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A Publication of the Butler County Board of Education

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Excellence inEducation

A Publication of the Butler County

Board of Education

September 2007

2007 Strategic Plan Update

In October of 2005, the Butler County Board of Education embarked on a journey to develop a strategic plan to guide the school system’s work through 2011.With the Board of Education’s guidance, a 57 member strategic planning commitee comprised of parents, citizens, community leaders, teachers and students wasassembled. This committee worked collaboratively to complete a system-wide study of our schools. Data relating to achievement, enrollment, finances, and facili-ties were collected and analyzed.

Additonally, the Board of Education hosted a series of nine community meetings throughout the county in an effort to engage the public in dialog about ourschools.

In all, more than 700 residents shared their ideas by completing surveys, attending community meetings, calling and writing. Each comment, response andidea was shared, considered and discussed during this process.

On August 3, 2006, the Board of Education formally adopted this strategic plan which will focus the efforts of the school district staf for the next five years. Weare committed to the achievement of the goals established herein, and will remain vigilant in the pursuit of excellence.



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Goal No. 7 STRATEGIES EVALUATION AND REPORTING

1. Develop a communication plan to build public

awareness of local school funding and projected

needs.

The Superintendent will provide the BOE a semi-annual strategic plan update

Action Steps:

A. Make regular reports to the BOE and the public relating

to income/expenses in simplified format.

The CFO will provide a monthly report to the BOE

B. Breakdown local fund expenditures by category, loca-

tion, and by amount spent per pupil, per day, per hour

The CFO will make an annual report to the BOE

C. Prepare all employees to discuss school finances accu-

rately.

The Superintendent will conduct annual professional development relating to finances with

employee groups

Year Amount State Southeast Nation2003-2004 $6,192.66 C- D- D-

2004-2005 $6,630.98 C D+ D

System Spending Per Student & Grade for State, Southeast, Nation

2004-05 Fiscal Year Revenue:$26,731,344.22

Sources PercentState 61.1

Local Tax 12.7

Local School 3.1

Federal 21.0

Other 2.2

2004-05 Fiscal Year Spending:$26,236,511.92

Item PercentInstruction 65.7

Administration 3.9Operational/Maintenance 7.4

Debt Service 4.1

Transportation 4.6

Food Service 8.7

Capital Outlay 0.0

Other 5.7

Background & Development of this Strategic Plan

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BILLY WAYNE JONESPresident

6328 Hank Williams Rd. McKenzie, AL 36456

376-2373(District 1)

TERRY WILLIAMS

411 Harrison St.

Greenville, AL 36037

382-7524

(District 2)

JOHNNY LEE

1890 Mobile Rd.

Georgiana, AL 36033

382-6763

(District 5)

JOSEPH LISENBY

727 Fort Dale Rd.


382-9642

(District 3)

LINDA HAMILTON

Vice-President

543 Rolling Hills Loop


382-8893

(District 4)

Our VisionEducation without boundaries, students without limits.

Our Mission We will provide a safe caring environment where students

are challenged to learn, encouraged to develop their

potential and prepared to succeed.

The Butler County Board of Education

A Publication of the Butler County Board of Education A Publication of the Butler County Board of Education

Goal No. 6STRATEGIES EVALUATION AND REPORTING

1. Expand and enhance after school programs and

opportunities for students.Goal leaders will provide the BOE and public with a semi-annual report relating to strategy implementation

Action Steps:

A. Expand sports programs for all students. (A special

emphasis will be placed on females and students with

exceptionalities.

Provide students and parents with a listing of sports program options

B. Sustain 21st Century funds to support after school pro-

grams.

SDE notification letter

C. Identify the needs and interests of

students.

School counselors will analyze and report interest inventory

findings to the BOE annually

D. Develop partnerships with local non-profit organiza-

tions.

Staff will provide the Superintendent with an annual updated

listing of partners

E. Develop programs to enhance student opportunities to

participate in the arts.

Annual report to BOE

Goal No. 7

STRATEGIES EVALUATION AND REPORTING

1. Provide clear and current information to all

stakeholders.The Superintendent will provide the BOE a semi-annual strategic plan update

Action Steps:

A. Create a brochure on the Butler County School

System

Brochure design to be submitted to BOE no later than 9/1/2006

B. Maximize the utilization of Channel 23 Monthly updates will be provided to the BOE

C. Increase positive news coverage by spotlighting a

school or program in local news media regularly.

The Superintendent will provide the BOE with a portifolio or relevant news coverage for his annual evaluation

D. Designate a person at the system level and at each

school as the point of contact for communications and

public relations.

The Superintendent will publish a listing of all public relations contacts to BOE members annually

E. Publish a monthly system level newsletter. The BOE will maintain copies of monthly newsletter

Provide clear and timely internal and external communications and create an environ-

ment free of obstacles for the flow of information between the schools and community.

