Salem City Public Schools Division Goals and Objectives for

Salem City Public Schools Division Goals and Objectives for School Year 2008-2009 The goals and objectives jointly established by the School Board and the Superintendent each year serve two purposes. First, they indicate projects to receive emphasis from the Superintendent, the Board, and the staff of the school division in the coming school year. Second, the goals and objectives form the basis for the Board’s annual evaluation of the Superintendent’s performance. The goals and objectives established annually do not constitute a comprehensive listing of the Superintendent’s duties and work in any given year. Neither do the goals and objectives provide an overview of the activities of the school division as a whole. Many daily tasks and some major functions are not expressly stated. Moreover, unanticipated events often present significant challenges that must be met. The Superintendent will report on the progress made toward the goals and objectives in October and March of each school year. The March Progress Report coincides with the annual evaluation of the Superintendent and provides the basis for new goals and objectives each April. Division Core Values The core values identified by the School Board form the foundation of the City of Salem School Division. They will inform, guide, and direct all activities undertaken by the Board or its employees and are listed here: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Students come first. We are committed to excellence in all that we do. We believe that all students can be successful. Student success is a shared responsibility. We recognize and respect differences in students. Children learn best in a caring, respectful, disciplined environment. School programs and services must be responsive to our student needs and the needs of the broader community. 8. The quality of teaching and learning are the most important criteria in judging effectiveness of the school system. 9. We are committed to providing employees with an excellent work environment and a competitive compensation package. Division Goals for 2008-2009 Division Goals and Objectives for 2008-2009 surround three central themes that connect the Annual Goals to the Comprehensive Plan: 1) Teaching and Learning; 2) Climate and Culture; and 3) Professional Development and Technology. Teaching and Learning • Provide an array of instructional strategies and opportunities for intervention and enrichment to meet the individual needs of every child in Salem City Schools. • Sustain and expand the division’s capacity for assessing, monitoring, and analyzing student performance data in order to ensure academic success for every child. • Monitor and assess labor market conditions in conjunction with current Career and Technical opportunities in an effort to continue to provide high quality Career and Technical Education programs to prepare students for work and continued education in the 21st Century. Climate and Culture • Sustain and expand on the division’s climate and culture that emphasizes respect for individual differences, promotes physical and emotional wellbeing, and provides a safe and engaging environment. • Develop multiple communication methods to increase opportunities for parents to be informed about our schools and the school division, and involved in the education of their children. Professional Development and Technology • Provide the resources and expertise necessary to demonstrate that Professional Development and Technology are essential in meeting the Goals and Objectives of the division. Objectives Objectives for the accomplishment of the strategic goals and the ongoing operation of the school division are presented here. The objectives for 2008-2009 are measurable and are organized in a tabular format using the five categories reflected in the procedures for the Superintendent’s evaluation. 2 Salem City Schools 2008-2009 Division Goals and Objectives - Approved April 8 2008.xls Children First: Every Child, Every Day Category One: Planning and Assessment This category includes responsibilities for assessing instructional programs and personnel and for planning responsive improvement plans to promote student learning. OBJECTIVE MANAGER TIMELINE 2008-2014 EVALUATION CRITERIA STATUS AS OF: April 9, 2008 Approved by Board 1. Implement the 2008-2014 Comprehensive Plan Superintendent using Annual Division Goals and Objectives 2. Successful transition in the position of Director of Student Services Superintendent; Director of Student Services SY 2008-2009 Progress Report regarding 2008-2009 Board Goals and Objectives by Superintendent in October 2008 and March 2009 Completed Administrator Approved by Board Evaluation Instrument and Organizational Chart for the Office of Student Services Approved by Board 3. Establish category and group specific goals for student achievement as measured by SOL tests for every assessment administered at every school. 