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FLEMINGTON-RARITAN REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

STRATEGIC PLAN, 2010-2015

APRIL 2015

Goal #1: CURRICULUM

Goal Statement: The FRSD will develop and establish a rigorous and engaging curriculum with content-rich learning.

Goal Concepts: Accessible and meaningful; innovative; real-world application; 21st century world; responsive and demanding;

articulated PreK-12; authentic; clear communication of units of study

Curriculum Strand A: Increase students’ higher order thinking skills and use of technology

Action Step Responsibility Date To Be

Completed

Evidence of Achievement Indicators of Progress

January 2014

Status Priority Recommendations

1-A Investigate technologies to create

a district web page where students can

find links to engage and educational

websites, activities in school(s), and

community share information, ideas,

etc. with other students.

Content area

supervisors/ teachers

June 2011 District web page A district-wide source is too

overwhelming and potential age-

inappropriate. Teachers should be

encouraged to provide links on their

own websites that are grade and

content specific. This cannot be

required.

5 Low Withdrawn

1-D Investigate and integrate

technology projects into the

curriculum at every grade level to

incorporate the use of new technology

tools.

Content Supervisors/

Tech Committee/

Teachers

June 2015

Lesson plans/ Website postings

Revised curriculum documents

For the second year, a district

committee is working to integrate

PBL into the curriculum

1 High Accomplished

1-J Incorporate problem solving and

process strategies into the curriculum

areas. Ex: problem-solving and

communicating thinking in

mathematics, 21st Century Skills, etc.

(instruction, assessment, prof.

development).

Asst. Supt.

Supervisors

Bldg. Administrators

September 2011

Yearly Curriculum

Revisions

Curriculum document will contain

specific strategies and processes

PLC and Professional Development

opportunities will provide time for

teachers to discuss the strategies and

processes

The curriculum process must align

with the CCSS and CCCS which

emphasis this skill.

1 Low Accomplished

1-L Differentiate the curriculum to

meet the needs of various learners

(instruction, assessment, professional

development, fiscal).

Asst. Supt.

Supervisors


Ongoing 2010-2015 Curriculum documents will reflect

specific strategies and assessments to

meet the needs of learners. Specific

ideas for each unit will be included.

The curriculum process must align

with the CCSS and CCCS which

emphasis this skill.

1 Low Accomplished

2

1-M Clearly seek and identify

scientifically-based research and

practices in the curriculum

Scientifically-based= quantitative

and/or qualitative data that is reliable

and valid.

Asst. Supt.

Supervisors


Ongoing 2010-2015

Final document due?

Teachers choose and implement

resources and strategies based on

research that is scientifically-based.

PLC and professional development time

will provide opportunities for learning

and articulation.

With the implementation of RtI and

the new teacher evaluation program,

there is a substantial focus on date

driven instruction.

1 Moderate Accomplished

1-P Integrate units/lessons across

content-area disciplines – language

arts, math, social studies, science, the

arts.

Asst. Supt.

Supervisors


September 2013 Specific assessments and units that are

cross-curricular and incorporate

technology will be included in the

curriculum documents

PLC and professional development time

will provide opportunities for

articulation

The CCSS require interdisciplinary

approaches and the use of

technology. In addition, technology

advances have provided more

opportunities for integration and

collaboration.

1 Moderate Accomplished/Ongoing

1-R Pro-actively plan for new

curricular materials and technologies,

such as Smart Boards and LCD

projectors, that will allow the district

to achieve technology goals.

Facilities Manager,

Technology

Supervisor, Business

Administrator,

Superintendent,

Principals

Ongoing 2010-2015 Plans and preparedness to incorporate

technologies to school buildings

All general classrooms now have a

standard set of technology tools:

LCD, document camera, Apple TV,

and speakers.

1 Low Accomplished

1-W Revise various units of study,

based on recent integration practices,

to increase productivity, creativity, and

higher-level thinking skills.

Subject area

teachers, computer

teachers, media

specialists, related

arts teachers

Ongoing 2010- 2015 Increased student proficiency and use of

technology tools as demonstrated in

their network portfolios

There is an ongoing effort that is

now embedded in the curriculum

writing process.

1 Low Accomplished

Curriculum Strand B: Improve the District’s curriculum alignment to the CCSS, NJCCCS, and Vertically in Grades K-12


Completed


January 2014


1-C Review & revise district curricula,

curriculum guides, digital literacy

benchmarks, units of study, etc., and

include activities linked across the

district and grade levels.

Subject area

teachers, computer

teachers, media

specialists, related

arts teachers

June 2014 Increased student proficiency and use of

technology tools as demonstrated in

their network portfolios



writing process.

1 Low Accomplished

1-F Identify refinements to the

curricula to ensure the documents

reflect what is actually taught.

Asst. Supt.

Supervisors

Ongoing 2010-2015

Revisions to the curriculum documents

Random samples of lesson plans



writing process.

1 Low Accomplished

1-H Vertically and horizontally

articulates the curriculum in order to

identify and align expectations from

Pre K-12- Extend articulation among

the sending districts and HCRHS.

Asst. Supt.

Supervisors


September 2012 All teachers will be utilizing PLC time

to vertically and horizontally articulate

curriculum.

Curriculum documents will reflect

changes.

High school articulation will continue

and focus on articulation



writing process.

1 Low Accomplished

3

1-K Explore ways to teach the same

content and standards with other

districts. Share innovative strategies

within and outside of the district.

Asst. Supt.

Supervisors

September 2013 Identify districts with similar programs

and find opportunities to share- visits,

video conferences, etc.

Within the district- Use PLC and

professional development time to share

and articulate ideas



writing process.

1 Low Accomplished

Curriculum Strand C: Improve Communication of the Curriculum with Teacher and Parents


Completed


January 2014


1-G Make documents accessible to

parents and staff- Make them user-

friendly and consistent across content

areas.

Superintendent

Asst. Supt.

Secretaries

September 2012 All documents will be posted on the

district website and accessible to the

public and staff, including translations

for ESL parents

All curriculum guides are online,

and we will have user-friendly grade

level brochures developed by the

end of this year. We will also be

piloting a curriculum

writing/mapping program.

1 High Accomplished/Ongoing

1-Q Clearly communicate to parents

the major concepts of curricula and

ways to support children’s learning.

Asst. Supt.

Supervisors


September 2011 Provide parent sessions on curricula

Post videos on the district website that

demonstrate strategies parents can use to

support their children’s learning at

home, including translations for ESL

parents








1-S Expand/improve communication

regarding curriculum and programs to

parents:

- Provide basic explanations, tips and

strategies for helping parents learn

about and understand curriculum

topics

and how to help their child. Post web

links to NJCCC standards, define

skill

sets.

Assistant

Superintendent,

Curriculum Dept.

Ongoing 2010-2015 Web Posting

“At A Glance” current overview

documents







Twitter Account opened July 2014


1-T Continue and expand the practice

of gathering parent/staff input about

program changes proactively and

consistently during curriculum needs

assessments, revision processes,

program pilots and final decision-

making (and define the role of parents

in curriculum changes), i.e. parent

surveys, focus groups, committee

Assistant

Superintendent,

Curriculum Dept,

Communication &

Personnel

Coordinator

Ongoing 2010-2015 Survey results This is an ongoing effort that is now

embedded in the curriculum writing

process.

1 Low Accomplished

4

participation.

Curriculum Strand D: Improve Access to Professional Resources


Completed


January 2014


1-B Create a web resource collection

of projects and ideas, as well as

technological tools that have been

successfully implemented.

Supervisor of

technology, public

information officer

and district web

master, teachers

Ongoing 2012-2015

June 2012

Creation of website with resources

Project samples/ assessments

Direction sheets

FAQ’s

Other web- links/ blogs

Currently piloting Atlas Rubicon

which will allow collaboration and

sharing of curriculum resources.


1-O Develop a data base/shared drive

of innovative lessons.

Supervisors

Bldg. Admin.

Technology Sup. &

Teachers

September 2013 A shared drive or data base will be

ready for utilization.

Currently piloting Atlas Rubicon

which will allow collaboration and

sharing of curriculum resources.


Curriculum Strand E: Provide New Programs and New Materials to Support Curriculum Implementation


Completed


January 2014


1-E Investigate the implementation of

additional non-fiction reading as part

of science and social studies curricula.

Curriculum

Supervisors

June 2012 Book/Article List This is an ongoing effort that is now


process.

1 Low Accomplished

1-I Investigate the feasibility and

effectiveness of full day Kindergarten

(Facilities, fiscal, human resources,

instruction, assessment, professional

development). Previous study should

be reviewed.

Superintendent

Asst. Supt.

Committee

June 2013

September 2014

Report on feasibility of a full-day K-

facilities, fiscal, curriculum, etc.

Board Presentation- 2-2014

The Board continues to consider the

fiscal impact of expanding our

kindergarten program.

The Board approved the

implementation 9-2014


1-N Choose curriculum resources

those are socially and culturally

relevant. Build a professional library

of resources.

Asst. Supt.

Supervisors

Teacher Committee

Ongoing 2010-2015

Revisit and/or develop a list of criteria

for resource inclusion and selection

Additions/revisions to the curriculum

documents

This is an ongoing effort that is now


process.

1 Low Accomplished

+1-U Develop, employ and expand

best practices and professional

development at appropriate grade

levels:

Orton (multi-sensory) visual

auditory, tactile, cognitive, kinesthetic

Framing your Thoughts writing

program

Everyday Math – Pinpoint

(explore other supplemental Materials,

ie. SRA)

Training new special education

Asst.

