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DALLAS COUNTY R1 SCHOOL DISTRICTCOMPREHENSIVE SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT PLAN

2014-2019

MISSION: The mission of the Dallas Co R-1 School District is:

“Working together to educate tomorrow’s citizens for lifelong success in an ever changing global society.”

VISION: The vision of the Dallas Co R-1 School District is: “Communities dedicated to the success of all students.”

CSIP Steering Committee Members

Name RoleLes Abel DCTC DirectorJulie Andrews Long Lane TeacherSonja Austin ParentDavid Beltz Board MemberCharles Carlson CounselorChelsey Caselman ParentAl Christian PatronAngel Cook ParentLaura Copeland HS TeacherDianna Cowden Transportation DirectorSteve Crawford PatronLucinda Crouch Special Services DirectorTravis Dill ParentDebby Dryer Assistant SuperintendentChristina Gann ParentLesia Hesse ParentBeth Isaacs ParentPaula Jenkins Food Services Director

Name RoleWanda Johnson Elementary PrincipalJoanna Kramer Classified Staff MemberTeresa Mabary HS PrincipalBill Monday PatronDarin Newman DCTC TeacherMatt Nimmo MS PrincipalSuzanne Powers Board MemberEmily Rice MS StudentRobin Ritchie SuperintendentJim Salaki ParentCay Sergent Technology DirectorJennifer Shewmaker Elementary TeacherTom Stokes Activities DirectorKersten Strickland HS StudentPatsy Viets MS TeacherWebb Wallace PatronDale Wilson Buildings/Grounds

Director

I. ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE

Goal 1: Develop and enhance quality educational/instructional programs to improve performance and enable students to meet their personal, academic, and career goals.

Objective 1: The Dallas County R1 School District will develop and implement plans to ensure that all students are achieving at or above state mandated levels in ELA, math and science as defined within the MSIP5 standards and indicators. Funding Sources: Local, State, Title I, Title II, 21st Century

Strategies Monitoring Resources Responsible1. The district will improve systemic, balanced literacy instruction in

K-12. Curriculum Management Tool Curriculum Plan Units of Instruction

- Teachers- Administrators

2. The district will create data teams to collect and analyze data based on formative and summative assessments.

Assessment Plan Assessment Evaluation Teacher Evaluation/Portfolio

- Teachers- Principals

3. The district will implement Student Learner Objectives (SLO’s) to measure student growth in all content areas.

Teacher Evaluation/Portfolio SLO Data/Assessment


a. All campuses will explore and research standards based grading (SBG) to accurately reflect student growth and mastery.

PD/PLC Agendas/Minutes Reports from Other Schools

Implementing SBG, Educational Research Articles/Journals, Professional Meetings


b. The district will revise/create assessments of learning and for learning aligned with Missouri Learning Standards, and ACT College and Career Readiness Standards and Science/Social Science GLEs in all content areas.

Local Assessment Data ACT Data State Mandated Assessments Curriculum Units


a. District formative assessment data will be used to develop intervention strategies to close achievement gaps.

Formative Assessment Data (Pre/Post Tests)


Student Intervention Plans

1. Develop a local system of accountability and teacher evaluation that is closely tied to student growth progress on state and district assessments.

Teacher Evaluation Student Learner Objectives


Objective 2: The district will increase student achievement each year as demonstrated by increasing the numbers of students in the top two levels of achievement on standardized testing in ELA, math and science for all students in targeted subgroups, specifically, special education and low social-economic subgroups.Funding Sources: IDEA, Local, State, Title I, Title II, 21st Century

Strategies Monitoring Resources Responsible1. All special education teachers will be monitored for utilization of

Missouri Learning Standards in IEP development. Teacher Evaluation Student IEP (Monitored by Director

of Special Education/Progress Coordinator/Principal

- Special Ed. Teachers- Special Ed Director- Process Coordinator- Principals

1. Continued utilization of the teacher intervention teams at all campuses to identify and plan a variety of strategies for at-risk students.

Minutes/Notes of Teacher Intervention Teams

Student Intervention Plans Student Grades

- Teachers- Principals- Counselors

2. Strengthen tier 1 and tier 2 instruction for all students by utilizing formative assessments to structure instruction aligned to student needs in order to provide student mastery of grade level skills.

