Strategic Plan

Madison County School Board ^. Administrative Offices ^. 210 NE. Duval Avenue ^. Madison, Florida 32340 ^. Phone 850.973.5022 ^. Fax 850.973.5027

Madison School District
Strategic Plan 2002-2007

OBJECTIVE I OBJECTIVE_II OBJECTIVE_III OBJECTIVE_IV

Executive Committee

Mrs. Lou Miller, Superintendent of Schools

Mr. Larry Alderman, Director of Human Resources & MIS

Mr. Mel Roberts, Principal-Madison County Central School

Mr. Ben Killingsworth, Principal-Madison County High School
Mr. Ed Meggs, Madison County Community Bank

Mrs. Andy Barnes, Director of Finance

Mr. Gary Williams, Board Member

Committee Members

Mr. Geoffrey Hill, Madison County High School

Mrs. Kathy McCollum, Lee Elementary School

Ms. Emma Brooks, Madison County Central School

Mrs. Ruth Richardson, Madison County School Board

Ms. Rose Smith, Madison County School Board Transportation Department

Mr. Oliver Bradley, Community Member

Reverend Jeff Cordero, Community Member

Mrs. Jo Willis, Community Member

Mr. Ray Griffin, Community Member

Mr. Dan Brown, Student

Mr. George Williams, MCEA President

OBJECTIVE # I: To improve student achievement as measured by test scores, graduation rates, post secondary enrollments, extracurricular participation, and other objective student performance data.

OBJECTIVE # I: To improve student achievement as measured by test scores, graduation rates, post secondary enrollments, extracurricular participation, and other objective student performance data.
STRATEGY #1: Provide support for students who need remedial assistance.

ACTION PLAN

ACTION STEPS	Person(s) Responsible	Adequate Progress And/or Completion Evidence	Timeline	Budget

1. After school tutoring	Excel Principal/ Curriculum Coordinators	70% of students attending after-school tutoring will improve their grade performance or FCAT score, if applicable, using the factors of attendance, grades & FCAT scores.	School Year	Approximately $2,600 per tutor Approximately 14 tutors

2.Mentoring	McFee Rep./ MCCS Guidance Counselors/ Elementary Curriculum Coordinators/ Excel Principal	Increase the number of students mentored in the district by 5%. At least 70% of students mentored will graduate from high school.	2002-2007 5 Years Annually	Covered by McFee and grants

3. Title I	Coordinator of Title I & Elementary Curriculum Coordinators	All title I schools will increase the percentage of students scoring at the proficient level in Reading, Writing, and Math sufficiently to earn grades of A, B or C by 2007	Yearly	Federally Funded

4. Integrated learning systems computer lab	Curriculum Coordinator/Tech Coordinators/	75% of students in lab will achieve progress equaling one year evidenced by their individual scoring report.	Yearly	Title I Funding Goals 2000 Funding

5. Direct Instruction	Elem. Curriculum Coordinators/Elementary Teachers	Program will be phased in PreK-8 at all schools in math & reading. 10% of students in this program will receive a Level 3 on FCAT in grades 2-8	2002-2007	Existing Funds

OBJECTIVE # I: To improve student achievement as measured by test scores, graduation rates, post secondary enrollments, extracurricular participation, and other objective student performance data.
STRATEGY #2: Ensure that all schools provide test preparation and incentive programs for successful performance.

ACTION PLAN

ACTION STEPS

Person(s) Responsible

Adequate Progress And/or Completion Evidence

Timeline

Budget


1. Skill practice opportunities	GES Curriculum Coordinator/Excel Principal/MCHS Curriculum Coordinator/ MCHS English/Math/Science Departments/Elementary Teachers from PES & LES	70% of students tested will receive a Level 3 or above on the Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test	Annually	School Improvement Plan or School Recognition

2. Incentive programs	GES Curriculum Coordinator/Excel Principal/MCHS Curriculum Coordinator/ MCHS English/Math/Science Departments/Elementary Teachers from PES & LES	70% of students tested will receive a Level 3 or above on the Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test	Annually	School Improvement Plan or School Recognition

