Dr. Jared CottonSuperintendent

Update

Goal 1: High Quality Instruction

• Accomplishments– Implemented the new curriculum

for English, Mathematics, and PE/Health K-12

– Developed the new curriculum for K-12 science, social studies, and fine arts

– Explored opportunities to expand innovative learning academy programs (example: New Tech) to other schools in HCPS to provide engaging opportunities for students.

– Established the Equity Council for the purpose of addressing issues related to equity in HCPS.

– Launched the first Teaching and Learning Conference to provide focused professional learning opportunities to help teachers employ research-based instructional practices

• Plans for 2016– Continue professional

development related to equity

– Implement the new curriculum for science, social studies, fine arts K-12

– Develop curriculum for Economics and Personal Finance Curriculum and other courses

– Report College Readiness for MAP Language Usage

– Develop and implement professional development to help teachers utilize a variety of assessment types to accurately measure student progress.

Goal 2: High Quality Professionals

• Accomplishments– Developed recommendations and a

3-year implementation plan to provide equitable and competitive salaries for HCPS staff and implemented first year increases in 2015-2016 budget and contracts.

– Created new marketing and recruiting materials for use at job fairs and implemented a new, internal HCPS Teacher Recruitment Fair in March 2015.

– Identified and interviewed a talent pool of educators endorsed in administration and supervision to fill future administrative positions.

– Working with the Classified Evaluation Committee, identified additional employee classifications needing evaluation instruments and developed for use beginning fall 2015.

• Plans for 2016– Implement second year

salary recommendations for 2016-2017 school term, pending budget approval.

– Expand the new teacher induction program.

– Develop a formal induction program for new administrators.

– Develop and implement required compliance training for all staff beginning September 2015.

Goal 3: Safe and Orderly Learning Environments

• Accomplishments– Updated and revised the Crisis Manual – Collaborated with public safety, the

crisis response team, and school administrators to revise and implement new bus accident procedures

– Applied for and received the school security grant to install safety window film at 5 schools.

– Completed CPTED assessment (Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design) on all schools and identified items to be addressed to improve safety

– Investigated innovative furniture ideas to improve the student learning environment.

– Created training logs for SRO's to accurately log training classes being taught in schools

– Revised incident notification protocol and reinstated the crisis response team

• Plans for 2016– Plan for school resource officers to

wear body cameras during the FY2016 school year to help enhance safety in the schools

– Present an approved color palette to administrators as we standardize and improve on our painting throughout the division.

– Develop a mandatory training program for all outside agencies that utilize our schools

– Add 8 additional counselors from the Piedmont Community Services this year to bring the total to approximately 25 to assist our students

– Collaborate with CHILL to help enhance awareness of the anonymous reporting system for our students, and add this information to the student

planners and handbooks

Goal 4: Innovative & Cutting-Edge Technology

• Accomplishments– Expanded 1:1 table initiative

through grade 8– Refreshed and added fifth grade

iPads to a yearly lease– Added one additional

Instructional Resource Teacher to work with teachers on technology initiatives

– Upgraded middle and high school laptops

– Upgraded three sites from 20Mbps to 50MBps

– Transformed two media centers (MTO and FC) to serve as prototypes for innovative learning spaces

– Presented  several technology integration sessions at the Teaching and Learning Conference

• Plans for 2016– Implement BYOT at MVHS– Upgrade network at three

elementary schools and additional network infrastructure at middle schools

– Begin planning to provide Internet access for students 24/7 throughout the community

– Upgrade five libraries to create innovative learning spaces for students

– Begin plans for digital storage for staff and students

Goal 5: Family & Community Engagement

• Accomplishments– Facilitated 2 division-wide Family

Summits (August: to provide information families need regarding school, May: to provide information regarding summer learning opportunities) and parent workshops (February-April: in conjunction with MHC After 3 to provide information to families regarding post-secondary opportunities for students) to provide resources and information on a variety of topics.

– Revitalized the system website to best serve the needs of school division stakeholders.

– Expanded quality communication to support the school community at all levels via staff newsletters, monthly highlights, Board Matters, calendars, School Messenger, and social media.

• Plans for 2016– Establish guidelines

detailing expectations for media relationships for staff.

– Establish teacher website usage guidelines to optimize school-home partnerships and improve communication.

– Effectively coordinate targeted partnerships with local entities to bring experts into the classroom to support student learning.

It’s about growth