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Greater Fall River Vocational School District

Fall River, Massachusetts

Strategic Plan 2010 – 2015

2010-2011 Progress Report / 2011-2012 Action Plan

June 2011

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Introduction To the 2011-2012 Action Plan

With this document, the Greater Fall River Vocational School District renews its commitment to providing students with the 21st century education and skills that will prepare them for the challenges of tomorrow. As promised, the Districts progress on each of the 2010-2011 Target activities was evaluated and is reported as either “Met”, “In Progress”, or “Not Met”. While not loosing sight of our five-year goals, it became necessary to modify our future targets to reflect the current economics and community conditions. A description of our progress is included with each five-year goal.

The Greater Fall River Vocational School District Committee and Community wish to thank the following individuals for their time, energy, and commitment throughout the process of revising this five-year strategic plan.

Marta Montleon, Chairperson Dennis Abdow Glenn Benevides Thomas Branco Sandra Carpenter

Robert Ciosek Roger Dugal Joseph Janeiro Michelle Letendre Tara Mancini Kimberly Moniz Debbie Pacheco Maureen Pacheco

Gisele Parent Thomas Perreira Robert Rioux Carl Sawejko Katie Warren

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The Greater Fall River Vocational School District Committee and Community wish to thank the following individuals for their time, energy, and commitment throughout the process of developing this five-year strategic plan.

Marta Montleon, Chairperson

Dennis Abdow Thomas Aubin Glenn Benevides Thomas Branco Sandra Carpenter Andrea Case Robert Ciosek James Clarkin Roger Dugal Jeffrey Gregory Karl Hetzler Daniel Hetzler Joseph Janeiro Kathy Laprise

Michelle Letendre Kimberly Moniz Thomas Norton Steven Ouellette Debbie Pacheco Maureen Pacheco Gisele Parent Thomas Perreira

Ismael Ramirez-Soto Robert Rioux Carl Sawejko Chris Shannon Maria Torres Katie Warren Anne-Marie Zenni


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Mission

The mission of Greater Fall River Vocational School District is to provide students with the 21st century education and skills that will prepare them for the challenges of tomorrow.

Vision

Greater Fall River Vocational School District graduates are technically skilled with the academic, vocational, and workplace competencies that prepare them to succeed in a complex and ever-changing society.

Goal Areas

Program Development Facilities

Student Learning Community Outreach and Public Relations

Embedded Themes

Data Driven Decisions Going "Green"

Supporting Diversity Preparing Graduates for the Economic Climate


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Our Commitment to Our Students and the Greater Fall Fiver

Vocational Community

1. To provide a positive and inclusive environment which ensures that every student is given the opportunity to respect and develop his/her potential without regard to race, color, creed, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, economic status, or disability while appreciating and respecting the cultures and differences of others.

2. To provide a safe, state-of-the-art facility that integrates academic and

vocational/technical programs and prepares students to meet state academic and industry performance standards.

3. To provide opportunities for students to acquire and develop work ethic and

professional work place skills such as:

• Attendance and punctuality • Workplace appearance, accepting direction, and constructive criticism • Motivation and initiative • Understanding workplace culture, policy, and safety • Communication and interpersonal skills required for workplace success

4. To provide all ninth grade students with an opportunity to explore their

interests in a wide scope of trade/career options. 5. To provide guidance and resources to students concerning social issues,

employment and educational opportunities, and vocational orientation. 6. To provide personnel with the resources and supports needed to grow and

develop professionally towards the goals of increasing student achievement and providing a wide range of career opportunities for students.

7. To use student assessments and other data to develop and implement

program improvements, including the review, revision, and development of curricula, courses, programs, and instructional practices.

8. To encourage students to pursue professional improvement leading to

certification/licensure in their trade areas and post secondary education. 9. To provide continuing adult education with a focus on enhancing technical

skills and fostering life-long learning. 10. To continuously seek out and develop partnerships with business, industry,

government and the community


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Program Development Goal 1: Provide students with continuous exposure to multiple technologies

culminating in industry recognized credentials. 1.1: – 2010-2011 Target – Develop a four-year plan to address continuous exposure and target credentials. (Met)

OSHA safety instruction is part of all freshmen shop curriculum and the OSHA 10/12 cards are required in all vocational areas. A list of available industry recognized credentials has been established in each vocational area with specific plans for students in each shop to have the opportunity to obtain at least one industry recognized credential. Although not implemented in 2010-2011, Diman made a commitment to pursue SkillsUSA Skill Connect Assessments in each shop in 2011-2012. Although not an industry credential, Skill Connect Certificates will provide all students with the opportunity to attain an additional certificate. The SkillsUSA Skill Connect Assessments is also a nationally recognized measure of vocational proficiency that can prepare students for the performance standards of the eventual COP. Goal 2: Gain full Chapter 74 approval for at least one new program.