Superintendent;

Director of Special

Services;

Supervisors of Math

and LA

Ongoing 2010-2015 Professional Development

postings/participation documents

Handouts to participants



process.

1 Low Accomplished

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teachers

Maintain effective programs

Explore reading and writing programs

(i.e. Corrective Reading) for older

students or higher levels.

1-V Update curriculum and related

actions to address zero bullying

tolerance policy

Assistant

Superintendent

Building Principals

June 2011 Current document

Parent notification

Web Site

Embedded practice required by new

HIB laws

1 Low Accomplished

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Goal #2: INSTRUCTION

Goal Statement: The FRSD will provide all learners with effective instruction that utilizes current, research-based best practices.

Goal Concepts: Differentiation; Cooperative Learning; Project-based Learning; developmentally-appropriate practices; technology

infused; real-life application; teaching for comprehension; 21st Century skills; subject area integration

Instruction Stand A: Increase the use of Strategies and Materials that Support Ensure Opportunities for Differentiation


Completed


January 2014


2-A Utilize a scaffold of

activities linked across the

district and across the grade

levels as outlined in district

curriculum guides.

Content

Supervisors/

Teachers

Ongoing from

2010- 2015

Lesson plans This is an ongoing effort that is now


process.

1 Low Accomplished

2-B Evaluate implementation of

personalized learning

environments. Define

Tech Supervisor/

Tech Committee/

Teachers

July 2012 Links on district website

Curriculum/ lesson plan

documents

Scaffolding computer time to age

appropriate levels.

The district is exploring options for

increasing access to student technology

that will promote Personalized Learning.

1 High Accomplished in grades 5-8

2-E Deliver instruction that

meets the needs of all learners

through differentiation.

Assistant

Superintendent;

District

Supervisors;

Building Principals;

Teachers

On-going; 2010-

2015

Lesson Plans; Observations



process.

1 Low Accomplished

2-F Provide teachers with

instructional strategies, materials

and activities that can be used to

differentiate instruction and

assessments.

Assistant

Superintendent;

District

Supervisors;


Teachers

September 2012 Professional Offerings handouts




process.

1 Low Accomplished

2-G Consistently and

deliberately use pre-assessments

to inform and differentiate

instruction. (Curriculum

Compacting, Flexible/Fluid

Grouping)

Assistant

Superintendent;

District

Supervisors;


Teachers

September 2012 All teachers are implementing,

analyzing and making appropriate

modifications in instruction;


Measuring student pre and post knowledge

is essential under TEACHNJ’s new teacher

evaluation reform.

1 Low Accomplished

2-H Promote strategies to

differentiate homework.

Assistant

Superintendent;

September 2012 Homework Assignments; Lesson

Plans



1 Low Accomplished

STATUS KEY 1. Accomplished

2. In Progress

3. Pending

4. Challenging

5. Withdrawn

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District

Supervisors;


Teachers

process.

2-I Develop ideas to provide

students with more academic

choice geared toward individual

learning styles.

Assistant

Superintendent;

District

Supervisors;


Teachers

September 2013 Lesson Plans; Observations This is an ongoing effort that is now


process.

1 Low Accomplished

2-J Promote authentic project

based learning with the infusion

of technology while fostering

opportunities for both

collaboration and self-directed

learning (technology as a tool not

an extra).

Assistant

Superintendent;

District

Supervisors;


Teachers

September 2013

Units; Lesson Plans; Observations

For the second year, a district committee is

working to integrate PBL into the

curriculum.

1 High Accomplished at grades 5-8

2-L Identify materials in each

core subject area that includes

differentiated lessons. When

none exist, develop sample to

include in course of study for key

concepts?

Assistant

Superintendent;

District

Supervisors;

Building Principals

June 2012 Lesson Plans; Observations;

Curriculum Guide



process.

1 Low Accomplished

2-T Ensure that district staff is

trained and employing

differentiated instruction to meet

the needs of special education

students and to ensure students

are being educated in the Least

Restricted Environment.

Director of Special

Services

June 2011 Staff Development Offerings

Workshop Handout

Faculty Meeting Agenda



process.

1 Low Accomplished

Instruction Stand B: Increase the use of Technology as an Instructional Tool


Completed


January 2014


2-C Review Cyber Security

curriculum/ etiquette/ etc.

Tech Supervisor/

Tech Committee

Ongoing from

2010- 2015

Curriculum/lesson plans This is an ongoing effort that is now


process.

1 Low Accomplished

8

2-D Evaluate feasibility of

additional labs/ student laptop

carts.

Tech Supervisor/

Tech Committee

June 2011 Feasibility Study Report

Our vision has changed. Additional labs

are not a priority, Instead, the Technology

Advisory Committee will be meeting

during the 2013-2014 school year and

making recommendations for increasing

student access to technology.

1 High Accomplished through planning

process for PARCC 2014-2015

Instruction Stand C: Develop Instructional Approaches that Promote the Use of Study Skills and that Are or Promote Environmentally Friendly Culture


Completed


January 2014


2-K Integrate study skills into all

academic areas.

Assistant

Superintendent;

District

Supervisors;


Teachers

On-going Lesson Plans; Observations This is an ongoing effort that is now


process.

1 Low Accomplished

2-O Integrate green initiatives

into various subject areas

through differentiated instruction

to foster real-life application.

Green Committee,

Principals

Assistant

Superintendent

Curriculum

Supervisors

July 2011-2015 Lesson plans, projects, events,

activities, and curriculum guides

which reflect the green initiative

This is an ongoing effort.

1 Low Accomplished

2-P Explore ways to raise student

awareness of their role in a

greener healthier community.

Green Committee,

Assistant

Superintendent,

Principals

Ongoing 2010-

2015

Assemblies, projects, events,

activities, and lesson plans



process.

1 Low Accomplished

Instruction Stand D: Ensure the Resources Necessary to Provide an Environment Conducive to the Important Work of Learning


Completed


January 2014


2-M Create a fiscally responsible

budget that supports curriculum

development and professional

development necessary for

effective instruction.

Assistant

Superintendent

Ongoing 2010-

2015

Curriculum guides, test scores - Budget analyzed annually 1 Low Accomplished

2-N Investigate ways to create

and maintain a physical

environment conducive to

learning.

Principal, Facilities

Manager

July 2011-2015 Plans, Investigation Steps, Meeting

Minutes

Safe Havens conducted a three day security

audit –September 10, 11, and 12, 20013.

Report received November 1, 2013

1 High Accomplished

Instruction Stand E: Provide Resources that Will Foster Positive Parental Involvement

Action Step Responsibility Date To Be Evidence of Achievement Indicators of Progress Status Priority Recommendations

9

Completed January 2014

2-Q Empower parents by

teaching them how to help their

child at home; provide

opportunities to help parents

support reading/writing programs

and Everyday Math.

Curriculum

Supervisors

January 2011

Ongoing

Announcements; Agendas,

Handouts

Calendar of Events … evening

parent sessions

PowerSchool Parent Portal

Parent Nights

Community App Night at JPC

1 Low Accomplished

2-R Share with parents and post

online supplemental materials

and classroom resources; create

tutorials for parents; develop and

share syllabus for each course at

each grade level; provide

curriculum/unit of study

overviews; consider pod casting

lessons so that parents can also

teach their child; promote the

many ways parents can learn

more about instruction.

Curriculum

Supervisors,

Webmaster

June 2012 Web Postings

Teacher Handouts

All curriculum guides are online, and we

will have user-friendly grade level

brochures developed by the end of this

year. We will also be piloting a curriculum


1 High Accomplished

2-S Inform and teach parents

about technology use for

instruction; showcase technology

advances.

Director of

Technology

June 2011 Technology Fair

Celebration of Learning

Web Site

App Night at JPC

Back-to-School Night Presentations

1 Low Accomplished

10

Goal #3: STUDENT ASSESSMENT

Goal Statement: The FRSD will improve student learning by continually monitoring and adjusting instruction for each student

through the use of a variety of assessments.

Goal Concepts: Consistent, rigorous formative/benchmark assessments; technology integration; authentic, real-world application;

explanation of secured skills; parent communication; aligned to national, state and district standards.

Assessment Strand A: Conduct Data Analysis to Inform Instruction and Determine Effectiveness


Completed


January 2014


3-A Ensure that assessment results

are analyzed by teachers through

professional learning communities

for the purpose of monitoring and

adjusting classroom instruction.

Asst.

Superintendent,

Supervisors,

Building

Administrators,

Teachers

September 2012 All teachers are actively

participating in a professional

learning community.

This is an embedded practice which is further

being utilized through RtI and teacher’s Student

Growth Objectives.

1 Low Accomplished

3-H Review value of current

assessment tools and their financial

impact based on their effectiveness.

i.e. How do local assessments

correlate with state assessments and

their costs?

Business

Administrator and

Assistant

Superintendent

Ongoing 2010-

2015

Analyze trend data within FRSD

and other similar districts and

compare several years for

evidence of effectiveness as well

as costs.

Budget analyzed annually

1 Low Accomplished

3-L Research and implement a

Response to Intervention (RtI)

model for mathematics, reading and

writing.

Director of Special

Services

Principals

Curriculum

Supervisors

Assistant

Superintendent

June 2012 Pilot

Program

Study Report For the second year, there is a district

Committee charged with providing guidance on

RtI , a universal screener is now in place K-5,

additional staff are in place, teachers have been

trained in Project READ, a research-based

intervention program, and plans are in progress

for shifting to a target instruction model.