Formative Assessments Data Units of Instruction (Lesson Plans) Classroom Observations RTI Support


Objective 3: District will develop and implement curriculum that is internally and externally aligned to Missouri Learning Standards and College and Career Readiness Standards.Funding Sources: Local & State

Strategies Monitoring Resources Responsible1. Develop and implement a written curriculum that aligns literacy

and numeracy across all content areas. Curriculum Management Tool - Teachers

- Principals2. Research and choose an electronic curriculum tool to house district

curriculum units. Curriculum Management Tool - Teachers

- Principals3. Identify and implement technology skills necessary for success in

the 21st century into the curriculum. Curriculum Management Tool Classroom Observations/Evaluation

- Teachers/Media Specialists

Technology Program Evaluation Student Grade Level Technology

Assessments

- Administrators- Technology Director

4. Research and choose an electronic curriculum tool to house district curriculum units.

Purchase of Curriculum Management Tool

- Teachers- Administration

Objective 4: The District will meet the MSIP 5 Standard for College and Career Readiness.Funding Sources: Local, State, Perkins Federal

Strategies Monitoring Resources Responsible1. Develop and implement early college program through OTC Memorandum of Understanding

between OTC & DCR1 Student Enrollment Student Grades/College Credits

Earned

- Board of Education- DCR1 Teacher

Facilitator- DCR1 Counselors- OTC Advisors- DCR1 Teachers- Online Instructors- HS Principals

2. Maintain district placement rates for technical education and graduation rate.

Annual Performance Report Technical Skills Attainment Vocational Education Program

Evaluation Report

- Teachers- Administrators

3. The district will increase the number of students scoring at or above the national average on the ACT exam

ACT Annual Score Report Annual Performance Report ACT Prep Course Enrollment/Results


4. Increase collaboration with local business and community numbers through career fairs, internships and classroom visits.

Stories/Reports in local newspaper, district website, and district social media

A+ Program Evaluation Report Transitions Courses/Programs

- Teachers- Principals- A+ Coordinator

5. Utilize local expertise in a variety of career fields to share preparation/training for future employment opportunities (e.g. Mock interviews, special speakers, resume development, employer expectations, and job applications).

Stories/Reports in local newspaper, district website, and district social media

A+ Program Evaluation Report Student Job Documents (Resumes,

applications, etc.)

- Counselors- Teachers- Administrators

Objective 5: The district will meet the MSIP 5 standard relating to attendance rate by 90% of students achieving 90% attendance.Funding Sources: Local & State

Strategies Monitoring Resources Responsible1. Identify criteria and intervention strategies for students with

attendance challenges and implement programs to help mitigate these challenges.

Average Daily Attendance Data Building Improvement Plans Annual Performance Report

- Principals- Counselors- Social Worker

2. All schools will review and revise recognition and incentive programs that focus on school attendance

Building Improvement Plan - Principals- Counselors- Social Worker

3. Investigate the possibility of students on suspension to access alternative school program.

District Budget Research Collected (Area Schools)

- Administration

II.HIGHLY QUALIFIED STAFF

Goal 2: Recruit, attract, develop, and retain highly qualified staff to carry out the LEA (local educational agency)/District mission, goals, and objectives.

Objective 1: The Dallas County R1 School District will recruit, attract, develop and retain highly qualified staff to carry out district mission, goals and objectives.Funding Sources: Local, State, Federal (Title I, Perkins)

Strategies Monitoring Resources Responsible1. The District will provide opportunities to improve student

achievement for all groups through professional development of teachers.

Late Start Wednesday Activities/Documents

PD Day Activities/Documents Professional Development Program

Evaluation

- Principals- PDC Chair

2. The district will examine and compare the instructional resources and successful programs of surrounding districts to Dallas Co R-1 School District.

Curriculum Audit Reports/Data from Neighboring

School

- Administration- Teachers

3. The district will annually review current recruitment procedures by analyzing salaries in an effort to be competitive with conference

District Budget MSTA/NEA Annual Salary Reports

- Administration- Salary & Welfare

schools.a. Examine the spread of salary schedule in terms of retention

of quality teachers with higher degrees and years of experience in the district.

b. Examine benefits package for teachers and staff.

