MATAWAN-ABERDEEN MATAWAN-ABERDEEN REGIONAL REGIONAL

SCHOOL DISTRICTSCHOOL DISTRICT

A LOOK AT THE A LOOK AT THE YEAR AHEADYEAR AHEAD

2008-20092008-2009

WELCOME BACK!3,8003,800(approx(approx.).) STUDENTSSTUDENTS

CP 48CP 48 LR LR 542542RD 353RD 353 MAMS 890MAMS 890ST 474ST 474 HS HS 11041104CL 350CL 350

665 665 FACULTY/STAFF MEMBERSFACULTY/STAFF MEMBERSCP 14CP 14 LR LR 6969RD 50RD 50 MAMS 117MAMS 117ST 55ST 55 HS HS 170170CL 64CL 64 CO 126CO 126

AVG. CLASS SIZEPreK=11

K=22 6=20 9=22 1=20 7=20 10=18-20

2=17 8=20 11= 21 3=19 12=18-20

4=20 5=20

ADMINISTRATIVE GOALSADMINISTRATIVE GOALS

•GOAL #1

•To improve student achievement for all students through high expectations, frequent monitoring of student progress and staff development activities with specific focus on standardized tests.

GOAL #1

Step #

Action Step Assigned to:

Start Date

Date Due Date Completed

1 Review curriculum, standardized test results to analyze strengths and weaknesses

Admin Team

07/08 09/08

2 Develop/Implement School Level Objectives to address improvements in standardized

tests

Admin Team

07/08 09/08

3 Hire curriculum consultants to provide assistance in improving curriculum and

instruction

Admin Team

07/08 Ongoing

4 Develop and Implement quarterly professional development college

DirectorsPDC

09/08 Ongoing

5 Develop new and strengthen existing tutorial programs to assist students in obtaining

proficiency on standardized tests

Admin Team

09/08 Ongoing

6 Frequent classroom observations Admin Team

09/08 Ongoing

7 Develop quarterly performance evaluation process to monitor curriculum alignment to

standardized tests

Admin Team

09/08 Ongoing

8 Align staff development activities with proposed strategies for improvement in

curriculum priorities

Admin Team

09/08 Ongoing

ADMINISTRATIVE GOALSADMINISTRATIVE GOALS

ADMINISTRATIVE GOALSADMINISTRATIVE GOALS

•GOAL #2

•To provide a vigorous comprehensive and fully articulated preK-12 curriculum designed to produce high achieving students, who are both responsible citizens and life-long learners that challenge and engages all students to reach academic excellence.

ADMINISTRATIVE GOALSADMINISTRATIVE GOALSStep

#Action Step Assigned to: Start

DateDate Due Date Completed

1 Implement/Monitor new math programs DirectorsPrincipals

09/08 05/09

2 Implement new courses & curriculum DirectorsPrincipals

08/08 Ongoing

3 Develop Curriculum Articulation Meetings DirectorsPrincipals

09/08 Ongoing

4 Develop new HS academies Director of SecondaryHS admin

team

09/08 12/08

5 To develop, discover and use assessment tools to best meet the needs of all students

Admin Team 09/08 Ongoing

6 Update and adopt textbooks and ancillary materials in order to stay current and on the

cutting edge of education

Directors 09/08 Ongoing

7 Develop online learning opportunities for students and staff

Admin Team 09/08 Ongoing

8 Adopt and Implement new policies that reflect curriculum changes

DirectorsPrincipals

09/08 Ongoing

9 Implement/interpret new benchmarking assessment program to obtain necessary data to

improve curriculum and instruction

DirectorsPrincipals

09/08 06/09

10 Infuse technology into the instruction and curriculum to maximize student learning

opportunities

Admin. Team 08/08 Ongoing

ADMINISTRATIVE GOALSADMINISTRATIVE GOALS

•GOAL #3

•To obtain, retain and support a superior staff that values creativity, innovation, professional growth and development, and the individuality of students.

