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Improvement Plan for

Bonham Independent School District 2015-2016

Preparing for the Future, Striving for Excellence

ADOPTED BY THE BONHAM ISD BOARD OF TRUSTEES June 15, 2015


THE STATE OF TEXAS PUBLIC EDUCATION MISSION AND ACADEMIC GOALS

The mission of the public education system of this state is to ensure that all Texas children have access to a quality education that enables them to achieve their potential and fully participate now and the future in the social, economic, and education opportunities of our state and nation. That mission is grounded on the conviction that a general diffusion of knowledge is essential for the welfare of this state and for the preservation of the liberties and rights of citizens. It is further grounded on the conviction that a successful public education system is directly related to a strong, dedicated, and supportive family; and that parental involvement in the school is essential for the maximum educational achievement of a child.

THE STATE OF TEXAS PUBLIC EDUCATION GOALS

GOAL #1: The students in the public education system will demonstrate exemplary performance in the reading and writing of the English language. GOAL #2: The students in the public education system will demonstrate exemplary performance in the understanding of

mathematics. GOAL #3: The students in the public education system will demonstrate exemplary performance in the understanding of science. GOAL #4: The students in the public education system will demonstrate exemplary performance in the understanding of social

studies.

THE STATE OF TEXAS PUBLIC EDUCATION OBJECTIVES

Objective #1: Parents will be full partners with educators in the education of their children. Objective #2: Students will be encouraged and challenged to meet their full educational potential. Objective #3: Through enhanced dropout prevention efforts, all students will remain in school until they obtain a high school diploma. Objective #4: A well-balanced and appropriate curriculum will be provided to all students. Objective #5: Qualified and highly effective personnel will be recruited, developed, and retained. Objective #6: The state’s students will demonstrate exemplary performance in the comparison to national and international standards. Objective #7: School campuses will maintain a safe and disciplined environment conducive to student learning. Objective #8: Educators will keep abreast of the development of creative and innovative techniques as appropriate to improve

student learning. Objective #9: Technology will be implemented and used to increase the effectiveness of student learning, instructional management,

staff development, and administration.


TEAM Bonham ISD Goals

Adopted by the Bonham ISD Board of Trustees

1. PROVIDE QUALITY AND ENGAGING LEARNING EXPERIENCES FOR EVERY CHILD EVERYDAY.

2. MAINTAIN AND STRENGTHEN POSITIVE RELATIONSHIPS BETWEEN ALL EDUCATORS AND STAKEHOLDERS.

3. PROVIDE OUR STAFF AND STUDENTS WITH THE BEST FACILITIES POSSIBLE.


Title I, Part A

Schoolwide Components:

1. A comprehensive needs assessment of the entire school(including taking into account the needs of migratory children as defined in section 1309(2)) that is based on information which includes the achievement of children in relation to the State academic content standards and the State student academic achievement standards described in section 1111(b)(1).

2. Schoolwide reform strategies that provide opportunities for all children to meet the State’s proficient and advanced levels of student academic achievement, use effective methods and instructional strategies that are based on scientifically based research, and that include strategies to address the needs of all children in the school, but particularly the needs of low-achieving children and those at risk of not meeting the State student academic achievement standards who are members of the target population of any program that is included in the schoolwide program.

3. Instruction by highly qualified teachers. 4. In accordance with section 1119 and subsection (a)(4), high-quality and ongoing professional development for

teachers, principals, and paraprofessionals and, if appropriate, pupil services personnel, parents, and other staff to enable all children in the school to meet the State’s student academic achievement standards.

5. Strategies to attract high-quality teachers to high-need schools. 6. Strategies to increase parental involvement in accordance with section 1118, such as family literary services. 7. Plans for assisting preschool children in the transition from early childhood programs, such as Head Start, Even

Start, Early Reading First, or a State-run preschool program, to local elementary school programs. 8. Measures to include teachers in the decisions regarding the use of academic assessments described in section

1111(b)(3) in order to provide information on, and to improve, the achievement of individual students and the overall instructional program.

9. Activities to ensure that students who experience difficulty mastering the proficient or advanced levels of academic achievement standards required by section 1111(b) (1) shall be provided with effective, timely additional assistance which shall include measures to ensure that student difficulties are identified on a timely basis and to provide sufficient information on which to base effective assistance.

10. Coordination and integration of Federal, State, and local services and programs, including programs supported under this Act, violence prevention programs, nutrition programs, housing programs, Head Start, adult education, vocational and technical education, and job training.


COMPREHENSIVENEEDSASSESSMENTSUMMARYSCHOOLYEAR:2014‐2015

Data Sources Reviewed: PEIMS reports AEIS reports Locally derived data from local assessments, surveys, walk through observations, formal observations, internal/external audits Teacher schedules, master schedules Minutes from various committee meetings (facility, technology, etc.)

Area Reviewed Summary of Strengths What were the identified strengths?

Summary of Needs What were the identified needs?

Priorities What are the priorities for the district, including how federal and state program funds will be used?

Demographics

ADA is acceptable Low mobility rate

Increasing Hispanic enrollment Increasing Economically

Disadvantaged population Decrease SPED participation Encourage hiring of Hispanic and

male staff

Provide specialized STAAR instruction to Hispanic and special education students

Implement a Bilingual program at Kindergarten and continue to add each year until 5th grade

Student Achievement

Making strides in all core areas Growth in all sub‐population’s

STAAR scores Above state average on SAT

Increased Math, Science, Eco. Disadvantaged, African American and LEP STAAR scores

Decrease SPED participation

Deliver specific TEKS instruction in math/science utilizing online curriculum

Target Eco. Dis., Hispanic, African American and SPED students with STAAR remediation

Provide staff development on effective math and science strategies

Provide training for teachers on data analysis Refine SPED pre‐referral/referral/

tracking processes Provide budget to pay for AP exams

School Culture and Climate

All teachers are using aligned curriculum

Recognition of employees of the month

SRO available to monitor campuses

Better facilities Increase feelings of safety Provide more restrictive entrances

at buildings Safety audits at each campus Better communication with

substitutes

Increase number of walk through observations

Form a facility focus group to investigate improvement possibilities

Continue and refine district mentoring program

Use of visitor badges at all campuses Implement anti‐bullying procedures Implement a positive behavior management

system Continue to implement staff and student

dress codes


Provide substitute training Staff Quality/ Professional Development

100% of staff is highly qualified Quality differentiated staff

development reflecting student needs

Effective new teacher mentoring program

Additional teacher training in AP curriculum

Additional teacher training to become ESL certified

Curriculum, Instruction, Assessment

District aligned curriculum High level assessments aligned

with TEKS Disaggregation of data to inform

instruction Provide intense individualized

instruction Fantastic Friday

Provide training on critical thinking skills

More intense math/science strategies

Increase student’s ability to think critically Implement strategies for improving

assessment results: teaching/test strategies Continue targeting instruction through OFYP

Family and Community Involvement

Rachel’s Challenge Program Flash News District Website ConnectED Facebook BEF (Bonham Educ. Found.)

More parent input at district level Strengthen community

relationships Strengthen involvement of

community members on CTE advisory committee

Form business/school partnerships Utilize online job applications for positions

throughout the district Increase posting of district happenings on

district website, calendar and Flash News

School Context and Organization

Small class sizes Open‐door policies from

campuses to central office Venue for individualized

instruction

Parent surveys of perceptions Improve college readiness of

students Increase number of students with

advanced performance on STAAR

Implement instructional strategies to increase student college readiness and advanced performance on STAAR

Technology

Strong infrastructure Variety of available resources Increasing availability of

technology Classroom technology sufficient

for most needs Integration support available

More time for professional development

Time for exploration and planning Funding Continue to increase internet safety

awareness Additional mobile computing

devises needed

Funding to increase technology staffing is necessary to handle increased needs for support and training as technology is added

Increasing and sustaining awareness of available resources and accompanying requirements and responsibilities is necessary for intelligent integration

Implementation of Promethean boards


BISD Goal 2: Maintain and strengthen positive relationships between all educators and stakeholders. State Objective 1: Parents will be full partners with educators in the education of their children. Action Statement 1.1: A plan will be developed to consistently recognize student achievement and communicate school activities to parents/guardians and the public.

