Strategic Plan 2014-­‐2017 PROGRESS REPORT ON CURRENT STRATEGIES Winter 2016 Update Curriculum and Instruction FOCUS AREA I – READING AND LITERACY Goal 1: By 2017, 90% of our students will read on or above grade level as determined by local and/or state assessments. Strategies: •
Develop and publish a K-­‐12 Literacy Plan Documentation of Progress: - http://www.livebinders.com/play/play?id=1335475 •
Participate in the Literacy Design Collaborative and Math Design Collaborative as supported by SREB (Southeast Regional Education Board). -
Documentation of Progress: http://www.sreb.org/page/1631/LDCMDC.html •
Implement the strategies from the Literacy Design Collaborative and Math Design Collaborative as supported by SREB (Southeast Regional Education Board). •
Hire Reading Coaches for all K-­‐5 Schools and Literacy Coaches for all 6-­‐8 Schools •
Hire Literacy Coaches for all high schools (9-­‐12) Documentation of Progress: ì ✪ $ - http://www.livebinders.com/play/play?id=1360728 - http://www.livebinders.com/play/play?id=1362449 •
ì Implement a K-­‐12 Literacy Plan (the plan is fully developed and the implementation is ongoing) ì -
Documentation of Progress: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0Bxj6s4bPPNhkaldFNk9CaUV2Tm8/view?usp=sharing •
Review the current literacy plan and revise as needed ì
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Provide current research, resources and ongoing professional development on the implementation of the literacy framework ì LEGEND: ì Completed ✪ 66% Complete Ongoing ¤ ▲ 33% Complete In progress, not enough to measure BOE Pending Board Action $ !
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Strategic Plan 2014-­‐2017 PROGRESS REPORT ON CURRENT STRATEGIES Winter 2016 Update Curriculum and Instruction •
Develop a K-­‐12 reading professional development plan Documentation of Progress: - https://drive.google.com/file/d/0Bxj6s4bPPNhkVVB5WkpUZGZYdkE/view?usp=sharing •
ì Create job descriptions for Reading Coaches and Literacy Coaches Documentation of Progress: - Reading Coach Handbook (Job Description included) -­‐ http://tinyurl.com/gnp722z -
Provide professional development for all Reading design coaches and Literacy Design Coaches Documentation of Progress: Sample Coach Agenda, October 2015 -­‐ http://tinyurl.com/zhsu6qx Sample Coach Agenda, February 2016 -­‐ http://tinyurl.com/hlcey7l •
Implement calendar for quarterly local benchmark assessments •
ì Documentation of Progress: - 2015-­‐2016 RSS Assessment Calendar -­‐ http://tinyurl.com/jmz939d •
Conduct analysis of data using school and district data teams ì •
Utilize Discovery Education interim benchmark assessments aligned with NCSCS in reading, math, and science (where available). ì •
Develop community awareness and involvement for implementation of literacy framework Documentation of Progress: ì - www.rowanhotspot.com - Literacy Summit Community Invitation -­‐ http://tinyurl.com/jmfwdqu - Achieve 3000 Parent Meetings -­‐ http://tinyurl.com/z75obhb Goal 2: Because reading occurs in all content areas, 100% of our students will achieve or exceed one year’s growth annually, as determined by local and/or state assessments. Strategies: LEGEND: ì Completed ✪ 66% Complete Ongoing ¤ ▲ 33% Complete In progress, not enough to measure BOE Pending Board Action $ !
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Strategic Plan 2014-­‐2017 PROGRESS REPORT ON CURRENT STRATEGIES Winter 2016 Update Curriculum and Instruction Develop and publish a K-­‐12 Literacy Plan •
Documentation of Progress: - http://www.livebinders.com/play/play?id=1335475 Develop a K-­‐12 reading professional development plan •
Using the Literacy Coaches and Reading Design Coaches, develop and implement a K-­‐12 reading professional development plan that is specific to the needs of the schools as determined by data analysis •
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Utilize Discovery Education interim benchmark assessments aligned with NCSCS in reading, math, and science (where available) •
Create District and School Level Data Teams ì
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Documentation of Progress: - https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B9q2w46YuusCRUExVm5WR29BWGc/view?usp=sharing ì •
Conduct analysis of data using school and district data teams •
Provide support and professional development for the school and district data teams Documentation of Progress: ì
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Schedule district interim benchmark data meetings for data analysis with district and school data teams ì
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Conduct district interim benchmark data meetings for data analysis with district and school data teams ì
- https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B9q2w46YuusCRUExVm5WR29BWGc/view?usp=sharing FOCUS AREA II – ENGAGING WORK AND INSTRUCTION Goal 1: All classrooms will be Collaborative, Connected, Relevant, and Personalized (CCRP). Student Engagement Strategies: •
Develop a CCRP rubric LEGEND: ì Completed ✪ 66% Complete Ongoing ¤ ▲ 33% Complete In progress, not enough to measure BOE Pending Board Action $ !
