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FINDINGS FROM THE SETTING DIRECTION PART 1 RETREAT Huntley District 158 STRATEGIC PLANNING TEAM The results from the first activity of the Setting Direction – Part 1 Retreat was to provide further feedback from stakeholders to the Planning Team regarding the Mission, Vision, Motto and Common Commitments around our Vision Retreat Findings. We did this as mixedconstituent table groups through table and whole group discussion. MISSION: The mission pillar asked the question, “WHY?” More specifically, it asks “Why do we Exist?” The intent of this question is to help reach agreement regarding the fundamental purpose of the organization. This clarity of purpose can help establish priorities and becomes an important factor to guide decisions.” (DuFour, DuFour, Eaker, and Many, Learning By Doing, Second Edition: SolutionTree, 2010) VISION: The vision pillar asks “What?”that is, “What must we become in order to accomplish our fundamental purpose?” In pursuing this question, the district attempts to create a compelling, attractive, realistic future that describes what they hope their district will become. Vision provides a sense of direction and a basis for assessing both the currently reality of the district and potential strategies, programs, and procedures to improve upon that reality. There is no more powerful engine driving an organization toward excellence and longrange success that an attractive, worthwhile and achievable vision of the future that is widely shared. (DuFour, DuFour, Eaker, and Many, Learning By Doing, Second Edition: SolutionTree, 2010) MOTTO: Your motto expresses your reason for being through a few potent words. While creating a vision can be a helpful stop in the improvement process, it is not sufficient. The board of education, administrators, and staff must tackle the collective commitments they must make and honor in order to achieve the shared vision for their school or district.

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FINDINGS  FROM  THE  SETTING  DIRECTION  -­‐  PART  1  RETREAT  

Huntley  District  158  STRATEGIC  PLANNING  TEAM  

 

The  results  from  the  first  activity  of  the  Setting  Direction  –  Part  1  Retreat  was  to  provide  further  feedback  from  stakeholders  to  the  Planning  Team  regarding  the  Mission,  Vision,  Motto  and  Common  Commitments  around  our  Vision  Retreat  Findings.    We  did  this  as  mixed-­‐constituent  table  groups  through  table  and  whole  group  discussion.        MISSION:    The  mission  pillar  asked  the  question,  “WHY?”    More  specifically,  it  asks  “Why  do  we  Exist?”    The  intent  of  this  question  is  to  help  reach  agreement  regarding  the  fundamental  purpose  of  the  organization.    This  clarity  of  purpose  can  help  establish  priorities  and  becomes  an  important  factor  to  guide  decisions.”  (DuFour,  DuFour,  Eaker,  and  Many,    Learning  By  Doing,  Second  Edition:  Solution-­‐Tree,  2010)    VISION:    The  vision  pillar  asks  “What?”—that  is,  “What  must  we  become  in  order  to  accomplish  our  fundamental  purpose?”      In  pursuing  this  question,  the  district  attempts  to  create  a  compelling,  attractive,  realistic  future  that  describes  what  they  hope  their  district  will  become.    Vision  provides  a  sense  of  direction  and  a  basis  for  assessing  both  the  currently  reality  of  the  district  and  potential  strategies,  programs,  and  procedures  to  improve  upon  that  reality.    There  is  no  more  powerful  engine  driving  an  organization  toward  excellence  and  long-­‐range  success  that  an  attractive,  worthwhile  and  achievable  vision  of  the  future  that  is  widely  shared.  (DuFour,  DuFour,  Eaker,  and  Many,    Learning  By  Doing,  Second  Edition:  Solution-­‐Tree,  2010)    MOTTO:  Your  motto  expresses  your  reason  for  being  through  a  few  potent  words.    While  creating  a  vision  can  be  a  helpful  stop  in  the  improvement  process,  it  is  not  sufficient.    The  board  of  education,  administrators,  and  staff  must  tackle  the  collective  commitments  they  must  make  and  honor  in  order  to  achieve  the  shared  vision  for  their  school  or  district.        