ADMINISTRATIVE GOALSADMINISTRATIVE GOALSStep # Action Step Assigned to: Start Date Date Due Date Completed

1 Seek and hire qualified teachers and support staff

GlasteinO’Malley

BOE

08/08 09/09

2 Monitor and implement an effective progress plan for new teachers

GlasteinPrincipals

09/08 Ongoing

3 Involve teachers in curriculum development Directors 07/08 Ongoing

4 Involve teachers in professional development opportunities

PDCDirectors

07/08 Ongoing

5 Evaluate and Create new Mentoring Plan PDCGlastein

06/08 08/08

6 Ensure professional development committee obtains the time and resources to operate effectively

Directors 09/08 Ongoing

7 Create a budget that reflects the district’s professional development plan and provides

opportunities for all instructional staff

Admin Team 11/08 Ongoing

8 Encourage and support staff to obtain National Board Certification

O’MalleyGlastein

BOE

09/08 Ongoing

9 Ensure that all teachers obtain highly qualified status under NCLB

Glastein 09/08 Ongoing

10 Encourage and assist in faculty writing innovative grants

Directors 09/08 Ongoing

11 Develop and Implement quarterly professional development college

DirectorsPDC

08/08 Ongoing

12 Develop building level activities that will sustain high morale in each building

Principals 09/08 Ongoing

13 Provide opportunities for vertical and horizontal articulation via multi-grade documents, workshops, and meetings

DirectorsPrincipals

09/08 Ongoing

ADMINISTRATIVE GOALSADMINISTRATIVE GOALS

•GOAL #4•To continue to examine the provision of special education services within the least restrictive environment, seek to improve the communication with parents, the quality of the instructional delivery systems to students with special needs and providing consistent procedures that are in compliance with IDEA.

ADMINISTRATIVE GOALSADMINISTRATIVE GOALSStep

#Action Step Assigned to: Start

DateDate Due Date Completed

1 Hire special education consultants to provide data regarding the financial, instructional, and personnel aspects of the special

education department to provide a basis for review and analysis

O’Malley 08/08 12/08

2 Sustain administrative oversight, as well as provide training and technical assistance, in response to changes that occur in the district and in federal and state laws/regulations, in order

to remain compliant with the Department of Education

Rappaport 08/08 Ongoing

3 Provide staff training on co-teaching, IDEA, Wilson, and IR&S process

Rappaport 09/08 Ongoing

4 Improve communication with parents through the establishment of a MARSD special education parent group and

regular reporting procedures

Rappaport 09/08 Ongoing

5 Develop monthly goal reports to ensure data-driven decisions are made and all IEP’s are followed

Rappaport 09/08 Ongoing

6 Complete all IEP’s in a timely and efficient manner that is consistent with federal and state law

Rappaport 07/08 Ongoing

7 Update and implement district policies concerning student’s with disabilities in order to conform to all applicable codes,

regulations and laws

BOEO’Malley

10/08 Ongoing

8 Develop and implement the SEMI program RappaportO’Malley

Dugal

08/08 Ongoing

9 Develop and implement in-district programs that will reduce the out of district placements by ten

percent (10%)

RappaportO’Malley

IronsCST

09/08 Ongoing

10 Develop/Review Special Education Procedure Manual

RappaportCST

09/08 Ongoing

ADMINISTRATIVE GOALSADMINISTRATIVE GOALS

•GOAL #5

•To ensure quality management, financial integrity, meaningful accountability and an effective operating infrastructure.

ADMINISTRATIVE GOALSADMINISTRATIVE GOALSStep # Action Step Assigned

to:Start Date

Date Due

Completed

1 Develop and implement new financial procedures, internal controls and protocols

Irons 07/08 Ongoing

2 Review and analyze all financial agreements with the BOE Irons 08/08 Ongoing

3 Monitor compliance with all new state regulations Irons 09/08 Ongoing

4 Develop a budget that reflects the educational plan of the district Irons 11/08 Ongoing

5 Utilize all available means of communication in order to create awareness of and support for the school budget

IronsO’MalleyGallagher

07/08 04/09

6 Review/Analyze district budget for cost-savings and shared services opportunities

Irons 07/08 Ongoing

7 Review audit recommendations and develop and implement corrective action plan

Irons 10/08 Ongoing

8 Hire accountant and develop and implement financial internal controls

Irons 09/08 06/09

ADMINISTRATIVE GOALSADMINISTRATIVE GOALS

•GOAL #6

•To provide safe, clean and efficient facilities to successfully implement our instructional programs.