3. Special Materials	District Team Leaders District Curriculum Coordinator	70% of students tested will receive a Level 3 or above on the Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test	Annually	A portion of current textbook allocation

ACTION PLAN

ACTION STEPS

Person(s) Responsible

Adequate Progress And/or Completion Evidence

Timeline

Budget


1. Use of performance data to make classroom decisions	Individual classroom teachers/principals	100% of the teachers will use data analysis to write their PDP’s and form lesson plans to demonstrate student needs.	Annually	Current Budget Allocation

2. Opportunities for learning (a) within the district (b)outside the district	Staff Development Director/PDC/Curriculum Coordinators	The PDC will meet quarterly with staff development director to coordinate district wide professional development opportunities. A monthly calendar will be provided to list all in & out of district professional development opportunities.	Annually	PDC Annually divide $50,000 to schools by FTE

3. Professional Development Plans (as needs assessment for District inservice)	Staff Development Director/Principals	100% of the teachers will use data analysis to write their PDP’s and from lesson plans to demonstrate student needs. Staff development director will compile Professional Development Plans from district principals & devise a district needs assessment.	Annually	Current Budget Allocation

ACTION PLAN

ACTION STEPS	Person(s) Responsible	Adequate Progress And/or Completion Evidence	Timeline	Budget

1. Curriculum alignment with Sunshine State Standards	Curriculum Coordinators Classroom Teachers	100% of lesson plans will represent district curriculum mapping & Sunshine State Standards. Inservice sessions will be offered by the schools to review curriculum mapping	Annually	Approximately $500.00

2. Technology to support learning	Network Manager School MIS Personnel GES, PES,LES Curriculum Coordinator	100% of teachers will be trained on appropriate & available learning technology. Schools identify & acquire appropriate learning & education technologies. District will develop strategies to replace & upgrade instructional & educational technologies	Annually 2002-2007	Grant Budgeted Funds Technology Funds

3. Appropriate materials & supplies to support curriculum	Curriculum Coordinators Principals Dir. Of Elem. Ed & Support Services	All textbook dollars are expended for students	Annually	State Textbook Allocations

4. Programs to involve students in extracurricular activities	Athletic Director Guidance Counselors Activity Sponsors	30% or more of all students will participate in school sponsored extra-curricular activities	Annually	Negotiated Supplements

5. Alternative Programs	Coord. Of Title I Director of Elem. Ed & Support Services Excel Principal	Dropout rate will decrease by 2% over the next 5 years. MCCS & MCHS will provide alternative programs for discipline such as After School and Saturday School Work Detail	2002-2007	Existing State and Federal Dollars

6. Vocational Programs	Curriculum Coordinators Guidance Counselors Vocational Coordinator	Based on interest, schools will provide appropriate vocational programs	Annually	Carl Perkins/General Fund

7. Dual Enrollment	MCHS Curriculum Coordinator/Guidance Counselors/NFCC Contact	Based on interest, schools will provide appropriate dual enrollment opportunities	Annually	Provide Funds for textbooks

OBJECTIVE # I: To improve student achievement as measured by test scores, graduation rates, post secondary enrollments, extracurricular participation, and other objective student performance data.
STRATEGY #5: Utilize the services of PAEC to enhance student achievement and achieve best practices.

ACTION PLAN

Action Steps	Person(s) Responsible	Adequate Progress And/or Completion Evidence	Timeline	Budget

1. Maintain membership in PAEC	Superintendent	Signed "Resolution of Participation"	July 1, Annually	Approx. $2500

2. Distribute listing of services to schools	Staff Development Director/PDC/Curriculum Coordinators	Every school receives timely information	On-going throughout each year	Contract

3. Distribute the PAEC goals statement throughout the district	Superintendent/Director	Every school and district department receives statement	Annually	Contract

4. Adopt the PAEC Master Inservice Plan	Staff Development Director	Signed agreement with PAEC	Annually	Approximately $2300

OBJECTIVE # 2: To increase system effectiveness (food service, transportation, finance, maintenance, facilities, human resources, educational delivery systems, management structure, instructional and administrative technology.