Strategies and Action Steps Person(s) Responsible Resources Timelines Evidence of

Implementation Evidence of Impact

Formative/ Summative Evaluation

Title I Schoolwide Components (Code by #)

Coordinate with the Bonham Education Foundation, Inc. (BHS)

Principal, BEF President, Asst. Supt. Of Admin. Services

BEF / BISD staff 2015‐2016 Awards Banquet Number recognized

Collaborative guidelines for academic recognition

6

Continue Campus and District recognition activities: Fall awards (BHS) Spring awards (Evans, LHR,

BHS) Junior National Honor

Society (LHR) and National Honor Society (BHS)

Spanish National Honor Society (BHS)

Texas Scholars Program (BHS)

Scholarships (BHS) UIL Completion (2‐12) Honor Rolls (4 ‐8) Student of the Month (K‐12) Renaissance Program (BHS)

Principal, Counselors

Student records, Campus Budget

2015‐2016 Awards Program, Newspaper, Website

Increased academic performance

Number of students recognized

6

Publish student achievement Honor Rolls (4 ‐8) Perfect Attendance Accelerated Reader

Campus Webmaster, Teachers, Principal, Communications Specialist

Technology Budget, Campus Budget

2015‐2016 Website, Local media

Increased academic performance

Number of students recognized

6

Continue to improve and upgrade current websites

Technology Director, Campus Webmaster

Technology Budget, District Information

2015‐2016 Website Increased communication

Survey data, Website

6







Post current campus and district activities on appropriate web pages

Technology Director, Campus Webmaster, Technology Specialist, Principals, Communications Specialist


2015‐2016 Website Increased communication

Survey data, Website

6

Utilize Twitter to communicate District events, activities, notifications and recognitions

Athletic Director, Coaches, Principals, Communications Specialist

District Information

2015‐2016 Twitter posts Increased communication

Survey data 6

Utilize Facebook to communicate District events, activities, notifications and recognitions

Athletic Director, Coaches, Principals, Communications Specialist

District Information

2015‐2016 Facebook posts Increased communication

Survey data 6

Utilize Parent Link Suite to communicate District events, activities, notifications and recognitions

Technology Director, District Administrators/ Directors, Superintendent, Principals, Communications Specialist

District Budget, District Information

2015‐2016 Usage reports Increased communication

Survey data 6

Kindergarten Awareness Program for parents of children entering Kindergarten

Principal, Kindergarten Teachers

Campus Resources, Title I Funds, Title II Funds

Spring 2016 Sign‐in Sheets, Advertising notice

Informal feedback Survey data 6, 7







Continue utilization to plasma TVs for the Information Display System (District Wide)

Technology Department, Principals


2015‐2016 Inventory records Informal feedback Survey data 6

Inform parents about financial resources for students completing a Recommended High School Program or a Distinguished Achievement Program

LHR and BHS Counselors, Principal, Academic Advisor

Campus Budget 2015‐2016 Communication Samples

Increased communication

Communication Samples

6

Utilize homeroom mothers/fathers (K‐6)

Principals, PTO President

Campus Resources 2015‐2016 PTO Minutes, Informal Feedback


Increase in number of activities/events attended

6

Continue utilization of online district job postings and job applications

Asst. Supt. Of Admin. Services

District Budget, District Website

2015‐2016 District Website, Program Usage Reports

Interested Job Applicants

Number of website hits

5

Awareness Orientation for parents and students entering 7th and 9th grades

Campus Principal, Counselor, Academic Advisor

Campus Budget 2015‐2016 Sign‐in Sheets Increased communication

Number in attendance

6


BISD Goal 2: Maintain and strengthen positive relationships between all educators and stakeholders. State Objective 1: Parents will be full partners with educators in the education of their children. Action Statement 1.2: A plan will be developed to increase parent and family involvement in the education of students





Conduct parent‐teacher conferences for all students to discuss progress and needed growth

(PK‐6)

Principals, Teachers

Campus Resources End of first nine weeks

Sign‐in Log, Conference Minutes

Benchmark scores, informal assessments, universal screenings

STAAR scores, Report cards

6, 9

Utilize homeroom mothers/fathers (K‐6)

Principals, PTO President

Campus Resources 2015‐2016 PTO Minutes, Informal Feedback


Number of activities/events attended

6

Continue to utilize BISD Webpage, Twitter, Facebook, Parent Link Suite to communicate District events and activities

Technology Director, Webmaster, District Admin/ Directors, Superintendent, Communications Specialist

District Budget, Technology Budget

2015‐2016 Website, Facebook posts, Software Usage Reports


Survey data 6

Continue to utilize outside marquees (K‐12)

Principals Campus Budget 2015‐2016 Information Signs at each campus

Parent Feedback Survey data 6

Continue multi‐faceted parent involvement program (Head Start)

Principal, Parent Involvement Coordinator

Head Start Funds, Community/ Agency Resources

2015‐2016 Sign‐in Sheets, Agendas, Informational Flyers

Parent Feedback Numbers of parents participating

6, 7

Review and revise District Parent Involvement Policy

Asst. Supt. Of Admin. Services, District Site Based Committee

Parent Involvement Policy

Spring 2015, Spring 2016

Sign‐in Sheet, Agendas

Increased parental involvement

Number of parents involved, Survey data

6

Continue Fine Arts and Science Night (Evans and LHR)

Campus Principal, Teachers

Campus Resources 2015‐2016 Program, Agenda, Schedule of Events


Number of parents attending/participating

6


BISD Goal 2: Maintain and strengthen positive relationships between all educators and stakeholders. State Objective 1: Parents will be full partners with educators in the education of their children. Action Statement 1.2: A plan will be developed to increase parent and family involvement in the education of students





Continue multi‐faceted parent involvement program including Math Nights (FO)

Campus Principal, Teachers

Campus Resources 2015‐2016 Agenda, Sign‐in Sheets

Parent feedback Number of parents attending/participating

6

Partner with PTOs, Athletic Booster Club and Bonham Education Foundation

Campus Principal, PTO President, BBC President, Athletic Director, BEF Committee

Campus Resources, Club Budget, Foundation Budget

2015‐2016 Sign‐in Sheets, Minutes, Agendas

Increased parentalinvolvement

Number of parents attending/participating, Grants issued

6

Continue the use of the Parent, Family and Community Engagement Framework

Head Start Staff Head Start Funds 2015‐2016 Sign‐in Sheets, Training Agendas


Survey Data 6,7

Continue usage of the Naviance Progam (LHR & BHS)

Asst. Supt. Of Admin. Services and Student Ser., Academic Advisor, Counselor

District Funds, Title I Funds

2015‐2016 Implementation completion, Student Logins


Survey Data, Usage Reports

6

Develop and publish a comprehensive District Calendar of Events

Superintendent, Principals, Communications Specialist

District resources 2015‐2016 Website, Comprehensive District Calendar

Increased parental awareness and involvement

Survey Data, Website/ Facebook hits/likes

6


BISD Goal 2: Maintain and strengthen positive relationships between all educators and stakeholders. Action Statement 1.3: A plan will be developed to continue community and business support in the education of students.





Form business and school partnerships for every campus

Principals Business participants

2015‐2016 List of partnerships

Informal feedback List or partnerships

10

Continue the Student Savings partnership with American Bank of Texas (FO)

Bank staff, Principals

Bank staff, BISD staff

2015‐2016 List of Bankers Teaching students how to manage money

Amount of money saved each year

10

Continue the partnership with the United Methodist Church at Finley‐Oates for special projects

Church members, Principal

Church members 2015‐2016 List of special projects

Volunteer and Staff feedback

List, Survey data 10

Continue the partnership with the First Presbyterian Church at Finley‐Oates for special projects





Continue the partnership with the Cowboy Church at I.W. Evans for special projects





Continue the partnership with Brookshires at all campuses

Brookshires managers, Principals/ Directors, Supt.

Brookshires 2015‐2016 List of special projects

Brookshires management and Staff feedback


Continue the partnership with Exxon at all campuses

Exxon Executives, Principals

Exxon 2015‐2016 List of grant recipients

Exxon Executive and Staff feedback


Continue the partnership with the Bonham Public Library at Bailey Inglish for Dr. Suess Day and monthly visits

Bonham Public Librarian, Principal

Bonham Public Library

2015‐2016 List of visits and special projects

Public Library and Staff feedback


Continue the partnership with the local Rotary chapter at Finley‐Oates for dictionaries for all 3rd graders

Bonham Rotary, Principal

Bonham Rotary 2015‐2016 Dictionaries received

Staff feedback Survey data 10


BISD Goal 2: Maintain and strengthen positive relationships between all educators and stakeholders. Action Statement 1.3: A plan will be developed to continue community and business support in the education of students.





Continue implementation of the District Parent Involvement Policy


District Budget, Parent Involvement Policy

2015‐2016 Adhering to Parent Involvement Policy Procedures

Parent Feedback Survey data 6

Continue implementation of the CTE Advisory Committee

Asst. Supt. Of Student Services, BHS Counselors, Principal

District Budget 2015‐2016 Sign‐in Sheets, Meeting Agenda

Need for increased job skill training

Meeting Minutes 10

Participate in Workforce Grant – Business for Education

Asst. Supt. Of Student Services, Superintendent

Personnel Resources

2015‐2016 Meeting Agenda Member business feedback

Meeting dates 10

Partner with local professionals for Career Day (I.W. Evans and LHR)

Teachers BEDCO, BISD staff 2015‐2016 List of professionals participating

Student survey Survey data, List of students and professionals participating

10

Host a Chamber of Commerce meeting at a District facility

Superintendent District resources 2015‐2016 Meeting date Community feedback

Meeting date 10


NCLB Performance Goal 3: All students will be taught by highly qualified teachers. BISD Goal 1: Provide quality and engaging learning experiences for every child everyday. State Objective 8: Educators will keep abreast of the development of creative and innovative techniques as appropriate to improve student learning. Action Statement 1.4: A plan will be developed to promote quality staff performance, accountability, and advancement.





