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SAN DIEGO ISDDistrict Improvement Plan

2016/2017

Vaqueros Dream Big, Work Hard, and Live Right!

Dr. Samuel Bueno609 Labbe Ave.361-279-3382

[email protected]

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SAN DIEGO ISD

MissionSan Diego Independent School District is committed to successfully educating every child by

collaborating and developing solutions whenever we encounter difficulty.

VisionSan Diego Independent School District will be a Model School System!

Nondiscrimination NoticeSAN DIEGO ISD does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, or disability in providing education services, activities, and programs, includingvocational programs, in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended; Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972; and section 504 of the

rehabilitation Act of 1973; as amended.


SAN DIEGO ISD Site Base

Name Position

Bazan, Sara Parent Representative

Bueno, Dr. Samuel Superintendent, Committee Chair

Canales, Carmen SDHS Teacher

Cavazos, Dora Collins-Parr Teacher

Flores, Rosalinda District Librarian/Tech. Director, AdHoc

Gallegos, Angelica Finance Director, Ad Hoc

Garcia, Ana Lisa Special Education Director, Ad Hoc

Garcia, Carmelinda Community Representative

Garcia, Claudette SDHS Principal

Garcia, Fatima Collins-Parr Principal

Guerrero, Ryan BJJH Teacher

Hernandez, Eddie Aramark Supervisor

Hinojosa, Melissa Business Representative

Luna, Joel SDHS Teacher

Maldonado, Elvira Collins-Parr Teacher

Molina, Dolly Parent Representative

Munoz, Yvonne BJJH Principal

Ochoa, Ismael "Bo" Athletic Director, Ad Hoc

Pizzini, Graciela Director of Educational Services

Sanchez, Nora Collins-Parr Teacher

Uribe, Barbra BJJH Teacher

Valdez, Ana Business Representative

Vela, Lamar Community Representative


Resources

Resource Source Amount

Carl Perkins Federal

IDEA-B Formula Federal

IDEA-B Preschool Federal

Title 1 Priority/Focus Schools - Collins-Parr Federal

Title I, Part D Federal

Title IIA Principal and Teacher Improvement Federal

Title III Federal

Student Activity Funds Local

Bilingual / ESL State

Career and Technology Education State

Gifted and Talented State

High School Allotment State

Local Funds State

Special Ed Allotment State

State Compensatory State


No Child Left Behind Performance Goals(These goals have not been updated by the U.S. Department of Education as of the 2016/2017 school year.)

Goal 1. By 2013-2014, all students will reach high standards, at a minimum attaining proficiency or better in reading/language arts and mathematics.

Goal 2. All limited English proficient students will become proficient in English and reach high academic standards, at a minimum attaining proficiency or better inreading/language arts and mathematics.

Goal 3. By 2005-2006, all students will be taught by highly qualified teachers.

Goal 4. All students will be educated in learning environments that are safe, drug-free, and conducive to learning.

Goal 5. All students will graduate from high school.


SAN DIEGO ISDGoal 1. San Diego Independent School District will collaborate to ensure that EVERY student will perform at or above the State Performance Standards and the

Federal Performance Standards (System Safeguards). The district will maintain a "Met Standard" designation as measured by State accountability andreported in the Texas Academic Performance Report (TAPR).

Objective 1. An annual satisfaction survey will indicate 95% of staff feel that a shared Mission, Vision, Set of Values and Goals are shared and serve as a unifyingforce for San Diego I.S.D.

Activity/Strategy Person(s) Responsible Timeline Resources Evaluation

1. The district will communicate with allstakeholders a shared mission, vision, set ofvalues and goals that serve a unifying force byconducting the annual district-wide convocationand requiring the posting of Vision, Mission,and Motto signs in every classroom andcommons area in the district. (Title I SW: 1)(Target Group: All) (NCLB: 1)

Assistant Principal(s), Director ofEducation Services, Director ofFood Services, Director ofOperations, Director of SpecialEducation Cooperative, DistrictLibrarian, Principal,Superintendent

September 2016 (S)Local Funds - $0 Summative - By June 2017, thedistrict will communicate ashared mission, vision, set ofvalues and goals that serve aunifying force throughnewsletters, flyers, districtwebsite, and other modes ofcommunication.

2. Superintendent will schedule and conduct"Chat with Staff" sessions with all teachers,para-educators and campus administratorsduring the second semester of the school yearin order to gather feedback regarding districtinitiatives and opportunities for growth. (Title ISW: 1,2) (Target Group: All) (NCLB: 1)

Superintendent March 2017 (S)Local Funds Summative - 100% of teachers,para-educators and campusadministrators will participate inchat sessions. Data gather willbe utilized to improve and/orenhance district initiatives.