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COLLECTIVE  COMMITMENTS:    The  third  pillar  of  the  foundation,  the  values  pillar,  clarifies  those  collective  commitments.    It  asks  ,  “How  must  we  behave  to  create  the  district  that  will  achieve  our  purpose?”    In  answering  the  question,  educators  shift  from  offering  philosophical  musings  on  mission  or  the  shared  hopes  for  the  district  of  the  future  to  making  commitments  to  act  in  certain  ways.    Clarity  guides  the  individual  work  of  each  member  and  outlines  how  each  person  can  contribute  to  the  improvement  initiative.    Policy  manuals  and  directives  are  replaced  by  commitments  and  covenants.      Clarifying  collective  commitments  is  one  of  the  most  important  strategies  in  building  a  PLC.  (DuFour,  DuFour,  Eaker,  and  Many,    Learning  By  Doing,  Second  Edition:  Solution-­‐Tree,  2010)      “Values  describe  how  we  intent  to  operate,  on  a  day-­‐to-­‐day  basis,  as  we  pursue  our  vision  .  .  .  Values  are  best  expressed  in  terms  of  behavior:    If  we  act  as  we  should,  what  would  an  observer  see  us  doing?  .  .  .  If  values  are  made  a  central  part  of  the  organization’s  shared  vision  effort,  and  put  our  in  full  view  they  become  like  a  figurehead  on  a  ship:    a  guiding  symbol  of  the  behavior  that  will  help  move  people  toward  the  vision.”      Senge  et.  al.,  1994,  p.  302    “Culture  and  core  values  will  be  increasingly  recognizes  as  the  vital  social  glue  that  infuses  an  organization  with  passion  and  purpose.”    Bolman  and  Deal,  2000,  p.  185  

         MISSION,  MOTTO,  VISION,  VALUES/COLLECTIVE  

COMMITMENTS    

The  first  Activity  1  task  was  to  agree  upon  final  draft  language  for  the  Mission,  Motto  and  Vision.      These  were  discussed  as  table  groups  and  conceptually  finalized  by  the  Planning  Team  as  a  whole.    Smoothing  out  word  flow  was  left  to  the  Writing  Team.    Values/Collective  Commitments  were  not  changed  from  the  Vision  Retreat.    Below  are  the  Planning  Team’s  April  1  ratings  and  edits  for  the  poster  on  Mission.    Ratings  and  edits  are  in  green  font.    

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 Planning  Team’s  April  1  Draft  MISSION  Statements    

             ALL              STUDENTS            ALWAYS                We  will  Inspire,  Challenge  and  Empower  passionate  life-­‐long  learners.    X      Inspire  to  embrace  learning,  Challenge  to  innovate,  &  Empower  to  excel  

in  an  ever-­‐changing  world.    X        Our  learning  environment  community  will  inspire,  challenge  and  

empower    everyone  every  day    all  students  always.    XX    We  will                  Inspire  excellence                Challenge  thinking                Empower  innovation    X        We  will  Inspire,  Challenge  and  Empower  everyone  every  day.                    Sum  of  Agreed-­‐upon  Changes:                    In  an  ever-­‐changing  world,  our  learning  community  will  inspire,  

challenge  and  empower  all  students  always.      

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 Planning  Team’s  April  1  Draft  MOTTO  Statements    

(How  does  the  Motto  align  to  the  Mission?)    

       XXX        All  Students    Always      

ü                              I  C  E          XX              (3)  Inspire.    Challenge.    Empower.                                        DICES  (Develop,  Instill,  Create,  Empower,  Support)                                        Sum  of  Agreed-­‐upon  Changes:                                  All  Students  Always      

     

 Planning  Team’s  April  1  Draft  VISION  Statements    

                 Dist.  158  will  prepare  &  inspire  all  students  to  be:                Creative                Leaders                Communicators              Collaborators  

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           Innovators              Empathetic              Ethical              Globally  Competent    X                Together  we  will:  

§ Inspire  creativity  &  innovation  § Challenge  students  to  achieve  their  full  potential  § Empower  them  to  realize  their  dreams  &  embrace  their  passion.  

   

§ Foster  Creativity,  Collaboration,  Communication  &  Critical  thinking  § Create  lifelong  Self  directed  learners  § instill  a  sense  of  confidence  to  take  a  risk  &  “fail  forward”  § promote  global  awareness  in  each  child  § inspire  creators,  innovators  &  Dynamic  Leaders  

 X                Together  with  our  community  D158  will:    

§ Support  student  personal  growth  and  development  § Empower  students  to  succeed  in  an  ever  changing  world  § Instill  a  sense  of  pride  and  community  both  internally  and  externally  among  our  students  § Create  an  environment  that  inspires  future  academic  careers  and  life  long  successes.  § Develop  todays  learners  into  tomorrows  leaders  

     XXX      District  158  leads,  together  with  our  community,  by  inspiring  everyone  to  be:  

§ Life  long,  self-­‐directed  learners  § Critical  thinkers  &  problem  solvers  § Effective  communicators  &  skilled  collaborators  § Creators  &  Innovators  § Innovators  § Dynamic  leaders  § Ethically,  compassionately  and  culturally  responsible  citizens.  

