college bus tours, interviewing skills, scholarship application completion, apprenticeships) and transition fair (SPED) and hire additional staff to complete action step



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Goal #1 Student Achievement Improve Student Achievement for all students in the Fox C-6 School District.

Outcome E: Technology: Students and teachers will infuse technology into their daily learning in order to enhance instruction and prepare students for a global economy.

Strategy #1: Develop a plan for universal daily access to technology including, school, home, and community access. MSIP Standard



Cost

I-11

1. Ed Tech committee will analyze student access to technology and other districts’ solutions to technology equity

Exe Dir C&I Dir of Info and Tech


I-11

2. Identify possible solutions to technology equity issues and possible funding sources



I-11

3. Deploy additional technology resources as determined by the study team



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Strategy #2: Establish expectations for identifying and integrating technology throughout the curriculum for educators. MSIP Standard


Cost

I-11

1. Create an ongoing study team to identify best and next practices of technology integration and expectations

Exe Dir C&I Dir of Info and Tech Instruct Tech Coord

2021

I-11 2. Identify suggested expectations for educators’ technology integration


2021

I-11.4 3. Develop a professional development plan to teach best and next practices


2021

I-11 4. Continue the cycle of identifying best/next practices, identifying suggestions, and modifying professional development


2021

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Strategy #3: Develop and maintain an equivalent standard of instructional technology for every learning space in the district. MSIP Standard


Cost

I-11

1. Create a study team to research the instructional technology needs in each grade level and content area



I-11

2. Identify potential instructional technology packages based on the need of the learners in the space



I-11

3. Deploy instructional technology packages as determined by the study team



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Strategy #4: Establish expectations for students’ responsible and educational use of technology. MSIP Standard



Cost

I-11

1. Create an ongoing study team to analyze students’ current use of technology and research best and next practices associated with student use of technology



I-11

2. Identify areas of need for student learning around the responsible and educational use of technology



I-11

3. Develop a professional development plan to help teachers implement best and next practices for students’ responsible and educational use of technology

Exe Dir C&I Dir of Info and Tech Director of PD Instruct Tech Coord

Spring 2018 Fall 2018

I-11 4. Implement new practices for student use of technology based on the research of the study team

Building Admin Building Teachers

Fall 2018 On-going

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Goal #2 Culture, Climate and Safety

Ensure a positive culture/climate in all buildings and ensure safety for all students in the Fox C-6

School District

Outcome A: The Fox C-6 School District will provide a safe, secure learning environment for

students.

Strategy #1: Establish universal standards among buildings for safety and security protocols. MSIP Standard



Cost

I-8.1 G-8.7

1. Establish a Safety and Security Committee to examine the current state of all buildings and procedures within the District.

Dir of Safety and Security


I-8.1 G-8.7

2. Examine the status of District facilities and explore equal measures for buildings that do not easily fit safety standards.



I-8.1 3. Create consistent procedures in buildings related to visitors, students, and discipline.

Dir of Safety and Security Building Admin

Fall 2016 On-going

I-8.1 4. Ensure substitute staff members have access to clearly defined procedures and information.

Asst Supt HR Building Admin

Fall 2016 On-going

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School District

Outcome A: The Fox C-6 School District will provide a safe, secure learning environment for

students.

Strategy #2: Provide a safe, secure learning environment for students. MSIP Standard



Cost

I-8 G-6.2

1. Explore current technologies related to building safety and implement a plan to update necessary infrastructure.



I-8 G-6.2

2. Determine outdated and poorly functioning building hardware and develop a replacement plan.



I-8.1 I-8.6

3. Implement consistent monitoring practices for building safety protocols, tools, and procedures.


Fall 2016 On-going

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School District

Outcome B: The Fox C-6 School District will provide learning and support opportunities for District

stakeholders (students, parents, and staff) in the areas of social and emotional well-being and

mental health.

Strategy #1: Provide additional counseling services for students throughout the District. MSIP Standard



Cost

I-6.4 G-6.4

1. Partner with the NCADA to provide on-campus screenings for students in need.


Spring 2017

On-going

I-6.1 I-6.4

2. Expand counseling services at the elementary, middle, and high school levels.

Asst Supt HR Asst Supt Elem Ed Asst Supt Sec Ed

Fall 2017 2021

I-6.4 G-6.4

3. Continue to build partnership with Comtrea and other community-based counseling services.


Fall 2016 On-going

I-6.4 G-6.4

4. Effectively communicate resources to students and families.

Dir of Safety and Security Dir of Communications

Fall 2016 On-going

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School District


stakeholders (students, parents, and staff) in the areas of social and emotional wellbeing and mental

health.