3. The district will implement initiativestargeting increased communication betweenschool and community via a variety of mediasources such as Campus and DistrictNewsletters; Parent Surveys; Staff Surveys;Needs Assessments; Updated District Website.(Title I SW: 1,6,10) (Target Group: All) (NCLB:1,4,5)

Assistant Principal(s), Director ofEducation Services, Director ofSpecial Education Cooperative,District Technology Coordinator,Principal, Superintendent

Fall/SpringNewsletter;Website updates

(F)Title I, Part A, (S)Local Funds- $0

Summative - Completed surveysand newsletters will indicate thatcommunication between schooland community is occurring. Aperiodic review of DistrictWebsite will indicate thatwebsite is updated each gradingperiod and that information iscurrent and relevant to meetcommunity needs.




Objective 2. A decrease of 5% of students requiring additional support services to meet Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills will be a result of implementation ofresearch-based intervention and accelerated instructional initiatives.


1. The district will provide effective and timelyinstructional interventions for every student inneed of extended learning opportunities:- Before and After School Tutorials- Saturday Academies- Accelerated Learning Sessions -HOPE School -Credit Recovery (Title I SW: 1,3,9,10) (Target Group: All, H,ECD, ESL, SPED, AtRisk) (NCLB: 1,2,5)

Assistant Principal(s),Counselor(s), Principal,Teacher(s)

Fall 2016 (S)State Compensatory - $0 Summative - Review of campusbased documents will indicatestudent intervention programsare being offered. Benchmarkassessments will reflectimproved student performance.Review of semester pass/failgrades and the AnnualPerformance Report will indicatethat interventions are effective.

2. The district will provide effective and timelyinterventions for every student in need of RTILevel 2 and Level 3 by aligning student needsto one or more of the following:-STAAR Math-HOPE School -Learning Labs-PLATO and Odysseyware Program-Renaissance Reading-Passport Reading Journeys(SecondaryReading Intervention)-Inside Algebra Program -Services by District Reading Specialist-Language Live-Think Through Math-Reading Smart-Education Galaxy-Reading Plus-iStation-APEX learning-Compass Learning-My Virtual Reading Coach-Shmoop (TSI, EOC, and ACT prep.) (Title ISW: 1,2,9,10) (Target Group: ECD, ESL, LEP,AtRisk, Dys) (NCLB: 1,2,5)

Assistant Principal(s),Counselor(s), Director ofEducation Services, Principal,Teacher(s)

Sept. 2016 (F)Title I, Part A, (F)Title III,(S)Local Funds - $0, (S)StateCompensatory - $0

Summative - Review of campusbased documents will indicatestudent intervention programsare being offered. Benchmarkassessments will reflectimproved student performance.Review of semester pass/failgrades and the AnnualPerformance Report will indicatethat interventions are beingeffective.






3. Campuses will conduct special meetingsthat may include addressing school initiativesaimed at providing student interventions.Programs topics may include:- Adopted District Curriculum- Extended Learning Opportunities- Mentorship Program- Attendance Procedures- Discipline Procedures- Credit Recovery Options- Career & Post Secondary Opportunities- Bullying & Violence Prevention- State Assessment Information (Title I SW:1,2,6,7,9) (Target Group: All) (NCLB: 1,4,5)

Assistant Principal(s), Director ofEducation Services, Principal,Teacher(s)

Fall & Spring (F)Title I, Part A, (S)Local Funds- $0, (S)State Compensatory

Summative - A review of districtand campus documents (sign-insheets & agendas) will provideevidence that meetings arebeing held. Surveys will also beconducted to obtain input fromparticipants.

4. The district will reduce class size for 2ndgrade to ensure that students are receivinginstruction that is appropriate and effective.(Title I SW: 3,9) (Target Group: H, ECD, ESL,AtRisk, 1st) (NCLB: 1,2)

Principal, Superintendent August 2016 (F)Title IIA Principal andTeacher Improvement - $0

Summative - A review of Spring2017 TPRI results will indicatean improvement as compared toprior year.

5. The district will ensure that certifiedteachers and qualified para-educators areprovided appropriate resources geared atsupporting self-paced instruction to assiststudents being served at the Juvenile DetentionFacility in order to increase studentadvancement to next grade level. (Title I SW:2,3,9) (Target Group: All, ECD, ESL, SPED,AtRisk) (NCLB: 1,5)

Counselor(s), Principal,Teacher(s)

July 2017 (F)Title I, Part D - $0, (S)StateCompensatory

Summative - Summer 2017course completion data willindicate that 25% of studentsbeing served at the Ricardo H.Garcia Juvenile Facility willadvance to the next grade level.