Committee- Board of Education

Objective 2: All teachers will have access to current technology that supports highly quality instruction and the professional development that will improve their proficiency in effectively integrating technology into teaching and learning. Funding Sources: Local, State, Federal (Title I, Perkins)

Strategies Monitoring Resources Responsible1. Current technology tools and resources will be readily available to

support curriculum objectives. Technology Plan Technology Program Evaluation Curriculum Management Tool District Budget

- Administration- Director of Technology

2. The district will provide professional development opportunities that promotes differentiated learning through the use of technology that will sustain and allow for growth in technology.

Technology Plan Technology Program Evaluation Professional Development Plan

- Administration- Director of Technology- PD Committee

III. FACILITIES, INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS, SUPPORT

Goal 3: Provide and maintain appropriate instructional resources, support services, and functional and safe facilities.

Objective 1: The Dallas County R1 School District will develop a system for evaluating facilities in order to provide for optimal student learning in a safe, modern and healthy school.Funding Sources: Local & State

Strategies Monitoring Resources Responsible1. Develop a long range strategic funding plan for evaluating of and

identifying necessary improvements to district facilities Facilities Walkthrough Evaluation Architectural Evaluation Reports

- Board of Education- Administration- Director of Maintenance- Facilities Advisory

Committeea. Complete a review of the current state of district buildings to

determine their current condition and estimate cost to correct Facilities Walkthrough Evaluation Architectural Evaluation Reports

- Board of Education- Administration

any deficiencies. - Director of Maintenance- Facilities Advisory

Committeeb. Determine the cost of buildings in present terms which

includes all costs associated to its operation for the district Facilities Walkthrough Evaluation Architectural Evaluation Reports District Budget

- Board of Education- Administration- Director of Maintenance

c. Identify and prioritize the district facilities current operational cost and analyze the need for such facilities.

Facilities Walkthrough Evaluation Architectural Evaluation Reports District Budget

- Board of Education- Administration- Director of Maintenance- Facilities Advisory

Committee

Objective 2: The Dallas County R1 School District will increase the number of technology based projects and initiatives directly tied to the long range strategic plan in order to improve student learning.Funding Sources: Local, State, Federal (Title I, Perkins)

Strategies Monitoring Resources Responsible1. Develop and implement a replacement plan for technology

infrastructure (i.e. switches, servers, wireless access points) on a rotating basis that is shared with all stakeholders.

Technology Plan Progress of Technology

Improvements (Report in local newspaper, district website, and social media sites)

Technology Program Evaluation District Budget

- Director of Technology- Administration- Board of Education- District Technology

Committee

2. Include more digital resources in the curriculum. This would include items such as eBooks, online databases, electronically submitted work or video conferencing.

Library Media Program Evaluation Core Data Library Report (Screen 7) Curriculum Management Tool Technology Plan District Budget

- Director of Technology- Library Media Specialists- Teachers- Administration

3. Use technology to increase student engagement in learning or increase the integration of technology into content areas

Teacher Evaluation Curriculum Management Tool


4. Continue to fund and follow the regular replacement plan for technology devices such as computers, mobile devices, etc.

Technology Plan Technology Program Evaluation District Budget

- Director of Technology- Administration

5. All teachers will have access to current technology that supports high quality instruction

Teacher Evaluation Technology Program Evaluation

- Teachers- Principals- Director of Technology

6. Provide instruction to staff, students, and parents on digital citizenship to include Internet safety, cyberbullying and intellectual property rights.

Training/Worshop Sign In Sheets, Agenda and Documents

- Teachers- Administration

7. Increase emphasis on data security by improving backup systems and user education.

Technology Program Evaluation Training/Worshop Sign In Sheets,

Agenda and Documents

- Director of Technology- Administration

8. Develop anywhere, anytime access to learning resources. Technology Plan - Director of Technology- District Technology

Committee

Objective 3: The Dallas County R1 School District will develop a district wide system of financial transparency.Funding Sources: Local & State

Strategies Monitoring Resources Responsible1. Develop honest, open frequent communications with the community

about financial operating of the district utilizing the local newspaper, school newsletters, school website, Twitter, Facebook, marquee, and email. Put a billboard back up on new South 65 and add a billboard on East 32.

