Plan life cycle | Carroll County Schools

Who are we?

Where are we now?

Performance Data
Financial Data
Stakeholder Input
SWOT Analysis

Where do we want to go?

How will we know when we have arrived?

How do we plan to get there?

Beliefs

The Guiding Principles:

Students must come first.
All students have value as human beings.
The total well being of all students must be considered.
All students are learners.
Students learn in different ways and different rates.
All students can be successful

Stakeholder Input

SWOT Analysis

Strategic Goals, Strategic Priority

Strategic Goal Area I-Student Achievement
Strategic Goal Area II-Stakeholder Engagement and Loyalty
Strategic Goal Area III-Efficient and Effective Operational Processes
Strategic Goal Area IV-Continuous System and School Improvement

Performance Objectives, Measure and Targets

- Performance Objective A-Improve Student Mastery of Curriculum
- Performance Objective B-Ensure Nationally Competitive Students
- Performance Objective C-Increase Student Success
- Performance Objective A-Ensure School Climate is Safe, Orderly and Enriching
- Performance Objective B-Increase Student Engagement
- Performance Objective C-Improve Stakeholder Involvement and Satisfaction
- Performance Objective A-Maintain a Premier Instructional Environment
- Performance Objective B-Ensure Sound Fiscal and Resource Management
- Performance Objective C-Improve Support Processes
- Performance Objective A-Sustain a High Quality Workforce
- Performance Objective B-Improve Employee Development and Leadership Capacity
- Performance Objective C-Ensure Continuous Improvement and Accountability for Performance

