Inherent throughout the district activities listed below is the focus on fostering and supporting high quality instruction that leads to student learning and achievement. We have many initiatives on-going across our school district. The District theme for the year is “Moving Forward: Integration of Multiple Initiatives”. The initiatives share the common thread of contributing to an environment of high quality instruction. The attachment provides a sample listing of the many activities and initiatives that are linked together to form a network promoting quality instruction.

Planning
Review previous elementary class size guidelines and recommendations and develop a Board of Education approved phased-in elementary class size reduction plan implemented in 2009-10.


Program
Review and evaluate the academic intervention supports at the high school matching outcomes to intended objectives of programs including the Integrated Regents Program (IRP); School to Work; Individualized Success Plan (ISP); and the High School Assistance Team.

After formation of a Study Team, explore the feasibility of integrating foreign language instruction in the elementary level determining the appropriate levels of language introduction, the language(s) offered; the allocation of time; the best delivery methods; cost impact; and possible recommended phase-in.

Review the current delivery and availability of appropriate services to the district’s most highly academically talented students and explore and recommend any additional program opportunities for highly academically talented students both within and outside the regular classroom.

Continue implementation of the modified Grade 9-12 Technology Education Curriculum to meet the demand for skills needed in preparation for future 21st century applications including program expansion in the Project Lead the Way initiative.


Facilities/Resources/Personnel
Continue to manage and coordinate the $94.5 million district wide school renovation and construction project as well as the $4.7 million EXCEL school safety enhancement project.

Monitor and coordinate the introduction and integration of three new key administrative personnel into the school district including the: 1) Assistant Superintendent for Instruction and Educational Programs; 2) Director of K-12 Counseling Services; and 3) Assistant Middle School Principal/Director of English Language Arts for Grades 6-8.

Continue implementation of the district wide student data management software, PowerSchool, that will track student academic progress, manage student schedules and attendance, transcripts, report grades and assignments in a secure network environment, and ultimately be accessible from home or school by students, parents and staff. (Multi-year activity)

Community & Communication
Provide a series of Educational Issue Forums for the school community throughout the school year to help develop awareness of issues regarding student learning and development and as well as related topics.

Continue the Community Budget Forums to encourage greater public understanding of the school budget process, challenges and opportunities. The Forums would help to promote a closer link between the school community and the school budget process.
 

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