The Long Range Plan is the guiding document for the yearly District Development Plan. The various action steps included in the Long Range Plan are listed as initiatives or projects in the District Developent Plan. Below is a listing of the various action steps in the Long Range Plan that are currently in the 2010-2011 District Development Plan. 

*Note some of these action steps are also included int he Curriculum Audit.

If you have questions about the district Long Range Plan, contact Laura Wainscott, 414-773-1062 or e-mail.

•  Comm arts curriculum pg. 20-23-Student Learning Implementation of new curriculum and writing of some secondary curriculum. (Initiative)
• 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)
• Curriculum Council pg. 10 #1 ongoing--(Initiative)
• Reading intervention team pg 13 #10 ongoing--(Initiative)
• Data assessment pgs. 16-17 (Initiative)
• In-service training pg. 20 #3 (District teacher leaders) (Initiative)
• Develop process to ensure the selected instructional strategies are being implemented pg. 20 # 5 (Initiative)

• 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 (Initiative)

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

• 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)

• Evaluate all district buildings for possible security needs or deficiencies. pg. 42 #2 (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
• Anti bullying programming pg. 45 #6

• 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/staff recognition 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

• 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 (Project)
• 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)