Assessment Strand B: Develop District Benchmark Assessments


Completed


January 2014


3-B Develop and implement

approved benchmark assessments

that are authentic, hands-on, and/or

provide “real world” experience.

Asst.

Superintendent,

Supervisors,

Building

Administrators,

Teachers

September 2012 All teachers are analyzing

benchmark assessment results.

Completed and we continue to make

modification for their new use as part of

teacher evaluation.

1 Low Accomplished

3-E Support and encourage the use Asst. September 2013 Professional learning communities We are currently using AIMSweb in grade K-8, 1 High Accomplished through in


2. In Progress

3. Pending

4. Challenging

5. Withdrawn

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of technology in assessment in order

to enhance student interest and

independence as well as assist in

drilling down into data.

Superintendent,

Supervisors,

Building

Administrators,

Teachers

and professional development

opportunities (dept. & 90-min.

meetings, staff development days).

Quia, Survey Monkey, Google Forms and we

are preparing for online PARCC assessments.

We are using Excel extensively for data

analysis, but with the flood of new data, we are

exploring new data gathering and analysis

tools.

planning for PARCC

3-F Investigate and implement

strategies to assess student learning

through interdisciplinary instruction.

Asst.

Superintendent,

Supervisors,

Building

Administrators,

Teachers

September 2012 Cross-curricular assessment tools

are developed.

Professional learning communities




This is an embedded practice which is furthered

by the PBL Committee.

1 Low Accomplished

3-J Explore alternatives to

traditional assessment by allowing

for more green assessments.

Green Committee,

Technology,

Facilities Manager,

Principals,

Assistant

Superintendent,

Curriculum

Supervisors

July 2011-2015 Plans and preparedness to

incorporate technologies to school

buildings.

We are currently using AIMSweb in grade K-8,

Quia, Survey Monkey, Google Forms and we

are preparing for online PARCC assessments.


3-N Explore standardized pre/post

assessment tools for special

education students.

Director of Special

Services

June 2012 Report Completed.

1 Low Accomplished

Assessment Stand C: Ensure Benchmarks are Implemented in a Consistent and Effective Manner


Completed


January 2014


3-C Ensure that assessments are

consistently implemented as part of

the curriculum and students are

assessed through a variety of

methods (writing, speaking,

presenting, demonstrations etc…).

Asst.

Superintendent,

Supervisors,

Building

Administrators,

Teachers

September 2012 Board of Education approved

curriculum containing a variety of

assessments.

Lesson plans reflect assessments

that are implemented.

All benchmark assessments are required as part

of the curriculum guides.

1 Low Accomplished

Assessment Stand D: Improve Strategies for Communicating Information about the District Assessment Program


Completed


January 2014


3-D Utilize PowerSchool to better

communicate student progress with

parents.

Asst.

Superintendent,

Supervisors,

Building

Administrators,

September 2011 All staff utilizes PowerSchool

software and the “parent portal” is

open.

90% of parents now have a Parent Portal

account and PowerAnnouncement is providing

voice, text and email communications with

parents.

1 Low Accomplished

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Teachers

3-G Encourage a home-school

partnership that informs parents of

student learning goals and the

tangible progress their child has

made toward those goals.

Asst.

Superintendent,

Supervisors,

Building

Administrators,

Teachers

June 2011 Professional learning communities




Documents such as: agendas,

study guides, unit outlines,

newsletters.

90% of parents now have a Parent Portal

account and PowerAnnouncement is providing

voice, text and email communications with

parents.

1 Low Accomplished

3-I Continue to provide suggested

funding for internal and external

communication regarding student

assessment.

Business

Administrator

Ongoing 2010-

2015

Continue to communicate through

conferences, report cards,

newsletters, list serve, parent

nights and surveys.

1 Low Withdrawn

3-K Define and clearly explain to

public all federal, state and district

assessments, including their need,

use, timeframe, results and outcome

of each; communicate the steps that

follow each assessments (i.e.

entrance into a particular program or

need for intervention); clearly

communicate Board policy to ensure

parents are aware of district

regulations related to assessments or

program requirements (i.e. Age of

Entrance); communicate assessment

results/presentations via online, list

serve, virtual backpack, etc.

Assistant

Superintendent,

Curriculum Dept.

Fall 2012 Pilot

Program

Board Agenda (PowerPoint)

Parent Letter

Notices

Web Site

Evening Workshops

The FRSD website has information on all

assessments and letters go home to parents

prior to all standardized assessments as well as

the assessment results.

1 Low Accomplished

3-M Research and discuss

possibility of a spring parent-teacher

conference.

Assistant

Superintendent,

Curriculum Dept.,

Principals

Administrative

Council

October 2011 Agenda

Minutes to Meetings

-ABANDONED- Contractual Restrictions

A District Committee on Reports Cards and

Conferences did not recommend this.

5 Low Withdrawn

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Goal #4: PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Goal Statement: The FRSD will provide and support professional growth and development to enhance

instruction and learning.

Goal Concepts: Professional Learning Communities; access to best practices; inclusion of educators from other

districts; focused programs tied to school goals; teacher leaders and district expertise

Professional Development Strand A:Ensure that Every Child is Taught by a Teacher who is Technically Competent and Knowledgeable about Technology Integration


Completed


January 2014


4-A Create and implement leveled

technology professional development

productivity courses for all staff at

various times of the day.

Tech Supervisor/ Tech

Committee

June 2012 Course Offerings

Training Sessions

Use of productivity software- i.e.

PowerSchool, SchoolWires

-Offered afterschool clinics to assist with

PowerSchool, MAC to PC conversation

and to share iPad apps and classroom

instructional strategies


- 2014-2015 PD

initiative focused on

technology

4-B Create a technology professional

learning committee.


Committee

June 2011 Formation of committee The Technology Advisory Committee

addresses topics related to professional

development needs in terms of

establishing a vision for technology use

1 Low Accomplished

4-C Investigate speakers, teachers,

articulation opportunities, and well-

known tech education webinars and

workshops to enhance teacher tech

knowledge.


Committee

Ongoing from

2010- 2015

Meeting minutes

Travel reports

-The district used Bright Bytes to

identify staff’s strengths and

weaknesses. Opportunities consistent

with these needs are made available

through NJEEC and other vendors. In

addition, tin house experts are utilized

extensive through summer offerings,

before/after school and on PD days.


- 2014-2015 PD


technology

4-D Create various technology surveys

to collect data regarding computer use,

integration, and skill sets of staff and

students.


Committee

Ongoing from

2010- 2015

Survey results -Bright Bytes was a major catalyst in

determining needs, but additional

surveys are being used to monitor needs.

1 Low Accomplished

4-F Identify additional certifications that

may be applicable to members of staff

for hardware/software.


Committee

Ongoing from

2010- 2015

Professional development offerings -We have provided training in

virtualization and Microsoft

certification.

1 Low Accomplished

4-G Incorporating technology into PIP

and/or summative forms.

Administration and

Staff

2010-2011 Teacher PIPs and Summative

evaluations

-Expectation of the use of technology are

clear and known to staff. Staff has

varying abilities to meet expectations

and professional development is

ongoing.


- 2014-2015 PD


technology

4-H Develop a list of student, teacher,

and administrators’ competencies in the

area of technology. Provide training

Tech Supervisor/Tech

Committee

Principals

June 2011 Final Document -Bright Bytes survey helped provide

benchmark information on teacher

competencies. However, there is no

4 High PD time has been

dedicated to new State

initiatives: Common


2. In Progress

3. Pending

4. Challenging

5. Withdrawn

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made to meet the needs of the staff to

read the skills identified.

Assistant

Superintendent

“list” developed because the

competencies needed and the technology

available changes too rapidly.

Core State Standards

and TEACHNJ

Evaluation Reform

4-J Identifying basic expectations for

technology use and integration in every

classroom.


Committee

Ongoing from

2010- 2015

District leveled competencies -2012-2013- A committee of teachers

and administrators will develop a plan

for the implementation of Project Based

Learning for grades 7-8

-Progress has been made, but it is

recognized that curriculum guides must

reflect expectations for consistent use of

technology.


- 2014-2015 PD


technology

4-M Provide learning opportunities

which facilitate the integration of

technology into the implementation of

NJCCCS.

Assistant

Superintendent

Supervisors

Building

Administrators

September 2012 Professional Learning Communities and

professional development opportunities

such as department meetings and 90-

minute meetings, professional

development days

-Provided limited technology workshops

during summer 2011

-Provided after school clinics to support

transition from MAC to PC at RH, CH,

and FAD

-A committee of teachers and

administrators will develop a plan for

the implementation of Project Based

Learning for grades 7-8

Progress has been made, but it is

recognized that curriculum guides must

reflect expectations for consistent use of

technology.


- 2014-2015 PD


technology

4-hh Create and implement a

comprehensive technology staff

development program including

technology competencies.

Tech Supervisor 2010- 2011 Course Offerings, Articulation, PLCs,

Guest speakers, Handouts, Webinars,

Teacher PIPs, Online Forums

-Offered afterschool clinics to assist with

PowerSchool, MAC to PC conversation

and shred iPad apps

-Two clinics per month per building will

be offered to improve technology skills

of teachers


- 2014-2015 PD


technology

Professional Development Strand B: Create a Culture of Learning Amongst Teachers through the Use of Professional Learning Communities


Completed


January 2014


4-E Create a climate where teachers are

encouraged to experiment and share with

colleagues their successes and struggles.