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Strategic Plan 2014-­‐2017 PROGRESS REPORT ON CURRENT STRATEGIES Winter 2016 Update Curriculum and Instruction ì •
Implement a CCRP rubric •
Develop a walkthrough tool for principals Documentation of Progress: - http://goo.gl/forms/T6ybRVAxpJ •
Conduct CCRP walk-­‐throughs with directors and principals to develop consistency •
Develop a professional learning plan focused on student engagement ì Documentation of Progress: - https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B176desc2nUlZFJROEJDWkt3OWc/view?usp=sharing •
Implement a professional learning plan focused on student engagement -
Documentation of Progress: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B176desc2nUlZFJROEJDWkt3OWc/view?usp=sharing ì
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Monitor the ongoing implementation of a professional learning plan focused on student engagement ì
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Provide individual feedback for teachers on rigor and engagement by use of the CCRP walk-­‐
through tool by principals ì •
Develop and define common language and understanding for CCRP Documentation of Progress: - http://goo.gl/forms/T6ybRVAxpJ - https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B176desc2nUlM0U2RTlUVzRjYlE/view?usp=sharing •
Review of interim district benchmark assessments by district and school level data teams Documentation of Progress: - https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B9q2w46YuusCS3ZTQi1lQVVxMlU/view?usp=sharing ì Digital Conversion Strategies: •
Provide professional development on the S-­‐A-­‐M-­‐R model as it relates to use of technology in the classroom ▲ •
Transform student work to include the use of technology tools to create authentic, real-­‐world ì LEGEND: ì Completed ✪ 66% Complete Ongoing ¤ ▲ 33% Complete In progress, not enough to measure BOE Pending Board Action $ !
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Strategic Plan 2014-­‐2017 PROGRESS REPORT ON CURRENT STRATEGIES Winter 2016 Update Curriculum and Instruction products (S-­‐A-­‐M-­‐R) •
Provide professional development on effective use of technology and also strategies and resources for teacher use ì •
Incorporate the use of online assessment tools to gather real-­‐time data on student achievement ì •
Use data from online assessments to guide instruction ì Professional Learning Communities Strategies: •
Transform every school into becoming a PLC to analyze data with a focus on student learning and growth Documentation of Progress: - https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B9q2w46YuusCenE5bTNYdERCZkU/view?usp=sharing - PLC Framework Brochure -­‐ http://tinyurl.com/z75obhb - PLC Workgroups -­‐ http://tinyurl.com/hrfxrzl ì Problem-­‐Based Learning Strategies: •
Provide a PBL institute for selected participants •
Present a Back-­‐to-­‐School Conference that focuses on PBL, Digital Innovation, and Literacy Framework ì Documentation of Progress: - https://rssbtsc2015.sched.org/mobile/#page:page-­‐schedule - RSS Mindset -­‐ http://tinyurl.com/j5qusc5 •
Provide opportunities for students to participate in PBL-­‐based lessons through their visits to Horizons -
Documentation of Progress: http://www.rss.k12.nc.us/horizons-­‐unlimited-­‐school-­‐programming ì
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Develop and implement PBL experiences at each school based on strategies learned at the PBL Institute in June 2015 ì •
Implement teachers’ use of PBL/inquiry-­‐focused instruction to make learning CCRP with an emphasis on real-­‐world application ì LEGEND: ì Completed ✪ 66% Complete Ongoing ¤ ▲ 33% Complete In progress, not enough to measure BOE Pending Board Action $ !