6. The district will recruit, retain and traininstructional aides to support students in thegeneral education classroom. (Title I SW:3,4,9) (Target Group: All, H, ECD, ESL,AtRisk) (NCLB: 1,2,5)

Assistant Principal(s), Director ofEducation Services, Principal,Superintendent

August 2016 (F)Title I, Part A - $0, (S)LocalFunds, (S)State Compensatory

Summative - A review of recordswill indicate that 100% ofinstructional aides have beenprovided training to acquire skillsto support teaching and learningin the classroom.






7. The district will recruit, retain and traininstructional aides to assist in the support ofstudents with disabilities in appropriateinstructional settings. (Title I SW: 4,9) (TargetGroup: SPED) (NCLB: 1,2,5)

Assistant Principal(s), Director ofSpecial Education Cooperative,Principal, Superintendent

August 2016 (F)IDEA-B Formula - $0 Summative - A review of recordswill indicate that 100% of highlyqualified instructional aides havebeen assigned and receivedappropriate training to work withstudents with disabilities.

8. Provide teachers training in accessing andutilizing the district online curriculum in additionto supporting the implementation of theFundamental Five and Kagan structures inorder to improve student outcomes. (Title ISW: 1,9,10) (Target Group: H, ECD, ESL,LEP, SPED, CTE, AtRisk) (NCLB: 1,2,5)


Fall and Spring (F)Title I, Part A, (S)LocalFunds, (S)State Compensatory

Summative - State assessmentdata will demonstrate anincrease from prior year resultsin Reading, Writing, Math, andScience.

9. The district will require all teachers to clearlycommunicate learning expectations orally andvisually on a daily basis and to includechecking for understanding when deliveringinstruction through the use of Kagan structuresand questioning. (Title I SW: 1,9,10) (TargetGroup: All, ECD, AtRisk) (NCLB: 1)

Assistant Principal(s), Director ofEducation Services, Principal

May 2017 (F)Title I, Part A, (S)LocalFunds, (S)State Compensatory

Summative - Classroomobservations will reflect that100% of teachers are clearlycommunicating learningexpectations by utilizing "Framethe Lesson" and embedding theFundamental 5 Principles.

10. The district will hire qualified and certifiedspecial education teachers in order to ensurethat students with disabilities are providedappropriate services. (Title I SW: 3,4,9)(Target Group: SPED) (NCLB: 1,2,3)

Assistant Principal(s), Director ofSpecial Education Cooperative,Principal, Superintendent

August 2016 (F)IDEA-B Formula, (S)SpecialEd Allotment - $0

Summative - A review ofpersonnel records will indicatethat all teachers assigned tospecial education classes arequalified and certified to teachstudents with disabilities.

11. The district will offer extracurricularopportunities that range from academics toathletics and encompass many studentinterests in order to improve self-esteem andfoster positive relationships. (Title I SW:1,6,10) (Target Group: All) (NCLB: 4,5)

Assistant Principal(s), AthleticDirector, Counselor(s), Principal,Superintendent, Teacher(s)

August 2016 (S)Local Funds - $0 Summative - A review of studentacademic/athletic extracurricularrosters will indicate that a largepercent of students participate inUIL/extracurricular events.






12. The district will hire qualified and certifiedprofessionals specializing in career andtechnical education ensuring that students areprepared for post-secondary opportunities.(Title I SW: 3,4,5) (Target Group: SPED, CTE,AtRisk) (NCLB: 1,3,5)


August 2016 (F)Carl Perkins, (S)Career andTechnology Education - $0,(S)State Compensatory

Summative - A review ofpersonnel records will indicatethat all teachers assigned toCTE classes are qualified andcertified to teach specific CTEclasses.




Objective 3. 100% of teachers will participate in weekly Professional Learning Communities in order to promote a culture of collaboration focused on teaching andlearning.


1. With the support of content specialist andcore teams (Core Area Vertical/HorizontalTeams and PLC Teams), teachers will continueto implement the district curriculum which isaligned to State standards. Special emphasiswill be placed on student engagement anddifferentiated instruction to address the needsof the diverse learner. (Title I SW: 3,4,10)(Target Group: All) (NCLB: 1,2,5)

Assistant Principal(s),Curriculum Consultant, Directorof Education Services, Directorof Special EducationCooperative, Principal,Superintendent

Fall and Spring (F)Title I, Part A, (S)Local Funds- $0

Summative - Classroomwalkthroughs includingInstructional Coaching sessionswill ensure that the adoptedcurriculum is being effectivelyimplemented and there isevidence of a high level ofstudent engagement.