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Table of Contents

BUTLER COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION215 Administrative Drive

Greenville AL 36037Phone: (334) 382-5199

Fax: (334) 382-1845E-Mail: [email protected]

Superintendent

Mike LooneyPhone: (334) 382-2665

E-Mail: [email protected]

Assistant to the Superintendent

Tina PowellPhone: (334) 382-2665


Asst. Superintendent for Curriculum & Instruction

Rita WrightPhone: (334) 382-5199 ext. 1216


Assistant Superintendent for Operations

Allin WhittlePhone: (334) 382-5199 ext. 1211


Admin. Assistant for Operations

Wayne BoswellPhone: (334) 382-5199 ext. 1208


Curriculum Specialist

Jennifer BurtPhone: (334) 382-5199


Special Education Services Coordinator

Willie ThorntonPhone: (334) 382-5199


Director of Career Technical Education

Joseph WestPhone: (334) 382-2665 ext. 1215


College Assistance Specialist

Lisa Adair-ObererPhone: (334) 437-3390


Chief Financial Officer

Sherry BennettPhone: (334) 382-5199 ext. 1201


Child Nutrition Program Director

Lou DavisonPhone: (334) 382-2665 ext. 1206


Technology Director

Matthew ShellPhone: (334) 382-4988 ext. 1411


AmeriCorps Program Director

Carol McArthurPhone: (334) 382-5199 ext. 1401


Attendance Officer

Faye StokesPhone: (334) 382-5199 ext. 1210


Director of BCCELC

Amy Bryan Phone: (334) 382-5199


Board Members, Mission & Vision ............................................................................ 3Message from the Superintendent ........................................................................... 4Message from the Board of Education ..................................................................... 5Strategic Plan Update: Goal 1 - Environment .......................................................... 6Strategic Plan Update: Goal 2 - Academic ................................................................... 9Strategic Plan Update: Goal 3 - Facilities ................................................................. 10Strategic Plan Update: Goal 4 - Personel ................................................................. 11Strategic Plan Update: Goal 5 - Funding ................................................................. 11Strategic Plan Update: Goal 6 - School/Community Activities .............................. 13Strategic Plan Update: Goal 7 - Communications ................................................. 13Strategic Plan Background ........................................................................................ 152007-2008 School Calendar ...................................................................................... 16

Central Office Staff


This past year has been extraordinarily productive as school personnel have worked diligently

to realize the goals and objectives established in the system’s strategic plan. We have suc-

cessfully focused resources to accomplish much. Student achievement is on the rise. We have

added intensity and rigor to our curricula, and expanded learning opportunities for students in order

to position ourselves for success. If we can maintain current trends, the

future looks bright for Butler County Schools.

Our improvements are beginning to take shape in the form of brick

and mortar too. Within the last few months we have mobilized con-

struction planning and preparatory work on the new school in

Georgiana and a major renovation and replacement project at W.O.

Parmer Elementary School. The public should expect to see earth

moving beginning in October and January respectively on the afore-

mentioned projects.

In addition, we successfully completed a Phase I of the Greenville

Middle School renovation project, which encompassed new rest-

rooms, flooring, Paint, lockers, traffic flow enhancements and more.

Phase II will begin in late spring of next year. Meanwhile, the

bleacher project at McKenzie and the restroom project at Georgiana are in

full swing. Both projects are on schedule and proceeding nicely. The rest of

McKenzie’s improvement projects will take shape in early 2008. Finally, we

expect to break ground in October of 2007 for the new athletic complex at

Greenville High School.

Mixed with the flurry of new construction, the district will continue to chal-

lenge students and employees to greater achievements. We will focus more

intently on expanding services to include music, art, foreign languages, and extra curricular activi-

ties. We will seek to create more opportunities for electives and career technical programs. Just as

importantly we will position our athletic programs to become competitive and the regional and state

level.

In closing, we are well on our way to meeting the goals and objectives defined in the system’s

strategic plan. However, much remains to be done. New challenges, tasks, and opportunities will

present themselves assuredly. With the community’s support, the vigilance of our employees, and

with a little help from our friends we can-we must-we will rise to the occasion.

Mike Looney

Superintendent of Butler County Schools

From the Superintendent Goal No. 6Offer a range of quality extracurricular school activities and programs for students

and the communities.STRATEGIES EVALUATION AND REPORTING

1. Promote student participation in community

service work.Goal leaders will provide the BOE and public with a semi-annual report relating to strategy implementation

Action Steps:

A. Develop partnerships with local non-profit organiza-

tions.

Semi-annual report to the Superintendent

B. Sustain learn and serve funding. Annual SDE notification reported to the BOE

C. Create opportunities for students to participate in serv-

ice clubs at the school level.

Annual report to the Superintendent

D. Expand cooperative education classes. Semi-annual report to the Superintendent

E. Develop job shadowing opportunities. Quarterly report to the Superintendent

Health Science/Pre-Nursing ProgramsNew in 207-08 at Greenville High School and

Georgiana High School.Instructors: Debbie Hyatt and Danyell Nall

The Nursing Profession has been ranked No. 5 as oneof the most needed jobs in Alabama.

Agriscience Tech 2007-08 ProgramsGreenville High School

Building Project: Picnic tables and benches con-structed of treated lumber. For sale to the generalpublic. Cost $150. To place your order contact Mr.

Willie Smith at 334-382-2608, E-mail: [email protected].

McKenzie High School Building Project: Porch swings constructed of unfin-ished select oak lumber. For sale to the general public.Cost $100 to $125. To place your order contact Mr.

Donnie Goneke at 334-374-2711, E-mail: [email protected]

Georgiana High School Building Project: Utility sheds constructed of treatedlumber. For sale to the general public. For information

on price and to place your order contact Mr. JohnCheatham at 334-376-9130,

E-mail: [email protected].

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MIKE LOONEYSuperintendent of

Butler County Schools(334) 382-2665


Dear Citizen,

Your Board of Education is proud of the accomplishments our schools have madethis past year and believe that the future holds even greater promise for our schoolsystem and the children, teachers and parents who call Butler County home.

