Long Range Plan: Action Steps in Progress

 

Long Range Plan Action Items  addressed during the 2009-20010 School Year
Initiatives/Projects
 
Specific information about the LRP/District Development plan can be found here.
 
 
Wisconsin Model Academic Standards/Analysis of Curriculum
  •  Comm arts curriculum pg. 20-23-Student Learning Implementation of new curriculum and writing of some secondary curriculum. (Initiative)
  • Special Education pg. 11-12 #6 and 7
  • Gifted and Talented pg. 11 #5
  • Develop a JK-12 world language instructional program pg. 14 #13 Pilot in one elementary/access secondary programming. (Initiative)
  •  Secondary scheduling pg. 14 #17  also listed under Preparation for Post High School section of the LRP pg. 21 #7 (Initiative)
  • Technology program pg. 25-26  (Project)
  • NEW--Implement standards based on line curriculum pg. 26 #5
  • Curriculum Council pg. 10 #1 ongoing--(Initiative)
  • Reading intervention team pg 13 #10 ongoing--(Initiative)
  • Data assessment pgs. 16-17 (Initiative)
  • NEW--In-service training pg. 20 #3 (District teacher leaders) (Initiative)
  • NEW--Develop process to ensure the selected instructional strategies are being implemented pg. 20 # 5 (Initiative)
Preparation for Post High School
  •   Assess Career Centers at East and West pg. 28 #2
  • Develop expository/technical reading and writing and verbal skills across the curriculum pg. 30 #1-4 also see the Curriculum Audit.
  • Elementary Guidance Counselors pg. 26 #5 (Initiative)
  • Expand business and community network pg. 28 #5
  • Provide all parents with information on technology applications pg. 26 #7 (Project)
  • Continue to increase opportunities in summer school offerings. pg. 29 #6

 

Community Service/Service Learning

  • Publish list of organizations that the district also works with and others that are available. Define a district plan of action, subject to modification by each building. pg. 33 # 2 and 4
 
Diversity
  • Increase parental and community involvement and improve communication. pg. 39 #2 
  •  Devise an in-service plan to examine and address the needs of a diverse population, increase cultural competency of staff, and ensure continuity throughout the years. pg. 40 # 1 (Initiative)
 
Students conduct themselves in a safe, respectful and ethical manner
  • Evaluate all district buildings for possible security needs or deficiencies. pg. 42 #2 (Project)
  • Evaluate and update safety emergency and crisis response plans for the district in each building. pg. 42 #4 
  •  Develop a student Bill of Rights. pg. 44 #1-4  (Project)
  •   School policy and approach to behavior will be analyzed and improved to ensure that every student experiences respect, belonging and dignity. pg. 45 # 9
  • NEW Anti bullying programming pg. 45 #6
 
Communication, Trust for the Common Good
  • Committee to review survey and suggest ways to implement necessary changes in communication plan. pg. 47 #2 
  •  Review current materials about programs and schools that are produced by the district. pg. 49 #1
  • Improve middle and highs school open houses for incoming students. pg. 55 #2 
  • Resident enrollment pg. 72 #3 Ambassador program
  •  Establish and communicate to parents the specific routes of communication that will be used in safety and emergency situations. pg. 58 #2  (Project)
  •   Review the results of the communication survey and determine whether to increase or decrease the amount of printed materials sent home. pg. 63 # 3 
  •  Employee accomplishments. pg. 64 
  •  Community unity pg. 67
  • District web site pg.60 # 1 and #3
  • Administration talk time increase with parents through restructured Superintendent Parent Network format. pg. 52 #6
 
Employment Practices Hire, Retain Outstanding Staff
  •  Compensation models/contract pg 84 # 7
  • Recruit minority educators pg. 85 # 9-10 
  •  Implement web based HR management system to facilitate easier communication regarding areas like payroll, benefits information, employee data and exit surveys. pg 86 #12
  • National Board certification compensation/negotiation. pg. 83 #3
  • Methods to increase constructive communication between administration and teachers. pg. 83 #5

LRP Recommendations from  Yearly Update Meetings

  • Evaluate building and grounds needs and determine long range plan improvements. (Project)
  • Develop a budget committee to determine the priorities for future budget reductions or additions. (Project)

 

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