Conference with individual teachers regarding student passing rates

Principals Benchmark scores, Report Cards

2015‐2016 Meeting Logs Benchmark scores, informal assessments, universal screenings

STAAR/EOC scores, Report Cards

4, 8

Provide a $1000 stipend each year to a teacher with a Master’s Degree

Asst. Supt. Of Admin. Services, Teacher, Payroll

District Budget 2015‐2016 Payroll Current pedagogical knowledge

Number of stipends paid

5

Provide a $1000 stipend each year to each professional who meets minimum expectations on the Technology Competencies Checklist

Asst. Supt. Of Admin. Services, Campus Principals, Superintendent

District Budget 2015‐2016 Payroll Current technology knowledge

Number of stipends paid

5

Utilize online curriculum program for supplemental information in order to utilize the district developed curriculum (K‐12)

Asst. Supt. Of Student Services, Principal, Teachers

TRS (Tx Resource System)

2015‐2016 TRS Usage Reports Benchmark scores, informal assessments, universal screenings


2, 9

Utilize district developed curriculum program (K‐12)


District Budget, IMA Funds, Title I Budget

2015‐2016 Walk‐throughs, Observations, Lesson Plans



2, 9

Recognize staff achievements on website(s)

Campus Webmaster, Teacher, Communications Specialist


2015‐2016 Website Informal Feedback Number of achievements posted

5


NCLB Performance Goal 3: All students will be taught by highly qualified teachers. BISD Goal 1: Provide quality and engaging learning experiences for every child everyday. State Objective 8: Educators will keep abreast of the development of creative and innovative techniques as appropriate to improve student learning. Action Statement 1.4: A plan will be developed to promote quality staff performance, accountability, and advancement.





Recognize a teacher and a support staff employee each month at the regular Board meetings

Superintendent, Principals

District Budget, District Nominations

2015‐2016 Meeting Agenda, Meeting Minutes

Informal Feedback Number of employees recognized

5

Continue implementation of 21st Century Classrooms skills/strategies.

Technology Dept., Principals

District Budget 2015‐2016 Lesson Plans, Walk‐throughs, Observations



4

Offer the Aspiring Leaders Academy Asst. Supt. Of Admin. Services

District Budget 2015‐2016 Meeting Schedule, Meeting Agenda

Informal Feedback Number of staff participating

4, 5

Research and implement a revised inter‐district mentoring program for new teachers and teachers new to the district

Asst. Supt. Of Admin. Services, Prinicpals

District Budget 2015‐2016 Mentoring Logs New teacher retention in district

Survey data 4,5

Continue STAAR Bonus Program for Staff

Superintendent, Asst. Supt. Of Admin. Services

District Budget 2015‐2016 Bonus Program Guidelines, Budget

Benchmark scores, informal assessments

STAAR/EOC scores 2, 5, 8


NCLB Performance Goal 4: All students will be educated in learning environments that are safe, drug‐free, and conducive to learning. BISD Goal 1: Provide quality and engaging learning experiences for every child everyday. State Objective 7: School campuses will maintain a safe and disciplined environment conducive to student learning. Action Statement 1.5: A plan will be developed to consistently implement the district student code of conduct.





All personnel should review the Student Code of Conduct

Principals, Asst. Supt. Of Admin Services

Student Code of Conduct

August 2015 Sign‐in Sheets, Meeting Agenda

Knowledgeable of rules/ regulations

Sign‐in Sheets, Meeting Agenda

4

Continue to implement Anti‐Bullying Procedures

Principals, Counselors, Teachers

District Budget, Campus Budget

2015‐2016 Campus Disciplinary Records

Campus Disciplinary Records

Number of bullying incidents

4

Continue to implement an Anti‐Bullying Program at each campus



2015‐2016 Sign‐in Sheets, Meeting Agenda, Campus Disciplinary Records, Walk‐throughs


Number of bullying incidents

4

Research and implement a character education program appropriate to each campus (K‐12)


Campus Budget, District Budget

2015‐2016

Sign‐in Sheets, Workshop Certificates, Meeting Agendas, Walk‐throughs


Number of students referred to the office

1, 4

Continue using Conscious Discipline curriculum and techniques and provide ongoing staff training (BI).

Principal, Head Start Coordinator

Campus Budget 2015‐2016 Sign‐in Sheets, Workshop Certificates, Meeting Agendas, Walk‐throughs


Number of students referred to the office

1, 4


BISD Goal 2: Maintain and strengthen positive relationships between all educators and stakeholders. Action Statement 1.6: A plan will be developed to comply with commonly accepted business and professional conduct.





Implementation of District‐wide professional dress guidelines


Professional Dress Guidelines

2015‐2016 Professional appearance of staff

Student reaction to professional conduct

Professional appearance of staff, Survey data

4


NCLB Performance Goal 3: All students will be taught by highly qualified teachers. BISD Goal 1: Provide quality and engaging learning experiences for every child everyday. State Objective #5: Qualified and highly effective personnel will be recruited, developed, and retained. Action Statement 1.7 : A plan will be developed to recruit and retain quality teachers/staff and provide and encourage staff to achieve a “highly qualified” status.





Paraprofessionals will be highly qualified

Asst. Supt. Of Admin Services, Paraprofessionals

Title I Funds 2015‐2016 Highly Qualified Determination Forms

Benchmark scores, informal assessments, STAAR/EOC scores

Credentials of paraprofessional, NCLB Highly Qualified Report

3

Teachers will be highly qualified Asst. Supt. Of Admin Services, Teachers

Title I Funds 2015‐2016 Highly Qualified Determination Forms


Credentials of teachers, NCLB Highly Qualified Report

3

Provide additional opportunities for continuing education for paraprofessionals and teachers

Asst. Superintendents, Principal, Teachers, Paraprofessionals

Title I Funds, Title II Funds, Campus Budget

2015‐2016 Sign‐in Sheets, Workshop Certificates, Request to Attend Forms


Documented Hours

3,4,5

Provide assistance for staff to be highly qualified

Asst. Supt. Of Admin Services, Paraprofessionals, Teachers

Title I Funds 2015‐2016 Sign‐in Sheets, Workshop Certificates, Request to Attend Forms, TEXES Exams


Credentials, NCLB Highly Qualified Report, SBEC Website

3,4,5

Continue assisting classroom teachers in becoming ESL certified

Asst. Supt. Of Admin Services, Principals, Teachers

Title III Funds 2015‐2016 ESL Prep Course Sign‐in Sheets, TEXES Exams

Benchmark scores, informal assessments, TELPAS scores

Credentials, SBEC Website

3,4,5

Implement New Substitute Training Asst. Supt. Of Admin Services, Principals

District Budget, SBDM sub‐committee

Fall 2015 Meeting Agenda, Meeting Minutes

Substitute Feedback

Implementation ofSubstitute Training program

1,3

Verify effective utilization of and continue utilization of Substitute Handbooks

Asst. Supt. Of Admin. Services, Principals, Teachers

Campus Budget 2015‐2016 Substitute Handbook

Substitute Feedback

Substitute Handbook

3


NCLB Performance Goal 3: All students will be taught by highly qualified teachers. BISD Goal 1: Provide quality and engaging learning experiences for every child everyday. State Objective #5: Qualified and highly effective personnel will be recruited, developed, and retained. Action Statement 1.7 : A plan will be developed to recruit and retain quality teachers/staff and provide and encourage staff to achieve a “highly qualified” status.





Provide increased/additional stipend for 7‐12 Math, 7‐12 Science, 9‐12 Foreign Language and PK‐ 5 Bilingual teachers

Asst. Supt. Of Admin Services, Payroll

District Budget, Title I Funds, Title II Funds, Comp. Ed. Funds

2015‐2016 TXEIS Payroll Reports

Teacher Feedback TXEIS Payroll Reports

3, 5


State Goal 2: The students in the public education system will demonstrate exemplary performance in the understanding of mathematics. NCLB Performance Goal 1: By 2015‐2016, all students will reach high standards, at a minimum attaining proficiency or better in reading/language arts and mathematics. BISD Goal 1: Provide quality and engaging learning experiences for every child everyday. State Objective 2: Students will be encouraged and challenged to meet their full educational potential. State Objective 6: The state’s students will demonstrate exemplary performance in the comparison to national and international standards. Action Statement 2.1: A plan will be developed to improve STAAR scores in MATH.