ADMINISTRATIVE GOALSADMINISTRATIVE GOALSStep

#Action Step Assigned to: Start

DateDate Due Date Completed

1 Review and evaluate the district emergency management plan

Admin TeamVitaliano

09/08 Ongoing

2 Complete renovation of TV studio and new classroom area

IronsGalvao

Ruscavage

07/08 09/08

3 Identify short and long range budget implications of current projects

Admin Team 09/08 Ongoing

4 Provide a status report of the Long-Range Facility Plan

IronsGalvao

12/08 02/09

5 Submit worksheet on the annual maintenance budget

IronsGalvao

08/08 10/08

6 Update the board of education on the district’s capital reserve account for 2008-2009 budget year and it’s implication on future budgets and projects

IronsGalvao

10/08 Ongoing

7 Report to the board the status of the required annual health and safety review checklist

Irons 09/08 10/08

8 Review three year history of EVVR and develop and implement plan to reduce EVVR by ten

percent (10%)

AdminTeam

08/08 06/09

9 Develop robust relationship with local police departments and implement Open Eye software in

each police vehicle

O’MalleyDugal

Vitaliano

09/08 Ongoing

10 Perform an energy audit and develop a plan to reduce all energy consumption by ten percent

(10%)

IronsO’MalleyGalvaoAll staff

09/08 Ongoing

EDUCATIONAL INITIATIVESEDUCATIONAL INITIATIVES• All English IV & Biology curriculum have been revised • Lab courses added to all science courses in High School• New courses for this year in High School:  Journalism 2, Algebra I Support,

Entrepreneurship, Business Tech, Stock Market Analysis, Graphics Design, Digital Art 2,, Music Technology, Meteorology, Furniture Design, Mandarin II

• September HSPA Prep for seniors • Junior HSPA Prep for November through February • Ed Sol Language Arts curriculum and instruction consultants integration for

grades 6 through 12 • Educere On-Line Learning Opportunities (TBD)• Return of After School Teacher College for all staff• Teacher Committees created to plan specialized learning academies for the 09-

10 school year (Bio-Medical and Visual and Performing Arts) • Freshmen Orientation Program  “Pumped Up for Change”- August 26, 27, 28 • Naviance software for college planning • Senior Summer Institute – College Application Process • New TV Studio and Digital Art classroom (19 new Apple Computers)

EDUCATIONAL INITIATIVESEDUCATIONAL INITIATIVES• MAMS Block Schedule (75 min blocks, Math/LAL daily)• Northwest Evaluation Association (Benchmarking in grades 3-8)• New 7th Grade Honors Algebra• New 7th Grade Algebra 1A• Math 7 Pre-Algebra• 6th Grade World Language Cycle (All 6th graders rotate

through Spanish, French, Italian, and Mandarin)• 6th, 7th, and 8th Grade World Language classes on trimester

schedule• Mobile Laptop carts in each of the four elementary schools• One promethean board added to each school• Continuation of RTI program model• Implementation of Everyday Math in grades K-5• Technology “special” for grades K-5• Library “special for grades K-2• Art & Music enrichment programs in three elementary schools• Steps to Literacy Program-Balanced Reading Program

OTHER INITIATIVES

• New school and administrative goals• Communication tools

– District newsletter – District calendar on website

• Investment into elementary school cafeterias and improve student lunch experience

• Energy conservation• Updating all district policies• Working with Police Departments on mobile camera access• Mentoring program for HS & MS students• 21st Century Technology Initiatives with Rutgers University

RELENTLESS COMMITMENT TO IMPROVE STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT

FINANCIAL IMPACT

•$376,629 TAX LEVY INCREASE

OR 0.9% increase in “08-09 BUDGET

•MAXIMIZED FEDERAL GRANTS

•NO ADDITIONAL STAFF FROM 2007-2008

•MAINTAINED ALL PROGRAMS FROM LAST SCHOOL YEAR

•EXPANDED/UPDATED CURRICULUM PROGRAMS

•REDUCED NUMBER OF TEACHER OVERLOADS

•NO INCREASE IN SCHOOL LUNCH PRICES

•YMCA