Committee

Principals

Ongoing from

2010- 2015

Meeting minutes -Staff Development; document cameras

LCD Project

-The use of PLC and digital media has

provided many opportunities for sharing

successes and struggles.

1 Low Accomplished

4-K Create, develop, and implements

Professional Learning Communities

(PLC) that provides structured

professional development for all staff

Assistant

Superintendent

Supervisors

Building

September 2012

All teachers will be actively

participating in a Professional

Development Communities (PLC)

-School Based Professional

Development Committees trained and

functioning in each building



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that are aligned with district and school

goals.

Administrators -District goals are aligned with building

goals that are aligned with departmental

and school level goals. PLC time is

provided to accomplish these goals.

-Developments Plan focus PLC on

SMART goals aimed at improving

student achievement

4-O Build capacity of teachers to

analyze assessment data in order to

inform instruction.

Assistant

Superintendent

Supervisors

Building

Administrators

September 2012

(fully

implemented)

All teachers analyzing assessment data

and appropriately modifying instruction.

-Conducted 90 minute meeting “drill

down” date of PLC

-PLC, department meetings and RtI will

provide additional opportunities to

support teachers in applying data-driven

decision making

Much meeting time has been spent on

developing consistent benchmarks and

analyzing the data during meeting time.


4-T Provide opportunities for peer

observation and feedback.

Building

Administrators

September 2011 Schedule of observations -All mentors and novice teachers are

required to observe one-another in 7th

and 8th

grade SS and Science\

-2012-2013 District Committee will

research , select and plan

implementation of teacher evaluation

tool for pilot program (2012-2013) and

full implementation in 2013-2014


4-V Provide learning opportunities for

all staff to implement research-based

best practices.

Assistant

Superintendent

Supervisors

Building

Administrators

Ongoing 2010-

2015

Agendas from Professional

Development district time and

Professional Learning Communities





Developments Plan focus PLC on


student achievement

1 High Accomplished

4-aa Provide professional development

to teachers to help them better

communicate a wide range of topics and

information to parents, including:

- teachers’ expectations of parents

- ways parents can support and assist

their

their child’s learning

- creating study guides, tip sheets and

sample

problems for parents

- writing family letters about class

Curriculum Supervisors

Teachers

Building

Administrators

Ongoing 2010-

2015

Surveys

Curriculum reports

Professional Development Offerings

Teacher Newsletter

Building Newsletter

Teacher Website

- Use of Pacing Guides/Year at a Glance

in curriculum documents

- FRSD website access to additional

curriculum information

-Continued refinement to K-4 standards

based report card

-Teachers utilize PowerSchool and the

FRSD website to provide easy access for

parents and community members.

-BTSN programs focus on teaching

strategies and curriculum


- 2014-2015 PD

initiative

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learning

- holding more parent

workshops/seminars to

teach parents the same way their

children

are learning

4-cc Develop, employ and expand best

practices and training at appropriate

grade levels. (Marzano’s – What Works

in the Classroom)

Assistant

Superintendent

Supervisors

Principals

June 2012 Professional Development Offering -School Based Professional




Developments Plan focus PLC on


student achievement

-Integrated into all PD sessions

-All PD is based on quality, research

based materials, instructional strategies

and assessments

-Strategy Chats, summer PD, etc.


4-ii Create a climate where teachers are

encouraged to experiment and share with

colleagues their successes and struggles.


Committee/Principals/S

upervisors

Ongoing 2010-

2015

Meeting minutes -School Based Professional



-The use of PLC and digital media has

provided many opportunities for sharing

success and struggles.


Professional Development Strand C: Improve the Quality of Professional Development Despite the Challenges of Time and Finances


Completed


January 2014


4-L Explore sharing professional

development opportunities with other

districts. (Fiscal Management, Facilities)

Assistant

Superintendent

Supervisors

September 2011 Identify districts and opportunities to

share professional development

experiences

-Served as host to multiple districts for

HIB workshops, Tang Strategies

workshop, Legal One workshop, and

Naomi Drew

-Exploring additional opportunities for

shared services

-A Reading Recovery Teacher Leader

Trainer will provide a new means of

outreach to other school districts

-2012-2013 Formation of K-4

Scheduling Committee

-There are numerous examples of

collaboration with other districts that

have allowed greater quality and

quantity of opportunities.


4-N Introduce and implement concept of

“teacher leaders”.

Assistant

Superintendent

September 2013 Teachers model within classrooms and

facilitate professional development

-Supervisors identified teachers and are

informally mentoring them to assume

1 High Accomplished

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Supervisors

Building

Administrators

greater leadership in curriculum and

professional development activities (e.g.

summer professional development

program, etc.)

-A Reading Recovery Teacher Leader

Trainer will be established in the district

beginning in the 2012-2013 school year

-2012-2013- Committee to develop

project based learning units at Grades 7

& 8, with a goal of having PBL

interdisciplinary projects at each grade

level by 2015-2016

-The use of G&T Math and G&T Stretch

SWS and Computer teachers as “go to”

people for other teachers.

-In addition, teachers share their other

skills and knowledge with their

colleagues.

4-W Investigate cost effective measures

to provide training. I.e. turn key or in

house trainings.

Assistant

Superintendent

Ongoing 2010-

2015

Savings generated on professional

development

-Greater use of teacher leaders for

providing professional development

rather than outside consultants

-Utilized shared services to maintain

quality while reducing costs

-Collaboration with other districts hand

use of in-house teacher experts has

allowed us to reduce costs, while

increase quality.

1 Low Accomplished

4-X Explore opportunities to utilize

district expertise to generate revenue.

I.e. charge outside educators to attend

our trainings.

Assistant

Superintendent and

Business Administrator

Ongoing 2010-

2015

Savings generated on professional

development or revenues generated

-Utilized shared services to maintain

quality while reducing costs (e.g. Greg

Tang, David Nash, Naomi Drew, etc.)

-Turn-key training is an expectation for

all teachers attending out-of-district PD

-Collaboration with other district has

allowed us to provide higher quality and

greater quantity of opportunities.

1 Low Accomplished

4-gg Implement an Evaluation of

Professional Development Programs to

determine effectiveness of in-school

program.

Assistant

Superintendent

Principals

Supervisors

January 2011 Evaluation Tool -Continued use of Surveymonkey after

major professional development to

collect participant feedback

-Planning use of PDExpress to replace

Surveymonkey

-Review of PD evaluations by the LPDC

-Use of LPDC and SBPD who conduct

their own needs assessment and

evaluations

1 Low Accomplished

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Professional Development Strand D: Ensure High Quality Compliance with NJDOE Requirements for Professional Development


Completed


January 2014


4-P Provide mandated professional

development for all staff such as Suicide

Prevention, etc.

Assistant

Superintendent

School Counselors

Nurses

Director of Special

Services

As mandated Sign-in sheets, meeting agendas,

assessments, certificates

-Restructured available PD time to

include mandated training during the fall

workshop day: DYFS, Substance Abuse,

and Blood borne pathogens, Diabetes,

Suicide Prevention, critical incident

response, and HIB

-2012-2013 Formation of K-4

Scheduling Committee

1 Low Accomplished

4-Q Provide learning opportunities for

increasing content knowledge and

strategies for all teachers including

Special Education, Gifted and Talented,

English as a Second Language, etc.

Assistant

Superintendent

Supervisors

Building

Administrators

2010-2015 Professional Learning Communities,

professional development district time

throughout the school year, and

conferences. Teachers will turnkey

experiences for colleagues

-Differentiated Instruction Workshop,

February 2011

-Greg Tang Math workshop, February

2011

-Strategies for Teaching Gifted,

February 2011

-ARRA funded LAL and Math

workshops

-ESL certification program

-CONNECT-ED and Mickelson

Academy

-Reading Recovery-NJEC

-Content area workshops are offered

and we are currently providing an in-

house opportunity for earning an ESL

certification. The focus of the course is

on basic literacy and differentiated

instructional strategies

1 Low Accomplished

4-R Provide Novice Teacher Training

and Mentor Training, and Cooperating

Teacher Training.

Addendum-New Teacher Evaluation and

Tenure Reform Law

Assistant

Superintendent

Supervisors

Building

Administrators

Ongoing 2010-

2015

Sign-in sheets, meeting agendas,

certificates

-Summer Professional Development

Program 2011






1 Low Accomplished

4-U Implement PD Express and provide

appropriate training for all staff.

Assistant

Superintendent

Supervisors

Building

Administrators

September 2011 Teachers use PD Express -PDExpress utilized for summer

professional development program:

course listing/calendar, registration,

approvals, sign in sheet, and awarded of

earned hours

-PDExpress utilized by some to track

1 Low Accomplished

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other earned hours, such as mentoring,

committee work, out-of-district

workshop, college course work, etc.

2012-2013- Complete implementation






4-Z Educate staff on facility regulations

that could affect the classroom

environment.

Facilities Manger,

Principals

July 2011-2015 Meeting minutes 1 Low Accomplished

Professional Development Strand E: Provide Professional Development that Will Increase Teachers’ Competency with Students with Specialized Needs


Completed


January 2014


4-I Provide staff development and

progress monitoring tools to ensure

successful implementation of RTI

model.