4. Refine and develop additional benchmark assessments for SOL tests administered in Grades 3 through 5 Director of Assessment & Technology; Directors of Instruction; Principals Director of Elementary Instruction; Elementary Principals; Coordinating Teachers Director of Secondary Instruction; Middle School Principal; Coordinating Teachers Director of Secondary Instruction; High School Principal; Coordinating Teachers 5. Refine and develop additional benchmark assessments for SOL tests administered in Grades 6 through 8 and end-of-course SOL tests administered at Andrew Lewis Middle School 6. Refine and develop additional benchmark assessments for end-of-course SOL tests administered at Salem High School September 2008 Disaggregation Report of 2007-2008 Data and Corresponding Goals for 2008-2009 Presented at September Board Meeting March 2009 Expanded bank of test questions, benchmark assessments, and records of Intervention and Enrichment Opportunities March 2009 Expanded bank of test questions, benchmark assessments, and records of Intervention and Enrichment Opportunities March 2009 Expanded bank of test questions, benchmark assessments, and records of Intervention and Enrichment Opportunities Approved by Board Approved by Board Approved by Board Page 1 G:\admin\Seibert\08-09 Board Goals and Objectives\ Salem City Schools 2008-2009 Division Goals and Objectives - Approved April 8 2008.xls Children First: Every Child, Every Day 7. Implement appropriate recommendations of the Director of Assessment and November 2008 2005-2008 Elementary Keyboarding Program Technology; Elementary Evaluation. Principals; Instructional Technology Resource Teachers 8. Consider a pilot in the administration and use of Director of Secondary July 2008 the M.A.P. Assessment at Andrew Lewis Middle Instruction; Middle School School Principal; Middle School Assistant Principal for Instruction 9. Consider and implement appropriate Assistant Superintendent SY 2008-2009 recommendations of the Green Committee to emphasize conservation in the division. Summary Report Presented Approved by Board to Superintendent Summary Report and Recommendation Presented to Superintendent Minutes and recommendations of the Green Committee Approved by Board Approved by Board Director of Secondary Instruction; High School Principal; High School Assistant Principal for Instruction 11. Engage in action research regarding Directors of Instruction and interactive, electronic instructional materials and Coordinating Teacher for techniques for possible use in Physical Education Health and Physical Education 12. Establish a vertical team (K-12) to examine and make recommendations to improve mathematics instruction, grading practices, and student outcomes mathematics 13. Examine SAT results from previous year and make recommendations Directors of Instruction; Principals; Coordinating Teacher of Mathematics 10. Consider the expansion of course opportunities at Salem High School to include an additional elective course to extend concepts and skills presented in Personal Finance. October 2008 Needs Assessment and Approved by Board Feasibility Report submitted to the Superintendent. SY 2008-2009 Summary Report and Recommendation Presented to Superintendent Summary Report and Recommendation Presented to Superintendent Report Presented to Board Approved by Board SY 2008-2009 Approved by Board Director of Assessment & Technology; Director of Secondary Instruction November 2008 Approved by Board Page 2 G:\admin\Seibert\08-09 Board Goals and Objectives\ Salem City Schools 2008-2009 Division Goals and Objectives - Approved April 8 2008.xls Children First: Every Child, Every Day 14. Investigate traditional and virtual opportunities Director of Elementary to increase instruction in World Languages at the Instruction elementary level. March 2009 Summary Report Presented Approved by Board to Superintendent 15. Monitor state funding for pre-school programs Director of Elementary for at-risk students and advocate for a state Instruction; Director of contribution to commensurate with the emphasis Business Services and need identified by the Commonwealth. 16. Prioritized plan and timeline for the provision of laptops for all appropriate Instructional Staff Director of Assessment & Technology; Directors of Instruction; ITRTs March 2008 Budget recommendations as necessary and appropriate. Approved by Board August 2008 Completed Plan and Timeline Approved by Board 17. Incorporate a five year schedule for Director of Business replacement of aging laptops and workstations as Services and Director of a component of the C.I.P. Assessment & Technology December 2008 Completed Schedule Approved by Board 18. Review and make recommendations as appropriate regarding the debut of Baseball and Softball Teams at Andrew Lewis Middle School in 2007-2008 Director of Secondary Instruction; Middle School Principal; Middle School Athletic Director August 2008 Summary Report Presented Approved by Board to Superintendent Page 3 G:\admin\Seibert\08-09 Board Goals and Objectives\ Salem City Schools 2008-2009 Division Goals and Objectives - Approved April 8 2008.xls Children First: Every Child, Every Day Category Two: Instructional Leadership This category focuses the areas of personnel, curriculum, and staff development. OBJECTIVE 1. Evaluate provision and use of Intervention and Enrichment opportunities provided to all students in all schools to ensure an instructional focus on every child, every day. 2. Engage in Action Research regarding Formative Assessment to evaluate and make recommendations regarding assessment and grading practices. 