Transcript THE SOMERSET HILLS SCHOOL DISTRICT

THE SOMERSET
HILLS SCHOOL
DISTRICT
Strategic Plan
Summary Report – Year 1 - 2008-2009
Implementation Overview – Year 2 – 2009-2010
Strategic Plan Process
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October 2007- A 30 member Planning Team attended a three-day
retreat to develop the district’s:
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Mission Statement
Objectives
Beliefs
Strategies
Winter/Spring 2007-2008 – Approximately 200 community members
and staff served on action team sub-committees to develop 47
Action Plans for the seven strategies.
March 2008 – Planning Team reconvened to review specific results
and action plans; revisions requested.
April 2008 – Action Teams reconvened to review Planning Team’s
input.
May 2008 – Final seven strategies, specific results and action plans
presented to Planning Team.
June 25, 2008 – Strategies and specific results presented to BOE at
public meeting.
Strategic Plan Process (cont.)
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Summer 2008 - Administrative Team completed a
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September 2008-June 2009 – Administrators began to
implement specific results.
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cost analysis
feasibility study of each strategy
implementation matrix
Implementation matrix reviewed by Finance Committee
during 2009/10 budget development.
Summer 2009 – Administrators report progress to
Superintendent.
October 20, 2009 – Planning Team meets for annual
update (progress on 2008-2009 initiatives and
presentation of 2009-2010 specific results).
November 18, 2009 – Full BOE public presentation
Strategy 1:
We will implement a process enabling each
student to develop and pursue a personalized
learning plan.
2008-2009
 No action plans assigned for implementation
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The Department of Education is currently working on an initiative for
Personalized Learning Plans for pilot districts. More to follow as
information becomes available.
2009-2010
 District technology driven, customized, differentiated
learning experiences for all SHSD students.
Strategy 2:
We will reconceptualize teaching and learning.
2008-2009
 An integrated K-12 environmental education curriculum
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Environmental activities to enrich and extend environmental
concepts within established curriculum to promote Earth Day.
New AP Environmental Studies course in 2009-10.
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Effective communication skills.
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Writing lab added at BHS fully equipped with 15 computers.
SHEF grant for another lab equipped with 25 additional computers.
In future can offer virtual courses not currently offered at BHS.
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2009-2010
 No action plans assigned for implementation.
Strategy 3:
We will expand our students’ understanding of the
global community and their role within it.
2008-2009
 Establishment of a district Earth Day.
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Bedwell: Sold reusable shopping bags; Energy Efficiency Squad;
Capri Sun package recycling program; Earth Hour-all lights
turned off; Encourage lunches packed in reusable bags and
containers; SHEF grant for Pedal-A-Watt.
BMS: Calculated carbon footprints; “paperless” Earth Day;
presentation on energy conservation and a wolf conservation
presentation
BHS: Power and paper reduction; concert with proceeds to
school’s recycling program; carpooling parking lot challenge
Strategy 3 (cont):
We will expand our students’ understanding of the
global community and their role within it.
2009-2010
 Coordinated environmental awareness/recycling
program throughout the district.
 Direct involvement in community service related to
caring for our global environment.
 Internships and/or field experiences for after-school
and/or summer work opportunities that expose students
to global issues.
Strategy 4:
We will recruit, retain, and support exemplary staff.
2008-2009
 Best practices for recruitment and retention.
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Job fairs, college faculty connections, district contacts
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Expanded professional development opportunities.
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Professional affiliations with The College of NJ and Princeton
University.
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User-friendly website.
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New SHSD website provides teacher pages, current information,
Friday Folders.
2009-2010
 An administrative intern program.
Strategy 5:
We will develop mutually beneficial relationships
with our community.
2008-2009
 No action plans assigned for implementation.
2009-2010
 Establishment of a Community Forum to promote
information exchange and strengthen ties between the
school and communities.
 Establishment of a consistent model of communication
for all constituents throughout the school community.
Strategy 6:
We will position and structure the district to
achieve optimal effectiveness for our students
(building and athletic facilities).
2008-2009
 Regionalization, consolidation, and/or shared services between
SHSD and surrounding districts
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Shared professional development opportunities; SEE Energy Program;
county-wide Health Insurance Feasibility Study; Morris-Union Jointure
Commission; property/liability insurance through shared services
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Maximize use of indoor and outdoor athletic facilities
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Since turf field installed, no cancellations due to weather.
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Long-range facilities plan to accommodate instructional needs.
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Space at Bedwell created to accommodate disabled class to reduce outof-district placements; district administration utilized demographer’s
projections, which have been consistently accurate when planning for
future needs.
Strategy 6 (cont):
We will position and structure the district to
achieve optimal effectiveness for our students
(building and athletic facilities).
2008-2009 (cont)
 Reduced SHSD operating costs.
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Scheduling efficiencies, changes to co-curricular programs; fees
assessed for student parking, AP tests and activities.
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A comprehensive green initiative promoting high
performance, green, sustainable facilities.
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Energy savings plan developed; SEE (Schools for Energy
Efficiency) program selected.
2009-2010
No action plans assigned for implementation
Strategy 7:
We will obtain and allocate our physical, human,
and monetary resources to accomplish our mission
and objectives.
2008-2009
 A series of cultural and performing arts event fundraisers
(not completed; moved to 2009-10)
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Funded grants for the SHSD
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District working with grant consulting firm, Millenium Strategies, to
seek funds. To date in 2009, almost $750,000 in received in grants.
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An energy management plan to achieve measurable savings
in electric and gas expenses on a multi-year basis.
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ESCO and SEE program selected; four extended days for summer
hours thereby reducing energy costs.
Strategy 7 (cont):
We will obtain and allocate our physical, human,
and monetary resources to accomplish our mission
and objectives.
2009-2010
 Establishment of a BHS Alumni Association (BHSAA)
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A series of cultural and performing arts event fundraisers.
Summary 2008 – 2009
Initiatives will continue to be reviewed
annually and modifications made as
needed.
Implementation 2009 – 2010
Administrators and staff will work to
implement the selected 2009-10 Action
Plans throughout the year.