Director of Special

Services

Principals

Sept. 2012 Meeting Minutes

Professional Development Offerings

-East Penn S.D. visit

-Data Warehouse – Jan. 7, 2011

-Learnia Replacement

-Fall 2011: Framing Your Thoughts

-Winter/Spring: Differentiating of Units

of Study

-Offered AIMSweb PD and piloted use

in grade 1 in all schools

-Purchased DRA progress monitoring

kits for each school

-2012-2013- A committee of teachers

and administrators will develop a plan

for the implementation of RTI

throughout all the elementary schools in

grades K-4

2013-2014 AIMSweb pilot to be

expanded to include kindergarten

(K-4)


4-dd Provide training in technology

solutions (Assistive Technology) that

enhance the learning process and

promote independence of special needs

students.

Tech Supervisor

Director of Special

Services

June 2012 Professional Development Offering -iPads and Prologue2Go App have

allowed significant advancement in

assistive technology


4-ee Provide staff development for

general education and special education

teachers and assist in inclusionary

practices.

Director of Special

Services

Assistant

Superintendent

Principals

June 2011 Professional Development Offering -Cooperative Learning Workshop

-ARRA funded LAL and Math

professional development initiative

-Special Education teachers participate

fully in all regular education teacher

staff development opportunities.


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4-ff Explore/expand training for teacher

assistants, related arts and general

education teachers to work with students

with a variety of special needs.

Director of Special

Services

Ongoing Schedule of training programs offered

-Worked through the ESC to provide

training in the noted areas.

Training for TA’s is provided through

the ESC. Differentiation of instructions

no longer “a course” it is a habit of

mind

1 Low Accomplished

Professional Development Stand F: Provide Professional Development for Non-Teachers Appropriate to those Positions


Completed


January 2014


4-S Provide opportunities for continuing

education for all administrators.

Addendum-New Teacher Evaluation and

Tenure Reform Law

Assistant

Superintendent,

Superintendent

Ongoing 2010-

2015

Administrative Council agendas,

graduate classes, conferences

-East Penn S.D. visit

-HIB Training

-Legal One Training

-Data Warehouse Webinars

-EE4NJ



implementation of principals evaluation

tool for 2013-2014- New Principal

Evaluation and Tenure Reform Law

-Danielson, Teachscape, PDExpress,

PowerSchool/Announcement


4-Y Commitment to proper training of

facilities personnel.

Superintendent,

Business Administrator,

Facilities Manager

July 2011-2015 Log of workshops and trainings given to

facilities team

-Safety training, ITP and water quality

training are provided as required

1 Low Accomplished

4-bb Explore/expand training for teacher

assistants, related arts teachers and

general education teachers to work with

students with special needs.

Director of Special

Services

June 2011

Ongoing

Schedule of training programs offered

-Extensive training and transition

activities for new ESC TA”s

-PD summer workshops were offered to

all TA’s

Training for TA’s is provided through

the ESC. Differentiation of instructions

no longer “a course” it is a habit of

mind

1 Low Accomplished

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Goal #5: SPECIAL EDUCATION/SPECIAL SERVICES

Goal Statement: The FRSD will provide a continuum of programs and services that address varied learning styles and abilities

to enable students to achieve their full potential.

Goal Concepts: Academic achievement; Whole Child needs; response to intervention; in-district programs; support for staff


Completed


January 2014


5-A Identify the appropriate

computers and resources for

a child’s unique needs.

Director Special

Services

2010- 2015 Purchase 2010-2011- Refreshed teacher computers at CH and BS

-Aug, 2011- Purchased 15 Instructional Carts including

document cameras, projectors, speakers and cart

-Purchased 50 iPad, two classroom amplification systems

-Purchase 7 laptops and 10 iPads for new special education

staff/students

2012-13: Purchased 42 iPads;22 laptops; 1 SmartBoard; 4 LCD

projectors; 3 Apple TVs; 4 document cameras

2013-14: Purchased 23 iPads; 2 Chromebooks;

2014-15: Purchased 11 iPads; 7 laptops; 2 Chromebooks

1

Accomplished

5-B Provide technology

training for aides and

supporting teachers to assist

students in regular

classroom(s).

Supervisor 2010- 2015 Professional development

offerings

--Sessions held January 2010

-December 2010, & February 2011

-Provided technology training for all TA’s and district staff in

2010 – 2011

-Augmentative Communication technology training in Oct.

2011

-Number Worlds training in Nov. 2011

-IEP Direct Training; Spring 2012

2013-14 & 2014-15:

Technology Prof. Dev. Offered in/out district

In-district PD offered 4 x/year on various topics

1

Accomplished

5-C Provide necessary &

appropriate training for

technology department

personnel to install of

assistive technologies.

Tech Supervisor 2010- 2015 Professional development

offerings

Systems are in place for training staff on assistive technology

(FM Systems)

-District contracts Itinerants from Lake Drive School who

provide staff training/consultation/instruction

- District consults w/ CHOP, other providers, as appropriate

-Director consults with district technology supervisor regarding

technology needs for special needs students, as needed

1

Accomplished

5-D Develop/ create a listing

of the resources available in

district by building for

classroom use.

Director Special

Services

2010- 2011 Resource listing -Created a list of Special Education equipment located in each

classroom across the district and log in Special Service Office

-A comprehensive list is available in the SSS offices. The list is

updated annually.

1

Accomplished


2. In Progress

3. Pending

4. Challenging

5. Withdrawn

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5-E Continue to fund legally

mandated programs. i.e.

I.E.P’s should focus only on

academic needs.

Director of Special

Services

2010-2015 Contained costs of special

education

July 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014: district received letters from

NJOSEP confirming full NJAC compliance

Spring 2014 NJDOE monitoring reflected district compliance

with NJAC 6A: 14.

2014-15: Director revised all Section 504 paperwork; included

requirement for School Health Inspector’s involvement to

improve utilization of district resources

1

Accomplished

5-F Investigate cost saving

measures for Special

Education. I.e. group versus

individual therapies.

Director of Special

Services

2010-2015 Contained costs of special

education

-As per NJAC 6A:14, determination of provision of therapies is

at recommendation of licensed OT/PT/ST staff

-IEP Direct purchase improved staff efficiency

-Director monitors/meets monthly with SLP department;

reviews ST needs/recommendations

1

Accomplished

5-G Commit to provide

equal access to education for


Facilities Manger,

Director of Special

Services

July 2011-2015 Improvements to buildings,

handicapped access,

maintenance done

-As per facilities long range plan- yearly review

1

Accomplished

5-H Clearly communicate to

parents steps the district

takes to address the needs of

special education students,

from self-contained to

mainstreamed; define

process for developing IEPs;

explain how to obtain

services for a child (speech,

behavior, physical disability,

etc.); promote parent support

and opportunities (parent

workshops, special speakers,

etc); communicate with

residents the programs and

support the district provides

students with special needs

as well as preschool

program.

Director of Special

Services, Special

Services Department

Ongoing 2010-

2015

Informational Web Site

Q & A Fact Sheet

Flow Chart

2010-11: 4 Parent Advisory Meetings held:

2011-12: 5 Parent Advisory Meetings held

2012-13: 4 Parent Advisory meetings held

Quarterly Special Ed. Newsletters

Special Service website updated/enhanced

2013-14: 4 Parent Advisory meetings held

Quarterly Special Ed. Newsletters

Updated/Enhanced Special Servcie website

-added to website:

-Referral Process

-Eligibility process

-Parent meeting notices

-Include a Director’s Welcome Back Letter with each student

IEP every summer.

2014-15: 3 Parent Advisory meetings

Quarterly Newsletters

Director facilitates distribution of community

resources/programs to parents of special needs students

Advertises Integrated Preschool Program in local

Newspapers

Complies with NJAC requirements to

advertise/mail/post Child Find notices with community

providers, child care facilities, MD offices, stores, newspapers,

etc.

1

Accomplished

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5-I Consider additional

staffing:

-Supervisor of Special

Education, Assistant

Director or Asst. to the

Director; Behaviorist;

Explore having an in-district

OT/PT

Superintendent/Asst.

Superintendent/Director

of Special Services

June 2011 Presentation of Findings

Cost analysis report

2011-14: Maintained low cost OT/PT and reduced services

needed; added f/t SLP and SE teachers

2011-2014: part-time Behaviorist consultant (BCBA) hired (2

days/week) to service SE and GE students

2012-13: Asst. Dir. of SS hired; BCBA consultant 2 days/wk

2014-15: Added 2 CST positions to reduce case loads from

65+ to 50

Increased BCBA services to 3 days/week

1

.

Accomplished

5-J Enhance opportunities

for developing life skills

which equal independence:

-Providing students with

opportunities to be more

immersed in each of the

buildings

-Expand opportunities for

inclusion through team

teaching and in-class support

-Socialization is key

(mutually beneficial for both

the special ed. student as

well as the general ed.

student)

-Educating the whole child –

explore pull-in program

(buddy perhaps during lunch

and other non-instructional

times throughout the day)

(*perhaps having a district

behaviorist to assist students

and teacher as a resource to

assist with ideas – look at

training someone from the

district) (training someone in

collecting the data)

School Counselors

Building Principals

Classroom Teachers

June 2012 Meeting Minutes

Parent Session Handouts -2012-2013: Will investigate the feasibility of creating an in-

district Behavior Disabilities classroom.

