Iroquois County CUSD 9 Strategic Plan-Goals
Iroquois County CUSD 9 Strategic Plan-Goals
Iroquois Co. CUSD #9
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Goal Area 1 – Programs and Services Vision: We will provide programs and services that will develop the whole child. Goal 1: The district will meet the social and emotional needs of our students. Sub-goals: 1. To hire additional social workers/counselors a. Board of Education has posted an additional social work position b. Assistant Principal to provide support has been posted at GRS c. Staffing will be re-evaluated next Spring to see if staffing adjustments are needed 2. To provide professional development for staff and board a. Administration will incorporate social and emotional training into faculty meetings and staff development days b. Appropriate staff will be provided additional professional development, and will in turn share with other staff members c. Appropriate staff will present to the BOE on the topic at the October and February BOE meetings. Additional time as deemed necessary by staff/BOE 3. Parental education a. The monthly social work newsletter will be posted in plain view on district website b. Administration will seek additional ways to attract parents to the building for professional development opportunities on this subject and report to the BOE at the October and February BOE meetings Goal 2: The district will explore avenues to offer additional opportunities to noncollege bound students Sub-goals: The Superintendent will partner with WCHS administration to ensure that: 1. All sophomore students will attend a field trip to the career center to explore options available 2. Increase student awareness of work study programs 3. Build relations with community businesses The Superintendent will report progress at the November and April BOE meetings
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Goal Area 2 – Student Achievement Vision: Prepare each and every student for life long success. Goal 1: The district will align curriculum K-12. Sub-goals: 1. Provide administration and staff with time to collaborate in order to align curriculum 2. Administration will explore options to streamline the curriculum development process and report to the BOE at the December meeting. Goal 2: The district will motivate students to increase achievement. Sub-goals: 1. Reduce the number of students in RTI in each building 2. Reduce the number of students receiving D and F 3. Reduce the number of discipline referrals Monitor date(s): Administration will report to the BOE at the regular meeting held after the end of each nine weeks.
Goal Area 3 – District Finance Vision: Unit 9 will provide the best possible education while being mindful that it is imperative to be good stewards of taxpayer resources. Goal 1: Unit 9 will continue to have healthy fund balances and establish themselves as fiscally solvent for long term success. Sub-goals: 1. Maintain ISBE financial recognition. The Superintendent will report The ISBE financial rating to the board at the regular meeting after receiving it. 2. Maintain ↑ 180 days cash on hand-Superintendent will report days cash on hand at the end of each fiscal quarter. 3. Debt free prior to scheduled maturity-Superintendent will consult with a representative from the district bonding counsel at least twice a year for advice on restructuring bonds. 4. Leave WC alone-Superintendent will monitor working cash balance and notify board of any needs to discuss possible utilization of fund balances.
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Goal 2: The district will generate additional revenue by increasing student enrollment Sub-goals: 1. The administration will collaborate with the BOE to brainstorm ideas in order to increase enrollment and land mass. If achieved, this should be a great financial move, but provide an avenue to offer more opportunities for our students. Data Source(s): Annual Financial Report and ISBE
Goal Area 4 – Facilities Vision: Provide an environment that is safe and conducive to learning. Goal 1: The district will maintain and improve current facilities. Sub-goals: 1. Supt. will monitor and report progress bi-monthly on the HLS improvements until complete. 2. Principals will work with maintenance staff to identify how to upgrade facility appearance, and add tasks to custodial duties as needed in preparation for the beginning of FY17 school year. 3. Maintenance plan-Principals will meet with the Superintendent to create a maintenance plan for each building. Building improvements will be categorized by level of importance (1,2,3,4) and projected completion date of 1,3,5 year(s)-This will be presented to the BOE in January 4. Periodic review of maximizing facility use-Report to the BOE bi-yearly in Auguststart Fall of 2017
Goal 2: The district will upgrade infrastructure of network/technology. Sub-goal: 1. Explore feasibility of a true 1:1 implementation and report back to the BOE no later than the December meeting. a. Student Access b. Home Access c. Staff Support d. Funding/Insurance
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Goal Area 5 – Community/District Relations Vision: Inform the community on the “State of the District.” Goal 1: The district will empower the community to promote “State of the District.” Sub-goals: 1. Educate community leaders with a community based dinner and program 2. Bi-annual dinner to illustrate where we are without consolidation 3. Make specific needs known to community 4. Create student groups Year one-The “State of the District” will occur once in the spring. 1. Review/highlights of the year 2. Communicate goals for the following year 3. Share specific needs of the district as we move forward in the best interest of children
Goal 2: The district will improve communication within. Sub-goals: 1. Improve parent involvement a. Educate parents of the community opportunities at registration. i. Watseka Park District ii. Watseka Public Library iii. Mental Heath iv. Watseka Police v. Juvenile Justice b. Staff and administration brainstorm activities and opportunities to create more parent interaction once school begins and pilot them as created in the buildings, monitoring participation. Report parent participation at the BOE meetings in December and May 2. Sharing good news, ex. radio, newspaper-Monthly at BOE meetings