Continue Open the World of Learning (OWLS) curriculum in math (PK)

Head Start Principal, Education Coor., Teachers

Head Start Funds,Title I Funds

2015‐2016 Walk‐through, Observations, Lesson Plans

Work Sampling data

Work Sampling Analysis

2

Continue offering Algebra I at LHR for high school credit

Asst. Supt. Of Student Services, Principal

LHR Campus Funds, Title I Funds



Transcripts, EOC scores

2

Implement strategies for improved math assessment results:

Teaching Strategies Testing Strategies

Asst. Supt. Of Student Services, Principal, Math Teachers

Campus Budget, Title I Funds

2015‐2016 Walk‐throughs, Observations, Sign‐in Sheets


STAAR/EOC/ TAKS scores

2

Optional Flexible Year Program (K‐12) – Math Improvement

Principals Campus Budget, Title I Funds

2015‐2016 Walk‐through, Observations, Attendance

Informal assessments

STAAR/EOC scores, Report Card

2, 9

Enrichment/Intervention Time (FO), Tribe Time Program (LHR) and Warrior Time (BHS) – Math Improvement

Principals, Academic Advisor


2015‐2016 Master Schedule, Student Schedules


EOC scores 2, 9

K‐12 Summer School ‐ Math improvement

K‐12 Summer School Directors

Title I, Title III, Migrant, Comp. Ed. Funds

June 2015 Attendance Records, Walk‐throughs

Pre/Post Tests Pre/Post Tests, STAAR/EOC scores

2,9

Refine existing RtI Model – Math improvement

Asst. Supt. Of Student Services, Principals

Campus Budgets, Title I Funds

2015‐2016 RtI Agenda/ Meeting Schedule


STAAR/EOC/ TAKS scores, Report Card

9

Continue training teachers to teach Pre‐AP/AP Math classes (7‐12)

Principals, Asst. Superintendents

District Budget, Title I Funds, Title II Funds

2015‐2016 Workshop Certificates


Master Schedule, AP Exam scores

3,4







Utilize Odyssey online program for remediation and/or credit recovery of math courses– DAEP

DAEP Staff Compensatory Education Funds

2015‐2016 Usage Reports, Walk‐throughs, Completion Rpts


Transcripts, Graduation Rate

2,9, 10

Implement STAAR Academy for Algebra I at BHS

BHS Staff District Budget, Title I Funds

Summer 2015 Summer 2016

Summer School Schedule

EOC Scores EOC Scores 2, 9

Research programs to provide training for teachers in math skills data assessment analysis

Asst. Superintendents, Principals

Title I Funds, Title II Funds, District Budget

2015‐2016 Sign‐in Sheets, Agendas, Workshop Certificates


STAAR/EOC/ TAKS scores, Report Card

4,8

Utilize data disaggregation to plan math lessons ( PK‐12)

Asst. Supt. Of Student Services, Principals, Math Teachers

District Budget, Title I Funds, AWARE program

2015‐2016 Software Usage reports, Lesson Plans, Walk‐throughs


STAAR/EOC scores 8

Provide professional development on effective math strategies to staff



2015‐2016 Sign‐in Sheets, Workshop Certificates



4

Provide professional development for new teachers in the integration of math curriculum and Pre‐AP/AP math cur. (7‐12)



2015‐2016 Sign‐in Sheets, Workshop Certificates, Meeting Agendas

Lesson Plans, Benchmark scores, informal assessments

STAAR/EOC scores 4

Administer math benchmark tests (2‐12)


Campus Budgets District Budget, TRS, STAAR Test Maker

2015‐2016 Lesson Plans Benchmark scores STAAR/EOC scores 8







Utilize district developed math curriculum (K‐12)


District Budget, 2015‐2016 Lesson Plans, Walk‐throughs, Observations


STAAR/EOC scores 2,9

Integrate elective teachers into the math department for concurrent TEKS objective instruction (BHS)


CTE Budget, Campus Budget

2015‐2016 Master Schedule, Teacher Class Schedule


EOC scores 10

Implement Student Success Initiative Strategies for math

Asst. Superintendents, Principals, Math Teachers

Title I Funds, Title II Funds, Campus Budgets

2015‐2016 Lesson Plans, Walk‐throughs, Observations, GPC Meeting Agendas



Implement Reflex Math (2 – 6) Instructional Technologist, Technology Director, Campus Principals, Math Teachers

Title I Funds, IMA Funds

2015‐2016 Reflex Math usage reports

Reflex Math progress reports, Benchmark scores

STAAR scores, Reports Cards

8,9

Continue to provide staff development on First Steps in Mathematics (K‐6) for new math staff


Title I Funds, Title II Funds


Benchmark scores, informal tests, universal screenings


4

Continue to utilize First Steps in Mathematics strategies (K‐6)


First Steps books 2015‐2016 Walk‐throughs, Observation, Lesson Plans



2,8,9







Offer Robotics at LHR/BHS and AP Statistics at BHS


District Funds, High School Allotment, Comp Ed Funds

2015‐2016 Master Schedule, Rosters

Benchmark scores, informal assessments, univ. screenings

STAAR scores, Report Cards

2, 8, 9

Implement the Think Through Math program (3‐Alg I)

Principals, Teachers, Technology Dept.

State Funds, Title I Funds, Laptops

2015‐2016 Software usage reports, Lesson Plans, Walk‐throughs


STAAR/EOC scores 2, 9

Implement Vertical Alignment meetings and activities to align the math curriculum K‐12


District Resources 2015‐2016 Sign‐In Sheets, Meeting Agendas, Alignment Documents




State Goal 1: The students in the public education system will demonstrate exemplary performance in the reading and writing of the English language. NCLB Performance Goal 1: By 2015‐2016, all students will reach high standards, at a minimum attaining proficiency or better in reading/language arts and mathematics. BISD Goal 1: Provide quality and engaging learning experiences for every child everyday. State Objective 2: Students will be encouraged and challenged to meet their full educational potential. State Objective 6: The state’s students will demonstrate exemplary performance in the comparison to national and international standards. Action Statement 2.2: A plan will be developed to improve STAAR scores in READING/ELA.





Continue to utilize Accelerated Reading Program with Renaissance Enterprise – AR Test Bank (K‐ 6)

Technology Dept., Principals, ELA Teachers, District Librarian

Title I Funds, District Funds, Campus Funds

2015‐2016 Ren. Place utilization reports


STAAR scores, Ren. Place Reports

2,9

Utilize STaR Enterprise assessment software (1‐6)

Technology Dept., Principals, ELA Teachers, District Librarian

Title I Funds, District Funds, Campus Funds

2015‐2016 Ren. Place utilization reports


STAAR scores, Ren. Place Reports

2,9

Enrichment/Intervention Time (FO), Tribe Time Program (LHR) and Warrior Time (BHS) – Reading/ELA Improvement

Principal, Academic Advisor




EOC scores 2, 9

Optional Flexible Year Program (K‐12) – Reading/ELA Improvement





2, 9

Provide professional development on effective ELA strategies to staff






4

K‐12 Summer School ‐ Reading/ELA improvement





2,9

Implement STAAR Academy for English I and English II at BHS

BHS Staff District Budget, Title I Funds

Summer 2015 Summer School Schedule

EOC Scores EOC Scores 2, 9







Continue and strengthen intensive Reading Intervention Program (K‐3)

Principal, Asst. Supt. Of Student Services, Reading Specialists

Compensatory Educ. Funds, Title I Funds

2015‐2016 Numbers of students being served


DIBELS data, DRA data, STAAR scores

2,9

Implement iStation software (K – 6) Principal, Instructional Technologist

Title I Funds, IMA Funds

2015‐2016 iStation Reports iStation Progress Reports

iStation Progress (BOY‐EOY)

8, 9

Continue training teachers to teach Pre‐AP/AP Reading/ELA classes (7‐12)






3,4

Continue Open the World of Learning (OWLS) curriculum in reading (PK)


Head Start Funds Title I Funds


Work Sampling data


2

Utilize district developed Reading /ELA curriculum (K‐12)





Continue 360 Minutes Reading Program (K‐6)

Principal, ELA Teachers, District Librarian

Title I Funds, Campus Budgets

2015‐2016 Reading Logs, Newsletters

Increase Reading Fluency

Number of students completing program

2,6

Implement Student Success Initiative Strategies for Reading/ELA

Asst. Superintendents, Principals, ELA Teachers

Title I Funds, Title II Funds, Campus Budgets

2015‐2016 Lesson Plans, Walk‐throughs, Observations, GPC Meeting Agendas









Integrate elective teachers into the ELA department for concurrent TEKS objective instruction (BHS)


CTE Budget, Campus Budget

2015‐2016 Master Schedule, Teacher Class Schedule


EOC scores 10

Implement strategies for improved Reading/ELA assessment results:



Campus Budget Title I Funds



STAAR/EOC scores

2

Utilize data disaggregation to plan ELA lessons (K‐12)

Asst. Supt. Of Student Services, Principals, ELA Teachers




STAAR/EOC scores 8

Administer Reading/ELA benchmark tests (2‐12)




Implement Vertical Alignment meetings and activities to align the reading/ELA curriculum K‐12






State Goal 1: The students in the public education system will demonstrate exemplary performance in the reading and writing of the English language. NCLB Performance Goal 1: By 2015‐2016, all students will reach high standards, at a minimum attaining proficiency or better in reading/language arts and mathematics. BISD Goal 1: Provide quality and engaging learning experiences for every child everyday. State Objective 2: Students will be encouraged and challenged to meet their full educational potential. State Objective 6: The state’s students will demonstrate exemplary performance in the comparison to national and international standards. Action Statement 2.3: A plan will be developed to improve STAAR scores in WRITING.





