Year One: Quarters Three and Four - Strategy One (and 2)€¦ · semester: math and ELA 3-6; one in each content course 7-12 Semester 1, 2 Skinner Performance tasks have been implemented

Action Steps Due Date / In Place Responsible Progress Notes

Plan 1-1-1

K-6 students getting 90 minutes of readinginstruction inclusive of the 5 pillars ofreading Quarter 1 Skinner

90 minutes of Reading included in 120minutes of ELA. Most pillars inclusive viaTreasures/Wonders; 3 training moduleshave been developed and are beingdelivered to staff members during grade-level planning time

phonemic awareness, phonics,fluency, vocabulary, andcomprehension.

All students will obtain a Mid-ContinentPublic Library card prior to entering 1st gradeat the elementary school level. Quarter 4 Skinner

Applications due May 20, 2015; Currently130 have been turned in

All teachers will receive quarterly PD on the5 Pillars of Reading Quarters 1,2,3,4 Skinner

C & I working with supplemental positionsto prepare PD that will be delivered throughPD360; staff will be required to completereflection questions

Progress monitoring using STAR: two - sixweek cycles Quarter 1 Skinner 1st two 6 week cycles complete currently working on third cycle

15-30 minutes of independent reading daily Quarter 1 SkinnerElementary schools are reading at least 15-30 minutes daily within the ELA block

Eligibility criteria for Read 180 published Oct.14 Quarter 1 Skinner Each school set their own criteria

Secondary after school tutoring Quarter 1 Skinner

All three buildings are holding after schooltutoring paid via Title I and Focus fundssince November i

Review committee for System 44- report due12-15-14 Quarter 1 Skinner

The review committee determined the costoutweighed the benefits.

Provide quarterly training to parents for athome reading skills Quarters 1,2,3,4 Skinner

Schools provide training via Title I parentmeetings This is scheduled quarterly

First quarter literacy-focused newsletter Quarters 1,2,3,4 SkinnerTeachers have added literacy tips to theirclassroom newsletters

A pre-k literacy newsletter hasbeen published for Feb and will besent home with students

Adding technology using the SAMR modelinto the 90 minute literacy block Quarter 1 Skinner

Professional development has taken placeon effective use of the SAMR model

In Walkthrough and will continuePD throughout the school year

Teachers planning collaboratively weekly Quarter 1 Skinner

All schools (PK-12) are collaborativelyplanning during either grade level orplanning times

Materials provided by district to provide highquality differentiated instruction Quarter 1 Skinner

Student Advocates delivered training onNovember 12, 2014

End of Year STAR data will be utilized toassess effectiveness of implementation;necessary revisions will be evaluated and putinto place for Fall of 2015. June - 2015 Skinner

Final STAR testing window closes on May27, 2015

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Plan 1-2-1District walk-through revised to capture highquality questioning Quarter 1 Skinner

COMPLETED 2/6/15 *Also addedtechnology use for teachers and students

Principals used during the Feb. 10thmeeting @ Dobbs *Every schoolhas a template

Students will be overtly and/or covertlyengaged through high quality questioning. Quarter 4 Skinner

Students are engaged through secondquestion, wait time, turn and talk, andredirecting questioning strategies

Teacher provided PD on high levelquestioning Quarter 1 Skinner

Completed during back to school teacherPD Aug. 13-15, 2014

PD provided on improved teacher use ofglobal learning & 21st century skills includingBloom's Taxonomy Quarter 1 Skinner

TPACK training occurred on October 15,2014

Technological Pedagogical andContent Knowledge

Developing performance tasks for 1stsemester: math and ELA 3-6; one in eachcontent course 7-12 Semester 1, 2 Skinner

Performance tasks have been implementedthrough scrimmage assessments in math,ELA, and science common assessments for1st semester; 2nd semester stand aloneperformance tasks were administered inthe first two weeks of May.

District common scoring guide for writing Quarter 1 SkinnerThe Smarter Balance Writing Scoring guidehas been used for the 2014-15 school year

Plan 1-3-1Task Force to work on Orientation programfor first generation families Nov-14 Skinner Partner with Avila -Upward Bound ProgramPartner with College Summit: Evaluate theeffectiveness of College Summit Clean Slatebased on number of students completing 9thgrade on track for graduation. Action Plangoing into 2015-2016 school year developed. June - 2015 Skinner

College Summit was approved in the AprilBoard Meeting for 2015-16. The program isrolling up to 10th grade. 2015-16 schoolyear will house 9th, 10th, and 25 12th gradestudents.

Revision of Course Description Guide tooutline 12 career pathways Semester 1 Skinner

SLCs - each house will concentrate oncertain pathways

SLCs will determine which of thePathways are revised - new guidealmost complete

Expose 10th-12th grade students to multiplecareer paths via career fairs, job shadowing,internships, and classroom guest speakers. Year 1 Skinner

Job shadowing through Business & FinanceInstitute; Career Jumping activities withPrepKC

All 10th-12th graders will revise their 4 yearpersonal plan of study based on their careerpath interests and post-secondary goals. Quarter 4 Skinner

Revisions occurred during advisory time asstudents prepared to be assigned to aparticular house in the SLC implementation


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All high school students will take a Collegeand Career Readiness assessmentappropriate to their career path and/or post-secondary goals prior to graduation. Year 1 Skinner

80.86% seniors have taken at least one ofthe following assessments: ACT, SAT,ASVAB, or Compass; April and June ACTscores will still need to be added. April 28all juniors took the statewideadministration of the the ACT during schoolhours

Transcript Analysis for 10-12 completed 15-Oct Skinner Complete

9-12 teachers research field trips to areabusinesses during first semester.