Mr. Mike Looney was hired as our Superintendent in August 2005 and the academic

achievement we’ve seen in our school system since his tenure began has been unparal-

leled. We believed we had the right person for the job when we hired Mr. Looney and he

has confirmed our faith in him. We applaud his work, but we also applaud his staff and

every school administrator and teacher in Butler County committed to the education of

our students. Truly, they have done “Whatever it Takes” to see our children are prepared

for the future.

This is a time of great optimism in our school system. Test scores improve annually.

AYP (Adequate Yearly Progress) at each at almost all of our schools is being met. We are

in the process of a system-wide $25 million facility renovation and construction project,

which includes a new K-12 school building in Georgiana.

Throughout everything, your Board of Education remains committed to doing what is

best for every student in McKenzie, Georgiana and Greenville. We promise to uphold the

trust placed in us by you, the citizens and parents of Butler County.

Respectfully,

Mr. Joseph Lisenby Mr. Johnny Lee

Mr. Terry Williams Ms. Linda Cook-Hamilton

Mr. Billy Jones

Board of Education President, 2007-08

From the Board of EducationSTRATEGIES EVALUATION AND REPORTINGAction Steps:

C. Seek on-going funding from industrial/business partnerships. The Superintendent will report all new funding to the BOE as it occurs

D. Secure additional grant funding. The Superintendent will report all new grant funding to the BOE as notice is received

Goal No. 5

New Parnerships in Education FY 2007-2008Butler County District Attorney’s Office

Butler County District JudgeChef’s Table

McKinley TireBella Salon

South Central Alabama Mental Health

Grant FY07Learn & Serve $20,000

QUEST (21st Century Learning - RLA,Georgiana, Mckenzie) $175,000

BEST (21st Century Learning - W.O.Parmer, Greenville Elementary) $75,000

STEPS (21st Century Learning - GreenvilleMIddle School $75,000

CTF Center $40,000

OSR (Pre-K) $67,500

Even Start $81,860

Title VI (Rural Education) $105,777

YODA (Gifted Education) $5,000

Second Chance $100,000

ACCESS N/A

National Government Association(Advanced Placement) $75,885

State Department of Education(Advanced Placement) $50,475

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1. Identify at-risk students and provide needed supportGoal leaders will provide the Board of Education and public with semi-annual report describing the

numer of at-risk students served, services provided and the impact of those services.

Action Steps:

A. Analyze Standardized test scores annually. Annual report to the BOE

B. Anaylyze student attendance data. Weekly report to the Superintendent; semi-annual report to the BOE

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Goal No. 1Provide a caring safe well disciplined environment that promotes character and pride.

Strategic Plan Update 2007

AYP (Adequate Yearly Progress) 2006-2007School Indicators Met Percent AYP Status

W.O. Parmer 21/21 100% CLEAR

GreenvilleElementary 21/21 100% CLEAR

Greenville Middle 20/21 95.24%School

Improvement Year 2

Greenville High 17/17 100% CLEAR

R.L. Austin 17/17 100% CLEAR

Georgiana High 13/13 100% CLEAR

McKenzie 17/17 100% CLEAR

Butler County 58/59 98.3% CLEAR

School 2006-07 2007-08 DifferenceGeorgiana High 277 260 -17

R. L. Austin 311 286 -23

Greenville High 759 744 -15

Greenville Middle 776 759 -17Greenville

Elementary 358 368 +9

McKenzie 335 364 +29

W.O. Parmer 595 581 -14

Attendance Comparison (First Five Days of School)School 2006-07 2007-08 Difference

Georgiana High 270 260 -10

R. L. Austin 301 286 -15

Greenville High 734 744 +10


Elementary 369 368 -1


W.O. Parmer 574 581 +7

Enrollment Comparison (End of 06-07 to Start of 07-08)

Action Steps:

A. Develop teacher recruitment and marketing materials. All marketing and recruiting materials will be approved by Superintendent

B. Partner with universities to secure teaching interns. Provide Superintendent with a listing of all effective partnerships annually

C. Develop a system for evaluating recruiting activities. Report to BOE semi-annually

D. Develop programs in local schools that promote the

development of future teachers.

Report to Superintendent all related activities

Goal No. 4Employ and retain competent, caring personnel and provide opportunities for them to grow profes-

sionally and provide a student to teacher ratio that promotes quality instruction.STRATEGIES EVALUATION AND REPORTING

1. Be service focused with parents, students,

co-workers, administrators, and the public.

The BOE will complete an annual community survey

2. Provide high quality professional develop-

ment.

Analyze professional development evaluation forms and report results to Superintendent

3. Develop a performance based pay sched-

ule.

Board ratification

4. Develop aggressive recruitment practices at the

local, regional, and state level.

Goal leaders will provide the BOE and public with semi-annual report

Secure adequate funds and use all money wisely.STRATEGIES EVALUATION AND REPORTING

1. Increase level of local funding support. Successfully obtaining additional funding support will be self-evident.

Action Steps:

A. Develop a community based steering committee led

by the BOE to secure funding for new school facilities.

Steering committee will make monthly report to BOE

B. Generate support for school funding through the BOE. The Steering committee will gauge and report community level support

Goal No. 5

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Goal No. 2

3. Establish and enforce school-wide discipline

plans.