2.1: – 2010-2011 Target – Track student placement and job market in specific areas. (Met)

Diman completed its submission of documents to DESE CVTE for approval of the Dental Assisting Program as an independent Chapter 74 program. Dental Assisting is currently listed as a subdivision of the Health Assisting Program. DESE CVTE approval will enable Dental Assisting students to graduate with the CVTE certificate appropriate to their course of study. The past three years of Perkins Post Graduate Follow-up study information was also reviewed; the analysis of the local job market is on-going. The shifting priorities related to local industry made it difficult to accurately project potential job markets. Goal 3: Address the needs of vocational students in shops that do not have a related

class. 3.1: – 2010-2011 Target – Evaluate Master Schedule. (Met)

Shops that do not have a dedicated related class during students’ academic cycle integrate related instruction into the shop curriculum. Work on a revised master schedule is delayed pending the initiating of DTA contract negotiations slated to begin in the fall of 2011.

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Goal 4: Twenty percent of Diman graduates will experience learning in a virtual

and/or similar alternative class environment.

4.1: – 2010-2011 Target – Identify options for virtual and/or alternative learning environments. (Met)

Diman has a contract with Virtual High School to offer students courses during the 2011-2012 school year. One member of the faculty has volunteered to become a virtual teacher in the VHS environment. Each course taught through Diman provides twenty-five "seats” for our students to take courses offered in the Virtual High School. If additional students enroll in a VHS course, their “seats” will be purchased on an as-needed basis. Plans are in place to train at least one teacher and a coordinator over the summer. Goal 5: Investigate, and if appropriate, develop a program that designs and/or

implements alternative energy resources. 5.1: – 2010-2011 Target – Analyze the feasibility of implementing alternative energy / green technology resources. (Met)

Diman provided professional development related to alternative/green technology for teachers in the construction cluster (Carpentry, Plumbing, Electrical, Facilities Management, and HVACR). Department Heads consulted with their Advisory Boards and developed strategies for implementation with their shops. Equipment purchases were funded through grants with local funds accessed as needed. The Vocational Coordinator met throughout the year with Department Heads within this cluster to provide support and maintain momentum. Facilities Goal 6: The Greater Fall River Vocational School District will conduct a ground

breaking ceremony for a building project that includes the renovation of and an addition to the Greater Fall River Vocational School District that includes alternative energy and green building technology.

6.1: – 2010-2011 Target – Constitute a School Building Committee to, in conjunction with MSBA, conduct a needs assessment/feasibility study and make recommendations as to the project scope. (not met)

MSBA conducted an on-site inspection of Diman’s facilities in 2010, but did not include the school in its projected allocation of funds for 2011. They invited the GFRVSD to refresh and resubmit its request which was voted by the School Committee on January 21, 2011 and submitted to SBA on January 21, 2011.


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Student Learning Goal 7: The Diman Master Schedule will provide core essentials, as well as access and

support to enhance educational opportunities. 7.1: – 2010-2011 Target – Adopt a new Master Schedule for implementation in the 2011–2012 school year. (Not Met)

A committee of faculty and administrators met over the 2010 summer to develop a proposal for a new Master Schedule. This proposal would have contradicted portions of the current DTA contract and was voted down by its membership. A committee to develop a new proposal for a revised master schedule will be scheduled for this summer to be ready for of DTA contract negotiations slated to begin in the Fall of 2011. Course selection changes were developed and implemented for juniors and seniors within the current master schedule structure. All seniors will have physical education and electives on alternate days in the academic schedule. Those shops that do not have related in their junior year will have the same physical education/elective schedule. Goal 8: Establish a school culture of health and wellness.

8.1: – 2010-2011 Target – Develop a four-year plan to evaluate and improve health and wellness of the Diman community. (Met)

The Wellness Committee developed a Wellness Plan that documents established improvements and future initiatives as part of a four-year plan. Goal 9: Offer an Environmental Science Program that supports alternative and green

technology. 9.1: – 2010-2011 Target – Develop a four-year plan to initiate and implement an environmental science program that supports alternative and green technology. (Met)

Although a specific four-year plan was not developed, the first steps toward the goal were taken. A Green Technology Initiatives (GTI) elective is being offered to juniors and seniors in the physical education/elective block of the 2011-2012 academic schedule. It is anticipated that this will develop into a two-year course series that will introduce students to the use of energy in housing, transportation, product selection, and energy use streams. Both renewable and non-renewable sources of energy will be covered with the complex of biological, chemical, and physical streams in use today. The GTI will strengthen students’ fundamental understanding of energy, its origins and storage,


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energy transfer, efficiencies of common processes, and worldwide patterns of energy use and its effect on climate change. Students will delve into understanding monthly energy bills, building energy audits, and laws and regulations that govern the Energy Industry. Students will be introduced to five types of renewable energy now available: solar thermal, geothermal, photovoltaic, wind, and biofuels. Goal 10: Increasing the number of students accessing articulated credit and/or

matriculating into credit bearing college courses. 10.1: – 2010-2011 Target – Develop a four-year plan identifying effective strategies and programs to improve areas of documented post-secondary shortfalls. (In Progress)