Strategy #2: Provide additional resources to parents related to social, emotional, and mental health. MSIP Standard



Cost

G-6.4 G-9.2 I3.4

1. Develop relationships with local organizations with an emphasis on providing learning opportunities for parents..

Dir of Safety and Security Cabinet


G-6.4 G-9.2 I3.4

2. Make District facilities available for seminars and meetings related to social, emotional, and mental health.


Fall 2016 On-going

G-6.4 G-9.1

3. Develop communications plan for community learning opportunities.

Dir of Communications

Fall 2016 2021

G-6.4 G-9.1 I3.4

4. Provide more virtual resources to engage with parents and staff on social, emotional, and mental health issues.


Fall 2017 On-going

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School District


stakeholders (students, parents, and staff) in the areas of social and emotional wellbeing and mental

health.

Strategy #3: Provide additional resources to staff related to social, emotional, and mental health. MSIP Standard



Cost

G-6.4 I3.4

1. Develop relationships with local organizations with an emphasis on providing learning opportunities for parents and staff.

Dir of Safety and Security Cabinet


G-6.4 I3.4

2. Make District facilities available for seminars and meetings related to social, emotional, and mental health.


Fall 2016 On-going

G-6.4 3. Develop communications plan for community learning opportunities.

Director of Communications

Fall 2016 2021

G-6.4I3.4 4.Provide more virtual resources to engage with parents and staff on social, emotional, and mental health issues.


Fall 2017 On-going

G-6.4 5. Examine professional development opportunities for educators to help address student welfare issues

Dir of PD Dir of Safety and Security

Fall 2016 On-going

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I-8.6 6. Define collaborative measures between school buildings to ensure a proactive communication approach related to policies, procedures, and expectations.

Dir of Safety and Security Dir of Communications Building Admin

Fall 2018 On-going

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School District

Outcome C: The Fox C-6 School District will provide consistent adult guidance to all students in

order to create strong relationships and an environment of mutual support and respect.

Strategy #1: Explore additional staffing needs to meet the demands of the student population MSIP Standard



Cost

I-6.4 R-6

1. Examine the workload of counselors and social workers to determine an accurate needs assessment of current staff.

Asst Supt HR Asst Supt Elem Ed Asst Supt Sec Ed Building Admin


I-6.4 R-6

2. Make recommendations regarding job responsibilities and staffing based on assessment of District needs.

Asst Supt HR Asst Supt Elem Ed Asst Supt Sec Ed

Spring 2017

Fall 2017

I-6.4 R-6

3. Maximize use of current staff to maintain adult presence in building and interaction with students.


Fall 2016 On-going

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School District

Outcome C: The Fox C-6 School District will provide consistent adult guidance to all students in

order to create strong relationships and an environment of mutual support and respect.

Strategy #2: Increase outreach efforts for all students as they matriculate through the District. MSIP Standard



Cost

I3.4 I6.4

1. Provide resources for faculty and staff to conduct outreach to students of all academic and achievement levels.


Fall 2017 On-going

I3.4 I6.4

2. Develop further opportunities for students to take active roles in discussing the educational environment with staff.

Asst Supt Elem Ed Asst Supt Sec Ed Building Admin

Fall 2017 On-going

I3.4 I6.4

3. Consistently monitor and evaluate efforts to provide resources and outreach to students.


Fall 2017 On-going

I3.4 I6.4

4. Define a set period of time for staff members to positively engage with students of all academic and achievement levels and to monitor progress.


Fall 2017 2021

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Goal #3 Human Resources

Attract and Retain Quality Staff

Outcome A: 100% of the certified teaching staff will be highly qualified as defined by the

Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) and be supported by training and

development relative to their position.