Schools to provide the Superintendent with school-wide discipline plans

Action Steps:

A. Train all school staff on Positive Support (PBS) disci-

pline model. Professional Development Report will be provided to the Superintendent

B. Implement PBS in all schools

Superintendent will monitor implementation

C. Publish a school specific student/parent handbook Principals will provide the Superintendent with a copy of school handbooks annually


C. Monitor student discipline data. Monthly report to the Superintendent; semi-annual report to the BOE

D. Monitor students grades each grading period.

Quarterly report to the Superintendent and BOE

E. Conduct monthly Building Based Student Support Team meet-

ings to track/intervene for at-risk students Quarterly report to the Superintendent; annual report to the BOE

Students Assigned to Alternative SchoolSchool Year Students % Males % Females2004-2005 138 - -

2005-2006 129 67 % 33 %

2006-2007 196 64 % 36 %

School Year Students2004-2005 3

2005-2006 4

2006-2007 17

Expulsions

2. Provide at-risk students with alternative programs. Goal leaders will provide the BOE and public with semi-annual report describing the

number of alternative programs

Action Steps:

A. Develop a night school program for drop-out and credit recovery.

Feasibility report will be made to the BOE in the Spring of 2007

B. Place violent and habitual offenders in an alternative setting.

Quarterly Report to the BOE

C. Analyze student retention data. Annual Report to the BOE

School 9th Grade 10th Grade 11th Grade 12th GradeGreenville High 43 17 8 15

Georgiana High 2 4 0 0

McKenzie High 0 0 0 0

Totals 45 21 8 15

Student Retention Grades 9-12


2. Enhance pre-school opportunities for all students Goal leaders will provide the BOE and public with a regular report on pre-school services

Action Steps:

A. Identify and secure funding for program enrichment Report all awarded pre-school grants to BOE

B. Develop programs based on identified community

needs

Distribute, collect, and analyze community needs survey. Report findings to BOE annually

C. Communicate program infomation broadly to the com-

munity

Include pre-school programs in system marketing and public

relations materials

Grants Secured for Fiscal Year 2007Office of School Readiness $67,500

Titel VI, Part B: (Rural andLow Income Education) $162,950

Childrern’s Trust Fund $40,000

* Pre-school Tuition $50 per Month

Goal No. 3Ensure that all facilities meet the needs of students, teachers, staff, parents and the community.


1. Replace, maintain, or

renovate facilities as needed.Present for approval the system capital improvement plan to the BOE annually

Action Steps:

A. Assess the condition of all facilities and their ability

to fulfill current needs.

Report findings of the facilities assessment to the BOE and community leaders (County and Municipalities)

B. Develop a comprehensive facilities master plan. Prepare semi-annual maintenance reports for BOE

C. Schedule continous maintenance, repair, and upgrades

of all facilities.

Prepare semi-annual maintenance reports for BOE

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Goal No. 2Provide a curriculum that enriches and challenges every student to reach his or her full potential.

STRATEGIES EVALUATION AND REPORTING1. Provide all students with rigorous curricula and

deliver it in a manner where all students will be

successful.

Goal leaders will provide BOE and public with a semi-annual report describing strategy implementation

Action Steps:

A. Develop pacing charts for all content areas. Distribute pacing charts to all stakeholders

B. Develop curriculum frameworks for all content areas. Distribute curriculum frameworks to all stakeholders

C. Develop pre and post tests for all content areas. Provide system-wide pre and post tests for all core subject areas. Report results to BOE

D. Develop a system for monitoring classroom instruc-

tion.B

Publish and distribute a guide for monitoring effective classroom instruction

E. Purchase STIHome to provide parents access to grades

and lesson plans via the Internet.

Report STI usage to BOE quarterly

F. Provide meaningful professional development that

meets state and national standards of excellence

Correlate all professional development activities to changes in student achievement. Report results to

BOE annually

G. Integrate technology, character, education, and job

skills into all areas of the curriculum.

Provide annual report to Superintendent

H. Identify students that are high performing. Provide quarterly report to Superintendent

I. Develop and offer honors and advanced placement

courses in all high schools

Provide annual report to BOE

J. Expand gifted education services Provide annual report to BOE

K. Provide interventions and additional assistance for low

achieving students and students with disabilities.

Provide Superintendent BBSST tracking log quarterly


4. Develop and implement a safe schools plan A copy of the Safe Schools Plan will be maintained by the Superintendent

Action Steps:

A. Ensure that each school develops/updates a Safe

Schools Plan annually.

Annual update and report to the BOE

B. Install a fire alarm system at the Butler County

Community and Education Learning Center

Fire Marshall Clearance

C. Install security cameras on all campuses. Installation progress report will be provided annually until all schools are equipped

D. Conduct fire, tornado, bomb threat, and intruder drills

regularly.

Reports will be maintained by school principals

Goal No. 1

5. Provide a climate of caring and respect among

staff and studentsThe Superitendent will provide the BOE with an annual school climate report

Action Steps:

A. Provide annual training to employees on the teacher

code of ethics

All employees will sign acknowledging participation in training and receipt of the code of ethics

B. Provide students and staff with opportunities to share

in decision making processes.

All sites will become professional learning communities as demonstrated by collective learning and decision

making processes

C. Establish a system for communicating positive infor-

mation internally at each school

Publication of positive communications

D. Assist the BOE in developing a system for recogniz-

ing students, staff, and schools regularly for quality work

Employees and students recognized regularly at BOE meetings and in Board minutes

E. Develop and implement peer mediation programs Training manuals and implementation processes will be published and distributed. Data relating to program will be

shared wit BOE

F. Develop and implement a student mentoring program Data collected and will be maintained by Superintendent

G. Enhance the delivery of character education Building Leadership Team will report character education and deliver to school principals

School Enrollment Total LoginsDistrict Wide 3399 49891

Greenville High 740 30220Georgiana High 266 3567

McKenzie School 352 4135Greenville Middle School 788 7880R.L. Austin Elementary 301 1771

W.O. Parmer Elementary 584 1543Greenville Elementary 368 775

STIHome Popularity by School (Aug. 1, 2006 - May 31, 2007)

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Goal No. 2Provide a curriculum that enriches and challenges every student to reach his or her full potential.