   Sum  of  Agreed-­‐upon  Changes  (to  be  edited  for  flow  by  Writing  Team):    District  158  leads,  together  with  our  community,  everyone  to  be:  

§ Life  long,  self-­‐directed  learners  § Critical  thinkers  &  problem  solvers  § Effective  communicators  &  skilled  collaborators  § Creators  &  Innovators  § Ethically,  compassionately  and  culturally  responsible  citizens  § Globally  aware  in  an  ever-­‐changing  world  

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§ Support  personal  growth  and  development  § Develop  todays  learners  into  tomorrows  leaders  § Instill  a  sense  of  confidence  to  take  a  risk  &  “fail  forward”  

         

§ Empathy,  acceptance  &  self-­‐efficacy  § Enable  self-­‐sufficiency,  responsibility,  accountability  § Develop  the  growth  of  whole  child  § Promote  Globally  awareness  in  an  ever-­‐changing  world  § Life-­‐long,  self  directed  learners  § Environment  w/joyful  learning  § Recognize  &  celebrate  success  

         

 Planning  Team’s  April  1  PREFERRED  FUTURE  VALUES/BELIEFS  &  COLLECTIVE  COMMITMENTS  Draft  

 Values/Beliefs  

 We  believe…  

 …  our  public  schools  and  facilities  are  vital  to  a  strong  community.          …  that  global  collaboration  and  communication  among  home,  school,  community  and  the  world  promotes  student  success.                  …  all  individuals  should  be  guided  toward  resourcefulness,  problem-­‐solving,  and  ownership  of  learning.          …  students  learn  at  different  rates  and  in  different  ways.      

Commitments    

Therefore  we  commit  to…    

…  creating  opportunities  for  family  and  community  participation  and  involvement  in  our  schools  and  district.    …  building  and  fostering  partnerships  among  teachers,  departments  and  buildings  to  establish  trust  and  support.  …  ensuring  open  communication  and  collaboration  between  schools  to  build  and  foster  partnerships  between  the  district  and  the  community.    …  providing  information  to  increase  the  shared  knowledge  pool.    …  guiding  and  supporting  individuals  to  become  responsible  life-­‐long  learners  who  advocate  and  account  for  their  achievement.    …  encouraging  empathy,  acceptance,  and  self-­‐efficacy.    …  engaging  students  through  differentiated  instruction  and  interventions  to  meet  the  needs  of  each  learner.  

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 …  all  students  should  be  prepared  for  college,  career,  school-­‐to-­‐work  and/or  personal  success.          …  that  clear  expectations  lead  to  better  results.              …  that  collaborative  practices  between  staff  and  administrators  foster  continuous  improvement.    …  students  should  be  appropriately  and  efficiently  assessed  and  action  taken.          …  continuous  development  is  enhanced  through  an  engaging  and  innovative  learning  environment  that  fosters  higher  level  thinking  skills  and  strategies.              …  a  high  performing  district  provides  continuous  development  of  their  teachers,  leaders,  and  other  staff  to  achieve  excellence.              …  in  protecting  taxpayer  equity  through  fiscal  responsibility.        …  technological  tools  have  the  ability  to  enhance  thinking,  imagination,  and  innovation  through  improved  instruction.            …  the  use  of  transparency  through  shared  data  and  information  guides  improvement  efforts  and  leads  to  shared  accountability.        …  that  a  high  performing  district  must  be  forward  

