Approved March 2005
NEW KENT PUBLIC SCHOOLS
SIX YEAR PLAN
2004-2010
VISION STATEMENT 1
New Kent Public Schools will continue to attract and retain quality staff that is well trained to meet the needs of our
students and community.
GOAL STATEMENT A:
New Kent Public Schools will provide a competitive salary and benefits package.
Time
Frame
Estimated
Resources
Person(s)
Responsible
Means of
Evaluation
1-Continue to budget
competitive salary increases
2004-2010
1%=$______
Dr. Geiger/
School Board
VEA Salary Rankings
2-Increase percent
of health benefits
paid by School
division for staff at
increments of 5, 10,
15, and 20 years of
experience.
2005-2006
TBD
Ms. Dever
Health Insurance
Payment Plan
3-Continue to provide
leadership in formation
of a Regional Insurance Pool
GOAL STATEMENT B:
2004-06
Dr. Geiger
Formation of a viable
Insurance Pool
Action Steps
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New Kent Public Schools will continue to provide staff positions to meet the programmatic needs of the
school division.
Action Steps
1-Hire teachers to provide
the following pupil-teacher
ratios:
K
Time
Frame
--
Estimated
Resources
Person(s)
Responsible
--
Mrs. Quick/
Dr. Geiger
15:1
or provide
By 9/06
TBD
a paraprofessional
in every class
with 18 students
1
18:1
By 9/06
TBD
2-5 20:1
By 9/06
TBD
6-8 20:1
By 9/07
9-12 English 23:1
By 9/06
Note: Provide a paraprofessional for every
4 teachers by 9/07 in Grades 1-5
2-Hire following
administrative positions:
Assistant Principal
Assistant Superintendent
Foundation Director
By 9/06
By 9/07
By 9/07
$50,000
$85,000
$50,000
--
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Means of
Evaluation
Pupil-Teacher Ratio Report
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Dr. Geiger/
School Board
Approved Budget 06/07
Approved Budget 07/08
Approved Budget 07/08
GOAL STATEMENT C:
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New Kent Public School staff members will meet the requirements of the No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB).
Action Steps
1-100% of all classes
in the core areas
(English, Social Studies,
Math, Science, Foreign
Language & Arts) will be
taught by fully endorsed
and certified teachers.
Time
Frame
Estimated
Revenues
By 9/07
TBD
Person(s)
Responsible
Means of
Evaluation
Mrs. Quick/
Ms. Dever
Report to the DOE
Mrs. Sodat
Personnel Report
a. Continue to recruit highly qualified staff
b. Continue to require full endorsements
c. Assign staff to teach courses based on endorsements.
2-All instructional paraBy 9/07
professionals assigned to
Title I schools will hold a
two-year degree or pass
the ParaPro Test
a. Continue to offer stipend
b. Continue to provide academic
workshops and training
opportunities
VISION STATEMENT II:
New Kent Public Schools will be well maintained and provide adequate space and technology to meet
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the needs of the students, staff, and community.
GOAL STATEMENT A:
New Kent Public Schools will provide adequate and appropriate classroom and core facilities that meet the instructional,
safety, and technological needs of students at the elementary, middle and secondary levels.
Time
Frame
Estimated
Resources
Person(s)
Responsible
Means of
Evaluation
1-School Board will pass a
revised comprehensive
school facility
improvement plan based
on updated enrollment
projection
Nov. 2004
TBD
Dr. Geiger/
School Board
Board minutes
2-School Board will
present plans
to Board of
Supervisors
Jan. 2005
--
Dr. Geiger/
Board
Board minutes
3-The Long-Range
Facility Plan will
be implemented
2005-2010
TBD
Dr. Geiger/
School Board/
Board of Supvs.
New and renovated
school facilities
Action Steps
Note: See attached Long-Range Facility Plan
GOAL STATEMENT B:
New Kent Public Schools will be available for expanded county use.
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Time
Frame
Estimated
Resources
Person(s)
Responsible
Means of
Evaluation
1-The new high school will
be equipped with an
energy generator,
physical fitness facilities,
an auditorium, and
computer labs that will
facilitate community
use.
Fall 2008
Included in
cost of new
high school
Dr. Geiger/
School Board
and architect
Architectural Plans
2-The new gymnasium at the
primary school will be
available for use via the
Recreation Department
Fall 2005
Included in
the renovation
costs
Dr. Geiger/
School Board
Architectural Plan
3-The new athletic fields
at the renovated GWES
will be available for use
via the Recreation Dept.