STRATEGIES EVALUATION AND REPORTING1. Provide all students with rigorous curricula and

deliver it in a manner where all students will be

successful.

Goal leaders will provide BOE and public with a semi-annual report describing strategy implementation

Action Steps:

A. Develop pacing charts for all content areas. Distribute pacing charts to all stakeholders

B. Develop curriculum frameworks for all content areas. Distribute curriculum frameworks to all stakeholders

C. Develop pre and post tests for all content areas. Provide system-wide pre and post tests for all core subject areas. Report results to BOE

D. Develop a system for monitoring classroom instruc-

tion.B

Publish and distribute a guide for monitoring effective classroom instruction

E. Purchase STIHome to provide parents access to grades

and lesson plans via the Internet.

Report STI usage to BOE quarterly

F. Provide meaningful professional development that

meets state and national standards of excellence

Correlate all professional development activities to changes in student achievement. Report results to

BOE annually

G. Integrate technology, character, education, and job

skills into all areas of the curriculum.

Provide annual report to Superintendent

H. Identify students that are high performing. Provide quarterly report to Superintendent

I. Develop and offer honors and advanced placement

courses in all high schools

Provide annual report to BOE

J. Expand gifted education services Provide annual report to BOE

K. Provide interventions and additional assistance for low

achieving students and students with disabilities.

Provide Superintendent BBSST tracking log quarterly


4. Develop and implement a safe schools plan A copy of the Safe Schools Plan will be maintained by the Superintendent

Action Steps:

A. Ensure that each school develops/updates a Safe

Schools Plan annually.

Annual update and report to the BOE

B. Install a fire alarm system at the Butler County

Community and Education Learning Center

Fire Marshall Clearance

C. Install security cameras on all campuses. Installation progress report will be provided annually until all schools are equipped

D. Conduct fire, tornado, bomb threat, and intruder drills

regularly.

Reports will be maintained by school principals

Goal No. 1

5. Provide a climate of caring and respect among

staff and studentsThe Superitendent will provide the BOE with an annual school climate report

Action Steps:

A. Provide annual training to employees on the teacher

code of ethics

All employees will sign acknowledging participation in training and receipt of the code of ethics

B. Provide students and staff with opportunities to share

in decision making processes.

All sites will become professional learning communities as demonstrated by collective learning and decision

making processes

C. Establish a system for communicating positive infor-

mation internally at each school

Publication of positive communications

D. Assist the BOE in developing a system for recogniz-

ing students, staff, and schools regularly for quality work

Employees and students recognized regularly at BOE meetings and in Board minutes

E. Develop and implement peer mediation programs Training manuals and implementation processes will be published and distributed. Data relating to program will be

shared wit BOE

F. Develop and implement a student mentoring program Data collected and will be maintained by Superintendent

G. Enhance the delivery of character education Building Leadership Team will report character education and deliver to school principals

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School Enrollment Total LoginsDistrict Wide 3399 49891

Greenville High 740 30220Georgiana High 266 3567

McKenzie School 352 4135Greenville Middle School 788 7880R.L. Austin Elementary 301 1771

W.O. Parmer Elementary 584 1543Greenville Elementary 368 775

STIHome Popularity by School (Aug. 1, 2006 - May 31, 2007)

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3. Establish and enforce school-wide discipline

plans.

Schools to provide the Superintendent with school-wide discipline plans

Action Steps:

A. Train all school staff on Positive Support (PBS) disci-

pline model. Professional Development Report will be provided to the Superintendent

B. Implement PBS in all schools

Superintendent will monitor implementation

C. Publish a school specific student/parent handbook Principals will provide the Superintendent with a copy of school handbooks annually


C. Monitor student discipline data. Monthly report to the Superintendent; semi-annual report to the BOE

D. Monitor students grades each grading period.

Quarterly report to the Superintendent and BOE

E. Conduct monthly Building Based Student Support Team meet-

ings to track/intervene for at-risk students Quarterly report to the Superintendent; annual report to the BOE

Students Assigned to Alternative SchoolSchool Year Students % Males % Females2004-2005 138 - -

2005-2006 129 67 % 33 %

2006-2007 196 64 % 36 %

School Year Students2004-2005 3

2005-2006 4

2006-2007 17

Expulsions

2. Provide at-risk students with alternative programs. Goal leaders will provide the BOE and public with semi-annual report describing the

number of alternative programs

Action Steps:

A. Develop a night school program for drop-out and credit recovery.

Feasibility report will be made to the BOE in the Spring of 2007

B. Place violent and habitual offenders in an alternative setting.

Quarterly Report to the BOE

C. Analyze student retention data. Annual Report to the BOE

School 9th Grade 10th Grade 11th Grade 12th GradeGreenville High 43 17 8 15

Georgiana High 2 4 0 0

McKenzie High 0 0 0 0

Totals 45 21 8 15

Student Retention Grades 9-12


2. Enhance pre-school opportunities for all students Goal leaders will provide the BOE and public with a regular report on pre-school services

Action Steps:

A. Identify and secure funding for program enrichment Report all awarded pre-school grants to BOE

B. Develop programs based on identified community

needs

Distribute, collect, and analyze community needs survey. Report findings to BOE annually

C. Communicate program infomation broadly to the com-

munity

Include pre-school programs in system marketing and public

relations materials

Grants Secured for Fiscal Year 2007Office of School Readiness $67,500

Titel VI, Part B: (Rural andLow Income Education) $162,950

Childrern’s Trust Fund $40,000

* Pre-school Tuition $50 per Month

Goal No. 3Ensure that all facilities meet the needs of students, teachers, staff, parents and the community.


