Multi-Year Action Plan for 2015-16This week concludes the overview of the district Multi-Year Action Plan (see attached). We hope you now have a deeper understanding of the district’s goals and plans for the future. Fiscal Responsibility The district goal is to demonstrate fiscal responsibility and effectively utilize our facilities and resources. In the 2015-16 school year, we will implement an efficiency plan of district facilities based on information received from audits. In addition, we are examining transportation, custodial and print services and looking for ways to makes those more efficient and cost-effective. We will also evaluate the facilities usage fee structure and look for ways to improve that process. We will implement long range capital outlay and facilities maintenance plans, refine our implementation of electronic systems for effective district operations, and finalize a technology strategic plan. Finally, we will investigate and select a human resource management system. Communication The district goal for communication is to communicate purposefully and in a timely manner. Success will be evident from data and feedback from stakeholder groups. In 2015 and 2016, we will begin to implement recommendations based on the National School Public Relations Association (NSPRA) Communication Audit. We will form Marketing Communication Committee to develop a marketing plan for the district and we will continue to enhance the website and social communications based on feedback.

Introducing Employee PortalWe are excited to announce our transition to an online website for you to access your payroll information and request various payroll changes. The website, called Employee Portal, will be launched in conjunction with the March 15, payroll. Personalized letters are being distributed this week to all employees. This letter contains instructions for setting up your account on the Employee Portal, watch for your letter this week!The new Employee Portal will allow you to see your payroll checks and W-2s from

2011 to current and current benefits and deductions. Another feature of the Employee Portal is the option to make requests to change address and/or phone number, dependents, emergency contacts, direct deposit information and Federal and State withholding exemptions.Starting with the March 15, payroll you will be able to access your paystub online. With the availability of the Employee Portal, we will no longer issue paper paystubs after the April 15, payroll. You will be required to access them through the Employee Portal. If you have any questions you may contact the business office at 316-218-4660 or email Sherame at kneisels@usd385.org.

Student Transfer Form on WebsiteThe 2015-16 student transfer request form is now available on the website. It can be found under the “Parents” section. Remember, the application must be submitted annually! If your children are on a special transfer, you must complete the form again, even if your children are not switching buildings.

BOE Outstanding Service AwardsThe online nomination form will be open from March 11-27, 2015. The purpose of the Board of Education Outstanding Service Awards is to recognize individual employees and volunteers for their excellence. Applications will only be accepted through the online form. The link to apply will be shared March 11. Mark your calendars for the awards ceremony, which will take place May 4 at Andover Middle School at 7 p.m.

March 13 Professional Learning Day LocationsFriday’s Professional Learning Day will focus on the Andover Instructional Framework and “Putting It All Together.” Our intent is to help review where we’ve been, celebrate our successes from this year, and begin to set the stage for next year. To help us plan the specifics of next year’s action plan, educators will provide input for what next year should look like for their learning. Our goal is to take the Andover Instructional Framework learning deeper by applying components. To see the schedule and locations for Friday’s Professional Learning, click here.

Certified Staff Intent to Move on Salary Scale FormBe sure to check your paystub this week for your Intent to Move on Salary Scale form.

Important DatesMarch 9-May 15: State Assessment WindowMarch 11: Meet and Greet BOE CandidatesMarch 11-27: BOE Oustanding Service Award Application openMarch 12: End of 3rd quarterMarch 13: Morning professional learning/ afternoon flexMarch 15-21: National Poison Prevention WeekMarch 16-20: Spring BreakMarch 17: St. Patrick’s DayMarch 22: World Water DayMarch 23: Resign/retire deadline for $500 incentiveApril 3: All schools closed - conference credit dayApril 5: EasterApril 15: Resign/retire deadline for $400 incentive

ANDOVER PUBLIC SCHOOLS

March 10, 2015

March 10 Tammy Friedel

March 11 Gary Bey

Nicole Kallenbach

March 12 Jodee Hobbs

Tracy McEwen

March 13 Susan Coffman Tamara Kincaid

March 15 Brian Gregoire

Vickie Olsen KayLynn Smith

March 17 Cicely Dare

Amanda LeBlanc

March 18 David Lajza Dean Tabor

March 20 Shanda Seibel

March 21 Joe Emery

Vicki Hadley

March 22 Sherame Kneisel

March 23 Alice Collins Kim Duren

Lisa Joy

Andover Advantage Prize Patrol took place today. Thanks, AAF, for rewarding our talented teachers!