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Strategic Plan 2014-­‐2017 PROGRESS REPORT ON CURRENT STRATEGIES Winter 2016 Update Curriculum and Instruction •
Provide individual and grade level support and professional development on the integration of science into other curricular areas through the use of the STEM bus, lesson design, and hands-­‐on integration of technology ì
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Strategic Plan 2014-­‐2017 PROGRESS REPORT ON CURRENT STRATEGIES Winter 2016 Update Technology Goal 1: By 2017, provide a mobile device for every student. Strategies: •
Implement a reliable infrastructure in preparation for a 1:1 deployment -
Documentation of Progress: http://www.jamfsoftware.com/blog/keys-­‐to-­‐managing-­‐20000-­‐devices-­‐in-­‐one-­‐year/ https://www.dropbox.com/s/17cn597b32mmkxc/BANDWIDTH-­‐1936.png?dl=0 •
Hire and train a tech facilitator for each site to increase capacity of stakeholders. •
Partner with other departments to hire and train 3 additional break/fix technicians to allow the tech facilitator focus remains on professional development. •
Provide consistent and equitable distribution of end-­‐user devices that enable 21st century learning. $
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Documentation of Progress: http://www.salisburypost.com/2015/02/03/rowan-­‐salisburys-­‐digital-­‐rollout-­‐nears-­‐
completion/ http://www.jamfsoftware.com/blog/keys-­‐to-­‐managing-­‐20000-­‐devices-­‐in-­‐one-­‐year/ Develop 100 partnerships with local municipalities and businesses to provide free Internet access -
Documentation of Progress: http://www.rss.k12.nc.us/hot-­‐spot-­‐wifi http://www.salisburypost.com/2014/09/28/hot-­‐spots-­‐for-­‐literacy/ •
Provide stakeholders with updates on district deployments for 1:1. ✪ -
Documentation of Progress: http://www.salisburypost.com/2015/09/18/moody-­‐touts-­‐digital-­‐transformation-­‐in-­‐
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Evaluate current personnel distribution to align with district-­‐wide technology integration •
Establish a district–wide learning management system for teachers and students -
Documentation of Progress: www.rss.schoology.com LEGEND: ì Completed ✪ 66% Complete Ongoing ¤ ▲ 33% Complete In progress, not enough to measure BOE Pending Board Action $ !
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Strategic Plan 2014-­‐2017 PROGRESS REPORT ON CURRENT STRATEGIES Winter 2016 Update Technology •
Fund regional and national professional development opportunities (i.e. NCTIES, ISTE) -
Documentation of Progress: http://www.salisburypost.com/2015/07/09/jeanie-­‐groh-­‐column-­‐define-­‐iste/ •
Create line item budget for a refresh schedule Goal 2: By 2017, implement digital citizenship at each grade level. Strategies: •
Develop board policies addressing digital citizenship issues •
Determine a digital citizenship curriculum -
Documentation of Progress: https://eboard.eboardsolutions.com/Meetings/ViewMeetingOrder.aspx?S=800&MID=1971 •
Create digital citizenship resources for educators -
Documentation of Progress: https://eboard.eboardsolutions.com/Meetings/ViewMeetingOrder.aspx?S=800&MID=1971 http://www.salisburypost.com/2015/08/14/schools-­‐prepare-­‐for-­‐second-­‐year-­‐of-­‐one-­‐to-­‐
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Provide professional development on infusing digital citizenship curriculum -
ì Documentation of Progress: http://rssbtsc2015.sched.org/event/b46ea72458394228857c631ec0639ecc Goal 3: By 2017, develop collaborative teaching and learning for all stakeholders. Strategies: •
Create a Center for Innovation Professional Development Institute -
Documentation of Progress: http://www.salisburypost.com/2015/01/08/moody-­‐column-­‐hopes-­‐and-­‐dreams-­‐for-­‐2015/ •
Implement a virtual learning environment for shared resources ✪ ¤ LEGEND: ì Completed ✪ 66% Complete Ongoing ¤ ▲ 33% Complete In progress, not enough to measure BOE Pending Board Action $ !
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Strategic Plan 2014-­‐2017 PROGRESS REPORT ON CURRENT STRATEGIES Winter 2016 Update Technology •
Identify employee experts to utilize at the Center •
Create in-­‐school technology teams (Technology Facilitators, Media Coordinators, 21st Century Instructors) to deliver instruction and coordinate technology initiatives -
Documentation of Progress: http://rssbtsc2015.sched.org/event/825026023972ea0d4a430676b247754d •
Create a comprehensive data profile for all students ▲ Goal 4: By 2017, provide reliable and effective infrastructure for all stakeholders. Strategies: •
Upgrade all end-­‐of-­‐life appliances within the server and network •
Increase infrastructure capacity with new network fiber to ensure robust connectivity throughout district -
Documentation of Progress: https://www.dropbox.com/s/17cn597b32mmkxc/BANDWIDTH-­‐1936.png?dl=0 •
Increase storage capacity with implementation of Storage Area Network (SAN) to ensure district data retention •
Increase infrastructure capacity with upgraded bandwidth allocation from NCREN to ensure robust connectivity throughout district -
Documentation of Progress: https://www.dropbox.com/s/17cn597b32mmkxc/BANDWIDTH-­‐1936.png?dl=0 ✪
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Increase infrastructure capacity with upgraded bandwidth allocation from NCREN to ensure robust connectivity throughout district •
Realign technology support areas to ensure all schools and sites have a technician on-­‐site on a bi-­‐weekly basis •
Provide on-­‐going professional development for technicians •
Increase certifications of technicians ì ¤ •
Define and implement asset inventory operational procedures ▲ LEGEND: ì Completed ✪ 66% Complete Ongoing ¤ ▲ 33% Complete In progress, not enough to measure BOE Pending Board Action $ !
