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DISTRICT

IM PROVEM ENT

PLAN

ORE CITY INDEPENDENT

SCHOOL DISTRICT

2015 -2016

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Position

Name

Assignment

Superintendent Lynn Heflin Superintendent

Principal Louann Orms Elementary Principal

Selenia Cato Middle School Principal

Nathan Heflin High School Principal

District-Wide Dr. Ray Deason Assistant Superintendent

Candy Scott Special Education Director

Teacher LaVenda Jones Elementary School

Jean Werner Elementary School

Nancy Cole Middle School

Tammy Barton Middle School

Sally Cariker High School

Rita Clawson High Schools

Raeann Handy Special Program

Janell Hill Special Program

Community Community Representative

Parent Parent Representative

Business Business Representative

ORE CITY INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT 2014 - 20152015-2016 District Site-Based Advisory Committee

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ORE CITY INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT DISTRICT IMPROVEMENT PLAN 2015-20162014 - 2015

COMPREHENSIVE NEEDS ASSESSMENT (CNA) A Comprehensive Needs Assessment was conducted and the results shared with the District Site Based Advisory Committee. The results analyzed were from the following documents:

Texas Academic Performance Report

Accountability Rating System

Federal Accountability Data for AYP

Highly Qualified Teacher Results

STAAR Performance Data

PBMAS Reports (Special Education))

Initial Compliance and Review (NCLB –ICR Report)

District Discipline Referral Data

Parent, Community, Teacher, Staff and Student Surveys

Benchmark and Target Assessment Results

STAR Early Reading (Reading Renaissance)

Campus Parent Participation Records

Evaluation of Professional Development Activities (teacher documents, surveys, participation records from local initiatives, Region 7 ESC, state or

national conferences)

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ORE CITY INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT DISTRICT IMPROVEMENT PLAN 2015-2016

Goal 1: Ore City ISD will provide a balanced curriculum so that all students will annually meet or exceed educational performance standards.

Objective 1: Ore City ISD will provide a balanced curriculum so that all students will annually meet or exceed educational performance standards.

Summative Assessment: Accomplishment of objectives as measured by STAAR results, PBMAS, AYP, TAPR report, State Accountability, and DMAC testing program.

Title 1 Goals

Strategy / Description Person Responsible

Resources Timeline Formative Assessment Budget Expenditures

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1.1.1 Continue assessments and use technology for collecting, managing, and analyzing data of all TEKS objectives through TEKScore each six weeks, semester exams, Benchmarks, and STAAR and EOC testing for school improvement effort using STAAR ONE question bank.s.

Principals Title 1

ESC 7 DMAC

District Reports

Six weeks

January

May

100% of students will achieve 80% mastery level of assessed objectives

NCLB Consolidated Grant (NCLB) Local

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1.1.2 Ensure that all LEP students become proficient in English, reach high academic standards in ELA and math, and meet the yearly state growth standard on the TELPAS.

ESL teachers Foundation plan

ESC 7

Each six weeks 100% of identified students are participate and demonstrate increased levels of English communication

Title III Funding (SSA ESC 7)

Local

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1.1.3 Utilize State Compensatory Education (SCE) funding to support the Title I School wide program

Curriculum Dir Finance Director

Local Funding

SCE Grant

NCLB Grant

Monthly 90% of identified at-risk students will meet expected academic standards.

State Compensatory Funds NCLB Consolidated Grant Local Funds

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1.1.4 Annually analyze the following programs,: ESL, Dyslexia, G/T, Migrant, 504, Homeless, tutorials, CTE, extended day and year, special education, technology integration, computer assisted instruction, STAAR remediation, Title 1, Title VI, SSIG Grants, and other schoolwide reform strategies.

Asst. Supt. Principals

Local Funds

Specific program funds

January-May 100% of students served by appropriate programs.

NCLB Consolidated Grant Compensatory Education Grant Local Funds

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1.1.5 Monitor PreK - Grade 2 programs for reading / math readiness to ensure proficiency.