 …  providing  a  curriculum  for  students  aligned  to  college,  career  and  life  readiness.  …  working  with  community  businesses  to  offer  more  school  to  work  opportunities.  …  providing  real  world  experiences.    …  collaborating  to  set  clear  performance  expectations  and  holding  one  another  accountable  for  achieving  success.  …  communicating  these  expectations  to  all  students,  parents  and  community  members.    …  providing  time  and  support  to  teachers  and  administrators  for  collaborative  efforts.    …  providing  timely,  descriptive  assessment  information  so  students  know  how  they  are  progressing  in  their  knowledge  and  skills  compared  to  norms  and  expectations,  and  responding  accordingly  in  a  timely  manner.    …  inspiring  learning  by  providing  students  with  opportunities  to  collaborate,  be  challenged,  be  problem  solvers,  be  critical  thinkers  and  producers,  and  be  able  to  incorporate  technology  in  their  learning.      …  enhancing  teacher,  leader  and  support  staff  effectiveness  through  a  support  system  that  ensures  mentoring,  reflecting,  goal  setting,  and  promoting  professional  development  focused  on  improving  student  growth  and  achievement.      …  safeguarding  the  physical  and  financial  assets  of  our  district.     …  developing  the  skills,  tools,  strategies,  and  infrastructure  to  enable  and  adapt  to  current  and  future  technology  in  order  to  advance  both  teaching  and  learning.      …  using  valid  and  reliable  data  in  taking  responsibility  for  measuring,  monitoring  and  reporting  performance  results  at  all  levels.    …  prioritizing  constant  accommodations  for  new  strategies  

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thinking  in  an  ever-­‐changing  educational  environment.    …  in  the  creation  of  an  environment  that  supports  joyful  learning.  

 

and  ideas  in  the  educational  environment.    …  developing  dynamic  learners  to  promote  self-­‐directed  life-­‐long  joyous  learners.

     

                                                 

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ASSIGNED  READINGS    

The  second  activity  of  the  Setting  Direction  Retreat  was  to  identify  key  words  or  phrases  from  the  assigned  homework  articles  by  assigned  reading  groups.    The  key  words  and  phrases  were  used  later  as  ideas  for  determining  Goals  and  Strategies.    Each  group’s  poster  comments  are  shown  below:      

Article   3-­‐5  Key  Ideas  Illinois  Project  One:  A  New  Direction  for  Student  Success    (Assigned  to  1/3  of  the  Planning  Team)  

 

Accountability  issues    Ancient  strategies    Good  goals      

Article   3-­‐5  Key  Ideas  Visible  Learning  –  Visible  Teaching    (Assigned  to  1/3  of  the  Planning  Team)  

 

-­‐  Relationship  between  students  and  teachers    -­‐  Most  Important  Influences  on  Learning  • Feedback  • Self-­‐reported  grading  

 -­‐  Specific  strategies  have  been  proven  to  work  and  should  be  implemented  (several  “winning”  strategies)    -­‐  10  specific  “winning  strategies”  

   

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Article   3-­‐5  Key  Ideas  Teaching  the  Whole  Child    (Assigned  to  1/3  of  the  Planning  Team)  

 

• Self  awareness  • Self  management  • Social  awareness  • Relationship  management  • Responsible  decision  making  • The  Danielson  Model  incorporates  the  guidance  of  teaching  these  skills  

• Must  focus  on  research  based  instructional  models  that  teach  SEL  skills  

• Modeling  behavior  –  teachers,  parents,  peer  groups  

   

Article   3-­‐5  Key  Ideas  Research-­‐based  Practices  Forge  Strong  Parent  and  Community  Partnerships    (Assigned  to  the  full  Planning  Team)  

 

X      Value  of  education  X      Emphasis  back/connected  to  the  home  X      Create  a  shared  community  of  thought  X      Universal  partnerships  are  worked  into  the  

system              The  importance  of  a  positive,  collaborative  

relationship  b/w  the  school  &  the  diverse  family  

             Clear  &  specific  communication  to  the  parents  &  communities  paramount  

           Strong  partnerships  benefit  students              Clear  goals  and  expectations    

 

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The  third  activity  of  the  Setting  Direction  –  Part  1  Retreat  was  to  identify  (or  confirm  previous)  five  long-­‐term  (5  year)  strategic  Goals  –  one  per  category  (five  categories)  –  and  make  recommendations  for  Indicators  and  Measures  aligned  to  each  Goal  to  the  Administration.    This  was  done  by  five  mixed  table  groups  that  each  focused  on  one  of  the  previous  Strategic  Plan’s  Goals,  Indicators  and  Measures.      Goals  and  Indicators  were  identified  by  the  Planning  Team  groups.    Measures  for  some  of  the  groups  were  also  identified.      GOALS,  INDICATORS  AND  MEASURES      Below  are  the  April  1  posters  as  edited  by  the  table  assigned  to  that  poster.    Table  edits  are  in  green  font.    Subsequently,  these  edits  were  reported  out  to  the  full  Planning  Team:    