2. The district shall maintain an effectiveinstructional monitoring system that includesclassroom walk-throughs, lesson plan reviews,student progress tracking (grades, attendanceand discipline). Emphasis will be placed on themonitoring of special populations andaddressing individual needs. (Title I SW:1,3,4,8,9) (Target Group: All, ECD, ESL,SPED, AtRisk) (NCLB: 1,2,5)

Assistant Principal(s), Director ofEducation Services, Director ofSpecial Education Cooperative,Principal, Superintendent

Fall and Spring (S)Local Funds - $0 Summative - Records(Classroom Observation Forms,Lesson Plan ReviewDocumentation, ProgramReview Documents) will indicatethat the district has acomprehensive monitoringsystem that is effective andbeing utilized to driveinstructional decisions.

3. Campuses will initiate activities aligned tothe National Campaign for School ImprovementParental Involvement Components as indicatedin the SDISD Parent Involvement Plan. (Title ISW: 1,6,10) (Target Group: All) (NCLB:1,2,4,5)

Assistant Principal(s),Counselor(s), Director ofEducation Services, Principal

Fall 2016 (F)Title I, Part A, (S)Local Funds- $0

Summative - District ParentInvolvement Plan will reflect theSix (6) Goals outlined in ProjectAppleseed.

5. Instructional Coaching sessions will focuson addressing teacher refinement goals in aneffort to improve pedagogy and instructionaldesign. (Title I SW: 1,9) (Target Group: All)(NCLB: 1,3)

Assistant Principal(s), Director ofEducation Services, Director ofSpecial Education Cooperative,Principal, Superintendent,Teacher(s)

September 2016 (F)Title I, Part A, (S)Local Funds Summative - Need




Objective 4. Teachers in State assessed core areas will employ productive use of data to target student intervention and increase student performance on Stateassessment by 10%.


1. The district will plan and schedule twobenchmark assessments prior to the SpringSTAAR Administration. Benchmark data will beanalyzed and programs will be adapted to meetneeds identified as a result of analysis. (Title ISW: 1,9) (Target Group: All) (NCLB: 1,5)


November andFebruary

(S)Local Funds - $0 Summative - DMAC reports willindicate that teachers andadministrators have current dataavailable to make effectiveinstructional decisions. A reviewof master schedules will indicatethat decisions are data-driven.

2. Formal assessment data will bedisaggregated by all students and sub-groupsto assist with instructional planning which mayinclude adjusting intervention and accelerationprograms. (Title I SW: 1,2,8,9) (Target Group:All, ECD, ESL, SPED, AtRisk) (NCLB: 1,5)

Assistant Principal(s),Counselor(s), Director ofEducation Services, Principal,Superintendent, Teacher(s)

August 2016 (F)Title I, Part A, (S)Local Funds- $0, (S)State Compensatory

Summative - Evidence willsupport that data has beendissaggregated and used todrive instructional decisions.

3. Teachers throughout the district will planstudent/teacher conferences to discussindividual benchmark assessment results andarrive at an instructional plan to meet individualstudent needs. (Title I SW: 1,9) (TargetGroup: All, H, ECD, ESL, SPED) (NCLB: 1,2)

Assistant Principal(s), Principal,Teacher(s)

After eachBenchmark

(F)Title I, Part A, (S)StateCompensatory

Summative - Documentationsuch as sign-in sheets andindividual plans will provideevidence that student/teacherconferences are being held.75% of students will showimprovement from fall to springassessment.

4. Campuses will review, revise, andimplement attendance procedures that willassist in achieving 95% of studentsparticipating during State assessmentadministrations. (Title I SW: 1,9) (TargetGroup: All) (NCLB: 1,5)

Assistant Principal(s),Counselor(s), Director ofEducation Services, Office Staff,Principal

Fall and Spring (S)Local Funds Summative - All campuses willachieve 95% or better on StateAssessment participation ratesas indicated in AccountabilitySummary Report.