1. Replace, maintain, or

renovate facilities as needed.Present for approval the system capital improvement plan to the BOE annually

Action Steps:

A. Assess the condition of all facilities and their ability

to fulfill current needs.

Report findings of the facilities assessment to the BOE and community leaders (County and Municipalities)

B. Develop a comprehensive facilities master plan. Prepare semi-annual maintenance reports for BOE

C. Schedule continous maintenance, repair, and upgrades

of all facilities.

Prepare semi-annual maintenance reports for BOE

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1. Identify at-risk students and provide needed supportGoal leaders will provide the Board of Education and public with semi-annual report describing the

numer of at-risk students served, services provided and the impact of those services.

Action Steps:

A. Analyze Standardized test scores annually. Annual report to the BOE

B. Anaylyze student attendance data. Weekly report to the Superintendent; semi-annual report to the BOE

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Goal No. 1Provide a caring safe well disciplined environment that promotes character and pride.

Strategic Plan Update 2007

AYP (Adequate Yearly Progress) 2006-2007School Indicators Met Percent AYP Status

W.O. Parmer 21/21 100% CLEAR

GreenvilleElementary 21/21 100% CLEAR

Greenville Middle 20/21 95.24%School

Improvement Year 2

Greenville High 17/17 100% CLEAR

R.L. Austin 17/17 100% CLEAR

Georgiana High 13/13 100% CLEAR

McKenzie 17/17 100% CLEAR

Butler County 58/59 98.3% CLEAR

School 2006-07 2007-08 DifferenceGeorgiana High 277 260 -17

R. L. Austin 311 286 -23

Greenville High 759 744 -15


Elementary 358 368 +9


W.O. Parmer 595 581 -14

Attendance Comparison (First Five Days of School)School 2006-07 2007-08 Difference

Georgiana High 270 260 -10

R. L. Austin 301 286 -15

Greenville High 734 744 +10


Elementary 369 368 -1


W.O. Parmer 574 581 +7

Enrollment Comparison (End of 06-07 to Start of 07-08)

Action Steps:

A. Develop teacher recruitment and marketing materials. All marketing and recruiting materials will be approved by Superintendent

B. Partner with universities to secure teaching interns. Provide Superintendent with a listing of all effective partnerships annually

C. Develop a system for evaluating recruiting activities. Report to BOE semi-annually

D. Develop programs in local schools that promote the

development of future teachers.

Report to Superintendent all related activities

Goal No. 4Employ and retain competent, caring personnel and provide opportunities for them to grow profes-

sionally and provide a student to teacher ratio that promotes quality instruction.STRATEGIES EVALUATION AND REPORTING

1. Be service focused with parents, students,

co-workers, administrators, and the public.

The BOE will complete an annual community survey

2. Provide high quality professional develop-

ment.

Analyze professional development evaluation forms and report results to Superintendent

3. Develop a performance based pay sched-

ule.

Board ratification

4. Develop aggressive recruitment practices at the

local, regional, and state level.

Goal leaders will provide the BOE and public with semi-annual report

Secure adequate funds and use all money wisely.STRATEGIES EVALUATION AND REPORTING

1. Increase level of local funding support. Successfully obtaining additional funding support will be self-evident.

Action Steps:

A. Develop a community based steering committee led

by the BOE to secure funding for new school facilities.

Steering committee will make monthly report to BOE

B. Generate support for school funding through the BOE. The Steering committee will gauge and report community level support

Goal No. 5

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In the interest of space, this update includes just a few items of data about the Butler County School School System as it relates to the specific goals highlighted in the Strategic Plan.For information about any individual goal or strategy not listed with matching data, contact the Board of Education.


Dear Citizen,

Your Board of Education is proud of the accomplishments our schools have madethis past year and believe that the future holds even greater promise for our schoolsystem and the children, teachers and parents who call Butler County home.

Mr. Mike Looney was hired as our Superintendent in August 2005 and the academic

achievement we’ve seen in our school system since his tenure began has been unparal-

leled. We believed we had the right person for the job when we hired Mr. Looney and he

has confirmed our faith in him. We applaud his work, but we also applaud his staff and

every school administrator and teacher in Butler County committed to the education of

our students. Truly, they have done “Whatever it Takes” to see our children are prepared

for the future.

This is a time of great optimism in our school system. Test scores improve annually.

AYP (Adequate Yearly Progress) at each at almost all of our schools is being met. We are

in the process of a system-wide $25 million facility renovation and construction project,

which includes a new K-12 school building in Georgiana.

Throughout everything, your Board of Education remains committed to doing what is

best for every student in McKenzie, Georgiana and Greenville. We promise to uphold the

trust placed in us by you, the citizens and parents of Butler County.