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Strategic Plan 2014-­‐2017 PROGRESS REPORT ON CURRENT STRATEGIES Winter 2016 Update Technology •
Improve communication systems (email, video conferencing) to ensure quality of service. •
Implement systems for data integration and migration processes for provisioning student and staff accounts •
Capitalize on new eRate funding regulations to increase wireless access and reliability. ì Goal 5: By 2017, realign processes to provide reliable and effective support of district program areas within Career Technical Education (CTE) for students, staff and schools. Strategies: •
Increase ongoing communication by developing a web portal for administration, principals, staff and students. •
Documentation of Progress: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B28hhyRF1mdoSEM1UGhkRXd3R1E/view?usp=sharing Hire additional Career Development Coordinator (CDC) position to ensure support of all high and middle schools. Documentation of Progress: - http://rss-­‐k12-­‐nc-­‐us.setup.gaggle.net/technology-­‐cte-­‐staff •
Promote partnerships with local business and aligned CTE pathways Documentation of Progress: - https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B28hhyRF1mdobUNXRHM1c2prLUE/view?usp=sharing •
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Documentation of Progress: https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B28hhyRF1mdoWHlOYUlKNG1sN3c •
Increase professional development opportunities for CTE teachers to improve capacity •
Employ Career Cruising to help with student registration choices that align with student interest ì
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Documentation of Progress: http://www2.careercruising.com/default/cplogin/5AB35E61-­‐4108-­‐4E81-­‐AE24-­‐
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Strategic Plan 2014-­‐2017 PROGRESS REPORT ON CURRENT STRATEGIES Winter 2016 Update Technology •
Promote collaboration between CTE CDC and Guidance Counselors to ensure common understanding and support of career planning options for students •
Documentation of Progress: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B28hhyRF1mdoY08tWFBVRHU0TUE/view?usp=sharing Promote a common understanding of the role and responsibilities of the Career Development Coordinator (CDC) position so all stakeholders can utilize this resource effectively. -
Documentation of Progress: https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B28hhyRF1mdoVXVGdGhLMTF0LTg •
Increase the number of students who earn the career endorsement •
Implement a district-­‐wide National Technical Honor Society ì
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Increase specialty CTE offerings based on the needs of the community •
Hire a CDC (career development coordinator) for each high school •
Hire a Special Populations Coordinator ì
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Strategic Plan 2014-­‐2017 PROGRESS REPORT ON CURRENT STRATEGIES Winter 2016 Update Student Support Services FOCUS AREA I – Student Support Services Goal 1: By 2017, School Counselors will be following the American School Counseling Association’s National Model (ASCA). Strategies: •
Provide training for counselors on the ASCA National Model Documentation of Progress: - http://www.schoolcounselor.org/school-­‐counselors-­‐members/asca-­‐national-­‐model •
Counselors will collaborate to effectively understand and implement the national model •
Provide training and support for administrators on ASCA National Model ¤ ì ▲ Goal 2: By 2017, the 4-­‐year cohort graduation rate will increase to over 90% and keep the dropout rate below 2%. Strategies: •
Review current interventions available to reduce student obstacles to education •
Use data to identify student needs and plan interventions •
Implement district-­‐wide graduation plans ¤ ì ¤ Goal 3: By 2017, increase the number of social workers and nurses in Rowan-­‐Salisbury School System by 50%. Strategies: •
Conduct a need assessment on student ratio for support services •
Advocate for additional positions •
Seek funding for additional positions ¤ ì BOE LEGEND: ì Completed ✪ 66% Complete Ongoing ¤ ▲ 33% Complete In progress, not enough to measure BOE Pending Board Action $ !
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Strategic Plan 2014-­‐2017 PROGRESS REPORT ON CURRENT STRATEGIES Winter 2016 Update Operations FOCUS AREA I – Safety Goal 1: By 2017, implement the Safe Havens International safety model district-­‐wide. Strategies: •
Hire an off-­‐site bleacher company to inspect all bleachers. Documentation of Progress: - Hired an Engineer to inspect bleachers. In process of implementing work based on inspection recommendations. •
Prioritize and implement approved safety recommendations Documentation of Progress: - Continuing to work to implement safety recommendations from the Safe Havens ✪ International report from March 2014. •
Provide safety staff development Documentation of Progress: ì - Lockdown Training August 2016 - Safety Meeting Monthly with Maintenance ì •
Review safety plan on an annual basis •
Conduct a major review of RSS board policies to update safety policies and procedures Documentation of Progress: - Presenting update to RSSS Board Meeting - RSS School Safety Update -­‐ ¤ -
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B_mnoN34qflUbDVvckx3eXd6M3c/view?usp=sharing RSS Safety Estimate Worksheet: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B_mnoN34qflUdEJTMzBIWFAzbkE/view?usp=sharing •
Develop a 5-­‐year facilities master plan to address safety needs Documentation of Progress: - Plan included in the RSS Strategic Plan 2014-­‐2015 (this document) LEGEND: ì Completed ✪ 66% Complete Ongoing ¤ ▲ 33% Complete In progress, not enough to measure BOE Pending Board Action $ !