Fall 2007
Included in
the renovation
costs
Dr. Geiger/
School Board
Architectural Plans
4-The gymnasium and athletic
fields at the current middle
school will be available for
expanded use via the
Recreation Dept.
GOAL STATEMENT C:
Fall 2009
TBD
Dr. Geiger/School
Board and Board
of Supervisors
Letter to Parks and Recreation
Action Steps
New Kent Public Schools will be equipped with technology to support instructional and administrative functions.
Time
Estimated
Person(s)
Means of
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Action Steps
1-Schools will provide the
technology infrastructure
to meet the state’s goal
for On-Line testing:
Frame
Resources
NKHS/
State On-Line
NKMS
Funds
met this goal;
NKPS and
GWWES will
meet goal by
9/06
Responsible
Evaluation
Mrs. Geron/
Mr. Smith
Inclusion in School
budgets through
2006-2007
2-Hire a technology teacher and a technology technician for each school
HS - 1 position needed
MS - 2 positions needed
ES - 1 position needed
PS – 2 positions needed
Fall 2006
Fall 2005
Fall 2006
Fall 2006
$40,000
$80,000
$40,000
$80,000
Mrs. Geron/
Mr. Smith
Budget 2006-07
Budget 2005-06
Budget 2006-07
Budget 2006-07
3-School Division will have a
technology replacement
budget
Fall 2005
TBD
Mrs. Geron
Budget 2005-06
4-Schools will provide
automated attendance
calling
Fall 2007
Dr. Geiger
Budget 2007-08
TBD
VISION STATEMENT III
New Kent Public Schools will continue to provide an instructional program that is relevant to the short-term and long-term
needs of our students.
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GOAL STATEMENT A:
The School Division will offer a curriculum that is aligned with the SOLs, as well as remedial programs to provide
additional support to students with academic needs and to help each school meet the student achievement targets of
NCLB.
Time
Frame
Estimated
Resources
Person(s)
Responsible
Means of
Evaluation
1-Schools will continue to
develop and implement
annual improvement plans
that reflect an analysis of the
SOL assessments and the
Adequate Yearly Progress
(AYP) targets of NCLB.
2004-2010
Included in
instructional
budget
Administrative
Staff
Annual SOL/AYP results
2-The school division will
expand early intervention
programs
Fall 2010
$70,000
Mrs. Quick/
Mr. Balmer
Budget 2010-11
3-The school division will
convert primary and
elementary schools to a
K-5 format.
Fall 2006
TBD
Dr. Geiger/
Mrs. Quick
Budget 2006-07
Action Steps
GOAL STATEMENT B:
New Kent Public Schools will expand program offerings to provide students with more opportunities to
develop their interests and meet their needs.
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Action Steps
Time
Frame
1-The high school will expand
AP and college credit
classes
Fall 2007
2-The middle school program
will be expanded to include
more career exploration
programs and Community
Service elective
Fall 2010
Estimated
Resources
TBD
TBD
Person(s)
Responsible
Means of
Evaluation
Dr. Geiger/
Mrs. Jones
Budget 2007-08
Dr. Geiger/
Mr. Ormond
Budget 2010-11
GOAL STATEMENT C:
New Kent Public Schools will expand remedial assistance programs to students who need additional assistance in
meeting their academic and behavioral goals.
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Estimated
Resources
Person(s)
Responsible
Means of
Evaluation
1-The Community that Cares
Fall 2009
Program will be expanded
and relocated with the school
GED Program to the “old”
middle school.
TBD
Dr. Geiger/
School Board
Budget 2009-10
2-Teams of regular classroom, Fall 2004
special education, and gifted
teachers who work in
inclusionary teams will receive
expanded training.
TBD
Dr. Geiger/
Mrs. Quick
Staff Development
Budget 2004-05
Action Steps
Time
Frame
VISION STATEMENT IV:
New Kent Public Schools will continue to provide learning environments that are safe and orderly for students and staff.
GOAL STATEMENT A:
School administrators and teachers will continue to consistently enforce the code of conduct and set high standards for
student behavior.
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Time
Frame
Estimated
Resources
1-The school division will
relocate the Community
That Cares Program and the
school GED Program to the
“old” middle school once
the new high school opens.
Fall 2010
This will be addressed through Vision Statement III, Goal C.
2-All schools will have
two-way communication
between office and
classrooms and video
surveillance camera
for parking lots.
This will been accomplished through
Vision Statement II, Goal A
3-The school division will
continue to do Annual
Safety Audits.
