Accomplishments 2016- 17 School year and Goals 2017- 18 School year
Accomplishments- Next steps are identified through 2017- 18 goals.
A. Improve school climate
Climate improved based reports from climate committee to school board, exit interviews, staff reviews, and stay interviews. Developing local talent has been successful. Many locals have entered or completed programs for licensed positions.
B. staff retention
Staff retention was average for national trends in education and all fields. Local applicants are increasing and entering into education programs is also increasing. Mentoring program is improved.
C. student academic growth
Reading scores increased as noted by MCA results, most reading assessments are trending upward. E- 6 math curriculum was implemented, there was intense focus on training and teachers learning the curriculum. H-F schools was the largest participant in ECCO.
D. communication of the how and the why
Positive feedback from families on use of social media and mass communication as tools. Intra-staff communication issues identified and some points addressed. Climate committee identified several areas of communication for work.
Goals-
A.Continue to Improve school climate and staff morale
Action plan-Utilize climate committee to revamp areas of low student/ community satisfaction based survey results. Continue to develop local talent for teaching and support staff positions.
B. staff retention
Action plan- Improve mentoring program. Continue to develop local talent for teaching and support staff position. Superintendent conduct and present retention report with specific recommendations to be shared with climate committee
C. student academic growth
Action plan- Continue to Implement E- 6 math curriculum with high levels of supports. Continue with teacher led staff development committee. Define 21st century skills and begin introducing those into the curriculum. Focus on individual learning goals for each student
Assess all teaching staff to ensure they are teaching grades and areas that will have the most student impact.
D. Continue to improve and streamline communication
Action plan- Simplify communication for staff and community by improving the use of social media and “low tech” tools to reach and engage more parents, community members, and groups. Use communication to gain higher support for facilities vision and to celebrate our school’s many successes.
Accomplishments- Next steps are identified through 2017- 18 goals.
A. Improve school climate
Climate improved based reports from climate committee to school board, exit interviews, staff reviews, and stay interviews. Developing local talent has been successful. Many locals have entered or completed programs for licensed positions.
B. staff retention
Staff retention was average for national trends in education and all fields. Local applicants are increasing and entering into education programs is also increasing. Mentoring program is improved.
C. student academic growth
Reading scores increased as noted by MCA results, most reading assessments are trending upward. E- 6 math curriculum was implemented, there was intense focus on training and teachers learning the curriculum. H-F schools was the largest participant in ECCO.
D. communication of the how and the why
Positive feedback from families on use of social media and mass communication as tools. Intra-staff communication issues identified and some points addressed. Climate committee identified several areas of communication for work.
Goals-
A.Continue to Improve school climate and staff morale
Action plan-Utilize climate committee to revamp areas of low student/ community satisfaction based survey results. Continue to develop local talent for teaching and support staff positions.
B. staff retention
Action plan- Improve mentoring program. Continue to develop local talent for teaching and support staff position. Superintendent conduct and present retention report with specific recommendations to be shared with climate committee
C. student academic growth
Action plan- Continue to Implement E- 6 math curriculum with high levels of supports. Continue with teacher led staff development committee. Define 21st century skills and begin introducing those into the curriculum. Focus on individual learning goals for each student
Assess all teaching staff to ensure they are teaching grades and areas that will have the most student impact.
D. Continue to improve and streamline communication
Action plan- Simplify communication for staff and community by improving the use of social media and “low tech” tools to reach and engage more parents, community members, and groups. Use communication to gain higher support for facilities vision and to celebrate our school’s many successes.