K‐12 Summer School ‐ Writing improvement





2,9

Administer writing benchmark tests (4‐12)




Utilize district developed Writing curriculum (K‐12)





Enrichment/Intervention Time (FO), Tribe Time Program (LHR) and Warrior Time (BHS) – ELA Improvement





EOC scores 2, 9

Optional Flexible Year Program (K‐12) – ELA Improvement





2, 9

Provide professional development on effective writing strategies to staff






4

Continue Open the World of Learning (OWLS) curriculum in writing (PK)


Head Start Funds Title I Funds


Work Sampling data


2

Implement strategies for improved Writing assessment results:

Teaching Strategies

Asst. Superintendents, Principals, ELA




STAAR/EOC scores 2


State Goal 1: The students in the public education system will demonstrate exemplary performance in the reading and writing of the English language. NCLB Performance Goal 1: By 2015‐2016, all students will reach high standards, at a minimum attaining proficiency or better in reading/language arts and mathematics. BISD Goal 1: Provide quality and engaging learning experiences for every child everyday. State Objective 2: Students will be encouraged and challenged to meet their full educational potential. State Objective 6: The state’s students will demonstrate exemplary performance in the comparison to national and international standards. Action Statement 2.3: A plan will be developed to improve STAAR scores in WRITING.





Testing Strategies Teachers

Utilize data disaggregation to plan Writing lessons ( 4‐12)





STAAR/EOC scores 8

Implement Vertical Alignment meetings and activities to align the writing curriculum K‐12






State Goal 3: The students in the public education system will demonstrate exemplary performance in the understanding of Science. BISD Goal 1: Provide quality and engaging learning experiences for every child everyday. State Objective 2: Students will be encouraged and challenged to meet their full educational potential. State Objective 6: The state’s students will demonstrate exemplary performance in the comparison to national and international standards. Action Statement 2.4: A plan will be developed to improve STAAR scores in SCIENCE.





7‐12 Summer School ‐ Science remediation

7‐12 Summer School Directors




2,9

Administer science benchmark tests (5‐12)


Campus Budgets District Budget, STAAR Test Maker


Continue training teachers to teach Pre‐AP/AP Science classes (7‐12)






3,4

Provide professional development on effective science strategies to staff






4

Enrichment/Intervention Time (FO), Tribe Time Program (LHR) and Warrior Time (BHS) – Science Improvement





EOC scores 2, 9

Optional Flexible Year Program (K‐12) – Science Improvement





2, 9

Implement strategies for improved Science assessment results:


Asst. Superintendents, Principals, Science Teachers




STAAR/EOC scores 2

Continue to strengthen the instruction of Science TEKS/SEs in Grades K‐3

Asst. Supt. Of Student Services, Principal, GT Teacher, Teachers

Campus Budget, Title I Funds, Title II Funds, Curriculum Guide



STAAR scores 2,4


State Goal 3: The students in the public education system will demonstrate exemplary performance in the understanding of Science. BISD Goal 1: Provide quality and engaging learning experiences for every child everyday. State Objective 2: Students will be encouraged and challenged to meet their full educational potential. State Objective 6: The state’s students will demonstrate exemplary performance in the comparison to national and international standards. Action Statement 2.4: A plan will be developed to improve STAAR scores in SCIENCE.





Utilize data disaggregation to plan science lessons ( 4‐12)

Asst. Superintendents, Principals, Science Teachers




STAAR/EOC scores 8

Utilize district developed science curriculum (K‐12)

Asst. Supt. Of Student Services, Principals, Science Teachers

District Budget, 2015‐2016 Lesson Plans, Walk‐throughs, Observations



Provide opportunity to attend CAST conference (3‐12)

Asst. Superintendents

Title I Funds, Title II Funds


Lesson Plans, Walk‐throughs, Observations


4

Implement Vertical Alignment meetings and activities to align the science curriculum K‐12





Offer AP Physics at BHS Asst. Supt. Of Student Services, Principal

District Budget, High School Allotment


Informal assessments, AP Participation and exams taken

AP Test Scores 2

Continue the annual ‘Science Day’ at Bailey Inglish

Principal, Head Start Coordinator, Teachers

Campus Budget 2015‐2016 Lesson Plans Work Samplings Data


2, 6, 7


State Goal 4: The students in the public education system will demonstrate exemplary performance in the understanding of Social Studies. BISD Goal 1: Provide quality and engaging learning experiences for every child everyday. State Objective 2: Students will be encouraged and challenged to meet their full educational potential. State Objective 6: The state’s students will demonstrate exemplary performance in the comparison to national and international standards. Action Statement 2.5: A plan will be developed to improve STAAR scores in SOCIAL STUDIES.





7‐12 Summer School ‐ Social Studies remediation

7‐12 Summer School Directors




2,9

Continue to strengthen the instruction of Social Studies TEKS/SEs in Grades K‐3

Asst. Supt. Of Student Services, Principals, Science Teachers

Campus Budget, Title I Funds, Title II Funds, Curriculum Guide



STAAR scores 2,4

Utilize data disaggregation to plan social studies lessons (K‐12)

Asst. Superintendents, Principals, S. S. Teachers




STAAR/EOC scores 8

Utilize district developed social studies curriculum (K‐12)

Asst. Supt. Of Student Services, Principals, S.S. Teachers




Administer social studies benchmark tests (7‐12)




Continue training teachers to teach Pre‐AP/AP Social Studies classes (7‐12)






3,4

Provide professional development on effective social studies strategies to staff






4

Enrichment/Intervention Time (FO), Tribe Time Program (LHR) and Warrior Time (BHS) – SS Improve





EOC/TAKS scores 2, 9


State Goal 4: The students in the public education system will demonstrate exemplary performance in the understanding of Social Studies. BISD Goal 1: Provide quality and engaging learning experiences for every child everyday. State Objective 2: Students will be encouraged and challenged to meet their full educational potential. State Objective 6: The state’s students will demonstrate exemplary performance in the comparison to national and international standards. Action Statement 2.5: A plan will be developed to improve STAAR scores in SOCIAL STUDIES.





Optional Flexible Year Program (K‐12) – Social Studies Improvement




STAAR/EOC/TAKS scores, Report Card

2, 9

Implement strategies for improved Soc. Studies assessment results:


Asst. Superintendents, Principals, S.S. Teachers




STAAR/EOC/ TAKS scores

2

Implement Vertical Alignment meetings and activities to align the social studies curriculum K‐12


District Resources 2015‐2016 Sign‐In Sheets, Agendas, Alignment Documents




State Goals 1,2,3 and 4 NCLB Performance Goal 2: All Limited English proficient students will become proficient in English and reach high academic standards, at a minimum attaining proficiency or better in reading/language arts and mathematics. BISD Goal 1: Provide quality and engaging learning experiences for every child everyday. State Objective 2: Students will be encouraged and challenged to meet their full educational potential. State Objective 6: The state’s students will demonstrate exemplary performance in the comparison to national and international standards. Action Statement 2.6: A plan will be developed to improve STAAR and TELPAS scores for LEP (Limited English Proficient) students.





Continue to implement Bilingual Program; add 5th grade in 2015‐2016

Asst. Superintendents, Principal

Title III Funds, District Budget

2015‐2016 Master Schedule, PEIMS records


OLPT/TELPAS scores, STAAR scores

2

Remedial instruction to LEP students during summer school and after school tutoring

Asst. Supt. Of Student Services, Summer School Directors, Principal, Teachers

District Budget, Title III Funds, Compensatory Educ. Funds, Migrant Funds

2015‐2016 Attendance Records, Observation


OLPT/TELPAS/ STAAR/EOC scores, Summer School Pre‐Post Tests

2,9

Research/implement ways to improve LEP student’s performance


District Budget, Title III Funds, Comp Ed Funds

2015‐2016 Walk‐throughs, Observation


OLPT/TELPAS/ STAAR/EOC scores, Tejas Lee, Report Cards

1,2,9

Offer PK‐K Bilingual Summer School Principal, Asst. Supt. Of Student Services, Teacher

Title I Funds, Title III Funds, Comp. Ed Funds, District

2015‐2016 Attendance Records, Walk‐throughs

Pre/Post Tests Pre/Post Tests 2,9

Administer iStation Spanish to native Spanish speaking K‐ 5 Bilingual Education Students

Principal, Teachers

District Budget, Campus Budget, Title III Funds

2015‐2016 iStation Reports iStation Progress Monitoring (reports)

iStation progress (BOY‐EOY)

8,9

Provide and utilize Rosetta Stone program

Asst. Supt. Of Student Services


2015‐2016 Utilization reports Program progress reports, informal assessments

OLPT/TELPAS/ STAAR/EOC, IDEL reports, Report Cards

2,9


State Goals 1,2,3 and 4 NCLB Performance Goal 2: All Limited English proficient students will become proficient in English and reach high academic standards, at a minimum attaining proficiency or better in reading/language arts and mathematics. BISD Goal 1: Provide quality and engaging learning experiences for every child everyday. State Objective 2: Students will be encouraged and challenged to meet their full educational potential. State Objective 6: The state’s students will demonstrate exemplary performance in the comparison to national and international standards. Action Statement 2.6: A plan will be developed to improve STAAR and TELPAS scores for LEP (Limited English Proficient) students.