The barriers to students accessing their articulated credit were divided into two categories, those within the control of Diman and those beyond our control. The largest barrier within Diman’s control was a general lack of awareness of articulated credit among seniors. Most students did not understand what articulated credit was or if they qualified for it. Those that did, lacked information related to the process and steps to follow at the post-secondary level. To address these issues, Diman created a CVTE Handbook that defines CVTE and articulation and outlines the process for obtaining credit. It also answers questions about Accuplacer and has sample forms. An assembly was held for graduating seniors in June 2010 to provide each student with information and an individualized packet of information related to his or her vocational program post-secondary options. This packet and process was evaluated and revised for the graduating class of 2011. MCAS results, Accuplacer results, post-secondary documentation, and data that related to students needing remedial courses in post-secondary were analyzed. In addition to the activities implemented to attain Goal 11, Accuplacer preparation courses and Accuplacer testing were provided at Diman. Diman received a State JFY Award for our achievement in this area. Goal 11: Attain 80% Proficiency or above in all high stakes MCAS areas.

11.1: – 2010-2011 Target – Improve Diman 2011 MCAS results to 80% Proficiency in English Language Arts, 76% Proficiency in Mathematics, and 65% Proficiency in Science, Technology, and Engineering. (In Progress)

The 2010 MCAS results were released in September 2010. 76% of the students achieved Proficiency in both Mathematics and English Language Arts. 67% of the students achieved Proficiency in Science, Technology, and Engineering. Diman will need to improve its results in English and at least maintain its level of performance in Math and Science to achieve the target goal for this year.


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To achieve this goal, Diman initiated a morning homework help session, expanded the Saturday School, and increased the staffing for the MCAS help classes. A 2010 Summer Program was offered for incoming students with a focus on improving Math and ELA skills. All ninth grade students were also administered a Math pretest and provided an individualized PLATO tutorial. Although not all ninth grade classes utilized this program, a consultant worked with teachers who did for implementation. PLATO was also be used during the Saturday Math MCAS classes and will be used for the 2011 summer program. On a broader level, graduation requirements were expanded to include 9th and 10th grade Science and at least two years of History/Social Studies. All four academic disciplines have developed and administered common assessments. This practice encourages consistency and horizontal alignment in the curriculum and classrooms. Community Outreach and Public Relations Goal 12: Produce weekly educational broadcasting from the Greater Fall River

Vocational School District Vocational Technical High School. 12.1 – 2010-2011 Target – Produce ten (10) 30-minute programs during the school year to be aired on the community access channels of our sending communities. (Not Met)

Advisors were hired to develop a media and broadcasting student activity group for Diman. One of these advisors came with experience and a degree in Media Production. Although the activities related to this goal experienced a late start due to delays ordering and receiving the equipment, the Diman in the Rough teaser was first aired at the December 9, 2010 School Committee Meeting. Since then the group has produced programs featuring the Carpentry Department and the Culinary Arts Department. Diman is not on schedule for achieving its target of ten 30-minute programs for this school year. It is anticipated that half that number is more realistic at this time. It should be noted, however, that a media production course is included in the 2011-2012 course offerings. Goal 13: Expand the Adult Continuing Education Program offering by 50%; double the

current enrollment and the offering of distance learning options. 13.1 – 2010 2011 Target – Increase the adult continuing education program offerings by 10%, increase enrollment by 20% from 2009-2010. (Not Met)

Diman’s Continuing Education Program had an enrollment of 298 in 2009-2010 and has a year-to-date enrollment of 213 for 2010-2011. To meet the 20% target enrollment increase for this year the Spring Program will need to draw 145 participants. Eleven programs will be advertised for the Spring Programs and registration is scheduled for March 28 and 30, 2011. Five new classes are offered during this session to bring the total of new offerings to fourteen for the 2010-2011 school year.


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Goal 14: Weekly positive press in local media outlets.

14.1 – 2010 2011 Target – Submit a minimum of 1 bi-weekly positive press to local media. (Met)

The combined networking breakfast for area newspapers and media held on October 1, 2010 was very successful. The Director of Data Collection and Public Relations established initial contact with the twelve members of the media and press in attendance. Contacts were also established for airing Diman media on FRED TV and the community access stations of Somerset, Swansea, and Westport. Although this administrator is currently on a leave-of-absence, the position was successfully filled on a temporary basis. Goal 15: The leveraging of community partnerships to develop at least one major

training education, and/or employment event each year. 15.1: – 2010-2011 Target – Working with community partnerships, survey stakeholders, plan, and execute community event as a pilot activity. (Met)