5. The district will assist in preparing studentsfor post-secondary education by offering Pre-AP, AP and dual credit courses inclusive of anEarly College High School for eligible students.(Title I SW: 5,9) (Target Group: All, GT,AtRisk) (NCLB: 5)


Fall 2016 (F)Title I, Part A, (S)Gifted andTalented, (S)High SchoolAllotment - $0

Summative - A review of studentrecords will indicate thatstudents enrolled in Pre-AP, APand Dual Credit Courses aremeeting State assessmentstandards.




Objective 5. Annual professional development survey will indicate that 90% of staff participated in capacity building training opportunities.


1. All campuses will ensure that staff receiveseffective training that targets improvedinstruction including areas such as:- Fundamental Five- Kagan Cooperative Structures- Components of the District Curriculum- Differentiated instructional strategies- Effective ESL Strategies- GT 6 hr Update/30 hr training (Title I SW:3,4) (Target Group: H, ECD, ESL, SPED,AtRisk) (NCLB: 1,2,5)


Summer Institute& StaffDevelopmentDays

(F)IDEA-B Formula - $0, (F)TitleI, Part A - $0, (F)Title IIAPrincipal and TeacherImprovement - $0, (S)LocalFunds - $0, (S)StateCompensatory - $0

Summative - Assessment ofStaff Development Plan willindicate that effective training isconducted throughout the schoolyear and offered as a result ofidentified needs. Assessmentdata will indicate that studentperformance improves from yearto year.

2. The district will provide all new teachers witha well-structured New Teacher Orientation priorto the first day of school. This may include allaspects of the educational environment suchas:- curriculum & instruction- business procedures- educator code of ethics- confidentiality - safety and crisis management- discipline and classroom management (Title ISW: 3) (Target Group: All) (NCLB: 1,5)

Assistant Principal(s), BusinessManager, Director of EducationServices, Director of SpecialEducation Cooperative,Principal, Superintendent

August 2016 (F)Title I, Part A, (S)Local Funds- $0

Summative - Review ofdocuments will indicateorientation has been providedfor all new teachers prior to thebeginning of each school year.

3. The district will ensure that all new staff ateach campus participates in a mentoringprogram in which a mentor is assigned toprovide support and assistance. (Title I SW: 3)(Target Group: All) (NCLB: 1,2,5)


August 2016 (F)Title IIA Principal andTeacher Improvement, (S)LocalFunds - $0

Summative - Assessment ofMentoring Program will indicatethat monitoring and support isbeing provided consistently andin a timely manner. Mentoringlogs will be maintained andsubmitted to the Principal'sOffice every grading period.




Objective 5. Annual professional development survey will indicate that 90% of staff participated in capacity building training opportunities.


4. Instructional planning will be designed toprovide teachers with research-basedprofessional development balanced with time toprepare instructional materials. This includestraining received on-site, utilizing video-conferencing and/or web-based professionaldevelopment opportunities.-Utilize Edivate Online training (Title I SW:1,2,3,4) (Target Group: All) (NCLB: 1,2,5)


Fall and Spring (F)Title I, Part A, (S)Bilingual /ESL, (S)Gifted and Talented,(S)Local Funds - $0

Summative - Teacher interviewsand/or surveys will indicate thatallocation of resources and timeis adequate for effectiveplanning of instruction. Sign-InSheets and Agendas will serveas evidence that instructionalplanning is being provided toteachers.

5. The district will implement the practice ofparticipating in a book study at least once ayear with all professional instructional staff.(Title I SW: 1,2,3,4,10) (Target Group: All)(NCLB: 1,5)

Assistant Principal(s), Director ofEducation Services, Director ofSpecial Education Cooperative,Principal, Superintendent,Teacher(s)

Spring 2017 (F)Title I, Part A, (S)Local Funds- $0

Summative - Blog entries andsurvey will provide evidence thatBook Study was conducted andattended by professionalinstructional staff.

6. The district will hire and retain qualifiedteachers who will be provided professionaldevelopment opportunities that align toeffective research-based teaching and learning.(Title I SW: 3,4) (Target Group: All) (NCLB: 1)


Fall 2016 (F)Title I, Part A, (S)Local Funds- $0

Summative - A review ofcampus administrators' recordswill indicate that all teachers arequalified, have participated inprofessional development andare engaged in effectiveteaching as observed throughinstructional coaching andwalkthroughs.Summative: Data will indicatethat students are makingprogress when comparing oneyear to the next and are meetingstate standards.




Objective 6. Improve attendance, course completion, graduation rate and decrease drop-out rate by 5% annually.