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Iroquois Co. CUSD #9
1 Illinois Association of School Boards
Goal Area 1 – Programs and Services Vision: We will provide programs and services that will develop the whole child. Goal 1: The district will meet the social and emotional needs of our students. Sub-goals: 1. To hire additional social workers/counselors a. Board of Education has posted an additional social work position b. Assistant Principal to provide support has been posted at GRS c. Staffing will be re-evaluated next Spring to see if staffing adjustments are needed 2. To provide professional development for staff and board a. Administration will incorporate social and emotional training into faculty meetings and staff development days b. Appropriate staff will be provided additional professional development, and will in turn share with other staff members c. Appropriate staff will present to the BOE on the topic at the October and February BOE meetings. Additional time as deemed necessary by staff/BOE 3. Parental education a. The monthly social work newsletter will be posted in plain view on district website b. Administration will seek additional ways to attract parents to the building for professional development opportunities on this subject and report to the BOE at the October and February BOE meetings Goal 2: The district will explore avenues to offer additional opportunities to noncollege bound students Sub-goals: The Superintendent will partner with WCHS administration to ensure that: 1. All sophomore students will attend a field trip to the career center to explore options available 2. Increase student awareness of work study programs 3. Build relations with community businesses The Superintendent will report progress at the November and April BOE meetings
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Goal Area 2 – Student Achievement Vision: Prepare each and every student for life long success. Goal 1: The district will align curriculum K-12. Sub-goals: 1. Provide administration and staff with time to collaborate in order to align curriculum 2. Administration will explore options to streamline the curriculum development process and report to the BOE at the December meeting. Goal 2: The district will motivate students to increase achievement. Sub-goals: 1. Reduce the number of students in RTI in each building 2. Reduce the number of students receiving D and F 3. Reduce the number of discipline referrals Monitor date(s): Administration will report to the BOE at the regular meeting held after the end of each nine weeks.
Goal Area 3 – District Finance Vision: Unit 9 will provide the best possible education while being mindful that it is imperative to be good stewards of taxpayer resources. Goal 1: Unit 9 will continue to have healthy fund balances and establish themselves as fiscally solvent for long term success. Sub-goals: 1. Maintain ISBE financial recognition. The Superintendent will report The ISBE financial rating to the board at the regular meeting after receiving it. 2. Maintain ↑ 180 days cash on hand-Superintendent will report days cash on hand at the end of each fiscal quarter. 3. Debt free prior to scheduled maturity-Superintendent will consult with a representative from the district bonding counsel at least twice a year for advice on restructuring bonds. 4. Leave WC alone-Superintendent will monitor working cash balance and notify board of any needs to discuss possible utilization of fund balances.
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Goal 2: The district will generate additional revenue by increasing student enrollment Sub-goals: 1. The administration will collaborate with the BOE to brainstorm ideas in order to increase enrollment and land mass. If achieved, this should be a great financial move, but provide an avenue to offer more opportunities for our students. Data Source(s): Annual Financial Report and ISBE
Goal Area 4 – Facilities Vision: Provide an environment that is safe and conducive to learning. Goal 1: The district will maintain and improve current facilities. Sub-goals: 1. Supt. will monitor and report progress bi-monthly on the HLS improvements until complete. 2. Principals will work with maintenance staff to identify how to upgrade facility appearance, and add tasks to custodial duties as needed in preparation for the beginning of FY17 school year. 3. Maintenance plan-Principals will meet with the Superintendent to create a maintenance plan for each building. Building improvements will be categorized by level of importance (1,2,3,4) and projected completion date of 1,3,5 year(s)-This will be presented to the BOE in January 4. Periodic review of maximizing facility use-Report to the BOE bi-yearly in Auguststart Fall of 2017
Goal 2: The district will upgrade infrastructure of network/technology. Sub-goal: 1. Explore feasibility of a true 1:1 implementation and report back to the BOE no later than the December meeting. a. Student Access b. Home Access c. Staff Support d. Funding/Insurance
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Goal Area 5 – Community/District Relations Vision: Inform the community on the “State of the District.” Goal 1: The district will empower the community to promote “State of the District.” Sub-goals: 1. Educate community leaders with a community based dinner and program 2. Bi-annual dinner to illustrate where we are without consolidation 3. Make specific needs known to community 4. Create student groups Year one-The “State of the District” will occur once in the spring. 1. Review/highlights of the year 2. Communicate goals for the following year 3. Share specific needs of the district as we move forward in the best interest of children
Goal 2: The district will improve communication within. Sub-goals: 1. Improve parent involvement a. Educate parents of the community opportunities at registration. i. Watseka Park District ii. Watseka Public Library iii. Mental Heath iv. Watseka Police v. Juvenile Justice b. Staff and administration brainstorm activities and opportunities to create more parent interaction once school begins and pilot them as created in the buildings, monitoring participation. Report parent participation at the BOE meetings in December and May 2. Sharing good news, ex. radio, newspaper-Monthly at BOE meetings
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