Twenty-seven employers attended Diman’s Tee-Off Lunch for Cooperative Employment on October 13, 2011. Mr. Larzaro provided information on the 2010-2011 school year schedule, the cooperative employment program, and answered questions. Building tours were offered and employers had an opportunity to visit the shops. Although successful, the post event recap suggested a later time might be more successful. Diman is considering an after-hours event for next year with hors d’oeuvres and more opportunity for employers to network with each other. Students also developed their basic resumes through their shop and academic classes. When applying for Co-op these documents were reviewed and refined prior to students going out on interviews. This is similar to the approach taken to prepare students to participate in Diman’s first Job Fair. Youth Connections from the Fall River WIB provided “how to” workshops for Juniors and Seniors planning to attend. Thirty-two employers participated in the Job Fair for Junior and Seniors held on March 24, 2011. Goal 16: The establishment of a non-profit educational foundation for the benefit of

the Diman Community. 16.1: – 2010-2011 Target – Investigate options for the creation of a non-profit educational foundation for the benefit of the Diman Community and establish a committee. (Met)

The Greater Fall River Vocational School District Superintendent and Business Manager met with representatives of the Community Foundation of Southeastern Massachusetts


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to learn about the foundation options for Diman through that organization. We were impressed by the fact that their vision “. . . to help children fulfill their potential” and “. . . to support excellence in Public Schools’ programs” matches the intent of Diman’s goal of establishing a non-profit educational foundation. Initially it was hoped that Community Foundation of Southeastern Massachusetts could assist in the creation of a Diman Foundation and that Diman would eventually branch off as an independent entity. It was noted however, that in addition to the management fees assessed to each fund, the individual fund assets are available to member foundations only after a vote by the Community Foundation of Southeastern Massachusetts Board. We were assured that this is to maintain the integrity of their non-profit status. Unfortunately this becomes problematic for a Diman Foundation that attempted to establish itself through Community Foundation of Southeastern Massachusetts.


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2011 – 2012 Action Plan

Program Development

Five Year Goal and Annual Targets

Goal 1: Provide students with continuous exposure to multiple technologies culminating in industry recognized credentials.

1.1: – 2011-2012 Target – Review programs with credentials and identify credential areas. (met) 1.2: – 2012-2013 Target – Identify new credential(s) for each shop program.

Activities Project

Start Date Resources

Needed Responsible

Person(s) Evaluation Method / Criteria

1.2.1 Departments review list of credentials developed in 2010-2011 and make changes as appropriate.

September 2011 Department Heads, Faculty, Department

Meeting(s)

Vocational Coordinator,

Department Heads

Department Head Reports, Vocational Coordinator Report to Administration

Team 1.2.2 Advisory Committees develop and recommend list of current industry standard credentials.

October 2011 Individual Vocational Advisory Committees

and Department Faculty


Department Heads


Team 1.2.3 Departments investigate cost of each credential including funds, time, and curriculum.

November 2011 Department Heads, Faculty, Department

Meeting(s)


Department Heads


Team 1.2.4 Advisory Committees finalize list of current industry standard credentials.

February 2012 Individual Vocational Advisory Committees



Department Heads


Team

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Program Development


Goal 2: Gain full Chapter 74 approval for at least one new program.

2.1: – 2010-2011 Target – Track student placement and job market in specific areas. (met) 2.2: – 2011-2012 Target – Analyze student placement and job market data and develop a plan for student enrollment based on year one outlook.

Activities Project Start Date

Resources Needed

Responsible Person(s)

Evaluation Method / Criteria

2.2.1 Form a Vocational Program Committee. October 2011 Selected Members of Administrative Team

and Other Stakeholders

Superintendent-Director First meeting held no later than November

2.2.2 Reach out to WIB and Office of Economic Development to determine job market indicators.

January 2012 Vocational Program Committee

Superintendent-Director & Committee Chair

Report to Administrative

Team 2.2.3 Invite representatives from budding industries and occupations to present to stakeholders.

February 2012 Vocational Program Committee,

Representative(s) of WIB and OED

Committee Chair Report to School Committee

2.2.4 Develop list of 3-5 potential areas for curriculum expansion.

May 2012 Vocational Program Committee

Committee Chair Report to Administrative

Team 2.2.5 Narrow list to most possible areas for implementation.

June 2012 Vocational Program Committee

Committee Chair Report to School Committee

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Program Development


Goal 3: Address the needs of vocational students in shops that do not have a related class.

3.1: – 2010-2011 Target – Evaluate Master Schedule. (met) 3.2: – 2011-2012 Target – Develop a new master schedule that facilitates having all related classes for all vocational programs during the academic cycle.

Activities Project


Needed Responsible


3.2.1 Form a scheduling committee.

July 2011 Administrators, Faculty, Representative of DTA

Superintendent-Director, Asst. Superintendent-

Director / Principal

Meeting Schedule

Established 3.2.2 Develop options to address goal.

August 2011 Scheduling Committee Superintendent-Director, Asst. Superintendent-


Report to Admin. Team

3.2.3 Finalize proposal for new master schedule. November 2011 Scheduling Committee Superintendent-Director, Asst. Superintendent-


Report to Admin. Team & DTA

Executive Board 3.2.4 Present to Diman Teachers’ Association.

