Long Range Plan: Action Steps Completed 2007-2009

 

Wisconsin Model Academic Standards/Analysis of Curriculum
  •  Panel to determine priorities for refinement, expansion and implementation. (Curriculum Council)Pg. 10 #1
  •  Comprehensive evaluation of special education programming. Pg. 11 #6
  •  Develop and implement a plan to systematically review and update instructional resources. (Curriculum Council) Pg. 13 #12
  • Expand the courses offered in summer school for remedial, grade-level and accelerated coursework. Pg.14 #15
  • Provide a variety of instructional resources to meet unique needs of learners. (K-5 reading interventions 08-09 school year) Pg. 13 #11
  • Evaluate research and update current district assessment tools to measure student achievement of the state standards. (1st stage, MAP implemented) Pg 16 #1 and Pg. 17 #3 and #7
  • Train district personnel to use assessment data to make instructional decisions. (ongoing) Pg. 18#8
  • Require frequent collaboration among staff on instructional strategies within and between curricular areas and grade levels. Pg. 20 #4
  • The district will develop a technology program that meets the needs of students, staff, and community. Pgs. 25-26 #1,2, and 5 

Preparation for Post High School

  • Change name from “School to Work” to “School to Career.” Pg.28#1
  • Expand summer school offerings to provide students greater opportunities. Pg. 29#6
Service Learning
  • Create a list of organizations within the community who need assistance. Also list all current service learning activities going on throughout the district. Pg. 33 #1

Diversity

  • Determine broad categories of diversity(example, race, socio-economic, religious, ethnicity, etc.) pg. 37 #1
  • Review of current materials and curricula to determine baseline (what materials does the district currently have and use-ongoing) Pg. 37 #2
Students conduct themselves in a Safe, Respectful and Ethical manner
  • Evaluate the responsibilities, expectations and potential of the school resource officer program and determine the number of personnel to administer the program. Pg. 42 #1
  • Develop a warning system to alert schools of sexual predators moving into the neighborhood. Pg. 43 #7

Communication, Trust for the Common Good

  • Release a comprehensive annual report. Pg. 48 #4 Pg. 77 #1
  • Develop a branding strategy. Review all materials to determine if they conform to the strategy.   Pg. 49 #2   
  • Improve middle and high school open houses for incoming students. Pg. 55 #2
  • Use SPN, PAC, PTA and PTO groups as community resources. Pg. 56 #3
  • Review and revise district and school web pages. Pg. 60 #1
  • Develop an effective school board page. Pg 61 #5 Distribute positive, monthly e-mail, generated by administration, noting all accomplishments and compliments. (Tosa Team) pg 64 #3 
  • Implement a marketing plan aimed at increasing resident enrollment. Pg. 70 #2
  • Determine the financial costs and benefits of OE and Chapter 220. pg. 75 #1-3 Ongoing 
  • Develop a culture of respect among adults in the community. Pg. 78 #5
 
Employment practices hire, retain outstanding staff.
  • Implement mentoring program for all new teachers to district. Pg. 82 #1
  • Implement a web based HR management system to support administration and employees and to facilitate easier communication regarding areas like payroll, benefits information, employee data and exit surveys. Pg. 86 #12 (ongoing)
 
 
 
 
 
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