Provide and utilize iStation Spanish in Grades 2 – 3


Title III Funds, IMA Funds, District Budget

2015‐2016 Utilization Reports Program progress reports, informal assessments

OLPT/TELPAS/ STAAR scores, IDEL reports, Report Cards

2, 9

Provide and utilize Go Math Spanish in Grade 3


Title III Funds, IMA Funds, District Budget

2015‐2016 Utilization Reports Program progress reports, informal assessments

OLPT/TELPAS/ STAAR scores, IDEL reports, Report Cards

2, 9

Continue the Gomez & Gomez Bilingual Education Model (PK‐ 4) and implement the Gomez & Gomez Bilingual Education Model ( 5th)

Asst. Supt. Of Student Services, Principal, BE Teachers

Title III Funds 2015‐2016 Workshop , Certificates, Lesson Plans, Walk‐throughs, Observations


OLPT/TELPAS scores, IDEL reports, Report Cards

2

Provide professional development on effective bilingual strategies to staff (PK‐ 5)






4

Provide instructional materials for the bilingual classrooms (PK‐ 5)

Asst. Supt. Of Student Services, Principal, BE Teachers

Title I Funds, Title III Funds, Campus Budget

2015‐2016 Classroom inventory, Observations, POs



2,4

Provide SIOP training for all staff Asst. Supt. Of Student Services, Principals

Region 10 staff, Title III Funds

2015‐2016 Workshop Certificates, Sign‐in Sheets

Walk‐throughs, Observations, Lesson Plans

STAAR/EOC/ TELPAS scores, Numbers exiting from LEP status

2, 4, 8, 9


State Goals 1,2,3 and 4 BISD Goal 1: Provide quality and engaging learning experiences for every child everyday. State Objective 2: Students will be encouraged and challenged to meet their full educational potential. State Objective 6: The state’s students will demonstrate exemplary performance in the comparison to national and international standards. Action Statement 2.7: A plan will be developed to improve STAAR scores for all student populations (such as: students served by Special Education, Dyslexia, Speech and/or students who are At‐Risk or receiving accelerated instruction) and to decrease the number of students identified as Special Education.





Remedial instruction to at‐risk students during summer school and after school tutoring

Asst. Supt. Of Student Services, Summer School Directors, Principals, Teachers

District Budget, Title I Funds, Title II Funds, SPED Funds Compensatory Educ. Funds

2015‐2016 Attendance Records, Observation


STAAR/EOC scores, Summer School Pre‐Post Tests

2,9

Research/implement ways to improve at‐risk student’s performance

Asst. Supt. Of Student Services, Principals, Intervention Specialists, Dyslexia & Speech Therapists

District Budget, Title I Funds, Title II Funds, SPED Funds

2015‐2016 Walk‐throughs, Observation



1,2,9

Research and refine the use of a campus RtI team who will provide assistance to other teachers concerning strategies to implement supplementary aids and services and classroom intervention

FCSSA Dir., Asst. Supt. Of Student Services, Principal, Intervention Specialists, SPED Teachers, Dyslexia & Speech Therapists

RtI Forms, Title I Funds, Title II Funds, Campus Budget, District Budget

2015‐2016 RtI Meeting Schedules and Agendas

RtI Meeting Minutes and Reports


8,9

Refine a timeline form for principals to use when initiating the pre‐referral/referral process and provide training in the tracking process

FCSSA Dir., Asst. Supt. Of Student Services, Dyslexia & Speech Therapists, Principals

Tracking Form 2015‐2016 Timeline Forms, Sign‐in Sheets, Agendas

Number of referrals that are timeline compliant

Tracking Logs at SPED office

4







Provide related services in the general classroom and in a pull‐out setting through a collaborative and multi‐disciplinary team approach to increase educational benefit across all learning environments

FCSSA Dir., Asst. Supt. Of Student Services, Dyslexia Therapists, Intervention Specialists, Speech Therapist, Principals

District Budget, Campus Budget, Title I Funds, Title II Funds, SPED Funds

2015‐2016 Walk‐throughs, Observation, Team Meeting Agenda and Minutes

Benchmark scores, informal assessments, universal screenings, 6‐week related services reports

STAAR/EOC scores, Report Cards, related services reports at IEP meetings

2,9

Encourage more community agency participation

Campus Counselors, Principals

Community Agencies services

2015‐2016 List of services available

Instructional time for staff and guidance classes

Number of agencies participating

10

Maintain and improve resources that meet the behavioral, emotional and/or cognitive needs of migrant students that result from their highly mobile lifestyle

BISD Migrant Education Coordinator, Region 10 Migrant Education Program staff

Priority for Services report, student transcripts, Unique Student Reports

2015‐2016 Priority for Service Action Plan


Priority for Service Action Plan completed/ distributed, Compliance Reports

1, 10

Improve communication with parents of migrant students so that parents will be informed of resources available to them to support the academic needs of their children

BISD Migrant Education Coordinator, Region 10 Migrant Education Program staff

Area lists of social agencies and services, Parent/teacher conference dates

2015‐2016

Parent/teacher conference minutes, Call Logs


STAAR/EOC scores, Report Cards, related services reports

1, 10

Offer Homework U at Finley‐Oates Principal Teaching Staff 2015‐2016 Sign‐in Logs Benchmark scores, informal assessments, universal screenings


2, 3, 9


State Goals 1,2,3 and 4 BISD Goal 1: Provide quality and engaging learning experiences for every child everyday. State Objective 2: Students will be encouraged and challenged to meet their full educational potential. State Objective 6: The state’s students will demonstrate exemplary performance in the comparison to national and international standards. Action Statement 2.8: A plan will be developed to improve the education of students in the Gifted and Talented, PreAP and AP programs.





Continue Pre‐AP/AP training for teachers (7‐12)






3,4

Research the possibility of the District contributing to the cost of AP exams for students enrolled in AP courses

Asst. Supt. Of Student Services, BHS Counselor

District Budget 2015‐2016 Communication documents, AP Testing Rosters

AP Exam Participation

AP Exam Participation, AP Exam scores

2

Continue to offer Dual Credit courses (BHS)

Asst. Superintendents, Principal

Campus Budget 2015‐2016 Master Schedule, Student Schedules


Master Schedule, Final Course Grades

2

Offer American Sign Language and Spanish IV classes at BHS


District Budget, High School Allotment, Comp Ed Funds




2

Continue to implement the restructured Gifted and Talented services plan in order to most effectively serve GT students in grades K‐6

Asst. Supt. Of Student Services, GT Coordinator, Principals

District Budget, Title I Funds, Title II Funds, State Funds

2015‐2016 Workshop Certificates, GT Plan

Benchmark scores, informal assessments, Parent & Student Surveys

Master Schedule, STAAR Advanced Performance Percentages

1

Create parent communication(s) emphasizing the value of GT, AP and Dual Credit curriculum (K‐12)

Asst. Supts, Principal, Counselors, Academic Advisor, Communications Specialist

Campus Resources 2015‐2016 Communication documents

Numbers enrolled in classes

Enrollment numbers

6

Revise and implement GT Advisory Committee (K‐12)

Asst. Supt. Of Student Services, GT Coordinator, GT Advisory Com.

District Budget, GT Procedures

2015‐2016 Sign‐in Sheet, Agenda, Minutes


Commended Scores on STAAR/EOC, Revised GT Plan

2,6,8







Provide professional development for certified GT teachers to obtain the 6 hour GT update training annually


District Budget, Campus Budget, Title I Funds, Title II Funds



Commended Scores on STAAR/EOC,

4

Provide opportunity for teachers to attend 30 hour GT training and become certified to teacher GT students





Commended Scores on STAAR/EOC,

4

Provide GT instructional strategies for all K‐12 students




Benchmark scores, Informal assessments, universal screenings

Commended Scores on STAAR/EOC, Report Card

2

Focus on differentiated curriculum and higher level questioning techniques

Asst. Supt. Of Student Services, GT Coordinator, Principal



Benchmark scores, Informal assessments, universal screenings

Commended Scores on STAAR/EOC, Report Card

2

Continue to offer Pre‐AP/AP courses (7‐12)




Master Schedule, Commended Scores on STAAR/EOC/AP Exam scores

2

Research and implement ACT/SAT prep coursework at BHS

Asst. Supt. Of Student Services, Academic Advisor, Principal

District Budget, High School Allotment

2015‐2016 Master Schedule, Class Rosters

Benchmark scores, ACT/SAT practice test scores

ACT/SAT scores 2

Action Statement 2.8: A plan will be developed to improve the education of students in the Gifted and Talented, PreAP and AP programs.