Respectfully,

Mr. Joseph Lisenby Mr. Johnny Lee

Mr. Terry Williams Ms. Linda Cook-Hamilton

Mr. Billy Jones

Board of Education President, 2007-08

From the Board of EducationSTRATEGIES EVALUATION AND REPORTINGAction Steps:

C. Seek on-going funding from industrial/business partnerships. The Superintendent will report all new funding to the BOE as it occurs

D. Secure additional grant funding. The Superintendent will report all new grant funding to the BOE as notice is received

Goal No. 5

New Parnerships in Education FY 2007-2008Butler County District Attorney’s Office

Butler County District JudgeChef’s Table

McKinley TireBella Salon

South Central Alabama Mental Health

Grant FY07Learn & Serve $20,000

QUEST (21st Century Learning - RLA,Georgiana, Mckenzie) $175,000

BEST (21st Century Learning - W.O.Parmer, Greenville Elementary) $75,000

STEPS (21st Century Learning - GreenvilleMIddle School $75,000

CTF Center $40,000

OSR (Pre-K) $67,500

Even Start $81,860

Title VI (Rural Education) $105,777

YODA (Gifted Education) $5,000

Second Chance $100,000

ACCESS N/A

National Government Association(Advanced Placement) $75,885

State Department of Education(Advanced Placement) $50,475

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This past year has been extraordinarily productive as school personnel have worked diligently

to realize the goals and objectives established in the system’s strategic plan. We have suc-

cessfully focused resources to accomplish much. Student achievement is on the rise. We have

added intensity and rigor to our curricula, and expanded learning opportunities for students in order

to position ourselves for success. If we can maintain current trends, the

future looks bright for Butler County Schools.

Our improvements are beginning to take shape in the form of brick

and mortar too. Within the last few months we have mobilized con-

struction planning and preparatory work on the new school in

Georgiana and a major renovation and replacement project at W.O.

Parmer Elementary School. The public should expect to see earth

moving beginning in October and January respectively on the afore-

mentioned projects.

In addition, we successfully completed a Phase I of the Greenville

Middle School renovation project, which encompassed new rest-

rooms, flooring, Paint, lockers, traffic flow enhancements and more.

Phase II will begin in late spring of next year. Meanwhile, the

bleacher project at McKenzie and the restroom project at Georgiana are in

full swing. Both projects are on schedule and proceeding nicely. The rest of

McKenzie’s improvement projects will take shape in early 2008. Finally, we

expect to break ground in October of 2007 for the new athletic complex at

Greenville High School.

Mixed with the flurry of new construction, the district will continue to chal-

lenge students and employees to greater achievements. We will focus more

intently on expanding services to include music, art, foreign languages, and extra curricular activi-

ties. We will seek to create more opportunities for electives and career technical programs. Just as

importantly we will position our athletic programs to become competitive and the regional and state

level.

In closing, we are well on our way to meeting the goals and objectives defined in the system’s

strategic plan. However, much remains to be done. New challenges, tasks, and opportunities will

present themselves assuredly. With the community’s support, the vigilance of our employees, and

with a little help from our friends we can-we must-we will rise to the occasion.

Mike Looney

Superintendent of Butler County Schools

From the Superintendent Goal No. 6Offer a range of quality extracurricular school activities and programs for students

and the communities.STRATEGIES EVALUATION AND REPORTING

1. Promote student participation in community

service work.Goal leaders will provide the BOE and public with a semi-annual report relating to strategy implementation

Action Steps:

A. Develop partnerships with local non-profit organiza-

tions.

Semi-annual report to the Superintendent

B. Sustain learn and serve funding. Annual SDE notification reported to the BOE

C. Create opportunities for students to participate in serv-

ice clubs at the school level.

Annual report to the Superintendent

D. Expand cooperative education classes. Semi-annual report to the Superintendent

E. Develop job shadowing opportunities. Quarterly report to the Superintendent

Health Science/Pre-Nursing ProgramsNew in 207-08 at Greenville High School and

Georgiana High School.Instructors: Debbie Hyatt and Danyell Nall

The Nursing Profession has been ranked No. 5 as oneof the most needed jobs in Alabama.

Agriscience Tech 2007-08 ProgramsGreenville High School

Building Project: Picnic tables and benches con-structed of treated lumber. For sale to the generalpublic. Cost $150. To place your order contact Mr.

Willie Smith at 334-382-2608, E-mail: [email protected].

McKenzie High School Building Project: Porch swings constructed of unfin-ished select oak lumber. For sale to the general public.Cost $100 to $125. To place your order contact Mr.

Donnie Goneke at 334-374-2711, E-mail: [email protected]

Georgiana High School Building Project: Utility sheds constructed of treatedlumber. For sale to the general public. For information

on price and to place your order contact Mr. JohnCheatham at 334-376-9130,

E-mail: [email protected].

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Butler County Schools(334) 382-2665


Goal No. 6STRATEGIES EVALUATION AND REPORTING

1. Expand and enhance after school programs and

opportunities for students.Goal leaders will provide the BOE and public with a semi-annual report relating to strategy implementation

Action Steps:

A. Expand sports programs for all students. (A special

emphasis will be placed on females and students with

exceptionalities.

Provide students and parents with a listing of sports program options

B. Sustain 21st Century funds to support after school pro-

grams.

SDE notification letter

C. Identify the needs and interests of

students.

School counselors will analyze and report interest inventory

findings to the BOE annually

D. Develop partnerships with local non-profit organiza-

tions.

Staff will provide the Superintendent with an annual updated

listing of partners

E. Develop programs to enhance student opportunities to

participate in the arts.

Annual report to BOE

Goal No. 7


1. Provide clear and current information to all

stakeholders.The Superintendent will provide the BOE a semi-annual strategic plan update

Action Steps:

A. Create a brochure on the Butler County School

System

Brochure design to be submitted to BOE no later than 9/1/2006

B. Maximize the utilization of Channel 23 Monthly updates will be provided to the BOE

C. Increase positive news coverage by spotlighting a

school or program in local news media regularly.

