Strategy 1 -
We want to provide adequate facilities and technology which will provide for smaller learning communities to enhance more effective learning connections among all stakeholders
1.1 The district will hire an architect to develop a master plan for Haysville USD 261 facilities
1.2 The board of education will appoint persons to serve as a planning commit- tee to work with the architects in the development of a master plan that will be reflective of the district's strategic plan
1.3 The district will be committed to energy efficiency in the development of both new and remodeled facilities
Strategy 2 - We want to equitably provide technology and support for technology to enrich information access, learning and global communication
2.1 Provide technology for staff and students to enrich curriculum and instruction
2.2 Upgrade and install phones and phone systems in all district building including all district classrooms and offices
2.3 Evaluate and upgrade student administrative records system to include, but not limited to, streamlining operations, staff/student/parent access via the internet, and convergence of multiple systems
2.4 Train and support staff in the use and integration of district technology
Strategy 3 - We want curriculum and instruction that maximize student achievement
3.1 Teachers will use curriculum mapping techniques to apply a district-wide aligned curriculum system that guarantees all students' measured learning will indicate mastery of a well-defined, challenging, effectively delivered and viable curriculum meeting all standards that QPA, NCA, and NCLB demand.
3.2 Over the course of the next 5 years (2004-2009) USD 261 will offer research-based, early intervention strategies, as well as an adequate environmental setting in order to meet the diverse and ever changing needs of its students.
3.3 Create Professional Inquiry Teams (P.I.T. Crews) that will meet in order to address staff development in such areas as: effective instructional practices, assessment for learning reading and math strategies across the curriculum, project-based learning and technology integration. (It is essential that time is found to allow for continuous and consistent meetings.)
3.4 Determine Instructional Support Coaches and define the roles of those individuals. Support coaches will facilitate professional development with all teachers of their assigned building. Specific attention will be given to effective instructional practices.
Strategy 4 - We want to increase participation and success in extra-curricular activities
4.1 Increase participation in Middle School athletics through a new league and additional intramural games; high school coaches oversee all coaches and programs in their sport at both Middle School & High School levels
4.2 Establish a mentoring program between the high school and middle school students involved in extra-curricular activities
4.3 Build a new or remodel the auditorium at Campus High School
Strategy 5 - We want a graduation rate of no less than 90% by 2009
5.1 There will be a district-wide emphasis on math and reading at all schools
5.2 Develop a high school level magnet school or charter school that will provide alternatives for students
5.3 Develop and implement an Elementary Access program like the Access program at Campus High School to identify and provide educational assistance at earliest possible opportunity for students who are failing or working below grade level
Strategy 6 - We want to increase school and community interaction and pride
6.1 Develop and implement a community and school resource center
6.2 Hold an Annual Meeting at which there will be a Report To the Community and opportunity for the community to give input regarding USD 261
6.3 Pilot "Building Family-School Partner ships in Your School" staff development training in at least one elementary school. This training will be used to implement a program that increases family involvement in the pilot school
6.4 Continue existing programs such as Book Look Club and add one additional take-out program annually for the next three years. Each take-out program will commit to a community outreach minimum of two times each year. This process will be repeated annually for a total of three years. Every effort will be made to vary programs and schools 6.5 Create a marketing plan that will encourage collaboration between USD 261, the City of Haysville and County to enhance visibility, communication and image
6.6 Adopt customer service standards |