3. Identify and implement the interventions necessary to reduce the number and percentage of students achieving at a less than satisfactory level (less than a "C") in mathematics in grades 612. 4. Develop longitudinal process of tracking graduation rates, diploma types and grade-level retention rates at Salem High School, report results, and make recommendations for improvement 5. Expand the availability and track the effectiveness of computer-based credit recovery opportunities for at-risk, homebound, and alternative education students 6. Increase opportunities for students in Risk Reduction Programs to earn a diploma MANAGER Directors of Instruction TIMELINE February 2009 EVALUATION CRITERIA Report Presented to Board STATUS AS OF: April 9, 2008 Approved by Board Directors of Instruction; Principals; Coordinating Teachers SY 2008-2009 Summary Report and Recommendations Presented to Superintendent Grade Distribution Reports and Recommendations Presented to Superintendent Report Presented to Board Approved by Board Director of Secondary October 2008 Instruction; Middle and High School Principals and Assistant Principals for Instruction Director of Secondary November 2008 Instruction; Principal Approved by Board Approved by Board Director of Secondary SY 2008-2009 Instruction; Directors of Assessment & Technology and Student Services; Assistant Superintendent Director of Student Services; SY 2008-2009 Director of Secondary Instruction; Assistant Superintendent Summary Report and Recommendations Presented to Superintendent Approved by Board Summary Report Presented Approved by Board to Superintendent Page 4 G:\admin\Seibert\08-09 Board Goals and Objectives\ Salem City Schools 2008-2009 Division Goals and Objectives - Approved April 8 2008.xls Children First: Every Child, Every Day 7. Expand, formalize, and evaluate online instruction programs using Moodle. Director of Assessment & Technology; Director of Secondary Instruction SY 2008-2009 Summary Report Presented Approved by Board to Superintendent Director of Secondary 8. Implement and monitor the first year (2008Instruction; High School 2009) of the new Welding Program and make necessary preparation for the second year in 2009- Principal; High School 2010. Assistant Principal for Instruction 9. Make recommendations regarding course Director of Secondary opportunities and requirements to increase Instruction; High School participation in IB/AP testing. Principal; High School Assistant Principal for Instruction 10. Promote access to and success in a rigorous Director of Secondary curriculum Instruction; High School Principal; Coordinating Teacher for IB 11. Increase opportunities for CTE students to Director of Secondary earn industry certification and report regarding the Instruction number of CTE teachers qualified to administer required assessments. 12. Participate actively in the development and provision of the Governor's Academy for Career and Technical Education in partnership with Virginia Western Community College. Director of Secondary Instruction SY 2008-2009 Summary Report and Recommendations Presented to Superintendent Approved by Board November 2008 Annual recommendations Approved by Board for new or modified courses presented to the Board January 2009 Summary Report of IB, AP, Approved by Board and DE Enrollments and Achievement Presented to the School Board Summary Report of CTE Enrollments and Achievement Presented to Superintendent Report Presented to Board Approved by Board SY 2008-2009 December 2008 Approved by Board Page 5 G:\admin\Seibert\08-09 Board Goals and Objectives\ Salem City Schools 2008-2009 Division Goals and Objectives - Approved April 8 2008.xls Children First: Every Child, Every Day Category Three: Safety and Organizational Management for Learning This category refers to responsibilities for the management and oversight of the organization’s operations and climate, with particular attention to ensuring safety and meaningful learning. OBJECTIVE MANAGER TIMELINE August 2008 EVALUATION CRITERIA Completed Capital Improvement Project STATUS AS OF: April 9, 2008 Approved by Board 1. Complete the installation and provision of Assistant Superintendent modified office entrances at G.W. Carver and East Salem Elementary School. 2. Implement and monitor the provision of electronic surveillance at Salem High School. Assistant Superintendent; High School Principal August 2008 Summary Report Presented Approved by Board to Superintendent 3. Implement Board approved recommendations of the Pay Plan Study and monitor the impact on division compensation competitiveness in the region and throughout the Commonwealth. 