Fall 2005
Action Steps
4-Covered walkways between
buildings at the ES will be provided.
TBD
Person(s)
Responsible
Dr. Geiger
Means of
Evaluation
Report to DOE
This will be addressed through Vision Statement II, Goal A
VISION STATMENT V:
New Kent Public Schools will be actively supported by the New Kent community.
GOAL STATEMENT A:
The school division will provide a systematic communication program to inform the community
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of school programs, accomplishments and needs.
Time
Frame
Estimated
Resources
Person(s)
Responsible
Means of
Evaluation
1-Assign staff member
to coordinate program
Fall 2005
Supplement
Dr. Geiger/
Mrs. Quick
Budget 2005-06
2-Develop semi-annual
newsletter
Fall 2005
TBD
Dr. Geiger/
Mrs. Quick
Budget 2005-06
3-Expand current “Update”
to a quarterly newsletter
Fall 2006
TBD
Dr. Geiger/
Mrs. Quick
Budget 2006-07
Action Steps
GOAL STATEMENT B:
New Kent Public Schools will provide a coordinated program of opportunities for Business Partnerships.
Action Steps
Time
Frame
Estimated
Resources
Person(s)
Responsible
Means of
Evaluation
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1-Hire full-time staff
member to coordinate
business partnership
program and serve as
the Executive Director
of the Educational
Foundation.
Fall 2007
$ 50,000
Dr. Geiger
Budget 2007-08
(See Vision Statement I, Goal Statement B)
VISION STATEMENT VI:
New Kent Public Schools will continue to provide safe and efficient transportation for students.
GOAL STATEMENT A:
School buses and cars will continue to be safely maintained.
Action Steps
Time
Frame
Estimated
Resources
Person(s)
Responsible
Means of
Evaluation
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1-A new vehicle maintenance
facility will be provided
TBD
Note: School Board and Board
of Supervisors have signed a
Memorandum of Understanding
regarding the Operation of
this facility.
2-School bus replacement
Annual
schedule will be maintained
so that buses 12 years of
age or older will be taken
off regular routes.
3-Bus routing software will be
Fall 2005
purchased to more
efficiently plan routes.
4-Separate bus routes for
Fall 2007
elementary (K-5) and
secondary (6-12) schools will
be implemented.
TBD
Board of Supvs
and School Board
New facility will be in
operation by Fall 2006
$60,000/Bus
Dr. Geiger/
Mr. Kemerer
School Board budgets/
Fall report on use of
Capital Account.
TBD
Dr. Geiger/
Mr. Kemerer
Budget 2005-2006
TBD
Dr. Geiger/
Mr. Kemerer
Bus route schedule for 2007-08
GOAL STATEMENT B:
New Kent Public Schools will continue to monitor and address student conduct on school buses so that the division’s safe
driving record is maintained.
Action Steps
1-Bus Discipline Committee
will continue to meet
Time
Frame
Fall 2004
Estimated
Resources
--
Person(s)
Responsible
Means of
Evaluation
Dr. Geiger
Minutes
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bi-monthly
2-Student Code of Conduct
will continue to be
consistently enforced
Fall 2004
--
Dr. Geiger/
School
Administrators
Crime and Violence
Report
3-Bus driver training
will continue to be
provided to help
drivers enhance their
student behavior
management skills
Annually
--
Mr. Kemerer
Staff Development Calendar
VISION STATEMENT VII:
New Kent Public Schools will provide an expanded equipment and supply budget needed to conduct a high quality
educational program.
GOAL STATEMENT A:
The school division will supply each school with appropriate supplies and equipment.
Action Steps
Time
Frame
Estimated
Resources
Person(s)
Responsible
Means of
Evaluation
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*1-Funds will be provided
to complete timely
purchase of new
textbook series
Fall 2005
$200,000300,000
Mrs. Quick
Full funding to purchase newly
adopted textbooks via
State schedule*
2-Instructional supply
budget will be expanded
to meet needs of higher
enrollment and new
course offerings.
Fall 2005
TBD
Dr. Geiger/
Mr. Smith
Budgets starting with
2005-06
3-Equipment budgets will
Fall 2005
be increased to meet
needs of higher enrollment
and new instructional positions.
TBD
Dr. Geiger/
Mr. Smith
Budgets starting with
2005-06
4-Equipment replacement for
desks, chairs, cafeteria
tables, etc. will be included in
annual school budgets.
TBD
Dr. Geiger/
Mr. Smith
Budgets starting with
2005-06
Fall 2005
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