Present Indicators/ Measures for Achievement Goal

 Present  Goal:  Continuously improve student growth and achievement.    Key  Question:  Do  measures  of  student  achievement  show  annual  continuous  improvement?    Key  Area  Concepts:  Attainment,  Growth,  Standards,  Cohorts,  Learning  Goals,  Achievement  Gaps,  Benchmarks,  Targets    Changes  to  Goal:  Keep  Goal  as  is  

 Present  Indicators:  o Students make annual expected growth

targets in reading and math    

Present  Measures:  § K-8 growth in reading and math is at or

above at least 10% higher than NWEA projected average growth target. (this

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   o The number of students exceeding State

standards in reading, math, science, and writing is increasing  

     o The performance gap between subgroup

populations is decreasing                o Students successfully completing

Advanced Placement courses at the high school is increasing and performance increase

o High School Students continue to grow in student achievement and college and career readiness

o Successful implementation of Martin K-12 1:1 initiative implementation

o Growth and success of blended learning courses at HHS (expansion to new Models)

o Increase Chinese Focus foreign language and cultural program in middle and high school

measure will be switched to ECRA's model once it is built.)  

§ Percentage of students at or above 80th percentile in reading at each grade level is at least 35%. Measured by MAP.  

§ Percentage of students at or above 80th percentile in math is at least 35%. Measured by MAP.  

§ Growth in Hispanic subgroup in reading and math grows at a 5% or greater rate than average district growth. Measured by MAP.  

§ Growth in special education subgroup in reading and math grows at a 5% or greater rate than average district growth. Measured by MAP.  

§ The percentage of AP tests taken will increase by 2% over prior year (the number will be weighted for increase in enrollment).  

§ Number of students receiving a “3” or better on advanced placement tests increase by 2%.  

§ HHS composite ACT average increases by an average of .2 points over prior year culminating in a composite score of at least 23.5 for the 2017 graduating class.  

§ Reading growth rates at or above 2011-2012 Martin growth rates. Measured by MAP.  

§ Classroom observations by building leadership.  

§ Number of students successfully completing at least one blended learning course grows by at least 100% over prior year.  

§ Classroom assessments show performance at or above traditional classroom performance.  

§ Explore partnership with a school in China  

§ Plan optional trip to China for students. Trip by end of 2014 school year.  

§ Number of students successfully completing a Chinese language course

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o Social Studies Curriculum updated and

revised to current standards and best practices

Possible Changes: Focus on Social/emotional Learning Special Ed review Response to intervention review Math review (continue)

will increase by 3% over prior year.  § Completion of social studies review by

January of 2013 and proposal taken for BOE approval.  

 Possible Changes: (was not able to address)    

               

Present Indicators/Measures for Learning Environment Goal

 Present  Goal:  Provide safe, healthy and nurturing environments conducive to learning and wellness.    Key  Question:  Do  measures  indicating  student  satisfaction  with  school  show  continuous  improvement?    Key  Area  Concepts:  Attendance,  Discipline,  Safe  Learning  Environment,  Self-­‐Motivated  Learners,  Common  Expectations,  Satisfaction,  Engagement,  Respect,  Benchmarks,  Targets    Changes  to  Goal:  Keep  Goal  as  is    Present  Indicators    

o Students meet expectations for physical living fitness  

 o Student engagement in co-curricular

activities meets expectations and is increasing  

 

Present  Measures    § The percentage of students achieving

the "outstanding" and "healthy and fit" designation in Fitstats will increase 2% from prior year.  

§ Student attendance rates will be at or above prior year.  

§ Wellness Committee will make

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o Continual updating and implementation of district wellness policy and procedures  

 o Behavior Expectations for Students

behavior meets or exceeds expectations  

 Possible Changes:    

recommendation to the BOE for update of policy by March of 2013.  

§ A consistent, among building, baseline measure will be created for benchmarking this goal for the following year.    