The Superintendent will provide the BOE with a portifolio or relevant news coverage for his annual evaluation

D. Designate a person at the system level and at each

school as the point of contact for communications and

public relations.

The Superintendent will publish a listing of all public relations contacts to BOE members annually

E. Publish a monthly system level newsletter. The BOE will maintain copies of monthly newsletter

Provide clear and timely internal and external communications and create an environ-

ment free of obstacles for the flow of information between the schools and community.

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BUTLER COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION215 Administrative Drive

Greenville AL 36037Phone: (334) 382-5199

Fax: (334) 382-1845E-Mail: [email protected]

Superintendent

Mike LooneyPhone: (334) 382-2665


Assistant to the Superintendent

Tina PowellPhone: (334) 382-2665


Asst. Superintendent for Curriculum & Instruction

Rita WrightPhone: (334) 382-5199 ext. 1216


Assistant Superintendent for Operations

Allin WhittlePhone: (334) 382-5199 ext. 1211


Admin. Assistant for Operations

Wayne BoswellPhone: (334) 382-5199 ext. 1208


Curriculum Specialist

Jennifer BurtPhone: (334) 382-5199


Special Education Services Coordinator

Willie ThorntonPhone: (334) 382-5199


Director of Career Technical Education

Joseph WestPhone: (334) 382-2665 ext. 1215


College Assistance Specialist

Lisa Adair-ObererPhone: (334) 437-3390


Chief Financial Officer

Sherry BennettPhone: (334) 382-5199 ext. 1201


Child Nutrition Program Director

Lou DavisonPhone: (334) 382-2665 ext. 1206


Technology Director

Matthew ShellPhone: (334) 382-4988 ext. 1411


AmeriCorps Program Director

Carol McArthurPhone: (334) 382-5199 ext. 1401


Attendance Officer

Faye StokesPhone: (334) 382-5199 ext. 1210


Director of BCCELC

Amy Bryan Phone: (334) 382-5199


Board Members, Mission & Vision ............................................................................ 3Message from the Superintendent ........................................................................... 4Message from the Board of Education ..................................................................... 5Strategic Plan Update: Goal 1 - Environment .......................................................... 6Strategic Plan Update: Goal 2 - Academic ................................................................... 9Strategic Plan Update: Goal 3 - Facilities ................................................................. 10Strategic Plan Update: Goal 4 - Personel ................................................................. 11Strategic Plan Update: Goal 5 - Funding ................................................................. 11Strategic Plan Update: Goal 6 - School/Community Activities .............................. 13Strategic Plan Update: Goal 7 - Communications ................................................. 13Strategic Plan Background ........................................................................................ 152007-2008 School Calendar ...................................................................................... 16

Central Office Staff

In October of 2005, the Butler County Board of Education embarked on a journey to develop a strategic plan to guide the school system’s work through 2011.With the Board of Education’s guidance, a 57 member strategic planning commitee comprised of parents, citizens, community leaders, teachers and students wasassembled. This committee worked collaboratively to complete a system-wide study of our schools. Data relating to achievement, enrollment, finances, and facili-ties were collected and analyzed.

Additonally, the Board of Education hosted a series of nine community meetings throughout the county in an effort to engage the public in dialog about ourschools.

In all, more than 700 residents shared their ideas by completing surveys, attending community meetings, calling and writing. Each comment, response andidea was shared, considered and discussed during this process.

On August 3, 2006, the Board of Education formally adopted this strategic plan which will focus the efforts of the school district staf for the next five years. Weare committed to the achievement of the goals established herein, and will remain vigilant in the pursuit of excellence.


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Goal No. 7 STRATEGIES EVALUATION AND REPORTING

1. Develop a communication plan to build public

awareness of local school funding and projected

needs.

The Superintendent will provide the BOE a semi-annual strategic plan update

Action Steps:

A. Make regular reports to the BOE and the public relating

to income/expenses in simplified format.

The CFO will provide a monthly report to the BOE

B. Breakdown local fund expenditures by category, loca-

tion, and by amount spent per pupil, per day, per hour

The CFO will make an annual report to the BOE

C. Prepare all employees to discuss school finances accu-

rately.

The Superintendent will conduct annual professional development relating to finances with

employee groups

Year Amount State Southeast Nation2003-2004 $6,192.66 C- D- D-

2004-2005 $6,630.98 C D+ D

System Spending Per Student & Grade for State, Southeast, Nation

2004-05 Fiscal Year Revenue:$26,731,344.22

Sources PercentState 61.1

Local Tax 12.7

Local School 3.1

Federal 21.0

Other 2.2

2004-05 Fiscal Year Spending:$26,236,511.92

Item PercentInstruction 65.7

Administration 3.9Operational/Maintenance 7.4

Debt Service 4.1

Transportation 4.6

Food Service 8.7

Capital Outlay 0.0

Other 5.7

Background & Development of this Strategic Plan

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BILLY WAYNE JONESPresident

6328 Hank Williams Rd. McKenzie, AL 36456

376-2373(District 1)

TERRY WILLIAMS

411 Harrison St.


382-7524

(District 2)

JOHNNY LEE

1890 Mobile Rd.

Georgiana, AL 36033

382-6763

(District 5)

JOSEPH LISENBY

727 Fort Dale Rd.


382-9642

(District 3)

LINDA HAMILTON

Vice-President

543 Rolling Hills Loop


382-8893

(District 4)

Our VisionEducation without boundaries, students without limits.

Our Mission We will provide a safe caring environment where students

are challenged to learn, encouraged to develop their

potential and prepared to succeed.

The Butler County Board of Education


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