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Develop policies to address school safety procedures and protocols Documentation of Progress: ✪ - Protocols for Safety: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B_mnoN34qflUQ1lqd0lHREgzdzg/view?usp=sharing •
Redevelop and implement crisis drills -
Documentation of Progress: Earthquake drills are conducted in conjunction with the state. Use http://www.shakeout.org for information about earthquake drills. Lockdown drills are conducted twice a year. Tornado drills, fire drills and fire drill with blocked entrances are conducted routinely throughout the school year. Goal 2: By 2017, Develop a plan to enhance campus security. •
Continue added vestibules for all entrances ì
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Secure all vestibules with access door control, add cameras and fencing ì
FOCUS AREA II – Transportation Goal 1: By 2017, reduce average ride time by 5%. Strategies: •
Decrease extra “wait-­‐time” at student stops -
Documentation of Progress: Contracted with Edulog SQL to provide routing software •
Utilize TIMS (Transportation Information Management System) to streamline routes •
Provide training on teaching and learning support strategies for drivers and staff ✪ Documentation of Progress: ì ✪ - RSS Bus Driver Handbook: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B_mnoN34qflUVURNd1BmZG9YOVU/view?usp=sharing LEGEND: ì Completed ✪ 66% Complete Ongoing ¤ ▲ 33% Complete In progress, not enough to measure BOE Pending Board Action $ !
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Strategic Plan 2014-­‐2017 PROGRESS REPORT ON CURRENT STRATEGIES Winter 2016 Update Operations Goal 2: By 2017, improve efficiency rating to 90%. Strategies: -
Review board policies and programs that affect efficiency Documentation of Progress: Boundary Capacity Information to RSS BOE 6-­‐18-­‐15: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B_mnoN34qflUNjRTRUJCTmhfNlE/view?usp=sharing Salisbury-­‐West Rowan Choice Zone Map: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B_mnoN34qflURTRQOENLUkFUUnM/view?usp=sharing South Rowan-­‐Jesse Carson Choice Zone Map: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B_mnoN34qflURWdfdWpQX1pJT00/view?usp=sharing -
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Reduce expenditures •
Reduce number of buses -
Documentation of Progress: Reduced our fleet from 193 to 188 buses •
Increase ridership ✪ ì Goal 3: By 2017, increase bus safety. Strategies: •
Install bus cameras -
Documentation of Progress: Installed cameras on all 188 buses •
Provide 2-­‐way radios and GPS systems for all drivers •
Provide driver training, positive welcome and conversations with students -
Documentation of Progress: Currently working with district Behavior Specialist to provide training to schools ✪ FOCUS AREA III – Child Nutrition LEGEND: ì Completed ✪ 66% Complete Ongoing ¤ ▲ 33% Complete In progress, not enough to measure BOE Pending Board Action $ !
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Strategic Plan 2014-­‐2017 PROGRESS REPORT ON CURRENT STRATEGIES Winter 2016 Update Operations Goal 1: By 2017, increase student breakfast participation by 8% Strategies: •
Expand the number of schools on universal breakfast. Began program at Salisbury and North Rowan high schools •
Obtain a grant to provide mobile kiosks at Salisbury and North Rowan high schools to offer free breakfast to all students at a remote location Documentation of Progress: - Breakfast Grant for Salisbury and North High Schools: •
Examine menu choices at all grade levels •
Review school logistics of service ✪ •
Promote benefits of school breakfast to stakeholders ¤ •
Offer Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) in 12 schools and will be able to provide free breakfast and lunch to ALL students at those schools Documentation of Progress: - 2015-­‐16 CEP School Announcement: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B_mnoN34qflUWU5ndWF4alFCcWs/view?usp=sharing Goal 2: By 2017, increase ServSafe certified staff by 20%. Strategies: ¤ •
Provide professional development to increase certification opportunities •
Post ServSafe certificates in visible locations in cafeteria •
Provide a new employee orientation to include an overview of school nutrition as well as a kitchen tour ì
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Recognize ServSafe certified staff at the Board of Education meetings •
List ServSafe certified staff on system website ▲ ¤ Goal 3: By 2017, increase high school student lunch participation by 5% in non-­‐Smart Lunh schools and maintain lunch participation in Smart Lunch schools. LEGEND: ì Completed ✪ 66% Complete Ongoing ¤ ▲ 33% Complete In progress, not enough to measure BOE Pending Board Action $ !