OBJECTIVE # II: To increase system effectiveness (food service, transportation, finance, maintenance, facilities, human resources, educational delivery systems, management structure, instructional and administrative technology.
STRATEGY #1: Review Office of Program Policy Analysis and Government Accountability (OPPAGA goals and standards and develop action plans to address those not yet met.

ACTION PLAN

ACTION STEPS	Person(s) Responsible	Adequate Progress And/or Completion Evidence	Timeline	Budget

1. Identify leaders for each section of the OPPAGA standards	Superintendent	Board minutes will reflect presentation of leaders for each section of OPPAGA Standards	July 1, 2002	Existing Funds

2. Assign team leaders and identify team members.	Team Leader	Each team leader will send memo to superintendent listing team members	August, 1, 2002	Existing Funds

3. Each team develop a process to review their section	Team Leader	Each team leader will assign at least 2 team members to conduct a needs assessment for each goal within their section	Dec. 20, 2002	Existing Funds

4. Each team will prioritize standards to be addressed	Team Leader	Set up Board workshop for each team leader to present the priority standard for their section	2^nd Board Meeting in March, 2003	Existing Funds

OBJECTIVE # II: To increase system effectiveness (food service, transportation, finance, maintenance, facilities, human resources, educational delivery systems, management structure, instructional and administrative technology.
STRATEGY #2: Review all school improvement plans to ensure appropriate links between district practices and identified school needs.

ACTION PLAN

ACTION STEPS	Person(s) Responsible	Adequate Progress And/or Completion Evidence	Timeline	Budget

1.Develop process to ensure that school improvement plans are correlated to the District Strategic Plan	MCCS Curriculum Coordinator	The School Improvement Plans will be linked to the District Strategic Plans	March 1, 2003	Existing Funds

OBJECTIVE # II: To increase system effectiveness (food service, transportation, finance, maintenance, facilities, human resources, educational delivery systems, management structure, instructional and administrative technology.
STRATEGY #3: Administer annual climate survey(s) and establish procedures to address results.

ACTION PLAN

ACTION STEPS	Person(s) Responsible	Adequate Progress And/or Completion Evidence	Timeline	Budget

1.Identification of appropriate climate surveys	Director of Personnel	Selected survey submitted to superintendent	October, 2002	Existing Funds

2. Data Analysis Collection	Director of Personnel	Distribute surveys to a sampling of employees and mail surveys. Contract for evaluation	January, 2003	Approximately $10,000

3. Follow-up and recommendation process	Director of Personnel	Survey results will be shared with all employees	March, 2003	$1,000

OBJECTIVE # II: To increase system effectiveness (food service, transportation, finance, maintenance, facilities, human resources, educational delivery systems, management structure, instructional and administrative technology.
STRATEGY #4: Develop a process for input and feedback by employees and the community related to the Strategic Plan.

ACTION PLAN

ACTION STEPS	Person(s) Responsible	Adequate Progress And/or Completion Evidence	Timeline	Budget

1. Feedback process	Superintendent or Designee	Place the goals and strategy of Strategic Plan in local paper and on web page, requesting input.	January 1, 2003 & annually thereafter	$500

2. Participate in Master Board Training provided by the Florida School Boards Association	Superintendent and Board Members	Board Members attend and become certified	Within 2 years of election	Existing Funds

OBJECTIVE # 3: To cooperatively establish financial practices to ensure fiscal soundness

OBJECTIVE # 3: To cooperatively establish financial practices to ensure fiscal soundness
STRATEGY #1: Use strategic plan as a basis for financial decisions

ACTION PLAN

ACTION STEPS	Person(s) Responsible	Adequate Progress And/or Completion Evidence	Timeline	Budget

1. Training on the Strategic Plan	Finance Officer	Develop workshop, provide agendas, sign-in sheets, evaluation forms	July, 2002	Existing Funds

2. Committees on identified financial issues	Finance Officer	Select members of committee – provide members listing for individual committees, agendas & sign-in sheets	July, 2002 through 2007	Existing Funds