Andover Multi-Year Action Plan 2013-2017

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STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT Goal: Increase student learning through the implementation of KS College & Career Ready Standards Evidence of Success: Increased student achievement on the STAR Enterprise Assessment

CURRICULUM ALIGNMENT Create consistency and alignment across district

Scope & Sequence documents in shared drive (standards taught by quarter)

HS Mathematics Courses - alignment with MS

Continue to deepen understanding of standards

Complete all work to align curriculum to new Kansas College and Career Standards (Andover Scope & Sequence) o Elem.: Science & Health, Social Studies,

Technology & Handwriting for 2015-2016 year o Secondary: Complete alignment & refine all

courses

Career/Technical Education (CTE): Evaluate & explore Career Pathways and make recommendations to BOE

Andover Scope & Sequence o Refine and organize district Scope &

Sequence documents o Begin vertical alignment of Scope &

Sequence

Career/Technical Education (CTE): Implement Career Pathways with a focus on STEM and Project Lead the Way (PLTW)

Andover Scope & Sequence o Explore potential development of Essential

Indicators o Ensure Vertical and Horizontal Alignment

Career/Technical Education (CTE): Explore creating innovative high schools with business and higher education partnerships

ASSESSMENT Implement Elem. Standards-Based report card

District Assessment Committee will identify screeners to be used in district – Begin District Assessment Plan

Develop multi-year plan for creating a district assessment plan and data dashboard (Andover Data Dashboard)

Implement Standards-Based Grading in Elem. Classrooms

Provide professional learning for Standards-Based Grading and PowerSchool (Elem.)

Develop Andover Data Dashboard to monitor progress toward District Goals o Student Achievement – STAR Enterprise o Educator Effectiveness – Walkthrough Data Rigor

& Engagement o Educator Effectiveness - Professional Learning

Coordinate the organization of District Leadership Teams o Review District and Building Data Dashboards in

Fall, Winter and Spring

Implement STAR Enterprise as the universal screener for reading and math

Enhance Andover Data Dashboard to include culture/climate indicators and explore including Advanced Placement and ACT

District Leadership Team will continue to meet in Fall, Winter and Spring

District Assessment Plan o Continue to provide STAR professional

learning to deepen understanding o Create understanding of changes in ACT

and AP assessments and the impact on instruction

District Leadership Team will continue to meet in the Fall, Winter and Spring

District Assessment Plan o Identify and pilot additional diagnostic

assessments o Explore development of common

assessments

Research potential electronic data systems that will manage all components of the District Assessment Plan and Andover Data Dashboard

RESOURCES

Implement Lead 21 in Elem. Classrooms

Explore Secondary ELA materials

Develop curriculum adoption cycle for social studies, ELA and math

Curriculum Materials: o Implement Everyday Math (K-2 in 2014) o Pilot and select materials for MS & HS ELA and

History/Government o Explore MS & HS Math resources

Learning Management System (LMS): Research, pilot and make recommendations for an electronic content delivery system

1:1 Computer Initiative: o Research, pilot and make recommendations for a

potential 1:1 Computer Initiative at HS level for 2015-2016 school year

Curriculum Materials: o Implement Everyday Math (Gr. 3-5) o Implement MS & HS ELA and

History/Government o Select MS & HS Math resources o Update Curriculum Adoption Cycle

Define and explore Learning Management System (LMS) at all levels

1:1 Computer Initiative o Recommendation for a potential

implementation at the HS level for 2016-2017 school year

o Research and Pilot next steps

Develop an Instructional Technology Strategic Plan

Curriculum Materials: o Implement MS & HS Math in 2016-2017 o Develop balanced approach of open

educational resources (online resources) with traditional curriculum adoption resources (textbooks)

o Develop more consistency in Tier 2 and 3 resources

Continue development of Learning Management System (LMS)

1:1 Computer Initiative: o Potential phased in implementation of 1:1

Computer Initiative at HS level

Implement the Instructional Technology Strategic Plan

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EDUCATOR EFFECTIVENESS Goal: Ensure high quality instruction in every classroom by fostering professional effectiveness Evidence of Success: Increased rigor and student engagement on Andover Walkthrough Data System

INSTRUCTION

Rigor & Relevance Academy Cadres (Instruction and Technology)

Technology Integration

Begin development of the Andover Instructional Framework (AIF)

Implement summer reading program

Introduce Andover Instructional Framework (AIF): o Provide professional learning to all educators

around instructional best practices o Determine best practices to be included and

finalize the Andover Instructional Framework (AIF)

Enhance Andover Instructional Framework (AIF) o Continue professional learning around

instructional best practices o Implement best practices through “look-

fors” around Andover Instructional Framework (AIF)

o District Collaboration: Use protocols for analyzing student work and instructional practices

o Rigor and Relevance Academy explore appropriate technology devices at all levels to better implement the AIF.

Explore options for District-Wide Collaboration time built into the educator day (late start, early release, etc.)

Full understanding and implementation of the Andover Instructional Framework (AIF)

Alignment of Walkthrough Tool, Teacher and Administrator Evaluations, District Assessment Plan and Andover Instructional Framework (AIF)

Rigor and Relevance Academy continues with additional staff learning about integrating technology into the AIF.