Possible Changes: (was not able to address)    

   

Present Indicators/Measures for Current Professional Environment Goal

 Present  Goal:  Attract, recruit, support, develop and retain the best and brightest staff.    Key  Question:  Do  measures  indicating  staff  retention,  satisfaction  and  accomplishment  show  continuous  improvement?    Key  Area  Concepts:  Staff  Satisfaction,  Staff  Preparation,  Staff  Retention,  Goal/Target  Accomplishment,  Salary/Benefits  Comparisons,  Collaborative  Team  Accomplishments,  Benchmarks,  Targets    Changes  to  Goal:  Added  the  word  “recruit”  to  the  existing  Goal.    Present  Indicators:    

o Highly qualified staff with certification in areas to assist the District meeting the needs of a diverse student population  

         o Staff are engaged in professional

development opportunities of high-quality to promote individual, team

Present  Measures:    

§ The annual percentage of staff with Multiple Content Area Certification will grow by at least 3% over prior year.  

§ The number of staff enrolled in Dual Language Certification will increase over prior year.  

§ Number of Nationally Board Certified teachers will increase 10% over prior year.  

§ During the 2012-2013 the District will establish baseline data for future growth.  

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and organizational effectiveness  o Successful implementation of PDS

program through Northern Illinois University  

         

o District will recruit and retain high quality administrators  

 o District will recruit and retain high

quality teachers    o District to recruit and retain high-

quality Non-Certified staff        o Staff job satisfaction to remain high  

   Possible Changes:              

 § Number of student teachers through

the program at or above 25 for the 2012-2013 school year.  

§ Building administrator, staff and student observations  

§ Number of days where professors from Northern are in PDS buildings or working on other district curricular projects will exceed 20.  

§ Development and implementation of district "grow your own" program for administrators by 2012-2013.  

§ Enhancement of teacher mentor program for teachers new to the district.  

§ Work collaboratively with HEA to investigate and analyze pay structures that will help attract teachers within competitive market forces.  

§ Staff survey. 2012-2013 data will become benchmark data for future.  

 Possible Changes:

§ Increasing awareness of positive professional Environment specific to our district.

§ Increase relationship w/ colleges to bring in related staff/social services

§ In-House District Wide In course PD § Use existing + retention data

     

Present Indicators/Measures for Current Partnerships Goal

 Present  Goal:  Foster ownership through trusting and engaged partnerships and communication with families and the community.    Key  Question:  Do  measures  indicating  customer  satisfaction  with  the  District  

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and  schools  show  continuous  improvement?    Key  Area  Concepts:  Parent  Satisfaction,  Community  Satisfaction,  Strategic  Planning,  Shared  Staff  Leadership,  Collaborative  Structures,  Transparency    Changes  to  Goal:    Added  the  words  “and  communication”  to  the  existing  Goal.  

Present  Indicators:          

o Parents are involved in collaboration and/or decision-making and school improvement efforts  

o Parents will receive training in technology & curriculum (only time is Curr. Night)  

     o Increase partnerships with public

entities    o Parent satisfaction with district    o Completion of new district survey to

be administered to staff, students and parents  

 o Increase in community volunteers  

  Possible Changes:  

o Increase  BOE  availability/  transparency  

o Continue  to  improve  website  usability  

o Continue  to  improve  2-­‐way  communication  w/parents  

o Gain  awareness  of  District  accomplishments,  recognition  

   

Present  Measures:    

§ Number of Parents engaged in school collaboration and or PTA or decision-making teams/ committees increases by 5% in 2012-2013.  

§ Number of people involved in strategic plan action teams is over 75.  

§ Each strategic plan action team meets at least 2 times.  

§ At least 2 additional partnership opportunities implemented during 2012-2013.  

§ 2012-2013 will become benchmark data for future goals.  

§ Survey will be completed by all groups and data compiled by end of 2012-2013. There will be a 90% completion rate within each group.  

§ The number of community volunteers will increase by at least 2% over prior year.  

 § Possible Changes:  § Improve  streaming  &  post  video  online  

     

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Present Indicators/Measures for Current Finances/Resources/Facilities Goal

 Present  Goal:  Prioritize and allocate resources effectively and equitably while operating with increased efficiency. Increase State revenue through changes with the funding formula.    Key  Question:  Do  measures  of  fiscal  stability,  needed  resource  availability  and  facilities  standards  show  continuous  improvement?    Key  Area  Concepts:  Financial  Projections,  Alignment  to  Priorities,  Short-­‐Term  Flexibility,  Long-­‐Term  Stability  &  Predictability,  Resource  Management,  Annual  vs.  Fund  Balance,  Audit,  Business  Operations,  Facilities/Cleanliness  Standards,  Technology,  Benchmarks,  Targets    Changes  to  Goal:    The  previous  Goal  is  kept,  but  there  is  a  strong  desire  to  also  address  the  need  for  greater  (or  at  least  not  less)  State  funding.    Present  Indicators:      

o District meets or exceeds Board policy on operational reserves  

 o Operating expenditure per pupil

compares favorably with benchmark districts  

o Schools satisfaction on timeliness and quality of Operation and Maintenance services.  