December 2011 Completed Master Schedule Proposal,

Faculty Meeting



Report to Faculty

3.2.5 Master Schedule completed including course offerings.

January 2012 Admin Team, Department Heads,

IMG Consultant


Director / Principal Academic Coordinator

Report to School Committee

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Program Development


Goal 4: Twenty percent of Diman graduates will experience learning in a virtual and/or similar alternative class environment.

4.1: – 2010-2011 Target – Identify options for virtual and/or alternative learning environments. (met) 4.2: – 2011-2012 Target – Implement and evaluate pilot program.


Resources Needed



4.2.1 Train site coordinator. July 2011 Training Funds Asst. Superintendent-Director / Principal

Certificate of Completion

4.2.2 Train instructor. July 2011 Training Funds Asst. Superintendent-Director / Principal

Certificate of Completion

4.2.3 Guidance and site coordinator meet with selected students to determine interest and select courses.

June 2011

December 2011

Director of Guidance, Site Coordinator

Director of Guidance Report to Admin. Team

4.2.4 Site coordinator monitors student progress.

On going

VHS Activity and Grade Data

Academic coordinator Report to Admin. Team

4.2.5 Program evaluation. June 2012 VHS Completion and Grade Data

Asst. Superintendent-Director / Principal,

Director of Guidance, Academic Coordinator,

Site Coordinator


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Program Development


Goal 5: Investigate, and if appropriate, develop a program that designs and/or implements alternative energy resources.

5.1: – 2010-2011 Target – Analyze the feasibility of implementing alternative energy/green technology resources. (met) 5.2: – 2011-2012 Target – Pilot alternative energy/green technology program integration into selected building trades.


Resources Needed



5.2.1 Shops submit list of curriculum revision implemented within the last two years regarding green technology.

September 2011 Department Heads, Faculty, Department

Meeting(s)

Vocational Coordinator Report to Admin. Team

5.2.2 Advisory Committees review curriculum and make recommendations for green technology integration.

October 2011 Individual Vocational Advisory Committees


Vocational Coordinator, Department Heads

Department Head Reports,

Vocational Coordinator Report to

Administration Team

5.2.3 Review curriculum and other data and explore other areas that are for appropriate green technology.

November 2011 Department Heads, Faculty, Department

Meeting(s)


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5.2.4 Pick at least one vocational area for implementation.

December 2011 Department Head Reports, Vocational Coordinator Report

Admin. Team, Superintendent-Director


5.2.5 Alternative energy/green technology curriculum integration into selected vocational area.

January 2012 Department Head, Faculty, Curriculum

Funds


5.2.6 Evaluation of alternative energy/green technology curriculum integration in vocational area selected in January 2012.

June 2012 Department Head, Faculty, Department End of Year Report

Vocational Coordinator Finalized End of the Year Report

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Community Outreach and Public Relations


Goal 6: The Greater Fall River Vocational School District will conduct a ground breaking ceremony for a building project that includes the renovation of and an addition to the Greater Fall River Vocational School District that includes alternative energy and green building technology.

6.1: – 2010-2011 Target – Constitute a School Building Committee to, in conjunction with MSBA, conduct a needs assessment/feasibility study and make recommendations as to the project scope. (Not met. The GFRVSD Statement of Interest was updated and refreshed, but the District is still waiting for MSBA action.) 6.2: – 2011-2012 Target – Constitute a School Building Committee to either refresh the MABA Statement of Interest or, in conjunction with MSBA, conduct a needs assessment/feasibility study and make recommendations as to the project scope.

Activities Project


Needed Responsible


6.2.1 Constitute a School Building Committee or see 6.2.2.

December 2011 Superintendent-Director, School Committee Chairperson

School Building Committee that meets all the criteria set by MSBA

6.2.2 Refresh the MSBA SOI if needed. December 2011 Superintendent-Director

Confirmation of MSBA receipt of refreshed SOI

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6.2.3 Conduct a needs assessment / feasibility study if the project is approved by MSBA.

December 2011 SBA Support, Funding; local funds

Superintendent-Director, School Building Committee

Successful completion and presentation of needs assessment/ feasibility study to School Committee

6.2.4 Make recommendations as to the project scope if the project is approved by MSBA.

May 2012 SBA Support, Funding; local funds

Superintendent-Director, School Building Committee

Presentation to School Committee

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Student Learning


Goal 7: The Diman master schedule will provide core essentials, as well as access and support to enhance

educational opportunities.

7.1: – 2010-2011 Target – Adopt a new master schedule for implementation in the 2011–2012 school year. (not met) 7.2: – 2011-2012 Target – Develop supplemental educational offerings such as distance learning, online learning, and dual enrollment that will enhance the master schedule.

Activities Project


Needed Responsible

Person(s) Evaluation Method/ Criteria

7.2.1 Investigate potential expansion of Plato with BCC.

June 2011 BCC Liaison Academic Coordinator Report to Admin. Team

7.2.2 Implement Virtual High School.

September 2011 Trained Site Coordinator

Principal, Academic Coordinator


7.2.3 Implement dual enrollment English with BCC.

September 2011 Adjunct BCC Faculty, Funds

Principal, Academic Coordinator,

Superintendent


7.2.4 Continue implementing JFY Net Galileo, Accuplacer Diagnostic, Plato.

September 2011 Grant funds for program

continuation

Academic Coordinator, Grant Coordinator


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7.2.a: – Develop and adopt a new master schedule for implementation in the 2012–2013 school year.