Principal ESC 7

Readiness materials

Accelerated Reader

Each six weeks

STAR test (Sept, Jan, May)

100% of students monitored and served by accelerated programs as needed

Student Success Initiative Grant (SSIG) Region 7 Contract Support Services Local Funds

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1.1.6 Continue Advanced courses in the core areas of math, science, art, and technology with endorsed GT instructors.

Principal Asst. Supt.

GT training

Annual 6 hr update

ESC 7

April, May, June and July

Master schedule

Student enrollment

Documents

NCLB Consolidated Grant Local Funds

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1.1.7 Ensure a concentration on the STAAR objectives for core subjects so that scores are equal to or greater than the state average of the State Accountability report in grades 3-11.

Superintendent Asst. Supt. Principal Teachers

DMAC for disaggregation and grouping

Benchmark testing

TEKS Resource System alignment

STAR Renaissance

ESC Differentiated Instruction

August December February

Benchmark results

results

Grade level meetings


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1.1.9 Implement RTi strategies on Title I campuses to meet the identified needs of students.

Curriculum Dir Special Education Director Principals Teachers

RTi strategies

DMAC documentation of RTi

August STAAR Results NCLB Consolidated Grant IDEA Funds Local Funds

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1.1.10 Raise the Level II rate on all campuses to be equal to Quartile 1 or 2 when compared to the 40 school comparison list) and above the state groups average.

Principal Teachers

DMAC solutions (ESC 7)

August November March April

STAAR Results NCLB Consolidated Grant Funding

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1.1.11 Continue utilizing of the TEKS Resource System for a comprehensive curriculum management system for a higher rigor and depth as aligned.

Superintendent Asst. Supt. Principals Teachers

TEKS Resource System curriculum

Region 7

August adoption

End of year survey

Focus groups

Principal groups


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Goal 1: Ore City ISD will provide a balanced curriculum so that all students will annually meet or exceed educational performance standards.

Objective 2: Each campus will design and align curriculum teaching strategies to maximize performance of all student populations.

Summative Assessment: Accomplishment of objectives as measure by STARR results, PBMAS, AYP, TAPR, State Accountability report and DMAC testing program.

Title 1 Goals



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1.2.1 Establish curriculum co-operative with ESC 7 for English, reading, math, social studies science, GT, Special Education, Dyslexia, ESL

Asst. Supt. Special Ed Director

ESC 7

Local Funds

TEKS / objectives

Sept, Feb, June Vertical alignment document utilized; units of instruction

Surveys

Region 7 Contract Support Services NCLB Local Funds

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1.2.2 Evaluate course offerings and integration of academics in the area of Career and Technology Education (CTE)

Asst. Supt. Principal CTE teachers HS Counselor

TEA TEKS PEIMS data Carl Perkins Funds

May

90% of CTE students scoring at least 70% on STAAR

Enrollment increases by 20%

Carl Perkins Grant Local Funds

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1.2.3 Continue and explore additional opportunities in the Tech Prep Program with local community and technical institutions.

Superintendent Principal CTE Director Area community colleges

PEIMS data

East Texas Tech Prep

Piney Woods CTE

TSTC

NTCC

August-May 5% of CATE students enrolled in Tech Prep Programs

Local funds CTE Funding Weighting Local Funds

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1.2.4 Utilize innovative teaching strategies s(i.e. Marzano high yield strategies) including cooperative learning, thematic instruction, project based learning, technology driven programs, etc. to improve the performance of all student populations

Principals Asst. Supt. Technology Director

ESC 7 Curriculum Cooperative

July, August and May

90% of students mastering at least 80% of tested objectives


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Title 1 Goals



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1.2.5 Principals will ensure the state TEKS aligned curriculum, TEKS Resource System, and “best practices” teaching strategies are being used in the classrooms by conducting Data Walks / Walkthroughs on their campus a minimum of three (3) times per teacher per six weeks using Eduphoria technology data gathering system

Principals Asst. Supt. Superintendent

DW training

DW guide book

Training for new observers

TEKS Resource System

3 times per six weeks

Data gathered from instructional observations.