ACTION STEPS to be addressed-

- Increased immersion opportunities in GE

- Expand inclusion and in class support

- Increase socialization opportunities

- Create peer/buddy programs between GE and special

needs students

-2013-2014 combined MD/BD classroom to address students

who have a disability related to behavioral challenges. The

class has:

Behaviorist doing social skills

Small group instruction (4 students)

Higher teacher/student ratio

Twice weekly consultation with behaviorist

Allows for fully self-contained instruction as needed

(including science, social studies, related arts)

-Continue to consider the feasibility of a BD class at the

elementary level if space, student need and staffing permit.

2013-14: Opened elementary Behav. Dis. Classroom

2014-15: Opened two BD classrooms in RFIS and JPC

1

Accomplished

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5-K Assess the Intervention

and Referral Service process

in the different buildings in

the district.

Asst. Superintendent

Building Principals

January 2011 Report of Findings

Feb. 2011: Reviewed IR&S procedures and introduced RtI at

Administrative Council Meeting;: SS Director invited RtI

specialist (Dr. Richard Labbe) to discuss RtI implementation

-Create District Advisory Committee to develop pilot program

for FAD

2013-14: Assistant Director SS given responsibility over RtI and

investigating changes to RtI/Student Support eligibility

-The assessment of the program is complete, universal

screening of all K-4 students is now being used to identify

students for Student Support

2014-15: SE students included in Universal Screening process

1

Accomplished

5-L Provide additional

community information in

the area of Health and

Wellness policies.

District Nurses June 2013 Program/presentation by

Nurses

2011: Implemented new school procedures with lice

2011: facilitated free dental screenings for students

2011: Held Health and Wellness Fair

-Sponsored flu shot clinic for staff

-Monitored numerous cases of Pertussis and provided

-health updates/information to parents and

staff- 2011-2012

2010-2015: Dir. consults with Dept. of Health and

communicates instances of widespread health concerns with

district staff and parent community

1

Accomplished

5-M Ensure accessibility of

facilities and resources at all

schools.

Superintendent/Asst.

Superintendent/Director

of Special Services

June 2011 Presentation of findings 2010-2015: ADA Compliant 2011 -2012

Quarterly Inspection by State

Nurses have updated the concussion policy.

Hired a new medical director.

Weekly Wellness Tips are sent to the staff.

1

Accomplished

5-N Implement technology

to support Health Office and

Special Services paperwork

and tasks:

Explore customizing

Power School or

another software

program to maintain

student health records

and other health office

services, including

transfer of records

between schools and

Hunterdon Central

Create paperless IEP’s

Director of Special

Services, Technology

Supervisor, Student

Data Manager

June 2011 Presentation of findings

2010-11: Worked w/ district data coord. to customize

PowerSchool for use as IEP software program

June 2011: Purchased Health Master software program to

improve efficiency of maintaining/communicating student

health information

Aug. 2011: Purchased IEP Direct which will lead the district to

be paperless, training 8-29-11

2011-12: Provided professional development sessions on

HealthMaster & IEP Direct for staff; Paperless IEPs realized!

2012-13: Upgraded, added and replaced all dist5rict AED

machines

1

Accomplished

25

2012-15: Maintained and upgraded HealthMaster program;

district nurse became HealthMaster trainer, now able to provide

our district nurses with training on HealthMaster updates

2011-2015: Maintain IEP Direct program and training for staff

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Goal #6: FACILITIES

Goal Statement: The FRSD will provide safe, well-maintained, energy-efficient and environmentally-friendly facilities.

Goal Concepts: Preventative maintenance; commitment to five-year plan; security; compliance with federal, state and local regulations;

exploration of energy and other GREEN solutions.


Completed


January 2014


6-A Evaluate climate control in

all server and tech rooms.

Facilities Manager

Technology

Supervisor

Ongoing 2010-

2015

Recommendations regarding

climate control in server

and tech rooms

-Temperature sensors have been purchased and connected to

alarms/i-phones

-Replaced CH and BS air conditioning in server rooms

-Completed all conditioned power in server rooms

1

Accomplished

6-B Investigate energy/cost

saving opportunities. (i.e. solar

panels)

Board Committee,

Business

Administrator and

Facilities Manager

September

2010

Energy audit completed and

presented for Board review.

-Energy Retrofit/Solar Project underway 2011

-Board approved project July 2012

1

Accomplished

6-C Continually evaluate

“green” opportunities that are

cost effective through the Green

Initiative Committee.

Board Committee

and Business

Administrator

Ongoing 2010-

2015

Minutes of meetings and

decreased costs.

-Green Committee Projects underway and working on Energy

retrofit project

1

Accomplished

6-D Investigate shared services

in the area of maintenance to

produce savings.

Facilities Manager

Business

Administrator

Ongoing 2010-

2015

Money saved -Maintenance Cost Analysis completed and presented to the

Personnel Committee – Spring 2011

1

Accomplished

6-E Communicate 5-year

maintenance plan to faculty,

staff, and community

Facilities Manager,

Business

Administrator,

Superintendent,

Communication &

Personnel

Coordinator

July 2011-2015 Meeting minutes, BOE

minutes

-Five Year Maintenance Plan

-Long Range Facility Plan

-Facilities Assessment is complete

1

Accomplished

6-F Evaluate and review work

orders for

commonalities/repetition

Facilities Manager July 2011-2015 Report, BOE minutes,

commitment to the 5 –year

plan

-Facilities Manager holds bi-monthly meetings with

Administration

1

Accomplished

6-G Explore funding resources

within the next 3 years to

improve energy efficiency in

buildings.

Board of

Education,

Facilities Manager,

Business

Administrator,

Superintendent

June 2012

BOE minutes, installation of

solar panels or other

alternative energy

-Energy Retrofit/Solar Project underway

-Board approved July 2012

1

Accomplished


2. In Progress

3. Pending

4. Challenging

5. Withdrawn

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6-H Maintain recycling program,

standardize the recycling

protocol in buildings.

Principals &

Custodial Staff

July 2011-2015 Plan submitted -Recycling pick-up takes place in every school and all recycled

materials go in one container

-To be addressed during Security Audit – Fall 2013

1

Accomplished-Ongo

6-I Explore the feasibility of

installing cameras outside of

buildings. (ex: dumpsters,

playgrounds, fields, entrances,

etc.)

Facilities Manager,

Maintenance Staff,

Technology

Department

June 2015 Add this to 5 – year

maintenance plan

-Facilities Manager completed a report and presented findings

to Superintendent- cost prohibitive

1

Accomplished-

Finance

Committee

Meeting 3-20-

14 to approve

plan

Accomplished-Ongoing

6-J Evaluate fire alarm systems. Facilities Manager July 2010-2015 Report to BOE and

appropriate changes made

when necessary

-Fire Alarms are inspected four times a year

-Budgeted and completed for FAD replacement 2011-2012

-Completed replacement at RFIS, BSandMaintenance Shop

-Robert Hunter to be completed 15-16 budget

2

6-K Clearly communicate facility

use policy and procedures for

gaining access and use of district

buildings and grounds; solicit

facility users to generate revenue;

publicize district’s maintenance

efforts, including efforts to

contain costs, recycle, share

services, etc.

Business

Administrator,

Business Office

Ongoing 2010-

2015

Board Policy

Presentation

Handout

Web Site

-Policy was approved by BOE in Fall of 2010. Revisions made

in February 2011

-Policy and fee schedule placed on district website

-Revenue collected throughout 2010-2011 and 2011-2012

school year

-To be addressed during Security Audit – Fall 2013

1

Accomplished

6-L Consider polling

students/parents/staff about ways

to keep buildings and buses safe

and secure.

Communication &

Personnel

Coordinator

Ongoing 2010-

2015

Survey Results Created a District Advisory Committee with representation of

all Stakeholders 2013-2014

1

H

Accomplished

6-M Evaluate and provide

infrastructure to support

technology solutions that

enhance the learning process and

promote independence of


Director of

Facilities and

Supervisor of

Technology

July 2011-2015 Report of findings -Contracted with Millennium to implement major technology

infrastructure project during the summer of 2011, which

includes new ISR routers, firewall, structured cabling of CH,

and structured cabling and wireless access point installation in

BS, CH, FAD, RH, and RFIS schools

1

Accomplished

6-N Ensure accessibility of

facilities and resources at all

schools.

Facilities Manager July 2011-2015 Report of findings -ADA Requirements met

-All State and Local inspections completed

1 Accomplished

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Goal #7: FISCAL MANAGEMENT

Goal Statement: The FRSD will craft a fiscally responsible budget that is effective and efficient.

Goal Concepts: Revenue generating ideas; shared services; judicious spending; educational foundation; grants


Completed


January 2014


7-A Evaluate district funding plan for

providing adequate and appropriate

technology resources in line with the

county and the state.

Super/ Asst.

Superintendent/

Business Administrator/

Tech Supervisor

Ongoing 2010- 2015 Evaluation report / School budget

Bond referendum

-ARRA purchases- Summer 2011

Document camera, SmartBoards

1

M

Accomplished- PARCC

7-B Develop budget to support refresh

cycle for infrastructure, including

evaluation of existing hardware.


Department/ Tech

Committee

Ongoing 2010- 2015 Refresh plan -Plan shared with full BOE- June 2011.

Implementation completed Summer of

2011

1

M

Accomplished

7-C Evaluate efficiency of district

telecommunications.