     

o Increase revenues from alternative sources  

o District meets or exceeds state fiscal health guidelines  

 o District 5-year Financial Plan  

 

Present  Measures:    

§ Year-end audited fund balances must be at or over 25% of operating budget.  

§ Operating expenditure per pupil will be at least 20% lower than average of benchmarked districts.  

§ Staff satisfaction survey data. 2012 will provide benchmark data.  

§ Facility Tree response completion time will decrease by 10%.  

§ Increased decentralization of facility tree process.  

§ Application for at least five competitive grants for 2012-2013.  

§ District will maintain state "recognition" status.  

§ District will maintain "AA" bond rating.  § The District 5-year Financial Plan will

be updated with at least three revenue and expenditures scenarios.  

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 o District will continue to reduce energy

consumption    o District will continue to complete

facility projects  o Planning continues for the future of

Huntley High School expansion        Possible Changes:  

• District will assess and develop Alumni/Development Program

• Continual increased advocacy at State level

 

§ District energy use, weather adjusted, will be at least 20% below the last 3-year average.  

§ Completion of all Tier 1 and 2 items on facility list by June 2013.  

§ A plan from the HHS 3000 Committee and the administration will be presented to the BOE by March of 2013.  

 Possible Changes:            

                                                     

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The  final  activity  of  the  Setting  Direction  –  Part  1  Retreat  was  to  draft  between  3-­‐8  high-­‐level  Strategies  required  to  implement  the  long-­‐term  strategic  Goals.    Strategies  are  the  high-­‐leverage  District  changes  that  need  to  be  made  to  attain  different  results.    This  was  done  by  the  same  five  mixed  groups.      Each  group  contributed  possible  strategies  to  the  appropriate  posters.    Then  each  group  was  asked  to  place  an  X  next  to  its  five  most  important  strategies  across  all  five  goals.    From  this  process,  a  consolidated  set  of  Strategies  will  be  crafted  by  the  Writing  Team  from  Planning  Team  ratings  and  input  from  Perry  and  Mark.    Below  are  the  April  1  posters  as  entered  and  rated  by  Planning  Team  tables.    Entries  and  ratings  are  in  green  font.    Subsequently,  these  edits  were  reported  out  to  the  full  Planning  Team:    

PROPOSED ACHIEVEMENT GOAL: Continuously improve student growth and achievement. PRESENT STRATEGIES PROPOSED NEW

STRATEGIES Strategy  One:  Ensure  consistency  and  fidelity  in  the  implementation  of  the  new  federal  and  state  mandates  related  to  the  Common  Core  State  Standards  and  aligned  assessment  systems.     CURRICULUM & INSTRUCTION: Ensure  that  all  students  have  access  to  rigorous  curricula  and  instruction  designed  to  focus  on  the  common  core  state  standards  leading  to  college  and  career  readiness.   ASSESSMENT & ACCOUNTABILITY: Implement  coherent  assessment  and  accountability  systems  that  provide  timely  feedback  to  students,  families,  and  staff  on  performance  related  to  the  

Strategy  One:

CURRICULUM & INSTRUCTION: Train  teachers  on  Common  Core  strategies  

collaboratively  across  grade  levels.    XX  Develop  a  PD  infrastructure  which  supports  

initial  training  and  effectively  allows  for  the  spread  of  these  ideas  across  the  district.  

 XXXXX    Implement  systems  to  ensure  consistency  

&  fidelity  districtwide  in  the  implementation  

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curriculum.    

of  curriculum,  assessments  &  instruction  aligned  to  CCSS.    

 XX    Establish  common  language  and  expectations  

for  PLCs.   ASSESSMENT & ACCOUNTABILITY: ALIGNED GOAL SETTING - SMART GOAL-BASED PROGRESS, MONITORING & REPORTING: BLENDED LEARNING:

PROPOSED LEARNING ENVIRONMENT GOAL: Provide safe, healthy and nurturing environments conducive to learning and wellness.   PRESENT STRATEGIES PROPOSED NEW

STRATEGIES Strategy  Two:  Explore  new  learning  opportunities  to  better  meet  21st  Century  learner  needs.    