1. Develop initiatives designed to improvestudent attendance with activities such as: -Media Recognition (Media form)-Recognition Assemblies -Special Incentives-Automated phone call notification system-Use of school marquees (Title I SW: 2,6,10)(Target Group: All, ECD, AtRisk) (NCLB:1,2,4,5)

Assistant Principal(s), Principal Each GradingPeriod

(S)Local Funds - $0, (S)StateCompensatory

Summative - Student attendancerecords and failure lists will bereviewed each grading period.

2. District Truancy prevention facilitator willensure campuses implement truancyprevention measures such as but not limited to: -Development of behavior improvement plan-Refer students to counseling, mediation,mentoring or in-school or out-of-school services-Conference calls with parent/guardian byteachers and/or office staff-Home Visits-Municipal Judge Collaboration and -Notifications through the automated phonecall-out system (Title I SW: 2,6,9) (TargetGroup: All, ECD, AtRisk) (NCLB: 1,4,5)

Assistant Principal(s),Counselor(s), PEIMS Clerk,Principal

Every GradingPeriod

(F)Title I, Part A, (S)Local Funds- $0, (S)State Compensatory

Summative - Evidence willsupport that attendanceguidelines and procedures havebeen developed supported byattendance logs and recordsmaintaining parent contacts.




Objective 7. Improve coordinated health and wellness programs offered to students,staff, and community.


1. SHAC (School Health Advisory Council) willmeet annually to review and revise districtWellness Plan (Title I SW: 1,10) (TargetGroup: All) (NCLB: 4)

Athletic Director, Director ofEducation Services, Director ofFood Services, Principal, SchoolNurse, SHAC, Superintendent

Fall and Spring (S)Local Funds Summative - Annually revisedWellness plan.

2. Campuses will complete the requiredFitness Gram post assessment. (Title I SW: 1)(Target Group: 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, 3rd, 4th,5th, 6th, 7th , 8th) (NCLB: 4)

Assistant Athletic Director,Assistant Principal(s), Principal,Teacher(s)

Fall and Spring (S)Local Funds Summative - A review of fitnessgram data will indicate animprovement in studentperformance.

3. Coordinate with local/regional healthagencies in order to offer health and wellnessactivities such as: glucose and blood pressurescreenings; flu shots; blood drives; CPR/FirstAid training; vision and hearing screenings;dental screenings. (Title I SW: 10) (TargetGroup: All) (NCLB: 4)

School Nurse, SHAC,Superintendent

Fall and Spring (S)Local Funds Summative - Participation sign-in sheets

4. District Fitness Trail will be made availableto students, staff and community. (Title I SW:6) (Target Group: All) (NCLB: 4)

Superintendent On going (S)Local Funds Summative - End of year surveywill indicate usage of trail bystudents, staff and community.


SAN DIEGO ISDGoal 2. San Diego Independent School District will collaborate to ensure that EVERY student will benefit from a financial accountability system that maximizes

the effective management of district resources, aligns with instructional program goals and complies with State Accountability Standards.

Objective 1. Achieve a "Pass" FIRST rating and provide financial information to all citizens, taxpayers, customers, investors and creditors that demonstrate theDistrict's accountability for the funds it receives.


1. The district will conduct a Public Hearing forthe Annual FIRST Rating Report and post mostcurrent financial reports on district homepage.(Title I SW: 1) (Target Group: All) (NCLB: 1,5)

Business Manager,Superintendent

October of EachSchool Year

(S)Local Funds - $0 Summative - A copy of thenotice sent to local/area mediaand sign-in sheets will serve asevidence that Public Meetingwas held as required by law.

2. The district newsletter will be published inthe Fall and Spring; will include timelyinformation addressing financial andaccountability. (Title I SW: 1) (Target Group:All) (NCLB: 5)

Business Manager, Director ofEducation Services,Superintendent

Fall and Spring (F)Title I, Part A, (S)Local Funds- $0

Summative - A review of theDistrict Newsletter will indicatethat informational itemsaddressing financial issues areincluded in each issue.

3. All district employees will be providedinformation regarding Business Procedurescommonly used during the school year. (Title ISW: 1) (Target Group: All) (NCLB: 5)

Business Manager,Superintendent

August of EachSchool Year

(S)Local Funds - $0 Summative - Agenda and sign-insheets will serve as evidencethat Orientation of BusinessProcedures was provided to allschool employees.

4. The district Grant Committee will meet asneeded to review possible grant opportunitiesand follow through with the completion ofcompetitive grant applications available toschool district. (Target Group: All)

Business Manager, Director ofEducation Services,Superintendent

August 2016 (S)Local Funds Summative - Summative-Agenda and sign-in sheets willserve as evidence of grantcommittee meetings; grantapplications and notice of grantawards if granted.