Lesson Plans

STAAR results

Exemplar Lessons


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ORE CITY INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT DISTRICT IMPROVEMENT PLAN 2015-20162014 -2015

Goal 2: Teachers and staff will continually enhance their professional skills and develop a team approach to decision making that wil l emphasize learning as a life-long process.

Objective 1: A highly qualified faculty and staff will continue to participate in professional development focusing on innovative and effective instructional techniques.

Summative Assessment: Accomplishment of objectives as measured by PBMAS, teacher professional development report used for SBEC certification, NCLB Highly Qualified Report, and survey data of participation events by subject area.

Title 1 Goals



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2.1.1 Provide opportunities for staff on each campus to attend workshops pertinent to their field for high quality, focused, and sustained professional development.

Principal ESC 7

Title I and funds

June 1-May 31 Staff development participant report

Sign -in documentation

NCLB Consolidated Grant ESC 7 Contract Services Local Funds

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2.2.2 Continue to hire, retain and recruit a highly qualified staff and provide instruction by highly qualified teachers at all campuses.

Superintendent Asst. Supt. Principals

ESC 7 personnel co-op website

TASB website

April-June as needs

Highly Qualified Survey (NCLB)

STAAR/ results


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2.2.3 All paraprofessionals shall meet all the requirements necessary to meet NCLB Highly Qualified status


Region VII ESC

Higher Education

September Certificate

Higher Education Documentation

HQ Report

NCLB Consolidated Grant Region 7 ESC Contract Services

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2.2.4 Principals will continue and extend activities in creating action plans to support the Professional Learning Communities (PLC’s) concept.

Principal Book studies

Current book studies

Develop groups

Surveys

Yearly Survey of participants

Documentation

Teaming reports

NCLB Consolidated Grant Comp Ed Fund Local Funds

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2.2.5 Purchase, upgrade or adapt equipment for effective use and application of technology to improve instruction and technical skills achievement.

Technology Director Principals Asst. Supt.

Technology reports

Technology documentation

STAR Assessment

August

May

Data collection results Local NCLB Consolidated Grant RLIG Local Funds

ORE CITY INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT DISTRICT IMPROVEMENT PLAN 2015-20162014 -2015

Goal 2: Teachers and staff will continually enhance their professional skills and develop a team approach to decision making that will emphasize l earning as a life-long process.

Objective 2: Site-based decision-making will be exercised at the district and campus levels.

Summative Assessment: Accomplishment of objective as measured by improvement plans summative report, documented meetings, agendas / sign in .

Title 1 Goals



8 2.2.1 Campus site-based committees will meet on a regular basis to fulfill all requirements of the campus planning process.

Superintendent Principals

Region 7 ESC

TAPR Report

NCLB Guide

Policy

Legislative guidelines

Surveys

Assessment results

October 7

January 27

April 114

Agendas

Sign-in documentation

Minutes

Local funds

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Superintendent Committee Chairperson

Region 7 ESC

TAPR

As Needed Agendas

Sign-in documentation

Minutes

Local funds

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Goal 3: The organization and management of all levels of the educational system will be productive, efficient and accountable.

Objective 1: The district-wide organization and communication system will be improved.

Summative Assessment: Accomplishment of objectives as measured by TAPR, AYP, PBMAS, Accountability System, district policy updates, TASB updates, surveys.

Title 1 Goals



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3.1.1 Staff will operate in a productive, efficient and accountable manner through the use of standardized procedures and organizational alignment.

Superintendent Business Director

Local funds

Standardized forms

Standard operational procedures

Administrative practices

Board Policies

August January May As needed

Records of operations

Job descriptions and evaluations

Local Funds

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3.1.2 Maximize communication through the use of district email, memos, regularly scheduled staff sessions, network training calendars, minutes of SBDM meetings, District Calendar, Community Meetings, and Parental Involvement meetings


Local funds

Staff, student & community input

Network systems

Newspapers

Rebel Review

Technology Plan

August-July Survey stakeholders Local Funds

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3.1.3 Continue and extend the use of the Skylert System, a web based notification system that enables immediate communication with stakeholders in our community database via telephone and/or email. Increase the use of social media

Superintendent Principals Technology Dept. Maintenance Dept.