Strategy #1: Focus on DESE’s highly qualified criterion when selecting and placing staff for positions MSIP Standard



Cost

R-8 R-9 R-10

1. Identify appropriate certification prior to selection and hiring of staff

OP -- Certified Staff Asst Supt HR Asst Supt Sec Ed Asst Supt Ele Ed Dir of Special Services

Ongoing Ongoing

R-8 R-9 R-10

2. Monitor staff teaching assignments and courses at each building to maintain 100% certified teaching staff

Asst Supt HR Asst Supt Sec Ed Asst Supt Ele Ed HR Dept Staff Federal Programs Coordinator

Ongoing Ongoing

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R-8 R-9 R-10

3. The District will identify existing staff who do not meet the Highly Qualified staff definition according to No Child Left Behind / Every Student Succeeds Act and DESE

OP -- Certified Staff Ongoing Ongoing

R-8 R-9 R-10

4. Teachers who are not highly qualified will be required to pursue an avenue towards certification and obtain such certification within a designated timeframe

Asst Supt HR OP -- Certified Staff

Ongoing Ongoing

R-8 R-9 R-10

5. Nonrenew or accept resignation of teachers who do not obtain the necessary certification within the designated timeframe

Asst Supt HR Ongoing Ongoing

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Goal #3 Human Resources


Outcome B: Fox C-6 will recruit and select quality staff members who are effective in the classroom

Strategy #1: Administrators will participate in recruitment and selection activities to identify and select quality candidates for employment MSIP Standard



Cost

R-10 1. Investigate additional recruitment strategies Asst. Supt HR Ongoing Ongoing

R-10 2. Increase involvement with other districts and groups to network

Cabinet Members Ongoing Ongoing

R-10 3. Explore the opportunity to include diversity in recruitment efforts


R-10 4. Study the appropriate roles for directors, coordinators, and facilitators. Investigate staffing possibilities related to these roles


R-10

5. Research and implement best practices for conducting interviews and selecting candidates


R-10 6. Research and implement professional development for administrators on selecting quality staff


R-10 7. Participate in opportunities to provide feedback to universities about what certifications, skills, and knowledge base we value in new teachers


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Goals and Action Steps R-10 8. Early identification of anticipated vacancies to

ensure a large application pool Asst Supt HR All Staff

Ongoing Ongoing

R-10

9. Collaborate with local universities for placement of student teachers in the District

Director of PD Ongoing Ongoing

Goal # 3 Human Resources


Outcome C: Improve the quality of instruction students receive in the Fox C-6 School District

Strategy #1: Develop the instructional skills and content knowledge of existing staff MSIP Standard



Cost

I-1.1 TL-2

1.Establish structures (schedules and staffing) to support a min of 50 minutes of PLC time each week.

Exec Dir of C&I Asst Supt of Elem Ed Asst Supt of Second Ed

Fall 2015 Fall 2018

TL-2 2. Research current and new instructional best practices and provide related professional development for staff

Exec Dir of C&I Director of PD PD Committee

Ongoing Ongoing

TL-2 3. Continue to develop and implement the District’s New Teacher Orientation and Mentoring program

Director of PD PD Committee

Ongoing Ongoing

TL-1

4. All evaluating administrators will complete NEE certification to ensure inter-rater reliability among evaluators

Exec Dir of C&I Director of PD Asst Supt HR

Ongoing Ongoing

TL-2.4 5. All evaluating administrators will have the opportunity to visit other schools in the District to promote accuracy on scoring NEE observations

Exec Dir of C&I Evaluating Administrators

2018 Ongoing

TL-1

6. Monitor teacher evaluation data on selected indicators by building and by district, and use that

Building Admin Director of PD

Ongoing Ongoing

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data to determine professional development needs

PD Committee Asst Supt HR Asst Supt Sec Ed Asst Supt Elem Ed

TL-1 7. Utilize the NEE evaluation system to identify and provide professional development for evaluating administrators who need to improve their instructional leadership skills

Building Admin Director of PD Asst Supt HR Asst Supt Sec Ed Asst Supt Elem Ed

Ongoing Ongoing

TL-2.4 8. Provide ongoing training for teachers and administrators throughout the NEE implementation process

Exec Dir C&I Director of PD Asst Supt HR

Ongoing Ongoing

TL-2 9. Provide professional development on instructional strategies geared towards improving scores on specific indicators


Ongoing Ongoing

TL-2 10. Research professional development and on-boarding training programs/opportunities for substitute teachers.

Asst Supt HR Exec Dir C&I Director of PD

2017 Ongoing

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Goal # 3 Human Resources


Outcome D: Improve knowledge base and practical skills of support staff in the Fox C-6 School

District.