ORGANIZATION & STRUCTURE:

Ensure  that  all  school  organizational  and  operational  structures  are  meeting  the  needs  of  today’s  learners  and  their  families.  

Strategy  Two:

ORGANIZATION & STRUCTURE:

XXXXX    Explore  new  models  of  the  school  day  which  meet  the  needs  of  the  whole  child.  

DIFFERENTIATION & TIME:

                           Differentiate  time  for  each  student’s  success.  

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DIFFERENTIATION & TIME: Maximize  the  use  of  time  to  assist  all  students  in  getting  the  support  they  need  to  demonstrate  improvement.    

INDEPENDENT STUDENT LEARNING:

PROPOSED PROFESSIONAL ENVIRONMENT GOAL: Attract, recruit, support, develop and retain the best and brightest staff.   PRESENT STRATEGIES PROPOSED NEW STRATEGIES

Strategy  Three:  Ensure  consistency  and  fidelity  in  the  implementation  of  the  new  federal  and  state  mandates  related  to  teacher  and  leader  effectiveness  through  professional  growth  and  support  systems.     TEACHER EFFECTIVENESS & PROFESSIONAL GROWTH: Implement  teacher  effectiveness  and  professional  development  systems  that  recognize  a  teacher’s  need  for  deep  content  and  pedagogical  knowledge  and  skills  and  include  a  broad  set  of  recruitment,  induction,  professional  growth,  and  retention  policies  and  practices.   EFFECTIVE LEADERSHIP: School  improvement  strategies  and  initiatives  require  high-­‐quality  instructional  and  reorganizational  leadership  that  improves  student  achievement.    

 

Strategy  Three:    

TEACHER EFFECTIVENESS & PROFESSIONAL GROWTH: Inform  community  of  teacher  pay  situation  &  

encourage  lobbying  at  state  legislature  level.    XX      Align  PD  opportunities  that  are  targeted  &  

directly  linked  to  student  achievement  goals,  yet  differentiated  to  meet  the  diverse  needs  of  staff.  

EFFECTIVE LEADERSHIP: TEAM COLLABORATION:  XXX  Promote  district  initiatives  &  achievements  –    

locally,  state  level,  national  level,  in  the  classroom  –  to  inform,  create  recognition  &  recruit  &  create  awareness.    

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PROPOSED PARTNERSHIPS GOAL: Foster ownership through trusting and engaged partnerships and communication with families and the community.   PRESENT STRATEGIES PROPOSED NEW STRATEGIES

Strategy  Four:  Improve  communication  and  collaboration  to  move  the  District  and  its  schools  to  a  higher  level  of  effectiveness  and  efficiency.    

 

FAMILY ENGAGEMENT: Engage  families  in  providing  all  students  with  positive  conditions  for  learning  and  partnering  with  school  personnel  to  support  student  success.    

STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT: Involve  school  and  community  stakeholders  to  leverage  their  interests,  skills,  and  resources  for  –  and  create  a  sense  of  ownership  of  –  school  improvement  strategies  and  initiatives.  

 

Strategy  Four: X              Improve  external  communication  to  

increase  engagement  w/  families  and  community  partners.  

 

FAMILY ENGAGEMENT:

XX        Online  1:1  training  for  parents  implemented  and  overall  curriculum  night  reinstated  

STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT:

XXX    Create  more  relationships  between  businesses  in  the  global  community  &  all  the  schools  to  develop  more  experiential  learning.    (Students  go  out  and  “see”  what  they  are  learning.)  

                   Restructure  district  wide  committees  to  include  various  stakeholders  in  an  effort  to  create  collaboration  &  communication.  

 

PROPOSED FINANCES/RESOURCES/FACILITIES GOAL: Prioritize and allocate resources effectively and equitably while operating with increased efficiency. PRESENT STRATEGIES PROPOSED NEW STRATEGIES

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Strategy  Five:  Prioritize  and  align  financial  and  facility  resources  within  available  funding  to  sustain  high-­‐quality  programs  and  services  for  students.     SUSTAINABILITY:

 

Strategy  Five:

SUSTAINABILITY: TECHNOLOGY: FACILITIES: FINANCES:

XXXXX  Lobby  for  state  funding  at  this  time.    X                    Implement  Alumni  and  Development  

Programs  for  additional  funding  sources.        

Annually  revise  and  implement  a  5  year  financial  plan.