Initiatives, Action Steps

- - - Action Step a-Implement Lexia in grades K-5
    - Action Step b-School administrators and teachers will use the STAR Reading data protocol to address students' learning needs
    - Action Step c-A 9th grade World Literature course will be implemented at all high schools.
    - Action Step d-ECS will consistently and pervasively monitor the implementation of district reading programs.
    - Action Step e-The district will provide additional support regarding reading and writing instruction to all high school English teachers.
  - - Action Step a-The district will implement Eureka math in K-5 grades.
    - Action Step b-Elementary math teachers (grades 3-5) will participate in collaborative planning meetings and professional learning sessions.
    - Action Step c-Middle school math teachers will participate in collaborative planning meetings and professional learning sessions.
    - Action Step d-High School math teachers will participate in focused professional learning sessions.
- - - Action Step a-Middle School students are eligible to take high school credit courses at middle school level.
    - Action Step b-The district will increase academic opportunities for all students.
    - Action Step c-Increase STEM/STEAM opportunities for all students
    - Action Step d-Increase extracurricular academic opportunities for high achieving students
- - - Action Step a-Complete vertical audit of 3-12 advisement program
    - Action Step b-Participate in the Carroll County Education Collaborative (CCEC)
    - Action Step c-Monitor the redesigned Work-Based Learning Program
    - Action Step d-Study additional options for credit accrual and recovery
    - Action Step e-Continue to research additional learning opportunities for non-traditional students
    - Action Step f-Increase high school students' college and career preparation opportunities through community partnerships
    - Action Step g-Increase student participation in the Dual Enrollment Program
  - - Action Step a-Provide continual professional learning to administrators and teachers on the determination of appropriate service delivery and accommodations for SWD.
    - Action Step b-Continue to improve MTSS Program
    - Action Step e-Implement Purposity to better serve the physical needs of students who are economically disadvantaged.
    - Action Step g-Partner with Mentoring Village to ensure mentors in our schools are properly on-boarded and trained.
  - Initiative iii-Provide professional learning on the delivery of instruction in co-teaching classrooms and reading.
- - - Action Step a-Update schools and District Emergency Operations Plans before schools starts
    - Action Step b-Hold Annual Safety Summit prior to start of school
    - Action Step c-Update District Crisis Operations Plan before the start of school
    - Action Step d-Audit school needs for additional security equipment and possible Shield Security System implementation.
- - - Action Step a-Support school efforts to become STEM certified at the district, national, and international levels.
    - Action Step c-Study the feasibility of implementing a Law and Public Safety pathway.
    - Action Step d-Study possible additional extracurricular options for district high schools.
- - - Action Step a-Hold Cluster Celebration Nights during beginning of school to present Cluster Annual Reports.
    - Action Step b-Create District and School Climate Improvement Plans for 2017-18
    - Action Step c-ESOL parent outreach initiative
    - Action Step d-Improve district signage and branding communication
    - Action Step e-Implement on-line registration process for centralized student registration.
  - - Action Step a-Work with Southwire to create Mechanical Specialist Intern Program
    - Action Step b-Work with Communities in Schools to expand opportunities for students in Carroll County.
    - Action Step c-Revamp Work Based Learning Program to be more Career Awareness focused.
    - Action Step d-Expand additional community/business partnership opportunities
- - - Action Step a-Continue to improve wireless network to support mobile devices, BYOT policy, and online testing
    - Action Step b-Expand Digital Learning Opportunities
    - Action Step c-Provide ongoing training on the use of instructional technology to schools and new staff members
    - Action Step d-Provide training for Media Specialists to improve their support for instructional technology in schools.
    - Action Step e-Continue migration to Google Drive for administrative technology
- - - Action Step a-Present budget update to Board at Fall Planning Advance
    - Action Step b-Develop and implement a schedule of budget planning meetings in preparation for the FY20 Budget recommendations
    - Action Step c-Prepare 19/20 and 20/21 Instructional Calendars
    - Action Step d-Continue to provide updated training to staff on use of Financial and HR Software.
    - Action Step e-Audit District Financial Review Processes
    - Action Step f-Update District Disaster Recovery Plan Annually
    - Action Step g-Business Department Process Improvement Steps
- - - Action Step b-Increase capacity of Student Online Registration
    - Action Step c-Implement use of Electronic Onboarding
    - Action Step d-Create and Fill Coordinator of Data Management and Analysis Position
    - Action Step e-Scrub Board Policies
  - - Action Step a-Review proposed Carroll County Wellness Policy for Public Review and Board approval
    - Action Step b-Create SNP Future Leaders through Advanced Training
    - Action Step c-Evaluate Summer Feeding program for all children under the age of 18.
    - Action Step d-Establish a priority list for replacing equipment in SN kitchens
    - Action Step e-Maintain partnership with North & South CCA to provide Culinary students for Work-based learning in the SNP Kitchens
    - Action Step f-Implement the upgrade of the financial software in School Nutrition
  - - Action Step a-Build a partnership with South CCA to provide auto-mechanic students for work-based learning in the maintenance facility at the Transportation Department.
    - Action Step b-Continue to update bus security camera system
    - Action Step c-Upgrade transportation fleet to include air-conditioned buses
    - Action Step d-Upgrade bus and white fleet
  - - Action Step a-Continue to complete SPLOST Facilities Projects
    - Action Step b-Complete amphitheater additions for Performing Arts Center
    - Action Step c-Implement new system wide keyway change in all schools
- - - Action Step a-Provide Support for Electronic Platforms
    - Action Step b-Mentor Services for School Level Program
    - Action Step c-Plan and Implement Teacher Induction Program (TIP)
  - - Action Step a-Create and monitor district TKES and LKES timeline expectations
    - Action Step b-Ensure all administrators are re-credentialed in TKES/LKES prior to August 31, 2018.
    - Action Step c-Ensure all employees are oriented to evaluation methods used for their position. (TKES, LKES, District Created Evaluations)
    - Action Step d-Determine LKES Combination of Additional Data for District Leaders' LEM.
  - - Action Step a-Plan and carry out Retiring Teachers Celebration to be held in May 2019
    - Action Step b-Plan and carry out Teacher of the Year Recognition Activities to be held in October 2018
    - Action Step c-Research and consider improvements for employee pay and benefits.
    - Action Step d-Provide Ethics Training for Classified Staff fall of 2017
    - Action Step e-Employ More Dual Certified and Critical Area Teachers.
    - Action Step f-Monitor work climate and employee morale and take steps to continue to maintain at a high level.
  - Initiative iv-Implement Time and Attendance Process for Classified Staff first semester FY18
- - - Action Step a-Provide job embedded continual professional learning and supports to school level 504 coordinators (Assistant Principals) on 504 processes and procedures.
    - Action Step b-Analyze 2017 needs assessment to determine professional learning needs For 2018-19
    - Action Step c-Complete comprehensive professional learning plan by August 2018.
    - Action Step d-Plan and implement diversity training for all schools
    - Action Step e-Offer professional learning sessions throughout the year as outlined in the district plan.
    - Action Step f-Conduct needs assessment for 2019-2020 -- May 2019
  - - Action Step a-Provide performance coaching to new principals monthly
    - Action Step b-Provide group coaching to assistant principals new to their position and new to the system.
    - Action Step c-Provide Professional Learning to Principals and Assistant Principals via monthly Principal and Assistant Principal meetings
    - Action Step d-Finalize GLISI SLP Grant for HS Leaders
    - Action Step e-Start new cohort of Aspiring Leaders during FY19
    - Action Step f-Conduct Leadership Advance for all district and school leaders June 2019
- - - Action Step a-Provide school leadership team support for completing SIP's during summer 2017
    - Action Step b-Revise FY19 Performance Leadership Handbook by July 2018
    - Action Step c-Provide support for district priority schools
    - Action Step d-Review and update district strategic improvement plan by August 2018
    - Action Step e-Create District & School Annual Reports and hold Cluster Celebration Nights by September 2018
    - Action Step f-Prepare for and excute Board Planning Advance in Fall 2018
    - Action Step g-Conduct district mid-year strategic review by January 2019
    - Action Step h-Conduct annual school climate and perception surveys by March 2019
  - - Action Step a-Develop and approve Board training plan by October 2018
    - Action Step b-Execute Board self-assessment process for Board planning purposes.
    - Action Step c-Prepare for and execute Annual Board Planning Advance by November 2018.
    - Action Step d-Apply for Distinguished Board designation by June 2019.
    - Action Step e-Conduct a comprehensive review of all Board Policies in 2018/19
  - - Action Step a-Support Schools in use of Flexibility Options
    - Action Step c-Create District STEM Certification Process
    - Action Step d-Continue Step Into STEM Year Two
    - Action Step e-Continue to improve College & Career Academy program for Carroll County students.

CC District Strategic Improvement Plan 18-19

Map View

Who are we?

Where are we now?

Where do we want to go?

How will we know when we have arrived?

How do we plan to get there?

Beliefs

Mission

Vision

Performance Data

Financial Data

Stakeholder Input

SWOT Analysis

Strategic Goals, Strategic Priority

Performance Objectives, Measure and Targets

Initiatives, Action Steps