Committee/ Tech

Department

June 2011 Meeting minutes, evaluation report -All schools currently using same

provider

-New ISR routers will be capable of

supporting VoIP

-Plan to begin exploring fiscal and

logistical consequences of a major fiber

initiative

1

Accomplished

7-D Create plan to integrate more cost

effective, green, and secure solutions for

printing needs.


Committee/ Tech

Department

June 2011

Evaluation report -Green Committee

-Energy Retrofit

1

Accomplished

7-E Investigate revenue generating ideas.

Board Committee and


Ongoing - March

2011- 2015

Report -Facility Use Fees implemented 2010-

2011 school year

-Student Participations Fees

implemented 2010-2011 school year

Energy retrofit approved July 2012

1

Accomplished

7-F Continually investigate opportunities

for shared services.

Board Committee and


Ongoing - March

2011-2015

Meeting Minutes for Administrative

Council, Board of Education

committees

-Fall 2010 – Township meeting

-January 2011 – Borough & Township

meetings

-Research transportation issue

1

Accomplished

7-G Investigate the feasibility of providing

services for the Before and After-School

Care Program.

Communication &

Personnel Coordinator

January 2011 Report to Board of Education -District Advisory –report to BOE in

February 2011

-YMCA Contract 2011-2012

1

Accomplished


2. In Progress

3. Pending

4. Challenging

5. Withdrawn

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7-H Investigate the feasibility of

conducting a summer recreation program.

Communication &


January 2011 Report to Board of Education -District Advisory –report to BOE in

February 2011

1

Accomplished

7-I Continually monitor spending through

annual audits, budget efficiency reviews,

NJQSAC and Comparative Spending

Guide.

Business Administrator June 2012-2015 Audit without recommendations,

NJQSAC findings report, budget

efficiency review report and ranking

within spending guide

-Prepared district report – January 2011

-Completion of State audit

1

Accomplished

7-J Research steps necessary on the

creation of an Educational Foundation.

Business Administrator June 2011 Report to Board of Education Finance

Committee

-Advertise for community members

interested in serving on the research

committee- Fall 2011

-Foundation created 2012

Organized a District Education

Foundation 2012-2013

1

Accomplished

7-K Create a policy and procure the

services of Grant Writers through a

commission fee based system.

(Portion of grant received)

Superintendent June 2013

Board approved policy and position

advertised

-Contacted Strauss Esmay for policy

that governs employing Grant Writers

to be compensated by agreed upon

commission. Fall 2011

2/3

L

Will explore NJABA option

7-L Explore possible referendum items for

maintenance and technology.

Superintendent,


July 2011-2015 Finance Committee meeting minutes Energy retrofit/Solar Project underway

2011-2012

-Approved July 2012

1

Accomplished

7-M Continue consistent communication

of budget process before, during and after

election, including budget status, potential

changes, possible reductions, budget bytes,

etc.; announce plans for major purchases,

including textbooks, new programs, major

renovations etc.; promote and inform

community of efforts to continue and

expand shared services; announce grants

and other funding opportunities; solicit

ideas for generating and managing revenue

sources; consider opportunities to acquire

corporate grants; promote PTO donations

and efforts to improve facilities (gardens,

outdoor learning centers, playgrounds,

shade structures, etc.).

Business Administrator,

Communication &


2011-2015 Web Site

Handouts

Board of Education minutes

-Budget Presentation made to all

schools’ PTO’s, to staff and

municipalities.

-Public Budget Hearing made by date

determined by law.

-Information shared through web site,

list serve and Global Connect

-Investigated “subscription bussing”,

2011

1

Accomplished

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7-N Provide financial resources to support

effective and efficient communication.

Business Administrator Ongoing 2010-2015 Allocation of resources -Renewed Global Connect Contract-

2010-2011, 2011-2012 school years

-Completed and distributed Student

Code of Conduct 2010-2011

-Newly created Communications

Coordinator position

-Purchased PowerAnnoucnment 2013-

2014

1

Accomplished

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Goal #8: HUMAN RESOURCES

Goal Statement: The FRSD will seek to identify, recruit, evaluate and retain the best qualified professionals.

Goal Concepts: Professional partnerships; collaboration with universities and organizations; open interview/hiring/evaluation process;

professional development, growth and support; evaluation; efficiency; incentives, competitive contracts; legal issues


Completed


January 2014


8-A Provide expectation and opportunity

for cross training to ensure redundancy of

skills.

Superintendent

Assistant

Superintendent


Ongoing 2010- 2015 Training Session Handout -Cross training of HR staff has been

done in the following areas:

Subfinder

Application Tracker

Identification Badges

System 3000

Substitute Application

1

Accomplished

8-B Investigate professional partnerships

with colleges for free or reduced tuition in

exchange for student teaching

opportunities or facilitate classes

District Administrators June 2011 Report of findings Met with representatives from

Delaware Valley College about

offering administrative courses at

FRSD for reduced tuition

1

Accomplished

8-C Ensure the hiring of all staff holding

appropriate licenses/certifications and can

demonstrate appropriate skills.

Communication &


Administrators

July 2011-2015 Job Postings

Interview Documents

Annual Certification Survey

Professional Development Express

-2010-2011 All active files

(certification) audited

-Rollover files from Edumet to System

3000- Summer-Fall 2011-2012-2013

Rollover complete

-Refined hiring process to include

demonstration lesson, collaboration

with other administrators and all

references, and certification complete

- Personnel and Business Office

communicate and collaborate to

ensure information is correct

1

Accomplished

8-D Communicate with staff, parents and

community the process and progress of

contract negotiations, when applicable.

Superintendent Ongoing 2010-2015 Letter Update NA 5 Withdrawn


2. In Progress

3. Pending

4. Challenging

5. Withdrawn

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8-E Inform community of purpose and

necessity of half-day and full professional

development days; explain need for and

use of staff evaluations and how they are

used to maintain accountability for student

achievement and results.

Assistant

Superintendent

Communication &


2010-2015 Letter

Web Site Posting

Shared through the Newsletter the

reason for the number of Early

Dismissal in 2012-2013 for the

purpose of training the professional

staff in the Danielson Model

(ACHIEVENJ)

-PT0 Updates

-Cabinet Updates

1

Accomplished

8-F Continue to market the district’s

reputation of educational excellence and

quality staff to increase community pride

in our schools.

Superintendent and

Communication &


Ongoing 2010-2015 Newsletter -Opening of School Letter

-Code of Conduct

-Budget Presentations

-Welcome Back Presentation

-Board Recognition

-Teacher of the Year Recognition

-Service Awards (10-20-30 year

awards)

-Tenure Awards

-Teacher Websites

-School Websites

-District Websites

-Weekly E-Mail Blasts

-State of the District Letter 3-14-

-Security Plan

1

Accomplished

8-G Inform community of district’s

rigorous hiring process to demonstrate how

the district selects the “cream of the crop”;

share staff statistics, including advanced

degrees; promote staff’s professional

achievements to showcase them as subject

experts; post administrators’ bios online.

Superintendent and

Communication &


2010-2011 school

year

State School Report

Board of Education Presentation

-Annual New Jersey Report Card is

featured on FRSD website

-List serve

-Web announcements

-Press Releases

-Newsletter

-Demonstration Lesson

-Collaboration with Administrators

-Personnel/Business Office

Collaboration

-Board Recognitions

-All websites

1

Accomplished

8-H Develop and utilize a rubric by

principals in level one of the interview

process.

Superintendent

Principals

Supervisors

June 2011 New Rubric -Rubric developed and used for

Substitute Teacher Interviews- 8-23-

11

Training sessions provided four times

a year

1

Accomplished

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8-I Develop training program to assist new

administrators in the area of conducting an

interview.

Superintendent

Principals

Supervisors

June 2011 Training Document

5

Withdrawn

8-J Retention Policy of Applications

Research (write a policy that addresses the

shelf life of an application.)

Personnel/Policy

Committees

Superintendent

June 2011 New Policy -All applications are on line, hard

copies are not kept in Central Office

1

Accomplished

8-K Closed Loop on candidates who were

interviewed. (write a policy that addresses

the responses to all applicants.)

Superintendent

Personnel/Policy

Committee

January 2011 Procedures Document

1

Accomplished

8-L Legal Review

Provide annual legal updates for all

administrators with regards to HR issues.

Superintendent June 2011 Minutes to Council Meeting -2011-2012 Provided all

administrators with Substitute Teacher

Hiring Policy

-2012-2013 Teacher Reform and

Evaluation Law update

1

Accomplished

8-M Training Manual

Write a training manual to assist in the

orientation of personnel to new positions.

Communication &


June 2012 Manual -2012-2013 Substitute Teacher

Training Sessions offered October,

January and March

1

Accomplished

8-N Research and write policy and

procedure to facilitate exit interview.

Superintendent June 2011 Manual

Policy

-2012-2013 Completed

1

Accomplished

8-O Evaluate, revise, and/ or create

adequate and appropriate technology

policies, procedures, and job descriptions.


Committee/Communica

tion & Personnel

Coordinator

Superintendent

Ongoing 2010- 2015 Policy manual, AUP, Procedures

manual, Job descriptions (include

things like refresh cycle, piloting

technology, software selection,

helpdesk tickets, use of technology by

staff and students)

-Technology Department Standard

Operating Procedure Document is in

draft form

-Technology Department job

description/contract were revised

within the past year

1

Accomplished

8-P Create a calendar of tasks related to

HR activities.