Strategy #1: Develop Professional Development opportunities for support staff MSIP Standard Action Steps Person(s)

Responsible Start Date Completion

Date Cost

TL-2 1. Survey support staff for professional development opportunities that would be beneficial to them

Director of PD 2017 Ongoing

TL-2 2. Use data from survey to begin researching professional development for support staff

Exec Dir of C&I Director of PD C&I Dept PD Committee

2018 Ongoing

TL-2

3. Develop and implement a support staff Orientation program

Director of PD PD Committee

2019 Ongoing

TL-2

4. Investigate possible revision of evaluations for support staff

Asst Supt HR 2018 2021

TL-2 5. Monitor support staff discipline/evaluation data by building and by district, and use that data to

Building Admin Director of PD PD Committee Asst Supt HR

2018 Ongoing

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determine professional development needs

Asst Supt Sec Ed Asst Supt Elem Ed

TL-2 6. Provide training and professional development that will promote growth as an employee.


2020 Ongoing

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Goal #4 Finance

Provide financial structure to maintain appropriate instructional resources, support services, and

functional and safe facilities

Outcome A: On a daily basis the district will provide a clean and healthy learning environment for

students and staff.

Strategy #1: Develop comprehensive long range plan for district facilities that supports student application of state academic standards

MSIP Standard


Cost

G-8.6 G-8.7

1. Conduct a facilities study and develop a facility plan that will seek input from school/community groups, address potential sources of funding, and take into account changes in enrollment, space utilization and other critical issues such a redistricting of attendance boundaries.

Superintendent Asst Supt of Finance Asst Supt of HR Asst Supt Sec Ed Asst Supt Elem Ed


G-8.6 G-8.7

2. Implement the facilities plan Cabinet Spring 2017

On-going

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Goal #4 Finance



Outcome B: Instructional resources will reliably support student learning.

Strategy #1: Annually increase overall access to technology for students and staff

MSIP Standard

Action Steps Person(s) Responsible Start Date

Completion Date

Cost

I-11

1. Provide a network infrastructure that is robust, secure, and supports emerging technologies. Investments in technology should support curriculum initiatives.

Cabinet Fall 2016 On-going

I-11

2. Create and implement a fiscally responsible plan for the ongoing upgrades and replacement of district technology, and ensure all staff is adequately trained in its use and application.

Asst Supt of HR Director of PD Building Administrators

Fall 2016 On-going

I-11 3. Create and implement a fiscally responsible plan for the ongoing upgrade and replacement of non-consumable instructional materials such as textbooks and similar resources.

Exec Dir C & I Fall 2016 On-going

I-11 4. Acquire standardized assessment resources that provide insight into the instructional needs and interventions of newly enrolled students.

Exec Dir C & I Asst Supt Elem Ed Asst Supt Sec Ed

Fall 2016 On-going

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Goal #4 Finance



Outcome C: Students’ participation will increase within district transportation and food services.

Strategy #1: Students will experience quality transportation and nutritional food services. MSIP Standard


Cost

G-8.9

1. Develop a plan that meets or exceeds the US Dietary Guidelines for Americans in conjunction with USDA Child Nutrition Program regulations for breakfast and lunch programs.

Dir of Food Service Dir of Nursing


G-8.10

2. Provide safe and efficient transportation of students that maintains parent and student satisfaction.

Dir of Transportation Fall 2016 On-going

G-8.9 G-8.10

3. Conduct bi-annual survey of students and parents regarding satisfaction with transportation and food service programs.

Dir of Nursing Dir of Transportation

Fall 2016 On-going

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Goal #4 Finance



Outcome D: Manage financial resources in an efficient and balanced manner.

Strategy #1: Operate within available resources

MSIP Standard


Cost

G-8.3 G-8.4

1. Strive to develop and adopt right-sized budgets that support the educational process and control personnel costs within a range not to exceed 80% of operating revenue.

Superintendent Asst Supt Finance Asst Supt HR Asst Supt Sec Ed Asst Supt Elem Ed

Fall 2016 On-going

G-8.3 G-8.4

2. Increase communication to community regarding District financial conditions and the economic factors that influence District finances.

Superintendent Asst Supt Finance Asst Supt HR Asst Supt Sec Ed Asst Supt Elem Ed Dir of Communications

Fall 2016 On-going

G-8.3 G-8.4

3. Strive to rebuild and maintain operating fund balances at 20% of annual revenue.

Superintendent Cabinet

Fall 2016 On-going

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G-8.3 G-8.4

4. Study the efficiency of District operations and seek budget solutions that improve upon operational efficiency.

Asst Sup of Finance Dir of Transportation

Fall 2016 On-going

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