Local funds Immediate / Ongoing

Skylert Reports of incidences

Local Funds

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(GoVille, Facebook for each campus) outlets to keep students and parents informed.


Goal 4: Parents, community and school will be partners in the educational, social, emotional and physical development of its students.

Objective 1: Parent and community participation will be actively sought and encouraged.

Summative Assessment: Parent and community participation will be measured by surveys and district activities

Title 1 Goals



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4.1.1 Parents, community and school will provide input into the educational process through needs assessments, parent school compact, surveys and participation in school, parent, and community organizations


TAPR STAAR results

Surveys

August January

Board Agenda

Documentation of efforts

Survey analysis

NCLB Consolidated Grant Local

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4.1.2 Parents and staff will be informed of federal requirements for parental involvement.

Asst. Supt. Special Education Director

Federal guidelines

August-May ARD Documentations

Agenda / sign in documentation

Surveys

Parental Involvement


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4.1.3 Continue to support the transition of pre-school children from early childhood programs

Principal Counselor

ESC 7 August-September Class rosters

Counselor log

Local funding Head Start Local

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4.1.4 Parents and the community will be informed of student performance through public meetings, media, ,social network and OCISD webpage.

Superintendent Asst. Supt. Principals

TAPR Campus Report Card

STAAR / assessments

Parent Mtgs

SBDM

January Board Meeting November Report Card to parents

Agendas

Attendance documentation

News articles

Web postings


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4.1.5 To raise the attendance rate from 95.5 to 96.5%

Principals Six weeks Attendance reports

Each Six Weeks data

Incentive program developed

Phone logs parent contacts after absences

Local Funding NCLB Consolidated Grant

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4.1. Develop and sSupport the Boys and Girls Club “After School Care Program”

Superintendent Other school programs research

ESC 7

Each Six Weeks

Number participating

Surveys

Data gathered each six weeks

Observations

Local Funds


Goal 5: The performance of students, teachers, administration and support staff will be improved through the effective use of technology and the integration of technology in the curriculum

Objective 1: Training and support will be provided by the district to encourage the effective use of technology in the curriculum by the faculty and staff.

Summative Assessment: Accomplishment of objective as measured by AYP, PBMAS, lesson plans, observation documentation, surveys, and ESC 7 training sessions.

Title 1 Goals



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5.1.1 Teachers and support staff will receive training on the use of technology multimedia for the classroom

Principals Asst. Supt. Technology Director

ESC 7

Local funds

Equipment

Required technology training at least once per semester

Per six weeks

Training log

Equipment check out

Technology Plan

STAAR/


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5.1.2 Continue use of educational software programs via computer labs and classrooms:

EdOptions, Waterford, , A+ & for credit recovery, remediation

NBC Learn

United Streaming

Waterford Early Learning SuccessMaker Texas Virtual School Network

Study Island, Education Galaxy

McGraw Hill digital system acquired with textbooks

Asst. Supt. Technology Director Principals

Local funds

ESC 7

Technology corporations

Local and national higher education institutions

Daily Computer lab log sheet

Training log

STAAR/

Technology Plan

Local Funds NCLB Consolidated Grant Title VI Rural and Low Income Grant Local

5.1.3 Incorporate educational software for Asst. Supt. Title I September Evaluation reports Local Funds

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use on each campus, subject to successful evaluation.

Technology Director Principals

January May

Technology Plan NCLB Consolidated Grant Local

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5.1.4 Implement a survey to determine technology knowledge level (i.e. Star Chart)

Principals Technology Director

Student survey with exam

Beginning (new hires) and end-of-year

Survey results

Tech Plan

8th

grade tech assessment

Local funds

1 4 3

5.1.5 Principals will ensure the integration of technology into the curriculum by documenting and implementing

Principal Teachers

Prior technology training

Cohorts

Tech integration each six weeks

Lesson Plans

Data Walk Observations


Title 1 Goals



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5.1.6 Continue applications of technology to enable teachers to increase student academic achievement through innovative distance learning strategies.