Communication &


June 2011 Calendar -2010-2-11 and 2011-2012

Completed, updated annually

1

Accomplished

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8-Q Update annually Personnel web page. Communication &


June 2011 Web site completion -Completed 2010-2011, updated

weekly

1

Accomplished

Goal #9: INFORMATION SYSTEMS & COMMUNICATION

Goal Statement: The FRSD will communicate openly with students, parents, community members and employees.

Goal Concepts: Multiple methods for ever-changing needs; parent and community input and involvement; technology tools;

diversity, bilingual needs; timely, relevant and accurate


Completed


January 2014


9-A Evaluate current network

infrastructure, network connections, and

Internet to determine district needs.


Department

Ongoing 2010- 2015 Reduction of recurring helpdesk

tickets, Bandwidth reports

-Contracted with Millennium to implement

major technology infrastructure project

during the summer of 2011, which includes

new ISR routers, firewall, structured cabling

of CH, and structured cabling and wireless

access point installation in BS, CH, FAD,

RH, and RFIS schools

-Phase II of infrastructure upgrade is

complete. All schools have dependable wi-fi

network and all computers are connected at a

100 mbs fiber WAN and Internet

1

Accomplished

9-B Investigate technologies to create a

web site where students can find links to

fun and educational websites, activities in

school(s), and community share

information, ideas, etc. with other

students- Create a resource for the

students.

Content area

Supervisors/ Teachers

2010- 2011 Creation of website with

resources

-FRSD website has useful online resources

for students on a variety of district and

teacher pages.

-JPC is working toward having Google in-

district accounts that allow teachers to

collaborate and communicate with teachers

and students

1 Accomplished

9-C Investigate tools for all

communication and collaboration inside

and outside FRSD.


Committee/

Communication &


2012- 2013 Report of findings -PowerSchool for Teachers, Parents, and

Administrators

-HealthMaster for nurses

-IEP Direct for special education

-Infrastructure Updates: wireless and routers

-The district is piloting Google apps to

provide safe means to online resources

- Twitter Account opened July 2014bbb

1

Accomplished


2. In Progress

3. Pending

4. Challenging

5. Withdrawn

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9-D Evaluate, revise, and/ or create

adequate and appropriate technology

policies, procedures, and job descriptions.


Committee/

Communication &


Superintendent

Ongoing 2010- 2015 Policy manual, AUP,

Procedures manual, Job

descriptions (include things like

refresh cycle, piloting

technology, software selection,

helpdesk tickets, use of

technology by staff and

students)

-Technology Department Standard Operating

Procedure Document is in draft form

-Technology Department job

description/contract were revised within the

past year

-All policies and procedures have been

reviewed by the new technology supervisor

1

Accomplished

9-E Evaluate and/ or revise technical

support structure provided to the staff,

including technology maintenance,

training, and implementation.


Committee

Ongoing 2010- 2015 Helpdesk tickets, Reports,

Technology meeting minutes,

Technician expertise

documents, Staff development

opportunities, Staff directory of

expertise (i.e. these teachers are

Word experts)

-Reduced number of outstanding Help Desk

tickets

-Upgraded Help Desk software to include

new functions

-Technology HelpDesk has been upgraded

and is monitored daily by Network

Administrator

-The department has increased the number

technicians from four to five

1

Accomplished

9-F Create a recognition program for

technology excellence.


Committee

Ongoing 2010- 2015 Nominations, Teacher website

links/ pages, Lessons,

Curriculum

Letters of Commendation have been written

and award to staff by the Supervisor of

Technology

1

Ongoing

9-G Conduct an annual technology survey. Tech Supervisor/ Tech

Committee

2010- 2011 Survey results Implemented during 2013-2014 school year-

surveys parents and staff

1

Accomplished

9-H Implement an online facility use

program.


Principals

2010-2012 Successful implementation of

program

-Implemented

1

Accomplished

9-I Continue to develop, grow and enhance

district web site:

-Communicate and demonstrate site

features and uses to staff members, parents

and community, including how to register

and create a profile, edit subscriptions,

navigate multiple sites and find

information.

-Collect and analyze parent, staff and

community feedback to improve ease of

navigation, create consistency, add content

and increase traffic to the site.

-Provide trainings to encourage and enable

teachers and staff members to create,

update, edit and grow classroom, school

and PTO web sites.

-Continue webcasting Board meetings and

other school events, such as staff trainings,

parent workshops and guest speakers (be

Communication &


Ongoing 2010-2015 Web Site -2012-2013-2,337 web users received list

served messages and Welcome Back Packets

-Offered web training session every

Wednesday morning during the summer

months

-webcasting was discontinued but audio files

area available for community members after

each meeting

-Parent Portal opened in 2011-2012 and

expanded use continued in 2012-2013 with

the Welcome Back packet and attendance

and lunch count

1

Accomplished

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sure to improve audio and sound, if

possible).

-Add a parent portal that enables parents to

complete online forms, check lunch and

library accounts, view child’s absences and

grades and contact teachers.

9-J Continue use of Virtual Backpack:

-Promote use of school Virtual Backpacks

to support “green” practices.


community feedback to improve VBP

function and increase use. (i.e. consider

categorizing flyers by topic-- fundraising,

school events, sports, music, etc.)

-Provide trainings to school staff to ensure

the site is well maintained, up-to-date and

easy to use.

Communication &


Ongoing 2010-2015 Web Site -Ongoing, 2950 members

-Website Wednesdays for staff held each

Wednesday during the summer months

-Parent Welcome Back Packets distributed

on line

1

Accomplished

9-K Continue use of List Serve and E-

Alerts:

-Promote use of district List Serve and web

site E-Alerts.


community feedback to improve VBP

function and increase use. (for example,

consider categorizing flyers by topic--

fundraising, school events, sports, music)

-Provide trainings to school staff to ensure

the virtual backpack is well maintained,

up-to-date and flyers are easy to find and

open.

Communication &


Ongoing 2010-2015 Web Site -2950 subscribers

1

Accomplished

9-L Continue Global Connect, automated

phone calls, as this has been an effective

and immediate way to reach parents and

staff in an emergency.

Communication &


Ongoing 2010-2015 Phone billing -Emergency notifications

-School cancelations

-Calendar changes

-School based events

1

Accomplished

9-M Parent Calendar/Handbook:

-Consider streamlining to feature only the

10-month school calendar, important

contact information and essential

information, such as school hours.

-Consider printing copies only for families

who require a print version.

-Post electronic version online for families

who use the Virtual Backpack.

Communication &


Ongoing 2010-2015 Code of Conduct

Calendar

Board of Education Minutes

-Published Code of Conduct (CC) 2010-

2011. 2011-2012 and 2012-2013

-Reduced cost and consolidated information

with CC

- All families receive hard copy of calendar

with changes noted online

1

Accomplished

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-Include district handbook information into

the newly formed Code of Conduct

publication.

-Collect parent input on the purpose, use

and need for a handbook/calendar to

determine if this publication is necessary.

9-N District Newsletter & School

Newsletters:

-Collect staff, parent and community input

into the need for the district publication as

printing and postage costs have increased

each year.

-Consider possibility of adding school

news or a school column to the Raritan

Twp and Flemington Borough municipal

publications to promote district

information while sharing services.

-If district publication continues, consider

selling ads in the newsletter to help cover

costs.

-Consider launching online version of a

district newsletter.

-Continue use of school/principal and PTO

newsletters.

Communication &


Ongoing 2010-2015 Web Site -Newsletter implemented 2011-2012, three

times a year and then increased to four times

a year in 2012-2013

-Information communicated through the

website, or Global Connect- Green Initiative

-Utilize local newspaper to publicize

events/notes of appreciation by submitting

Letters to the Editor

1

Accomplished

9-O Continue offering opportunities for

public engagement and face-to-face

communication as part of district decision-

making and communication efforts at a

district and school level, including:

- Town Hall Meetings

- Open Forums

- Focus Groups

- Roundtable Discussions

- Advisory Committees

- Joint PTO

- Written and online surveys

Superintendent &

Communication &


Ongoing 2010-2015 Meeting Minutes -Superintendent meets monthly with Joint

PTO

-Expanded use of Advisory Committees as

part of the principals’ goals and decision

making process

-Superintendent meets quarterly with

representatives from the Flemington

Borough and Raritan Township

-2010-2011 District Advisory: In-school

District Childcare Program

2011-2012 District Advisory: Education

Foundation

2012-2013 Education Foundation established

1

Accomplished

9-P Continue offering valuable

opportunities for parent-teacher

communication and parent involvement in

schools, including:

-Back to School Nights/Open Houses

-Sneak Peeks

-Parent-Teacher Conferences (Spring?)

Principals/VPs Ongoing 2010-2015 School Calendar -Open Houses in all elementary, intermediate

and middle schools

-Created Kindergarten ONLY Open House

-2012-2013 Committee established and led

by building principal to review

Parent/Teacher Conference Scheduling and

Report Card distribution dates

1

Accomplished

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-Parent Workshops (Bilingual Night,

Reading/Writing programs, G&T Nights)

-Parent Volunteer opportunity/recognition

9-Q Continue Board of Education

recognitions of students and staff at regular

meetings, including showcasing student

work, music performances and special

efforts.

Communication &


Ongoing 2010-2015 Meeting Minutes -2011-2012 will move to quarterly

presentations

1

Accomplished

9-R Create a special distribution list for

Global Connect Communication System.

Student Data Manager June 2011 Creation of distribution list -Global Connect is used regularly to

communicate with parents and/or staff

Changed to Power Announcements- 9-1-13

1

Accomplished