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Strategic Plan 2014-­‐2017 PROGRESS REPORT ON CURRENT STRATEGIES Winter 2016 Update Operations Strategies: ì
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Open bistro station at South Rowan HS in March of 2016 •
Purchase heat sealing equipment at West Rowan HS to package meals for purchase in the bistro area •
New Meals Plus software has wireless capability enabling us to offer mobile kiosks ¤
Goal 4: Expand ancillary ISDA programs including the Afterschool At-­‐Risk Snack Program (ASSP), the Summer Meals Program, and the At-­‐Risk Afterschool Meals Program. Strategies: •
Offer ASSP at every middle and high school in the county •
Continue to expand use of mobile meal sites in our summer program ✪
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Attend training to meet requirements for becoming a sponsor for the At-­‐Risk Afterschool Meals Program FOCUS AREA IV – Maintenance Goal 1: By 2017, complete conversion of current work-­‐order tracking and costing system. Strategies: •
Develop roll-­‐out schedule for training and implementation •
Analyze data for better utilization of funding •
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Documentation of Progress: Implement School Dude for use as the digital work order system. School Dude Work Order System: https://www.schooldude.com/ ì LEGEND: ì Completed ✪ 66% Complete Ongoing ¤ ▲ 33% Complete In progress, not enough to measure BOE Pending Board Action $ !
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Strategic Plan 2014-­‐2017 PROGRESS REPORT ON CURRENT STRATEGIES Winter 2016 Update Operations Goal 2: By 2017, decrease energy consumption by 2.5%. Strategies: •
Provide professional development to decrease consumption -
Documentation of Progress: Energy Systems Group Meeting Minutes: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B_mnoN34qflUMDJBcG52SXAyM00/view?usp=sharing ì •
Prepare a preventative maintenance schedule to improve efficiency ì
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Performance contract agreement, replace outdated or inefficient lighting and inefficient equipment •
Utilize funds from performance contract agreement •
Consolidate warehouse facilities: i.e.: Clay Street and Kiser building ì Goal 3: By 2017, increase community participation. Strategies: •
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Documentation of Progress: United Way Day of Caring Volunteer Site Coordinators: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B_mnoN34qflUZUpvRk5IOFJveFU/view?usp=sharing •
Remodel media centers to create more collaborative spaces and better learning environments ì
ì Goal 4: By 2017, increase multiple state staff licenses/certifications by 5%. Strategies: •
ì Encourage continuing education in specific fields LEGEND: ì Completed ✪ 66% Complete Ongoing ¤ ▲ 33% Complete In progress, not enough to measure BOE Pending Board Action $ !
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Strategic Plan 2014-­‐2017 PROGRESS REPORT ON CURRENT STRATEGIES Winter 2016 Update Operations •
Provide stipends for additional state licenses/certifications -
Documentation of Progress: State License Renewal Contract: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B_mnoN34qflUTF85cU9Tc3pua1E/view?usp=sharing •
Recognized state licensed/certified staff at the Board of Education meetings ¤ Goal 5: By 2017, develop a 5-­‐year capital improvement plan. Strategies: •
Gather information from administrators at all sites about priorities FOCUS AREA V – Athletics Goal 1: By 2017, develop a long-­‐range plan for interscholastic athletics. Strategies: ì •
Conduct a facilities needs assessment •
Conduct a program needs assessment ì •
Provide staff development to coaches: (1) Fundamentals of Coaching (2) Concussion Course and (3) CPR/First Aid Working with Parents ì •
Hire system-­‐wide athletic director -
Documentation of Progress: Dr. Stewart Hobbs, Jr. is in place as district Athletic Director •
Develop a county-­‐wide middle and high school athletic handbook ì Documentation of Progress: - 2015-­‐2016 High School Athletic Manual - 2015-­‐2016 Middle School Athletic Manual LEGEND: ì Completed ✪ 66% Complete Ongoing ¤ ▲ 33% Complete In progress, not enough to measure BOE Pending Board Action $ !
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Strategic Plan 2014-­‐2017 PROGRESS REPORT ON CURRENT STRATEGIES Winter 2016 Update Operations •
Revise and implement a new coach’s supplement schedule Documentation of Progress: - RSS High School Coaches’ Supplement: -
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B_mnoN34qflUVjVfWF9qaEU4M0k/view?usp=sharing RSS Middle School Coaches' Supplement: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B_mnoN34qflUcUlyLWxDRHJtS3c/view?usp=sharing ¤ LEGEND: ì Completed ✪ 66% Complete Ongoing ¤ ▲ 33% Complete In progress, not enough to measure BOE Pending Board Action $ !