Objective 2. Based on Summary of Finance data and predetermined allocation thresholds, 100% of funds expended will be focused and aligned with instructionalprograms and initiatives.


1. Special programs will be reviewed andevaluated with an emphasis on allocatedresources to ensure that students served inspecial populations are receiving effectiveinstruction. This includes: -RTI Intervention Program-Inclusion Program-Oral Language Development Program-Dyslexia Program-ESL Program-Curriculum addressing GT Learners (Title ISW: 1,2,3,9,10) (Target Group: All, ECD, ESL,LEP, SPED, GT, AtRisk) (NCLB: 1,2,5)

Business Manager, Director ofEducation Services, Director ofSpecial Education Cooperative,Principal

Six Months intothe Budget EachSchool Year

(F)Title I, Part A - $0, (S)StateCompensatory - $0

Summative - A review ofbudgets and special programsdocuments including CampusImprovement Plans will indicatethat allocation of resources isadequate to address the needsof special populations.

2. The district will ensure that technologyneeds are addressed yearly and that studentshave access to effective technology tools byconducting an informal inventory each schoolyear. (Title I SW: 1) (Target Group: All)(NCLB: 1,5)

Assistant Principal(s), DistrictTechnology Coordinator,Principal

March of EachSchool Year

(S)Local Funds - $0 Summative - Evidence willsupport that each campus in thedistrict has technology tosupport different aspects ofcurriculum and instruction. Atechnology survey will indicatethat the district's technologyneeds are being met.

3. Teachers working with students withdisabilities will be appropriated funds to ensurethat students' IEP is being appropriatelyimplemented . (Title I SW: 3,5,9,10) (TargetGroup: SPED) (NCLB: 1,5)

Business Manager, Director ofSpecial Education Cooperative,Principal

August 2016 (F)IDEA-B Formula - $0,(F)IDEA-B Preschool - $0,(S)Special Ed Allotment - $0

Summative - A review ofpurchase orders and inventorylists will indicate that specialeducation teachers are beingprovided with supplementalfunds to ensure that students'individual needs are being met.

4. Teachers assigned to CTE classes willreceive funds to enhance their instructionalprogram and assist in preparing students forpost-secondary experiences. This includes butis not limited to supplies, materials, travel andentry fees. (Title I SW: 9,10) (Target Group:CTE) (NCLB: 5)


Fall (F)Carl Perkins, (S)Career andTechnology Education - $0

Summative - A review of CTEpurchase orders and budget willindicate that appropriate fundswere used to enhance the CTEprogram including out-of-schoolexperiences and work-basedexperiences.




Objective 2. Based on Summary of Finance data and predetermined allocation thresholds, 100% of funds expended will be focused and aligned with instructionalprograms and initiatives.


5. Teachers assigned to classes for the Giftedand Talented will receive funds that will bedesigned to offer experiences that go beyondthe scope of the regular education curriculum.(Title I SW: 9,10) (Target Group: GT) (NCLB:1,2,5)

Business Manager, Principal,Teacher(s)

August 2016 (S)Gifted and Talented - $0 Summative - A review of GTlesson plans will indicate thatgifted and talented students arebeing provided experiences thatenhance the regular educationclassroom. This may includespecial projects and field trips.

6. Students identified as being Limited Englishproficient will be provided a curriculum andsupport systems that expand languagedevelopment and improve student performancein Reading, Writing and Mathematics. (Title ISW: 3,6,9) (Target Group: ESL, LEP) (NCLB:1,2,5)


August 2016 (F)Title III, (S)Bilingual / ESL -$0

Summative - Class schedules,monitoring of budgets will reflectthat students identified as LEPare receiving additional supportespecially in languagedevelopment.

7. Teachers working with economicallydisadvantaged students will have access toinstructional materials and supplies as well asprofessional development in order to providetargeted assistance to students. (Title I SW:2,9) (Target Group: ECD) (NCLB: 1)

Business Manager, Director ofEducation Services, Principal

Fall 2016 (S)State Compensatory Summative - Studentassessment data will increasefrom prior year.


SAN DIEGO ISDGoal 3. San Diego Independent School District will collaborate to provide EVERY student a safe and orderly environment.

Objective 1. Decrease disciplinary removals by 10% by establishing a clearly defined discipline management system that helps students manage their own behavior.