Local Newspapers District Website Social Media Sites Building marquees Emails Billboards

- Central Office Administration

- Building Administrators

2. Develop a comprehensive maintenance program for existing facilities and busses that can be shared with the community on a regular basis.

Buildings & Grounds Program Evaluation

Transportation Program Evaluation

- Superintendent- Director of Maintenance- Director of

Transportation3. Inform the community of the long range strategic plan, prioritized

needs and progress of implementation Long Range Strategic Plan Reports to Public

- Board of Education- Central Office

Administration

Objective 4: The Dallas County R1 School District will develop a district wide system to meet the mental, social and emotional needs of all students. Funding Sources: IDEA, Local, State, Title I, Title II, 21st Century

Strategies Monitoring Resources Responsible1. All school campuses will develop and implement response to

intervention plans in order to target struggling students with Teacher Evaluation Annual Performance Report (MSIP

- Principals- Teachers

appropriate intervention as early as possible. 5) Response to Intervention (RtI)-tiered

instructional support Formative Assessments (Pre/Post)

2. The school district will provide the appropriate resources needed to fully implement model guidance at desirable levels as determined by model guidance guidelines and to be comparable to the student/counselor ratio of neighboring schools.

Guidance and Counseling Program Evaluation

- Assistant Superintendent- Counselors- Social Worker

3. The district will seek alternative sources of funding to support an additional social worker in order to be able to allow one social worker to focus solely upon services for elementary students while the existing social worker focuses upon services for middle school and high school students.

Grants District Budget

- Administration- Counselors

4. The district will pursue grant opportunities in order to expand and increase support for struggling families within the district

21st Century Grant Additional Grants as Available

- Assistant Superintendent- 21st Century Program

Director- Social Worker- 21st Century Program

Parent Liaison5. The district will pursue funding to support after school programming

that focuses on social emotional learning as well as academic performance.

21st Century Grant Additional Grants as Available

- Assistant Superintendent- 221st Century Program

Director- Social Worker- 21st Century Program

parent Liaison6. The district will develop a long range building facility needs plan

with reasonable financial support. Long Range Facility Plan Community Surveys District Surveys

- Board of Education- Administration- District Facilities

Advisory Committee- Staff

7. The district will work together with the community to develop financial support for prioritized facility needs resulting from the long range plan.

Agenda/Minutes/Sign-in Sheets from Community Meetings

Community Surveys District Surveys

- Board of Education- Administration- District Facilities

Advisory Committee- Staff

Objective 5: The Dallas County R1 School District’s food service department will provide nutritious, inexpensive meals to students, while maintaining fiscal accountability, maximizing participation, and serving as an education resource for the school community.Funding Sources: Federal, State, & Local

Strategies Monitoring Resources Responsible1. The Director of Food Services will annually visit with at least

three neighboring school districts to share ideas about improving kid friendly recipes and menu development.

Summary Reports of Visits to Neighboring Districts

Sample Recipes Collected

- Director of Food Services

2. The Director of Food Services will utilize new recipes gained through visits with neighboring schools or other sources in monthly menu planning.a. Students and staff will be asked to rate their menu favorites

(already utilized) and also to rate new items added to the menu.

New Recipes Student Ratings Summary


3. The Director of Food Services will utilize menu planning and serve what is advertised on the menu in all buildings.a. Any changes from the advertised menu will be shared with

parents at least two weeks in advance of the change.b. Any changes from the advertised menu will be reported in

advance to the Superintendent.

Monthly Menu Reported Changes to Parents Reported Changes to Superintendent


IV. PARENT AND COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

Goal 4: Promote, facilitate, and enhance parent, student, and community involvement in District educational programs.

Objective 1: The Dallas County R1 School District will develop a district wide system of communicating important information withal members of the school community (external and internal members) concerning the successes, goals, and day to day operation of the school district. Funding Sources: Local, State, Title I, Title II, 21st Century

Strategies Monitoring Resources Responsible1. A variety of sources will be utilized to keep all stakeholders Semester Newsletter - Administration

informed. Weekly Local Newspaper District Website District Social Media Sites Automated Calling System Weekly Staff Newsletter

