Transcript Strategic Plan - Plymouth Public Schools

Strategic Plan
2011-2015
Why create a strategic plan?
It creates the framework to identify priorities
moving forward
Ensure consistencies among schools – School
Improvement Plans
Provide a goal-setting guide for everyone in the
district working towards these same goals.
Serve as a vehicle for change
Assist the district in recommending
programmatic improvements, curriculum
revision, policy development, etc.
Guide the System's work for the next five years
to foster success for the 21st century student.
Who was involved?
Debra Betz, Plymouth School
Committee Chairperson
Dr. Gary Maestas, Superintendent of
Schools
Christopher Campbell, Assistant
Superintendent Administration and
Instruction
Pamela Gould, Assistant
Superintendent Human Resources
Robert Sherman, Director of Pupil
Personnel Services
Karen Backman, Coordinator of
Mathematics
Ellen Driscoll, Coordinator of Media
and Technology
Alison Riordan, Coordinator of Science
Patrick Fraine, MES Principal
Mary Mortensen, PNHS Principal
John Siever, PSMS Principal
Patrick Higgins, PSMS Housemaster
Scott Armstrong, PSMS Teacher
Steve McAuliffe, PSMS Teacher
Mary McKeon, IBES Teacher
Paul Capozzi, Parent
Paula Jaros, Parent
Bonnie Souza, Parent
Danielle Ketterer, PSHS Student
Erika Prince, PNHS Student
Dan Hanlon, Community Member-atlarge
Peg McKay, Community Member-atlarge
Kimberly Hunt, Parent Teacher
Organization
Barbara Pagnotti, Stand for Children
Jennifer Pinto, Plymouth Youth
Development Collaborative
John Mahoney, Board of Selectmen
Bill Bryan, CSSR Facilitator
Dave Cirillo, CSSR Facilitator
Process
Establishment of a project team comprised of
representatives from key stakeholder groups:
administration, teachers, students, parents, and
community members.
The district then partnered with the Center for
Secondary School Redesign (CSSR) to facilitate
and guide it through the process.
Data was collected from students, parents,
teachers, business leaders, and the community.
Areas of opportunity were identified and best
practices were researched to meet the needs of
the school district.
Stakeholders
Core Values
Vision
Mission
Strategic Plan
District Improvement Action Plan
No Child
Left Behind
MA Department
of Elementary
and Secondary
Education
Data
School Improvement Plans
Data Collection Process
District data - MCAS, AYP reports, TSAT Technology Survey, district
mandated assessments, common assessments (department and
grade level)
Surveys – students (7-12), parents, staff
Communities that Care survey data
Project Impact Feedback – both middle and high schools
“Town Hall” style meetings
Attendance Data
Drop-out Rates
Demographic Data (SPED, Title 1, ELL)
Course Grades
Discipline Data
Post-secondary Statistics
Survey Overview
Categories of questions:
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School Leadership
Educational Programs and Curriculum
Culture
School Environment
Instruction
Family Engagement
Community Engagement
District Leadership
What does it look like all
put together?
Mission Statement
In partnership with parents and the community, the
Plymouth Public Schools is committed to providing
a comprehensive educational experience that is
high quality, challenging, and enables each
student to develop and maximize individual
potential. Our schools will foster a positive and
collaborative environment that encourages and
affirms academic achievement and personal
excellence and inspires all students to make a
positive contribution to society.
Vision Statement
The Plymouth Public Schools will be
recognized nationally as an outstanding
school district. Our goal is to graduate
confident, critical thinkers, productive and
creative lifelong learners, and socially
responsible, engaged citizens capable of
adapting to change in a technologically
advanced and multicultural society.
Core Beliefs
We believe that every student should become a(an):
Effective Communicator
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Speaks effectively
Writes effectively
Articulates thoughts clearly and
concisely
Independent Thinker
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Demonstrates curiosity and
inquisitiveness
Reflects on actions and
performance
Maintains self-motivated approach
Problem Solver
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Shows evidence of creative
thought
Constructs meaning
Makes and evaluates decisions
using a variety of thinking
strategies
Responsible Citizen
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Takes part in service learning
Assumes responsibility for own
actions
Exhibits integrity and compassion
Self-Directed, Life-Long Learner
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Seeks and accepts new
challenges in learning
Applies prior knowledge and
processes to construct new
knowledge
Follows goal-oriented actions
Valuable Collaborator
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Works well with others
Acknowledges and contributes
ideas, suggestions and effort
Receives, interprets and responds
to communication
Strategic Goals
GOAL 1 – Enhance student social and
emotional growth, health and
welfare, and demonstration of civic
responsibility
GOAL 2 – Increase family and community
engagement
GOAL 3 – Enhance academic achievement of
all students at all levels
GOAL 4 – Provide strong district and school
leadership
What Now???
School Improvement Plans will be designed to
align with the district strategic plan goals
Administrative goals will align with district goals
Each goal of the strategic plan will have a
committee which will meet regularly to review
the status of the goal, research and develop
action steps to reach the goal, and adjust
existing action steps as needed.
Annual reporting of the status of each goal
School Committee