4. Review of School Crisis Plans, Safety Audits, and Fire Inspections during a Board Work Session. Director of Business Services; Director of Personnel Services SY 2008-2009 Report Presented to Board Approved by Board Assistant Superintendent August 2008 Board Meeting Minutes Approved by Board 5. Evaluate and make a recommendation Director of Assessment and SY 2008-2009 regarding the use of an instant notification system. Technology and Assistant Superintendent Selection of a system that Approved by Board meets identified needs and interfaces with the new Student Information System. Completed Brochure Approved by Board 6. Implement revised Dress Code featuring a descriptive brochure including color photographs for parents and students at Andrew Lewis and Salem High. Assistant Superintendent; May 2008 Director of Secondary Instruction; Middle and High School Principals Page 6 G:\admin\Seibert\08-09 Board Goals and Objectives\ Salem City Schools 2008-2009 Division Goals and Objectives - Approved April 8 2008.xls Children First: Every Child, Every Day 7. Organize and host an opportunity for middle Director of Secondary SY 2008-2009 and high school students to interact and Instruction; Middle and High communicate with Board Members during a Board School Principals Work Session. 8. Re-administer the School Climate Survey and include locally developed questions about Dress Code, Uniforms, and Random Drug Testing Director of Assessment and February 2008 Technology Board Meeting Minutes Approved by Board Report Presented to Board Approved by Board 9. Track Dress Code violations by school year, evaluate effectiveness of revised policy and new publication. Assistant Superintendent; SY 2008-2009 Director of Secondary Instruction; Middle and High School Principals Summary Report Presented Approved by Board to Superintendent Page 7 G:\admin\Seibert\08-09 Board Goals and Objectives\ Salem City Schools 2008-2009 Division Goals and Objectives - Approved April 8 2008.xls Children First: Every Child, Every Day Category Four: Communication and Community Relations This category refers to the use of a systematic method of two-way communication to promote understanding, support, and continuous improvement of the organization’s programs and services within the schools and the larger community. OBJECTIVE 1. Implement a web-based Student Information System (T.E.M.S.) to increase parental involvement MANAGER TIMELINE EVALUATION CRITERIA Successful Implementation of T.E.M.S. and appropriate parent interface features. STATUS AS OF: April 9, 2008 Approved by Board Directors of Assessment & SY 2008-2009 Technology, Instruction, and Principals 2. Celebrate the 25th Anniversary of Salem City Schools Director of Elementary SY 2008-2009 Instruction; 25th Anniversary Planning Committee 25th Anniversary Celebration Activities and Planning Committee Minutes Approved by Board 3. Provide a useful and "web friendly" version of the Comprehensive Plan on the Division Web Page Director of Secondary Instruction September 2008 Division Web Page Approved by Board 4. Update and enhance the communication of Division activities to the community Directors of Instruction SY 2008-2009 Revised "Fast Facts," other Approved by Board publications, and presentations to the community Record of annual meeting between Division Leadership and Sports Foundation Officers. Code of Student Conduct Approved by Board Superintendent; Assistant SY 2008-2009 Superintendent, Director of Secondary Instruction, High School Principal and Athletic Director 6. Expand the Code of Student Conduct to include Director of Secondary August 2008 other Required Notices as appropriate. Instruction 5. Improve communication and collaboration between the Division and the Salem Sports Foundation Approved by Board Page 8 G:\admin\Seibert\08-09 Board Goals and Objectives\ Salem City Schools 2008-2009 Division Goals and Objectives - Approved April 8 2008.xls Children First: Every Child, Every Day Category Five: Professionalism This category speaks to the basic responsibilities of all professional educators to commit to professional ethics and growth and to compliance with the division’s policies and procedures. OBJECTIVE MANAGER TIMELINE SY 2008-2009 EVALUATION CRITERIA Division presence at meetings of involved professional organizations STATUS AS OF: April 9, 2008 Approved by Board 1. Participate actively in conversation and Superintendent; All advocacy opportunities during the reauthorization Administrators and Board of the Elementary and Secondary Education Members (NCLB) Act 2. Participate actively in the Eastern States Consortium for Excellence Superintendent SY 2008-2009 3. Participate actively in both the Salem/Roanoke Superintendent; Director of County and the Regional Chamber of Commerce. Secondary Instruction; Board Members SY 2008-2009 Division presence at Eastern States Consortium Meetings and implementation of selected initiatives Division presence at appropriate Chamber Functions Approved by Board Approved by Board 4. Provide annual Title IX training for all head coaches Assistant Superintendent; Athletic Directors November 2008 Training program materials and recommendations for training in subsequent years. Completion of Board Development Activities Approved by Board 5. Investigate alternative/additional opportunities for Board Development at regional and national conferences. Board Chairman; Superintendent SY 2008-2009 Approved by Board 6. Engage in annual reflection/self-assessment of Board Chairman Board effectiveness SY 2008-2009 Participation in Board Approved by Board Development Activities with the Virginia School Board Association Page 9