2. Changeable message signs will be purchased and installed at Buffalo Prairie Middle School and Buffalo High School.

Message Signs District Budget

- Administration- Maintenance Department

Objective 2: The Dallas County R1 School District will develop a district wide system of student, teacher, staff and administrator recognition that exceptional effort, skills or leadership in promoting academic achievement, school pride, or a positive school climate.Funding Sources: Local & State

Strategies Monitoring Resources Responsible1. Promote the Dallas Co R-1 Hall of Fame Newspaper Advertisement for

Nominations in January Announce Nominations Process on

District Website & Social Media Sites

Presentation of Award at Graduation

- Superintendent- Community Committee

to Select Recipients

2. Involve business and community members in the promotion of school spirit flags.

Communications with businesses and community members (Chamber of Commerce, local newspaper, website, Social Media).

Display of flags at home games throughout the community

- Administration- Activities Director

3. Repair and maintain billboards at the outskirts of town. Billboard Displays - Superintendent- Maintenance Director

4. Develop a “Bison Educator of the Year” (certified staff member) and “Bison Employee of the Year” (classified staff member) to recognize exemplary work of District employees to be recognized at graduation.

Criteria for Awards Process for Selection of Recipients Presentation of Awards

- Superintendent- Staff Selection

Committee

Objective 3: The Dallas County R1 School District will develop and implement a district wide system of bringing more community members into the school to participate in school functions and programs.

Funding Sources: Local & State

Strategies Monitoring Resources Responsible1. Implement a system of outreach and education for community

members to volunteer within the schools to improve student learning and achievement.

School Volunteer Programs - Administration

2. Include members of the community on district wide and school wide committees

Advisory Committees - Administration

Objective 4: The Dallas County R1 School District will develop a system of evaluation that will collect feedback on an ongoing basis from students, staff and the community that will be used to evaluate our success in meeting goals and the perception of our district. Funding Sources: Local & State

Strategies Monitoring Resources Responsible1. Update capital projects signs. Capital Projects Signs - Superintendent

- DCTC Graphic Arts Department

- Maintenance Department2. Survey students, staff and community members more frequently

about specific aspects of Dallas County R-1 School District. Surveys - Assistant Superintendent

V. GOVERNANCE

Goal 5: Govern the LEA/District in an efficient and effective manner providing leadership and representation to benefit the students, staff, and patrons of the district.

Objective 1: The Board of Education will lead the district with a relentless focus on learning to insure student success as stated in the mission statement: “Working together to educate tomorrow’s citizens for lifelong success in an ever changing global society.”Funding Sources: Local & State

Strategies Monitoring Resources Responsible1. The Comprehensive School Improvement Plan (CSIP) will guide Board Meetings/Minutes - Board of Education

decision-making throughout the district to realize the mission statement.

CSIP Reports - Superintendent

2. Program evaluations, perceptual surveys, and student achievement data will be monitored by the BOE to guide optimal success.

Monthly Program Evaluations Survey Data Student Achievement Data

- Administration- Teachers

3. Building School Improvement Plan will be updated annually through analyzing disaggregated student data and needs assessments.

School Improvement Plans - Principals- Teachers

4. Quarterly data will be presented to the BOE following the close of each quarter.

Quarterly STAR reports Board Agendas/Minutes

- Assistant Superintendent

5. Program evaluations will be presented monthly to BOE per the annual schedule to monitor program results and evaluate benefits

Monthly Program Evaluations Board Agendas/Minutes

- Superintendent

Objective 2: The Board of Education will continue to maintain open lines of communication in order to relentlessly pursue improved transparency in the district.Funding Sources: Local & State

Strategies Monitoring Resources Responsible1. The Board of Education will continue to solicit input from all

constituencies. Community Advisory Meetings Community Forums Community Surveys


2. The Board of Education will insure increased communication to parents, students and the community.

Local Newspaper Articles/Bison Bits District Website District Social Media Sites

- Assistant Superintendent- Superintendent- Board of Education

3. The District will continue to work with area colleges and universities to enhance joint educational opportunities.

Dual Credit Courses AP Courses Early College Program Articulated Courses at DCTC

- HS Administration- Assistant Superintendent

4. The Board of Education and administrators will work with other governmental agencies for opportunities to enhance the school district.

Meetings/reports with city, county and state governmental agencies


5. The Board of Education will actively participate in school/patron events.

Attendance at School/Patron Events - Board of Education