Activities Project


Needed Responsible


7.2.a.1 Form Scheduling Committee.

July 2011 Administrators, Faculty,

Representative of DTA

Superintendent-Director, Asst.

Superintendent-Director / Principal

Meeting Schedule Established

7.2.a.2 Develop options to address identified goal.

August 2011 Scheduling Committee




7.2.a.3 Finalize proposal for new master schedule.

November 2011 Scheduling Committee



Report to Admin. Team & DTA

Executive Board

7.2.a.4 Present to and negotiate with Diman Teachers’ Association (DTA) for implementation

December 2011 Completed Master Schedule Proposal,

Faculty Meeting


Superintendent-Director / Principal DTA, Diman School

Committee

Report to Faculty

7.2.a.5 Master Schedule completed including course offerings.

January 2012 Admin Team, Department Heads, IMG Consultant , Lead Teachers




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Student Learning


Goal 8: Establish a school culture of health and wellness. 8.1: – 2010-2011 Target – Develop a four-year plan to evaluate and improve health and wellness of the Diman community. (met) 8.2: – 2011-2012 Target – Implement first stage of Health and Wellness Plan.

Activities Project


Needed Responsible


8.2.1 Current committee reviews progress from 2010-2011 school year and the Diman Wellness Plan.

September 2011 Time for Committee Members to Meet

Director of Guidance, Chairperson of

Wellness Committee


Team

8.2.2 Recruit parent and student representative.

October 2011 Administrative Assistance

Director of Guidance, Asst. Superintendent-

Director/Principal


Team 8.2.3 Establish calendar of wellness events and activities for 2011-2012 school year.

October 2011 Time for Committee Members to Meet


Wellness Committee


Team 8.2.4 Review state/federal wellness policy and wellness plans from other districts.

November 2011 Time for Committee Members to Meet


Wellness Committee

Report to Superintendent-

Director 8.2.5 Review Wellness Plan for implementation.

January 2012 Time for Committee Members to Meet

Chairperson of Wellness Committee

Report to Superintendent-

Director

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8.2.6 Evaluate implementation of 2011-2012 Wellness Plan and progress toward goal.

May 2012 Time for Committee Members to Meet, Funds Needed for Implementation of

Activities


Wellness Committee

Annual Report to Superintendent

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Student Learning


Goal 9: Offer an environmental science program that supports alternative and green technology.

9.1: – 2010-2011 Target – Develop a four-year plan to initiate and implement environmental science program that supports alternative and green technology. (Not Met) 9.2: – 2011-2012 Target – Develop a four-year plan to initiate and implement environmental science program that supports alternative and green technology.

Activities Project


Needed Responsible


9.1.1 Form a committee to initiate and implement an environmental science courses that supports alternative and green technology.

September 2011 Funds for stipends Business Manager, Academic Coordinator,

Vocational Coordinator

Meeting notes of committee

representing major stakeholders

9.1.2 Investigate what particular courses would support vocational programs that are integrating green technology and alternative energy.

October 2011 Time or stipend for committee members

to meet

Academic Coordinator, Vocational Coordinator


Team 9.1.3 Visit other schools if needed. November 2011 Time for committee

members to meet, substitute if needed, and travel release to visit other schools

Academic Coordinator Report to Administrative

Team

9.1.4 Make recommendations for course offerings for year two.

December 2011 Time or stipend for committee members

to meet

Academic Coordinator Report to Administrative

Team

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9.1.5 Develop curriculum for new course(s). January 2012 Time or stipend for course curriculum

development

Assistant Superintendent-Director/Principal

Final curriculum provided to Asst. Superintendent-Director Principal

for approval 9.1.6 Course offering(s) included on Course Selection Sheets.

February 2012 Counselor(s) time Assistant Superintendent-

Director/Principal, Guidance Director,

Academic Coordinator

Students selecting new courses

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Student Learning


Goal 10: Increasing the number of students accessing articulated credit and/or matriculating into credit

bearing college courses.

10.1: – 2010-2011 Target – Develop a four-year plan identifying effective strategies and programs to improve areas of documented post-secondary shortfalls. (In Process) 10.2: – 2011-2012 Target – Implement first stage of post-secondary improvement plan.

Activities Project


Needed Responsible


10.2.1 Review Post Secondary Improvement Plan.

September 2011 Guidance, Department Heads,

Lead Teachers, Academic

Coordinator, Sped Director, BCC Liaison

Director of Guidance Report to Superintendent-

Director

10.2.2 Continued communication with BCC, Umass Dartmouth, Diman LPN, and other industry trade programs.

On-going Guidance, College and Postsecondary

Liaisons

Director of Guidance Report to Superintendent-

Director 10.2.3 Investigate other post-secondary options for students.