Local

Area colleges

Distance learning organizations

Internet

Yearly Number participating Local funds High School Allotment

10 5.1.7 IT department outsourced continued Superintendent Board Approval

Absolute Technology

August Survey Local Funding

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Goal 5: The performance of students, teachers, administration and support staff will be improved through the effective use of technology and the integration of technology in the curriculum.

Objective 2: The use of existing technology will be evaluated and improved while providing new and innovative resources that allow students, faculty and staff to excel.

Summative Assessment: Accomplishment of objective as measured by TAPR, PBMAS, observation data, and lab sign in data, expenditures, and increased parent involvement.

Title 1 Goals



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5.2.1 Continue distance learning at high school while investigating other options to increase dual credit opportunities

Asst. Supt. Technology Director Principals

Local Funds

Computers

Daily

TAPR

High School Allotment Title VI Rural and Low Income Grant

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5.2.2 Increase the number of industry certifications available to our students through the Academic Academy

Academy Director Superintendent

QZAB funds Oct - Aug Academy evaluation QZAB Local

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5.2.3 Students in grades K-12 are required to use computers at least once weekly

Principals Lab Aids Asst. Supt.

Computer Labs

Laptop Carts

Weekly Computer Lab sign in sheets monitored/evaluated by Principals

Local High School Allotment Instructional Materials Allotment

2

5.2.4 Continue student accessibility to computers by increasing the number of computers in the district.

Technology Director Principals

Local funds

Grants

High School Allotment

Continual Computer count before and after initiation of strategy

High School Allotment Local Funds

2

5.2.5 Parent Portal continued through OCISD webpage so that parents may access their

Technology Director

Skyward Mid-year Documentation of parent use

Local Funds

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student’s grades, attendance and state testing results.

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5.1.8 Implement program and policy to facilitate “Bring Your Own Device” and upgrade the wireless network. .

Principals Superintendent Absolute Technology

Hardware

Apps

August-MayJune-September

Survey

Lesson plans

PLC minutes

Program evaluation

Local Funds E-Rate Level 2 Funds


Goal 6: A safe productive environment will be provided for all students, staff and administration to ensure positive educational results.

Objective 1: Strategies will be developed to motivate students toward higher achievement and personal growth.

Summative Assessment: Accomplishment of objective as measure by, PBMAS, PEIMS, number students participating, surveys of careers entered and higher participation.

Title 1 Goals



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6.1.1 Provide and encourage opportunity for participation in UIL activities on each campus


UIL schedule

Local Funds

Monthly Student participation records

STAAR/

Local Funds

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10

6.1.2 Provide students ample opportunity for career exploration as well as information about higher education, financial aid, Texas Grant Program and curriculum choices

Principals Counselors

Higher Ed Bd

Local Funds

College web sites

College recruiters

September January March May

College enrollment scholarships

Higher Education collection process

High School Allotment Local Funds

2

10

6.1.3 Continue programs in bullying, harassment, character, health and sex education (i.e. p.a.p.a. unit) to enhance social skills, positive attitudes and violence prevention for students and staff on each campus

Principal Counselor

Local Funds

ESC 7

Monthly/yearly PEIMS Discipline records

Curriculum

Observations

Local Funds

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10

6.1.4 Increase the number of Ore City graduates attending post-secondary education.

Principal Counselor

Assign ACT test dates

Tuition for student

March April

Number of student taking the ACT

Tracking of student after graduation process

Local Funds

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testing

TSI testing

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6.1.5 Implement the National Honor Society and Junior National Society on the HS and MS campus

Superintendent Principal Asst. Supt.

National Honor Society

Have charter in place by start of 2

nd

semester

Standards set by National Honor Society

Local Funds

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6.1.6 Improve the overall use and safety of the Middle School Gym through a renovation project the use of the newly renovated space.

