S.O.A.R. II Goals Summary

May 11, 2017

Teaching and Learning

Teaching & Learning Committee Members● Karla Akins (Co-Chair/Administrator)

● Megan Decker (Co-Chair/Administrator)

● John Roh (Principal)

● Bill Ross (Principal)

● Marie DeGroot (Principal)

● Theresa Reagan (Principal)

● Brian Field (Principal)

● Rebecca VanSomeren (Early Childhood Director)

● Dawn Heerema (Instructional Coach)

● Ken Hall (Board Member)

● Dawn Sneden (Board Member)

● Sarah Schollmeyer (Student)

Short and Long Term GoalsPreviously Met

Short Term Goal Points of Pride

Determine and initiate systems of support for elementary students exhibiting significant behaviors to maintain high quality learning environments

➢ Emotionally Impaired Elementary Categorical Program

Research, develop, and implement consistent grading practices in grades 6 - 12 to provide students equal opportunities to demonstrate their learning

➢ Secondary grading practices➢ Skills4Success grading system

Develop and implement a technology skill continuum to prepare students to effectively utilize technology for learning and assessment

➢ Elementary STEAM program ➢ AP Computer Science Principles

Course

Long Term Goal Points of Pride

Adapt academic intervention structures to support students in achieving grade level expectations

➢ Algebra I Full Year Course➢ Elementary MTSS (“SuperSwitch”)

Ensure every student feels connected to and supported by at least one HPS staff member to cultivate a caring environment and a greater sense of belonging

➢ High School Advisory➢ Student Council Initiatives

Enhance opportunities for students to plan and prepare for postsecondary experiences

➢ Elementary STEAM program ➢ AP Computer Science Principles

Course➢ AP Environmental Science Principles

On-Going Goals Highlights

Heighten students’ understanding of how content knowledge is relevant to their everyday life, future education, and careers

● Elementary Market Place● Elementary Job Fair ● Middle School Community Business Narrative● Middle School BoardingNow Project● Middle School Shark Tank● High School CareerLife ● High School Advisory Resume and Interview project● High School We The People (3rd in the State)● High School Orchestra performing with the GR Symphony● Community Great Lakes Stewardship Education Night

Provide students with increased opportunities to: collaborate, communicate, think critically and problem solve, be flexible, adaptable, and accountable, and exhibit

ethical citizenship and technology literacy skills (Skills4Success)

● Elementary STEAM Class● Middle School and High School Future Prep (2017 Winner)● Middle School and High School VEX Robotics (2017 World Championship qualifiers)● Middle School and High School Science Olympiad (State qualifiers)● High School Leadership Class U-Give Project ● High School Advisory focus

Integrate technology into classroom instruction to enhance high quality teaching and learning

● K-12 increased number of “Carts on Wheels” (COWs) in buildings ● High School AP Biology Skyping with Scientists

S.O.A.R. II Goals Summary

May 22, 2017

Operations

● Pat Briggs (Co-Chair/Administrator)

● Mark Heagle (Co-Chair/Principal)

● Lee Arntz (Director of Grounds/Maintenance)

● Jane Bykerk (Transportation Director)

● Matt Blood (Principal)

● Curt McDowell (Principal)

● Joel Olson (Principal)

● Dave Schippers (Technology Director)

● Julie VanBergen (Principal)

● Stacey Wykoski (Food Service Director)

● Mike Ostrander (Board Member)

● Mark Davis (Board Member)

● Katie Lidgard (Student)

OperationsCommittee Members

Short Term GoalsPreviously In Progress

Short Term Goal Results

Evaluate, maintain, and enhance the security of main entrances at schools

➢ Construction of secure entrances fully complete at all buildings except Alward Elementary. Alward has a temporary secure entrance now, final solution will be complete in July of 2017.

Review and improve student experiences on buses

➢ Decided to produce student-focused public service commercial with input provided by bus driver representatives and principal representatives.