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Strategic Plan 2014-­‐2017 PROGRESS REPORT ON CURRENT STRATEGIES Winter 2016 Update Administrative and Legal Services Goal 1: By 2017, develop a comprehensive administrative and legal services support plan. Strategies: •
Form committees as needed made up of of district and school administrators to assess current needs and develop goals. ¤ •
Review and revise goals and strategies at least every quarter ì •
Deliver professional development and legal resources for central office and school based administrators ì
Goal 2: By 2017, review and refine administrative systems and processes. Strategies: •
Create an interdepartmental administrative manual with input from the administrative manual committee. •
Refine administrative procedures for student discipline by updating BOE policies and Student Code of Conduct. ¤ •
ì Documentation of Progress: RSS Student Code of Conduct BOE Policy Manual 4000 Student Section Review and define a comprehensive plan for discipline with discipline and behavior committee ▲ Goal 3: By 2017, refine and update the RSS Board Policy Manual. Strategies: •
Review and update current board policies in collaboration NC SBA at least monthly -
Documentation of Progress: RSS Board Policy Manual Review and Revisions ¤ LEGEND: ì Completed ✪ 66% Complete Ongoing ¤ ▲ 33% Complete In progress, not enough to measure BOE Pending Board Action $ !
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Strategic Plan 2014-­‐2017 PROGRESS REPORT ON CURRENT STRATEGIES Winter 2016 Update Human Resources Goal 1: By 2017, RSS Human Resources Department will implement an efficient and effective classroom substitute hiring process. Strategies: $ - Collaborate with finance department to contract out the classroom substitute hiring process. •
Work collaboratively with regional districts and share ideas. •
Analyze current process with a consultant and modify procedures as necessary. ì ¤ Goal 2: By 2017, RSS Human Resources Department will recruit highly qualified staff. Strategies: Align the interview process with the evaluation process. •
Documentation of Progress: Principal Rubric: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B8ordASaZWn6QWdLbUE1SEljS3M/view?usp=sharing Teacher Rubric: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B8ordASaZWn6dFNsNE8zUmY3RVU/view?usp=sharing -
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Hire a district recruiter to assist with recruiting new employees for the school system •
Participate in at least 12 (twelve) career fairs. Documentation of Progress: Career Fairs List: https://drive.google.com/a/rss.k12.nc.us/file/d/0B8ordASaZWn6aEZycDVid01zekU/view?usp=sh
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ì ¤ Assist and support administrators in building capacity to recruit highly qualified candidates. Goal 3: By 2017, RSS Human Resources Department will research and implement an online workflow process. Strategies: •
Collaborate with NCDPI and RSS finance department to pilot Teacher Match utilized for an efficient online workflow process. ¤
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Not started Train and educate staff on new workflow and procedures. LEGEND: ì Completed ✪ 66% Complete Ongoing ¤ ▲ 33% Complete In progress, not enough to measure BOE Pending Board Action $ !
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Strategic Plan 2014-­‐2017 PROGRESS REPORT ON CURRENT STRATEGIES Winter 2016 Update Human Resources •
Not started Implement an online workflow process by December 2015 and evaluate after 90 days. Finance Goal 1: By 2017, redesign budget process to align with focus areas providing technology access for students and related professional development for staff. Strategies: •
Design instruments to collect feedback from stakeholders including staff, students, parents, board, and community members •
Repurpose funding of classroom resources and redirect for 1:1 technology for students •
Implement a zero based budget approach ! ì Goal 2: By 2017, align grant submission with focus areas. Strategies: •
Explore position or contract to assist the district in securing grant fundibg to support unmet student and staff needs ▲ •
Create an online process requiring approval and ensuring alignment with system focus prior to grant submission ▲ •
Form a committee to review all prospective grants ▲ Goal 3: By 2017, implement electronic staff development forms to include requirement of focus areas for consideration. Strategies: •
Create a design team to design and implement a new staff development process •
Select and implement a software solution that will automate the workflow and provide needed information to all departments ¤ LEGEND: ì Completed ✪ 66% Complete Ongoing ¤ ▲ 33% Complete In progress, not enough to measure BOE Pending Board Action $ !