State Goals 1,2,3 and 4 BISD Goal 1: Provide quality and engaging learning experiences for every child everyday. Action Statement 2.9: A plan will be developed to maximize student attendance.





Implement an exemption policy at BHS that will incentivize student attendance at BHS

Principal, Campus Staff

Exemption Policy 2015‐2016 Meeting Agendas, Policy Document

Attendance Records

Attendance Records

1

Continue to implement the current “excessive absences” policy and truancy court guidelines

Campus Principals Current Excessive Absence Policy

2015‐2016 Attend. Program, Communication Logs, Court Dates

Attendance Records

Attendance Records

1

Continue to implement the Saturday School Guidelines

Campus Principals Saturday School Guidelines

2015‐2016 Attendance Program, Saturday School Rosters

Attendance Records

Attendance Records

1

Disseminate attendance procedures to parents

Campus Principals Current Attendance Procedures

2015‐2016 Student Handbooks, Attendance Documents

Attendance Records

Attendance Records

6

Establish incentives for and communicate to students/ parents perfect attendance (PK‐12)

Principals, Staff Campus Budget, Title I Funds

2015‐2016 Meeting Agendas, Incentive Guidelines

Attendance Records

Attendance Records

6

Report monthly campus and district attendance to BISD Board and Administrators

Superintendent Attendance Records

2015‐2016 Board Packet, Board Minutes

Attendance Records

Attendance Records

2

Utilize verification of enrollment for Texas Driver’s License (BHS)

Principal Texas Department of Safety

2015‐2016 Enrollment documentation for DPS

Attendance Records

Attendance Records

2

Issue Failure to Attend Citations

Principal, School Resource Officer

School Resource Officer

2015‐2016 Citations Attendance Records

Attendance Records

2

Contact parents on daily absences Principals Secretary, Classroom Teachers

2015‐2016 Communication Logs, Call Reports

Attendance Records

Attendance Records

6

Tribe Time Program (LHR) and Warrior Time (BHS)



2015‐2016 Student Schedules, Attendance Records

Attendance Records

Attendance Records

2, 9


State Goals 1,2,3 and 4 BISD Goal 1: Provide quality and engaging learning experiences for every child everyday. Action Statement 2.9: A plan will be developed to maximize student attendance.





Optional Flexible Year Program (K‐12)


2015‐2016 Attendance Records

Attendance Records

Attendance Records

2, 9


State Goals 1,2,3 and 4 NCLB Performance Goal 5: All students will graduate from high school. BISD Goal 1: Provide quality and engaging learning experiences for every child everyday. State Objective 3: Through enhanced dropout prevention efforts, all students will remain in school until they obtain a high school diploma. Action Statement 2.10: A plan will be developed to maximize the graduation rate.





Tribe Time Program (LHR) and Warrior Time (BHS)





EOCscores, Graduation Rate

2, 9

Optional Flexible Year Program (K‐12)


2015‐2016 Walk‐throughs, Observations, Attendance


STAAR/EOC scores, Report Card, Graduation Rate

2, 9

Research and refine Odyssey Program participation guidelines for increased student success

Principal, Counselor, Academic Advisor

Campus Resources 2015‐2016 Entrance Requirements document

Odyssey Assessments

STAAR/EOC scores, Report Card, Graduation Rate

2, 9

Continue to utilize the Naviance Program (LHR & BHS)

Asst. Supt. Of Admin. Services, Principal, Academic Advisor

District Budget, Title I Funds

2015‐2016 Implementation completion, Student Logins

Increased awareness of graduation requirements

Graduation Rate 2, 9

Plan and offer college visits for students at LHR and BHS

Asst. Supt. Of Student Services, Principals, Aspiring Leaders Academy Members

District Budget 2015‐2016 Trip Itineraries, Pos

Increased interest in attending college and awareness of various colleges

Graduation Rate, Attendance in college after graduation

10


State Goals 1,2,3 and 4 BISD Goal 1: Provide quality and engaging learning experiences for every child everyday. State Objective 9: Technology will be implemented and used to increase the effectiveness of student learning, instructional management, staff development and administration. Action Statement 2.11: A plan will be developed to use instructional technology to enhance learning at all levels.





Needs Assessment: equipment, software, technical services, training

Technology Director, Asst. Supt. Of Student Services, Principals


2015‐2016 Needs Assessment data

Improved equipment, services and training

Survey data 1

Continue to provide staff development regarding teacher’s required responsibility of incorporating internet safety lessons into the curriculum

Asst. Supt. Of Student Services, Principals, Instructional Technologist


2015‐2016 Sign‐in Sheets, Workshop Certificates, Agendas

Reduced number of reported incidents

Reduced number of reported incidents

10

Implement the Engaging the Net Generation training received in May 2015

Asst. Superintendents, Principals, Teachers

Rural and Low Income Grant


Benchmarks, informal assessments, universal screenings

STAAR/EOC scores, Report cards

2,9,10

Purchase and implement an iStation lab at FO

Superintendent, Dir. Of Technology, Principal

District Budget 2015‐2016 Walk‐throughs, Master Schedule


STAAR scores, Report cards

2, 9

Continue utilization of interactive white boards (PK‐12)

Technology Director, Instructional Technologist, Principals, Teachers

Technology Budget



STAAR/EOC/ TAKS scores, Report cards

2,9,10


State Goals 1,2,3 and 4 BISD Goal 1: Provide quality and engaging learning experiences for every child everyday. State Objective 9: Technology will be implemented and used to increase the effectiveness of student learning, instructional management, staff development and administration. Action Statement 2.11: A plan will be developed to use instructional technology to enhance learning at all levels.





Continue to utilize teacher laptops (PK‐12)

Technology Director, Instructional Technologist, Principals, Teachers

Technology Budget

2015‐2016 Walk‐throughs, Observations, Lesson Plans, Inventory


STAAR/EOC/ TAKS scores, Report cards, Survey data, Inventory

2,9,10

Continue to implement and utilize iPads (PK‐12)

Technology Dir., Instr. Tech, Principals, Asst. Supt. Of Student Services

Technology Budget, Campus Budget, Head Start Apple Grant, Rural and Low Income Grant


Benchmarks, informal tests, universal screenings

STAAR scores, Report cards, Survey data

2,9,10

Refine the One‐to‐One Technology Initiative at all campuses

Technology Director, Asst. Supt. Of Student Services, Instructional Technologist, Principals

Technology Budget

2015‐2016 Inventory Benchmarks, informal assessments, universal screenings

EOC scores, Report cards, Survey data, Inventory

2,9,10

Continue use of Technology Competencies checklists for all professional staff

Campus Principals, Technology Director, Instructional Technologist

Organization Leaders, District Budget

2015‐2016 Checklists List of teachers performing satisfactorily

Number of technology workorders and requests for training

3,4

Offer Computer Science at BHS Asst. Supt. Of Student Services, Principal

High School Allotment, Comp Ed Funds, District Funds

2015‐2016 Master Schedule, Class Rosters

Benchmarks, informal assessments

Report cards 2


State Goals 1,2,3 and 4 BISD Goal 1: Provide quality and engaging learning experiences for every child everyday. State Objective 4: A well‐balanced and appropriate curriculum will be provided to all students. Action Statement 2.12: A plan will be developed to provide a broad‐based rigorous curriculum including career and technology/vocational courses.





UIL Literary Competition (2‐12) Principals, UIL Director, Teachers/UIL Sponsors

Campus Budget 2015‐2016 Competition Registration

Increased student participation

Number of students participating

2

Utilize the guidelines for UIL coaching duties

Principals, Asst. Supt. Of Admin. Services


2015‐2016 UIL Coaching selection process

Increase in qualified coaches

Final/Revised Guidelines

3

Offer Floral Design at BHS and general Agriculture classes, Speech, Health and BIM at LHR


Perkins Funds, District Budget, Campus Budget


Certifications, High School credits earned

Number of students enrolled

2

Offer the mandatory college prep classes at BHS


District Budget, High School Allotment, Comp Ed Funds


High School credits earned, Number of students completing courses

Number of students enrolled

9

Offer Dual Credit courses (BHS) Asst. Superintendents, Principal




2

Offer Pre‐AP/AP courses (7‐12) Asst. Superintendents, Principals



Master Schedule, Advanced Scores on STAAR/EOC/AP Exam Scores

2

Continue to restructure the GT Program and refine the GT Plan

Asst. Supt. Of Student Services, GT Coordinator


2015‐2016 Walk‐throughs, Observations, Lesson Plans, GT Plan

Benchmark scores, informal assessments,

Master Schedules, Revised Plan, Advanced scores on STAAR

2


State Goals 1,2,3 and 4 BISD Goal 1: Provide quality and engaging learning experiences for every child everyday. State Objective 4: A well‐balanced and appropriate curriculum will be provided to all students. Action Statement 2.12: A plan will be developed to provide a broad‐based rigorous curriculum including career and technology/vocational courses.