➢ Eighteen buses now have up-to-date cameras. Each new bus will come equipped with cameras and as funding allows cameras will be added to the existing 74 bus fleet.

Support district-wide plans to provide meaningful communication to our stakeholders

➢ New website platform that allows for easier use by stakeholders via mobile devices.

➢ Addition of text message options via SchoolMessenger.

Status: ❏ Goals met✓

Long Term GoalsNot Previously Reported

Long Term Goal Results

Evaluate, maintain, and strengthen district-wide safety procedures and infrastructure

➢ The crisis response committee has conducted safety audits as well as provided training to all staff to prepare them on how to handle a violent intruder. We also require all staff to wear picture ID badges.

➢ Secure entrances were funded by the 2015 bond.

Review and address technology sustainability, replacement, and growth in accordance with educational and operational objectives

➢ Using the 2015 Bond proceeds staff laptops have been replaced along with numerous upgrades to student devices.

Status: ❏ Goals met✓

On-Going Goals Highlights

On-Going Goal Results

Sustain high quality district-wide facilities continuing the tradition of honoring taxpayer commitment/support

➢ Purchase, renovation, and opening of the 40th Avenue South Elementary, Alward and Bauer Elementary expansions, and Riley Street Middle School addition.

➢ Each building has received a secure entrance upgrade.

Preserve a commitment to conservative budgeting in a time of school funding uncertainty

➢ Implemented a building budget carryover process for better planning and utilization of current resources.

Maintain equitable resources among all buildings and levels throughout the district

➢ We plan our staffing, class sizes, and budget allocations for all buildings around the central principle of equity.

Status: ❏ Goals met✓

S.O.A.R. II Goals Summary

Human Services

Human Services Committee Members● Scott Smith (Co-Chair/Administrator)● Dave Feenstra (Co-Chair/Principal)● George Murphy (Principal)● Matt Baer (Dean of Students)● Louise Moore (Principal)● John Gillette (Principal)● Kevin Wolma (Athletic Director)● Shelly Stokes (Teacher)● Jim Stuck (Board Member)● Larry Kapenga (Board Member)● Steve Bowerman (Board Member)● Heather LaLonde (Teacher)● Asia Espinoza (Student)

Short Term GoalsPreviously Met

Short Term Goal Points of Pride

Expand community partnerships to add further relevance to student learning

➢ Project Design Template ➢ Exemplar project warehouse

Build awareness and interest in the programs/opportunities the district provides

➢ Updated website➢ Positive internal communication

Short Term GoalsPreviously In Progress

Short Term Goal Results

Develop, foster, and utilize partnerships with parents to enhance the academic experiences of our students

➢ 21st Century Lit Partnerships Value of Communication

➢ Advisory simulated interviews➢ Careerlife➢ Jamestown Career/Market Day➢ iChallengeU➢ futurePrep’d➢ Econ/Financial Planning Partnerships➢ Orchestra Side-by-Side ➢ WatchDogs➢ Decision Day

Utilize character education programming, focused on school climate and culture, to contribute to healthy learning environments

➢ Advisory Harbor TV Videos➢ Renaissance Program➢ Student Leaders Initiating Change (S.L.I.C.)➢ Leadership Class

Status: ❏ Goals met✓

Long Term GoalsNot Previously Met

Long Term Goal Results

Provide experiences for students to engage in relevant personal, civic, social, and professional responsibilities

➢ Career Life➢ Job shadowing/community service➢ We the People➢ Senior resume’ workshop

Enhance professional growth and development by expanding opportunities for collaboration

➢ Early-release calendars in 2017/18 and 2018/19

➢ Multi-tiered System of Supports (MTSS)➢ Data conversations PK - 12➢ EdCamp Approach to PD➢ Feedback from teachers on all PD

Increase effectiveness of district communication by ensuring consistent delivery of information to students, parents, community members, and staff

➢ Website updates➢ Web Accessibility (ADA)➢ In-building announcements/newsletters➢ School Messenger

Status: ❏ Goals met✓