1. The district will develop a district widediscipline management plan that will bemonitored each semester to ensureeffectiveness. (Title I SW: 1) (Target Group:All) (NCLB: 4,5)

Assistant Principal(s),Counselor(s), Principal

Fall and Spring (S)Local Funds Summative - Campusdocuments will reveal Disciplineplan is monitored. Disciplinereferrals will indicate a declinefrom previous year to include(DAEP placements, ISS, OSSand number of referrals)



Objective 2. Establish a clearly defined safety/emergency plan in order to be 100% compliant with federal, state and local codes/statues.


1. The district will monitor and revise SafetyEmergency Plan to ensure appropriate andeffective procedures are in place. Along withconducting required drills; host "Active Shooter"Training; monitor campuses through videosurveillance; assign peace officer to eachcampus; and install entry access buttons atcampuses. (Title I SW: 1) (Target Group: All)(NCLB: 4)

Assistant Principal(s), Director ofEducation Services, Director ofOperations, District SafetyCoordinator, Principal, SchoolNurse, SHAC, Superintendent

December 2016 (S)Local Funds - $0 Summative - Emergency relateddocuments such as Fire DrillSchedules, Natural DisastersDrills & Lock Down Drills will bereviewed and filed at eachPrincipal's Office. BusEvacuation Drills will also bedocumented and reviewed.

2. The district will disseminate andcommunicate the Safety Emergency Plan toaddress emergency procedures. (Title I SW: 1)(Target Group: All) (NCLB: 4)

Director of Operations, DistrictSafety Coordinator, Principal,Superintendent

Fall 2016 (S)Local Funds - $0 Summative - Emergency relatedprocedures will be shared withall school personnel during aone-day training addressingEmergency Procedures.Agendas & sign-in sheets willprovide evidence that trainingwas offered and attended byschool personnel.

3. The district will ensure that students arebeing transported safely to and from schooland driven by qualified/certified drivers. (Title ISW: 1,10) (Target Group: All) (NCLB: 4)

Business Manager, Director ofOperations, Para-professionalsupervision, Superintendent

August 2016 (S)Local Funds - $0 Summative - An evaluation oftransportation records includingbus routes, travel logs,certifications, maintenancerecords will all indicate thatbuses are being maintained forsafety and drivers are qualifiedand certified.

4. The district will collaborate with the localofficials to provide district with on campuspeace officers. (Target Group: All) (NCLB: 4)

Peace Officer, Superintendent August 2016 (S)Local Funds Summative - Review campusand district disciplinary data todetermine a decrease indiscipline removals from prioryear.



Objective 3. Annual Employee Satisfaction survey will indicate that 90% of staff feel the district fosters a positive culture of trust in which EVERY individual has valueand worth.


1. All support staff including secretaries,custodians, office clerks, maintenance crews,technical support staff and cafeteria staff willparticipate in trainings or meetings which willset expectations that support the vision,mission, and goals of the district. (Title I SW:1,10) (Target Group: All) (NCLB: 1,4)

Assistant Principal(s), BusinessManager, Director of EducationServices, Director of FoodServices, Director of Operations,District Librarian, Office Staff,Principal, Superintendent

Fall and Spring (S)Local Funds Summative - A review ofmeeting/training agendas willindicate that staff have receivedtraining.

2. San Diego ISD will contract with ARAMARKto ensure that grounds and facilities are beingmaintained efficiently in order to provide a safe,clean and orderly environment. (Title I SW: 10)(Target Group: All) (NCLB: 4)

Business Manager, Director ofOperations, Superintendent

June 2017 (S)Local Funds Summative - A review of 2015-16 budget compared to currentwill reflect a cost savings in themaintenance department. End ofyear evaluation will indicate thatfacilities reflect an orderly andclean environment.



Objective 4. Decrease number of reported bullying incidents from prior year by creating a positive culture of mutual trust and respect where students are not victimsof any type of bullying including cyber-bullying.


1. All students will receive instruction on theproper and appropriate use of the internet toinclude Cyber bullying. (Title I SW: 2) (TargetGroup: All) (NCLB: 4)

Assistant Principal(s),Counselor(s), DistrictTechnology Coordinator, GuestSpeaker, Principal

Fall and Spring (S)Local Funds - $0 Summative - An evaluation ofeach campuses' technologylabs/classrooms will indicate thatall students participate inlessons on the proper use of theinternet to include cyber-bullying.

2. Provide an online reporting system forvictims of bullying accessed through the districthomepage. (Title I SW: 1,9) (Target Group:All) (NCLB: 4)

Assistant Principal(s),Counselor(s), Principal

August 2016 (S)Local Funds Summative - Decrease of 10%of reported bullying incidentsfrom prior year.