Research the possibility of offering cosmetology, culinary arts and welding classes county‐wide


Perkins Funds, District Budget

2015‐2016 County Supt. Meeting Agendas, Phone Logs

Classes being formed for 2016‐2017, Course articulations

Master Schedules, Student Rosters

2

Offer more industrial certification tests

Asst. Supt. Of Student Services, Principal, CTE Teachers

Perkins Funds, District Budget

2015‐2016 Increased test sign ups

Increased participation

Number of certifications earned

2


BISD Goal 1: Provide quality and engaging learning experiences for every child everyday. State Objective 4: A well‐balanced and appropriate curriculum will be provided to all students. State Objective 6: The state’s students will demonstrate exemplary performance in the comparison to national and international standards. Action Statement 2.13: A plan will be developed to coordinate a school health program.





Conduct Bonham School Health Advisory Committee Meetings

Athletic Trainer, Director of Child Nutrition

District Resources, Community Resources, District Budget

2015‐2016 Sign‐in Sheets, Meeting Agenda

Texting and Drunk Driving Prevention program, School Wellness

Meeting Agenda 10

Implement the District Wellness Policy (Pre‐K‐12)

Asst. Supt. Of Admin. Services, Dir. Of Child Nutrition

District Resources 2015‐2016 Adherence to Wellness Policy guidelines

Adherence to Wellness Policy guidelines

Annual Policy Evaluation

10

Implement new Physical Education curriculum in grades 3‐6

Asst. Supt. Of Student Services, Athletic Director, Principals

District Resources 2015‐2016 Walk‐throughs, Observation, Lesson Plans

Increased physical fitness levels

FitnessGram data 10

Participate in FitnessGram testing (3‐12)

PE Teachers, Instructional Technologist

District Budget, FitnessGram binders and software

1 time per year Walk‐throughs, Observation

Lower obesity rate for students

FitnessGram data in software program

2

Provide Unlicensed Diabetic Care Assistant training to selected staff

Contracted RN, Clinic Manager

District Budget Summer – Fall 2015

Sign‐in Sheets, Workshop Certificates

Emergency prevention

Number of staff trained

10

Provide CPR training to selected staff Athletic Trainer District Budget Summer – Fall 2015

Sign‐in Sheets, Workshop Certificates



10

Provide AED training to all staff Athletic Trainer, Principals

District Budget Summer – Fall 2015

Sign‐in Sheets, Meeting Agenda



10

Provide Anaphylaxis Training to all staff

Asst. Supt. Of Admin. Services, Clinic Manager, Athletic Trainer

District Budget Fall 2015 Workshop Certificates and/or Sign‐in Sheets



10


BISD Goal 1: Provide quality and engaging learning experiences for every child everyday. State Objective 4: A well‐balanced and appropriate curriculum will be provided to all students. State Objective 6: The state’s students will demonstrate exemplary performance in the comparison to national and international standards. Action Statement 2.13: A plan will be developed to coordinate a school health program.





Research Suicide Prevention Programs and associated training

Principals, Counselors

District Budget 2015‐2016 Workshop Certificates

Suicide Prevention Program


10


State Goals 1,2,3 and 4 BISD Goal 1: Provide quality and engaging learning experiences for every child everyday. State Objective 2: Students will be encouraged and challenged to meet their full educational potential. State Objective 6: The state’s students will demonstrate exemplary performance in the comparison to national and international standards. Action Statement 2.14: A plan will be developed to increase SAT/ACT scores.





Offer SAT/ACT prep classes at BHS Asst. Superintendents, Principals

District Budget, Title I Funds

2015‐2016 Master Schedule Pre‐SAT, Pre‐ACT scores, informal assessments

SAT/ACT scores 2

Create parent communication(s) emphasizing the value of SAT/ACT prep courses

Principal, Counselor, Academic Advisor

Campus Resources 2015‐2016 Communication documents

Numbers enrolled in prep classes

Enrollment numbers

6

Encourage implementation of SAT/ACT instructional strategies in core subjects (7‐12)


District Budget 2015‐2016 Walk‐throughs, Observations, Lesson Plans

Benchmark scores, practice ACT/SAT scores

SAT/ACT scores 2

Participate in Duke Talent Search program (Grades 5 & 7)


District Budget 2015‐2016 Recommendation Report

SAT/ACT scores Duke Test scores 2

Required participation in the PLAN (Pre‐ACT)test (Gr. 10) and the PSAT (Gr. 11)


District Budget Fall 2015 Testing Roster SAT/ACT scores SAT/ACT scores 2


BISD Goal 1: Provide quality and engaging learning experiences for every child everyday. State Objective 4: A well‐balanced and appropriate curriculum will be provided to all students. Action Statement 3.1: A plan will be developed to increase student involvement in extracurricular and volunteer activities.





Increase awareness of volunteer requirements for TX Scholar Program, NHS and Jr. NHS

Counselors, Academic Advisor

District Resources, Website

2015‐2016 District Website, Informational Documents

Increased volunteer hours obtained

Number of volunteer hours

Conduct a student survey to determine what club(s) students are interested in participating

Principals Campus Budget 2015‐2016 Survey Increased clubs, Increased student participation

Number of clubs, Number of students participating

10

Continue TRIBE Time – volunteer activities for other campuses, local community, state and country (LHR)

Principal, Counselor, Teachers

Campus Budget 2015‐2016 Activity period in Master Schedule

Increased student volunteer participation

Number of activities

10


NCLB Performance Goal 4: All students will be educated in learning environments that are safe, drug‐free, and conducive to learning. BISD Goal 3: Provide our staff and students with the best facilities possible. State Objective #7: School campuses will maintain a safe and disciplined environment conducive to student learning. Action Statement 5.1: A plan will be developed to increase campus security.





Continue standard mode of dress for DAEP

DAEP Lead Teacher, DAEP Staff

DAEP Student Handbook

2015‐2016 Appearance of students

Safe Schools Report

Number of students not in compliance

2

Continue to implement a student dress code

Student Code of Conduct Committee, Principals, Teachers

District Dress Code

2015‐2016 Appearance of students

Safe Schools Report

Number of students not in compliance

2

Continue to increase security at all campus entrances and exits

Principals, Dir. Of Operations, SRO

District Budget, Campus Budget, Past Security Audit

2015‐2016 List of security improvements

Parent, Staff and Student Feedback

List of security improvements, Current Security Audit

1

Provide regular scheduled campus visits by the SRO

SRO District Budget 2015‐2016 Visitation Log Safe School Report

Number of campus visits

10

Provide regular scheduled visits by local drug dog to campuses

SRO, Bonham Police Dept.

District Budget 2015‐2016 Visitation Log Safe School Report

Number of campus visits

10

Continue the facilitation of emergency management training techniques

SRO District Budget 2015‐2016 Sign‐in Sheets, Meeting Agendas

Emergency Preparedness

Security Audit 10

Complete criminal history record checks on all volunteers


District Budget 2015‐2016 Completed CHRCs, Safe School Report

Increased safety Number of completed CHRCs

10

Continue subscribing to all employees through the TX DPS system (CHRC system)


District Budget 2015‐2016 Completed CHRCs, TX DPS Reports

Increased safety Number of employees subscribed to

10


NCLB Performance Goal 4: All students will be educated in learning environments that are safe, drug‐free, and conducive to learning. BISD Goal 3: Provide our staff and students with the best facilities possible. State Objective #7: School campuses will maintain a safe and disciplined environment conducive to student learning. Action Statement 5.1: A plan will be developed to increase campus security.





Continue implementing the state mandated fingerprinting requirement of all employees


District Budget 2015‐2016 Fingerprint receipts

Increased safety TX DPS Website, SBEC Website

10

Continue use of visitor badges at all campuses

Principals, Campus Secretaries

Campus Budget 2015‐2016 Observation, Program Usage Report

Increased safety Number of visitor badges printed

10

Continue and expand the Defender Program

Superintendent District Budget 2015‐2016 Training attended, Membership in the Defender Program

Increased safety Membership in the Defender Program

10

Utilize classroom/office safes and mace guns


District Budget 2015‐2016 Observation Increased safety Number of safes and mace guns

10

Utilize cameras at LHR Principals District Budget 2015‐2016 Observation Increased safety Number of safes and mace guns

10