Superintendent Board of Trustees

Design and plans of building

Feb. - Aug Building codes QZAB



Objective 2: Each campus will maintain an atmosphere that fosters the mental and physical safety, health and overall well-being of all students, faculty and staff.

Summative Assessment: Accomplishment of objective as measured by PBMAS, PEIMS discipline records, surveys, and data collection.

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6.2.1 Maintain drug-free, gun-free, bully-free and violence-free campuses

Superintendent Principal Counselors

ESC 7

State and Federal guidelines

Anti-bullying programs

Monthly Results of drug testing

Drug dog visits

Discipline records from PEIMS 425 report

Documented instruction

Local Funds

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6.2.2 Conduct regular emergency drills and maintain campuses as safe and free of health hazards; conduct regular emergency drills

Superintendent Principal

Local Funds

State and federal guidelines

OctoberMonthly Work orders

Emergency drill documentation

Training Records

Local Funds

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6.2.3 All staff will be provided a picture identification badge to be worn at all times signifying employment with OCISD

Principal Local funds

Lifetouch Photography

August Observation by Principals Local Funds

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6.2.4 Update district crisis management plan yearly and coordination/training on each campus

Superintendent Asst. Supt. Principals Transportation

Local

ESC 7

Personnel

Law

August/September Monthly

Documented Plan

Documented training

Local Funds

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Director Enforcement agencies

County Crisis Manager



Objective 3: Each campus will maintain an atmosphere that fosters the mental and physical safety, health and overall well -being of all students, faculty and staff.

Summative Assessment: Accomplishment of objective as measured by PBMAS, PEIMS discipline records, surveys, and data collection.

Title 1 Goals

Strategy / Description Person Responsible Resources Timeline Formative Assessment Budget Expenditures

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6.3.1 Continue (PRS) services for student parents.

Asst. Supt.

Principal

Counselors

Nurse

TEA Guidelines

Local funds

Monthly Number of participants

Attendance accounting in PEIMS

PRS Report

Local Funds

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6.3.2 Reinforce at the beginning of each year training the staff on recognizing signs of abuse and protocols for reporting suspected child sexual abuse. Practice will include resources and assistance for students who may be victims of such abuse.

Counselors

Nurse

Health care providers

Texas Family Code

Child Protective Agency

Yearly Resources evaluated

Policy current and communicated

Training

Local Funds

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6.3.3 To continue the School Health Advisory Committee using state guidelines.

District Nurse

Principals

Committee Co-chair (parent)

State law

District policy

State Health Department

TEA resources

Four (4) meetings per year

SHAC meeting minutes Local Funds

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Goal 7: Strategies will be developed to address student drop-outs and to improve student attendance.

Objective 1: Annual drop-out rate will remain at or below 1%.

Summative Assessment: Accomplishment of objective as measure by PBMAS, PEIMS, State Accountability and TAPR report.

Title 1 Goals



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7.1.1 Continue at-risk program to target specific students (before and after-school programs, extended year, advisory periods), flexible scheduling and individualized learning environments for at-risk students.

Principals Asst. Supt.

SCE

Title I

CIS

Jan-July Attendance records

Academic records


1 2 9

7.1.2 Monitor the dropout problem so proper areas can be addressed on each campus

Principals SCE

CIS

Local funds

Each six weeks Attendance records

Home visit records

Counseling log

CIS records

Local homebound instruction budget

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7.1.3 Enforce compulsory attendance regulations; involve local law enforcement/judicial agencies in dropout recovery

Principals Compulsory attendance law

Law enforcement agencies

Daily TAPR

Attendance rate

Leaver records

Withdrawal records

Local funds

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7.1.4 Provide incentives for reward of exemplary attendance on each campus

Principal Local funds

Attendance clerk

Each six weeks Attendance rate

TAPR

Local Funds

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7.1.5 Monitor reasons for lack of attendance Principal Local funds

Attendance

Daily Phone log

TAPR

Local funds

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clerk