OBJECTIVE # 3: To cooperatively establish financial practices to ensure fiscal soundness
STRATEGY #2: Provide training and information for School Board and appropriate system personnel

ACTION PLAN

ACTION STEPS	Person(s) Responsible	Adequate Progress And/or Completion Evidence	Timeline	Budget

1. Workshops on issues (e.g., district financial priorities, fund balance, salaries	Finance Officer	Develop information to present to Board and appropriate system personnel. Review Board agenda & minutes.	June, 2002	Existing Funds

2. Communication process specifically related to financial concerns.	Finance Officer	Develop informative financial workshops for district level staff and selected school staff & board members at the beginning of each school year	July, 2002	Existing Funds

OBJECTIVE # 3: To cooperatively establish financial practices to ensure fiscal soundness
STRATEGY #3: Review OPPAGA goals and standards

ACTION PLAN

ACTION STEPS	Person(s) Responsible	Adequate Progress And/or Completion Evidence	Timeline	Budget

1. Workshops on issues	Finance Officer	Set up workshop to prioritize the goals of the financial section of the OPPAG standards	March, 2003	Existing Funds

2. PAEC Service	Finance Officer	Annually review and maintain PAEC contract	Annually	Current Budget Allocation

OBJECTIVE # 4: To provide a safe learning environment

OBJECTIVE # 4: To provide a safe learning environment
STRATEGY #1: Evaluate and update district and school crisis management plans

ACTION PLAN

ACTION STEPS	Person(s) Responsible	Adequate Progress And/or Completion Evidence	Timeline	Budget

1. Plan review and update process/procedures	All School Principals	Update of emergency plan for each school	August 1, 2002	Printing Costs

2. Training	Resource Officers/Principals	All teachers complete safety inservice delivered by resource officers during preplanning	August 12, 2002	Printing Costs

OBJECTIVE # 4: To provide a safe learning environment
STRATEGY #2: Annually review and update the Code of Student Conduct and Positive Behavior Intervention Guide

ACTION PLAN

ACTION STEPS	Person(s) Responsible	Adequate Progress And/or Completion Evidence	Timeline	Budget

1. Training offered at Faculty Meeting (Code of Student Conduct/Code of Ethics/Positive Behavior Intervention Guide & the connections among them)	Counselors, Principals, Assist. Principals, Teachers	Signed parent form, updated documents, completion of teacher training	Sept. 3, 2002	Printing Costs

2. Alternatives for managing student conduct (including available options)	Counselors, Resource Officers, Parents, Excel C & F	List of in-school and community resources	Sept. 9, 2002	Printing Costs

OBJECTIVE # 4: To provide a safe learning environment
STRATEGY #3: Strengthen partnerships/collaborations with community resources (such as, law enforcement, Division of Children & Family Services, Health Department, mental health providers).

ACTION PLAN

ACTION STEPS	Person(s) Responsible	Adequate Progress And/or Completion Evidence	Timeline	Budget

1. Identification of agencies currently dealing with students	Counselor School Nurse	Completion of community resource list	Sept. 9, 2002	Existing Funds

2. Identification of existing partnerships & evaluation of effectiveness	Principals	Develop or use existing survey to measure effectiveness	Sept. 16, 2002	Printing Costs

3. Proposed course of action to strengthen partnerships/collaboration	Principals	Meeting of agencies to determine responsibilities and services	Sept. 23, 2002 Oct. 25, 2002 Board Meeting	Printing & Postage Costs

OBJECTIVE # 4: To provide a safe learning environment
STRATEGY #4: Review OPPAGA goals & standards

ACTION PLAN

ACTION STEPS	Person(s) Responsible	Adequate Progress And/or Completion Evidence	Timeline	Budget

1. Review OPPAGA goals & standards relating to safe learning environment & list those standards applying to safety	Director of Elementary Education & Support Services	Completed list	Oct. 25, 2002	Current Budget Allocations

2. Training	Director of Elementary Education & Support Services	Completion of targeted training	Nov. 4, 2002	Current Budget Allocations