November 2011 Guidance, Department Heads,

Lead Teachers

Director of Guidance, Vocational

Coordinator, Academic Coordinator


Team

10.2.4 Establish calendar of activities.

November 2011 Guidance Director of Guidance Report to Administrative

Team

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10.2.5 Establish a 2-3 year rotating schedule for representatives from colleges, schools, and programs to provide information to guidance and administration staff.

January 2012 Guidance, College and Postsecondary

Liaisons

Director of Guidance Report to Administrative

Team

10.2.6 Review Postsecondary Improvement Plan Progress.

January 2012 Guidance, Department Heads,



Director of Guidance Report to Administrative

Team

10.2.7 Evaluate Postsecondary Improvement Plan Implementation and progress toward goal.

May 2012 Guidance, Department Heads,



Director of Guidance Report to Superintendent-Director, End of

Year Report

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Student Learning

Five Year Goal and Annual Targets Goal 11: Attain 80% Proficiency or above in all high stakes MCAS areas.

11.1: – 2010-2011 Target – Improve Diman 2011 MCAS results to 80% Proficiency in English Language Arts, 76% Proficiency in Mathematics, and 65% Proficiency in Science, Technology, and Engineering. (In process- the Spring 2011 MCAS results will not be reported until the Fall.) 11.2: – 2011-2012 Target – Improve Diman 2012 MCAS results to 85% Proficiency in English Language Arts, 85% Proficiency in Mathematics, and 70% Proficiency in Science, Technology, and Engineering.

Activities Project


Needed Responsible


11.2.1 Expand summer Diman Bengal Challenge Program.

July 2011 Grant funds, summer staff

Grant Coordinator, Bengal Challenge

Coordinator

At least 50% Increase in Enrollment

11.2.2 Expand Plato implementation into summer programs and increase utilization during academic year.

July 2011 Grant funds, summer staff, Lead Teachers,

JFY and Plato Utilization Reports

Grant Coordinator, Bengal Challenge

Coordinator, Academic Coordinator

Summer Program Report, Report to

Administrative Team

11.2.3 MCAS Analysis and targeted professional development.

September 2011 MCAS Reports, Lead Teachers, Director of

Data Collection, Academic

Coordinator

Academic Coordinator, Sped Director


Team

11.2.4 Vocational Department Heads review shop specific MCAS data.

January 2012 Meetings with Director of Data

Collection

Director of Data Collection, Vocational

Coordinator


Team 11.2.5 Initiate 2012 Saturday MCAS Prep program.

February 2012 Grant funds, Staff Grant Coordinator Report to Administrative

Team

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Five Year Goal and Annual Targets Goal 12: Produce weekly educational broadcasting from the Greater Fall River Vocational

School District Vocational Technical High School.

12.1 – 2010-2011 Target – Produce ten (10) 30 minute programs during the school year to be aired on the community access channels of our sending communities. (Not met, only two segments and the tickler produced.) 12.2 – 2011-2012 Target – Produce six (6) 30 minute programs during the school year to be aired on the community access channels of our sending communities.

Activities Project


Needed Responsible


12.2.1 Inventory equipment.

June 2011 Time, Media Production Advisory

School Business Administrator,

Academic Coordinator

Equipment included in school-wide

inventory 12.2.2 Hire licensed teacher for Broadcasting.

July 2011 Funds for Advertising, Salary

Assistant Superintendent-Director Principal


12.2.3 Develop curriculum for Broadcasting elective.

August 2011 Time, Funds, Broadcasting

Teacher

Academic Coordinator, ELA Lead Teacher

Scope, Sequence, and Outline

included in ELA Curriculum Guide

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12.2.4 Assess equipment and make recommendations for additional equipment needed.

August 2011 Time, Broadcasting Teacher


Purchase Requisitions as

Needed

12.2.5 Reactivate Media Production Club.

September2011 Time, Funds, Advisor Assistant Superintendent-Director Principal

Production Activity Resumes, End-of-

Year Activity Report 12.2.6 Begin production of Diman in the Rough.

October2011 Time, Funds, Broadcasting

Teacher and/or Medial Production

Advisory


Assistant Superintendent-

Director Principal,

Telecasts on community access

TV

12.2.7 Broadcast Diman in the Rough internally over Channel One and in Room 251.

November 2011 Segments on DVD, Technical Assistance

from IT

Assistant Superintendent-Director Principal


Team 12.2.8 Evaluate implementation of elective and program.

June 2012 ELA Lead Teacher, Media Production

Advisor

Academic Coordinator, Assistant

Superintendent-Director Principal

End-of-Year Report

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Goal 13: Expand the adult continuing education program offerings by 25%; increase

enrollment by 50%, and the offering of distance learning options.

13.1 – 2010 2011 Target – Increase the adult continuing education program offerings by 10%, increase enrollment by 20% from 2009-10. (In Process, but not expected to be Met)

13.2 – 2011-2012 Target – Increase the Adult Continuing Education Program offerings by 10%, increase enrollment by 20% from 2009-10 and offering enhanced distance learning courses.