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Strategic Plan 2014-­‐2017 PROGRESS REPORT ON CURRENT STRATEGIES Winter 2016 Update Communications Goal 1: Increase parental and community involvement that demonstrates the importance of reading. Strategies: Increase the number of books collected and the number of community sponsorships for the state program “Give 5, Read 5” campaign during the spring of each school year •
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Documentation of Progress: District Website: http://rssgive5read5.weebly.com Salisbury Post Article: http://www.salisburypost.com/2014/09/28/hot-­‐spots-­‐for-­‐literacy/ Increase school volunteers that work with students to increase reading comprehension, speaking, writing and listening skills •
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Documentation of Progress: District Website: http://www.rss.k12.nc.us/volunteer •
Increase the number of Hot Spot partnerships for WiFi availability for students – -
Documentation of Progress: District Website: http://www.rss.k12.nc.us/hot-­‐spot-­‐wifi ì ì ì •
Increase business and faith based community participation through partner-­‐sponsorship of Literacy Summit: -
Documentation of Progress: Salisbury Post Article: http://www.salisburypost.com/2014/10/05/rowan-­‐salisbury-­‐school-­‐
system-­‐tackles-­‐literacy-­‐challenge/ •
Focus on Literacy annual event for school improvement teams to share plans, strategies and best practices Goal 2: Market schools by providing stakeholders increased opportunities to become more involved and informed. Strategies: Expand the annual Teacher of the Year event to include Principal of the Year, Support Staff Member of the Year, and TA/Bus Driver of the Year, and recognize them at a pep rally with all staff and sponsors present •
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Documentation of Progress: District Website TOY: http://www.rss.k12.nc.us/news/millbridge-­‐teacher-­‐nancy-­‐goodnight-­‐
teacher-­‐year ì LEGEND: ì Completed ✪ 66% Complete Ongoing ¤ ▲ 33% Complete In progress, not enough to measure BOE Pending Board Action $ !
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Strategic Plan 2014-­‐2017 PROGRESS REPORT ON CURRENT STRATEGIES Winter 2016 Update Communications - District Website POY: http://www.rss.k12.nc.us/news/knox-­‐co-­‐principal-­‐dr-­‐latoya-­‐dixon-­‐
principal-­‐year - Salisbury Post: http://www.salisburypost.com/2015/08/21/teachers-­‐staff-­‐attend-­‐pep-­‐rally-­‐
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Expand the Annual Report to the Community Breakfast to an annual Back to School “Pep Rally” to include staff, students and community partners -
Documentation of Progress: District Website: http://www.rss.k12.nc.us/news/thank-­‐you-­‐community-­‐partners Salisbury Post Article: http://www.salisburypost.com/2015/08/21/teachers-­‐staff-­‐attend-­‐
pep-­‐rally-­‐to-­‐celebrate-­‐start-­‐of-­‐school/ •
Sponsor a "State of the Schools” luncheon for area businesses and the community to provide and up-­‐to-­‐date progress report on our schools ì -
Documentation of Progress: Salisbury Post Article: http://www.salisburypost.com/2015/09/18/moody-­‐touts-­‐digital-­‐
transformation-­‐in-­‐chamber-­‐of-­‐commerce-­‐speech/ Host regular school visits with student led tours allowing parents, business leaders, elected officials, faith-­‐based community, senior citizens and others to learn more about Rowan-­‐
Salisbury schools •
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Documentation of Progress: http://www.rss.k12.nc.us/school-­‐visits ì Increase viewer audience for WRSS Student TV News Program to reach businesses, organizations, senior citizens and others – •
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Documentation of Progress: District Website: http://www.rss.k12.nc.us/wrss Launch a new and more user-­‐friendly website that reflects the district’s system priorities and allows more flexibility for staff to keep information updated – •
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Documentation of Progress: District Website: http://www.rss.k12.nc.us ì LEGEND: ì Completed ✪ 66% Complete Ongoing ¤ ▲ 33% Complete In progress, not enough to measure BOE Pending Board Action $ !
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Strategic Plan 2014-­‐2017 PROGRESS REPORT ON CURRENT STRATEGIES Winter 2016 Update Communications Conduct monthly teacher breakfast events with the Superintendent to keep teachers informed and share information with co-­‐workers – •
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Documentation of Progress: District Website: http://www.rss.k12.nc.us/superintendents-­‐corner-­‐teacher-­‐meetings •
Develop “easy to implement” marketing strategies for our schools ▲
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Design committee of district administrators to determine ways to engage the community ì Goal 3: Improve individual school and district communication outreach through an expanded social media presence and increased internal communication. Strategies: •
Develop district guidelines that provide direction for instructional employees, students and the school district community when participating in online social media activities •
By 2016, each individual school will create a social networking presence such as Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, or LinkedIn in compliance with Board of Education policy and district guidelines -
Documentation of Progress: District Twitter: https://twitter.com/RSSInformation District FaceBook: https://www.facebook.com/E3onthemove •
Develop an interactive master calendar communicating district meetings and events •
Develop an online mechanism for e-­‐flyer distribution – •
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Documentation of Progress: • District Website / Peachjar: http://www.rss.k12.nc.us/flyer-­‐distribution ì
Create weekly news to principals in order to streamline communication into one uniform platform ì
LEGEND: ì Completed ✪ 66% Complete Ongoing ¤ ▲ 33% Complete In progress, not enough to measure BOE Pending Board Action $ !
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