WALKTHROUGHS

Use current Walkthrough Tool Use current Walkthrough Tool to obtain data for the Andover Data Dashboard - Rigor and Student Engagement

Modify Walkthrough Tool to create seamless alignment to Andover Instructional Framework (AIF) and Teacher and Administrator Evaluations

Continue professional learning to deepen understanding of components and calibrate walkthroughs

Implement revised Walkthrough Tool that is aligned to the evaluation process and Andover Instructional Framework (AIF)

EVALUATION

Revise the Teacher and Administrator Evaluation Process to measure professional effectiveness to ensure student improvement

Teacher Evaluation o Begin implementation and training of new

evaluation component for teachers and other certified staff

o Begin using student growth component and refine menu of options to measure student growth, professional learning, administrator calibration, etc.

Administrative Evaluation o Begin implementation and training of KEEP

evaluation system for administrators

Teacher and Administrator Evaluation Process: o Provide professional learning for

administrators to deepen understanding of components and calibrate teacher ratings

o Deepen educators’ understanding of Student Growth Measures process

Revise Classified Evaluation instrument/process

Explore how common assessments could be used in evaluation process

Evaluate alignment of Walkthrough Tool, Teacher and Administrator Evaluations, District Assessment Plan and Andover Instructional Framework (AIF)

Implement Classified Evaluation System

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2013-2014 2014-2015 2015-2016 Future CULTURE AND CLIMATE Goal: Provide a positive and safe environment to optimize student and staff success Evidence of Success: Positive feedback and growth in the data from the yearly District Climate Survey

SAFETY Revise building safety plans and evaluate storm

shelter areas

Consider controlled building access and continue to implement building and bus monitoring via cameras

Safety Training o Provide professional learning to all staff members

in the Intruderology philosophy (“Run, Hide, Fight”)

o Follow-up discussions and interactive exercises will be done in buildings after training has been completed

Work collaboratively with Andover Police Department to hire and effectively plan for two additional School Resource Officers in the 2015-2016 school year

Study potential of a Volunteers in Police Service (VIPS) program

Two new School Resource Officers begin working in schools

Potential development of Volunteers in Police Service (VIPS) program

Facilitate Intruderology follow-up discussions and interactive exercises in buildings (include BCC)

Evaluate and revise District and Building Safety Plans

Research potential implementation of Mobile Emergency Management System

Potential implementation of Volunteers in Police Service (VIPS) program

Conduct analysis of Safety Programs and potential needs in the district, including staff

Explore ongoing professional learning Safety Training for employees

CULTURE AND CLIMATE

No action step identified Develop new Climate Survey process to be implemented in the 2014-2015 School Year

Select Culture/Climate Data that will be used to measure on the Andover Data Dashboard for 2015-2016 School Year – Establish Baseline

District Leadership Team will analyze Culture/Climate Data within the building and district

Begin to display Culture/Climate Data on the Andover Data Dashboard

District Leadership Team will analyze data within buildings and district

Implement fully developed Andover Data Dashboard to include Culture/Climate Data

Refine District Bullying Plans

FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY Goal: Demonstrate fiscal responsibility and effectively utilize facilities Evidence of Success: TBD

FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY Create a new process for Capital Outlay

Develop a business plan for eCademy

Revise Technology Strategic Plan for infrastructure, equipment, software and maintenance to support student learning

Conduct Efficiency Audit of district facilities and operations: transportation, custodial, print services, facilities usage, and other related items

Develop Long Range Capital Outlay and Facilities Maintenance Plans

Research partnership with other districts and City of Andover

Complete implementation of Electronic Timekeeping System (VeriTime)

Complete implementation and training of Alio Employee Web Portal

Implement integration and training of Electronic Systems (Alio, AESOP, VeriTime and My Learning Plan)

Continue to develop Technology Strategic Plan

Implement Efficiency Plan of district facilities based on audits: transportation and custodial services

Conduct Efficiency Audit of print services and begin implementation

Evaluate Facilities Usage Fee Structure

Implement Long Range Capital Outlay and Facilities Maintenance Plans

Continue/Refine implementation of Electronic Systems for effective district operations

Investigate and select an Human Resource Management System

Finalize Technology Strategic Plan

Implement revised Facilities Usage Fee Structure

Conduct needs assessment and explore possible Bond Issue for additional facilities and/or capital improvements

Implement Human Resource Management System

Implement Technology Strategic Plan

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COMMUNICATIONS Goal: Provide communication that is purposeful and timely Evidence of Success: Data and feedback from stakeholder groups

COMMUNICATIONS Create Key Communicator Network (KCN)

Revise the Website to make it more up-to-date and user friendly

Develop easy-to-understand information to share regarding Kansas standards and report cards

Enhance effectiveness of the KCN

Implement new Website and other social media tools

Conduct NSPRA Communications Audit

Enhance employee communication

Enhance external communication

Implement recommendations based on NSPRA Communication Audit

Form a Community Marketing Committee to develop a Marketing Plan

Continue to enhance the Website and other social communications based on feedback

Implement the new Marketing Plan

Create communication plan for possible Bond Issue for additional facilities and/or capital improvements

Create a district-wide Communications Handbook with guidelines

Create Visual Identity Standards for logo and branding standardization