Activities Project


Needed Responsible


13.2.1 Create flyer of course offerings.

August 2011 December 2011

March 2012

Technical support from Office Technology

Department and funds for ads.

Adult Continuing Education Director

Copies of ads, Question on

application asking how the participant learned about the

program. 13.2.2 Include flyer with mass mailings to parents on Continuing Education Opportunities.

August 2011 December 2011

March 2012

Technical support from Office Technology

Department and funds for materials


Copy of Flyer

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13.2.3 Continue ad campaign including the Journal and Standard Times.

August 2011 Technical support from Office Technology

Department and funds for ads.


Copies of Ads

13.2.4 Send a telephone and email communication.

September 2011 December 2011

March 2012

Assist. Superintendent-Director/Principal


Copy of email.

13.2.5 Create a course catalogue with schedule of inserts for each session.

October 2011 Technical support from Office Technology

Department and funds for materials


Copy of catalogue

13.2.6 Continue Saturday programs and offerings.

September 2011 Space Adult Continuing Education Director

Enrollment report

13.2.7 Investigate alternative methods of participation payment.

October 2011 Technical assistance from School Business

Manager


At least one alternative payment

method in place 13.2.7 Evaluate Continuing Education Program.

June 2012 Time, Individual Course Evaluations,

Enrollment Data


End of year report

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Goal 14: Weekly positive press in local media outlets.

14.1 – 2010 2011 Target – Submit a minimum of 1 bi-weekly positive press to local media. (met) 14.2 – 2011-2012 Target – Submit a minimum of 3 positive press to local media per month.

Activities Project


Needed Responsible


14.2.1 1 Networking breakfast with area newspapers (Herald News, Spirit, Spectator, Chronicle, Westport Shoreline, Journals), electronic outlets (JoinDayo), and sending community access TV stations (FRED TV, BCC, Somerset, Swansea, Westport).

September 2011 Funds for breakfast Director of Data Collection and Public Relations


Team and School Committee

14.2.2 Establish contact with local Portuguese newspaper (O Jornal).

September 2011 Translator or translating service if needed

Director of Data Collection and Public Relations


Team 14.2.3 Check activity calendar regularly for all Diman related events.

September 2011 Regularly updated activity calendar

Director of Data Collection and Public

Relations.


Team 14.2.4 Notify press of Diman related events.

September 2011 Contacts in all press and electronic media


Relations


Team

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14.2.5 Notify Photography Club and/or appropriate Diman department for pictures coverage.

September 2011 Advisor/Teacher contacts for

Photography Club and departments.


Relations


Team

14.2.6 Write a press release including pictures for any event that is not “covered” by the press and submit to all print media outlets.

September 2011 Time, hard copy file of all press releases


Relations


Team, End-of-Year Report

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Goal 15: The leveraging of community partnerships to develop at least one major training education, and/or employment event each year. 15.1: – 2010-2011 Target – Working with community partnerships, survey stakeholders, plan, and execute community event as a pilot activity. (Met) 15.2: – 2011-2012 Target – Working with community partnerships, evaluate pilot community activity, plan, and execute major training, education, and/or employment event.

Activities Project


Needed Responsible


15.2.1 Continue and expand partnership with Fall River Chamber of Commerce.

September 2011 Continued access to Chamber Board,

Funds

Superintendent-Director


15.2.2 Begin working with students on resumes.

October 2011 Time with students. Job Placement Coordinator

All Co-op students have updated resumes prior to beginning employment.

15.2.3 Continue Job Fair.

January 2012 Administrative support, time, and funds.

Job Placement Coordinator


15.2.4 Evaluate programs.

June 2012 Time, Data from each event/activity

Job Placement Coordinator

End of year report

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Goal 16: The establishment of a non-profit educational foundation for the benefit of the Diman Community.

16.1: – 2010-2011 Target – Investigate options for the creation of a non-profit educational foundation for the benefit of the Diman Community and establish a committee. (In Process)

16.2: – 2011-2012 Target – Complete legal and financial documents and records needed to create a non-profit educational foundation for the benefit of the Diman Community, incorporate, and plan events.


Resources Needed


Evaluation Method/ Criteria

16.2.1 Meeting of Planning Committee.

October 2011 Superintendent-Director

Chairperson of Planning Committee

Minutes of meetings

16.2.2 Meet with UMass Law School Community Outreach to investigate incorporation of non-profit foundation.

November 2011 Superintendent-Director

Chairperson of Planning Committee

Service Agreement with UMass

Dartmouth Law

16.2.3 Complete and submit needed legal and financial documents to appropriate government agency.

April 2012 UMass Law School Chairperson of Planning Committee

Papers of Incorporation

Documents

Greater Fall River Vocational School District€¦ · 2010 – 2015 2010-2011 Progress Report / 2011-2012 Action Plan June 2011 . 2 Introduction To the 2011-2012 Action Plan With