Semester 1 (submit toBLT by Feb 15) Skinner

Secondary schools are visiting and ofteneven work at various businesses

Plan 1-4-1Task force to select a Learning ManagementSystem

Semester 1 (reportsubmitted April 15) Skinner

The Task force selected Canvas as the LMSfor Secondary and Google Classroom forElementary. Canvas will be utilized also atBurk Compass and Symington Elementaryfor Project Based Learning

eBackpack was recently added dueto Symington Apple & ConnectEd

25% of all staff and students will utilizeGoogle Drive for cloud based storage incontrast to storage within the H drive by May2015. May - 2015 Skinner

100% of teachers are using Google Apps forEducation which includes Google Drive

Reporting features in Google Appsfor Education do not allow forseparation of data regarding use ofGoogle Drive.

Create technology grade level benchmarksthat are aligned to ISTE Standards forStudents for K-12 to be implemented duringthe 15-16 school year. June - 2015 Skinner

The framework for the K-6 technologybenchmarks has been developed. Work willcontinue in the development of thebenchmarks during the 2015 school year.

Phase 1 of 1:1 initiative (Secondary): Trainingof one teacher @ each secondary building touse the cart in their classroom 80% of thetime and PD provided to teachers on usingthe devices. Quarter 4 Skinner Completed 11/2014

A teacher was selected at Smith-Hale, Hickman, and Ruskin to serveas an iPad Model Classroomteacher. These teachers providedinstruction to their class via theiPads. Weekly meeting were heldduring school year to provideadditional training to support theseclassrooms.

Phase 1 of 1:2 Initiative (Elementary):Purchase 18 iPad carts, two assigned to eachbuilding, professional development providedon effective use of the devices. Quarter 4 Skinner Completed 11/2014

Each elementary building receivedtwo iPad carts in November 2014.Technology focused Professionaldevelopment took place December3, February 4, March 25 at allbuildings

Process for teachers to house and managebenchmarks and scrimmages 14-Sep Skinner

Currently housed and shared via GoogleDrive.

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Monitor the implementation of safetypolicies and programs and provide technicalassistance and support to ensure that schoolhave effective programs. Quarter 4 Skinner

In conjunction with the Apple andConnectED Grant program the District willutilize Common Sense Media's K-12 DigitalCitizenship online training program

The district will examine the most costeffective manner to increase access totechnology through buying or leasepurchasing. Quarter 3 Skinner

The District will enter a Lease/Purchaseprogram with Apple for the purchase ofDevices to continue Phase 2 of the District's1:1 initiative

Committee formed to review device roll outMeet three times ayear Skinner

Committee members are Phyall, Skinner,Tibbs, Sanborn, Walker, Howard, Weseman,Babiuch. They have met four times todiscuss the logistics of the first rollout andhow to make future rollouts more efficient.

The Technology Department will develop andimplement a process to enhance the wirelessinfrastructure to support additional wirelessdevices. Quarter 3 Skinner Complete 11/30/2014

Bandwidth will need to beincreased to support the additionaldevices ordered.

Committee will evaluate the effectiveness ofour current device and explore the timetable for device replacement based onusage, funding and developing technology. Quarter 4 Skinner

Committee is collecting data and will meetthroughout the summer and into nextschool year.

Plan 1-5-1

Parent university Task Force assembled-review structure and scope of PU (mission,vision, intended outcomes, needsassessment)

Meet by the end ofOct. 14 Skinner Met and planned Parent University Working with LINC -

Parent University Semester 1 SkinnerParent University scheduled for March 3,2015

Parent Needs assessment survey Semester 1 Skinner Survey determined course offerings

Teacher will give strategies to parents Semester 1 SkinnerTeachers have provided strategies toparents via classroom newsletters.

Progress Reports Mid-Quarter Sep-14 SkinnerCompleted 9/19/14; 11/21/14; 2/6/15; &4/24/15 Four completed this year

Technology Training for families Semester 1,2,3,4 Skinner

Working with school media specialist &building admin. to have a technology nightat each building

Plan 1-6-1Establish an advanced learning PLT to meeteach semester Semester 1, 2 Skinner

A secondary team has been formed andmet once during first semester. The teamwill meet in March and will be expanded toinclude elementary team members

Review pre-AP course selection, recommend2 new AP courses Dec-14 Skinner

AP Economics (Micro and/or Macro) arebeing considered

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Require all students enrolled in an AP courseto take the corresponding AP exam. Spring 2015 Skinner

AP tests were administered in all APsubjects (May 4-13, 2015)

Participate in Debate KC Quarter 1 Skinner

Teams in place at 3 secondary buildings;teacher-sponsors selected; all teamscompeting

Smith Hale Middle School hostedmore than 300 students in DKC’slargest tournament of the season inDecember.

Evaluate exceptional ed studentprogramming Quarter 2 Skinner

Identifying current offerings to determineneeds

Completed and revised for thedifferent grade levels (elementaryand secondary)

Review and recommend new dual creditcourses Quarter 2 Skinner Final list will be determined by March 31

Have list of ALL courses offered byUMKC; working to determine anynew courses for next year - NOTinclusive of BTC

Plan 1-7-1 Explore alt. funding sources for Pre K Quarters 1,2,3,4 SkinnerMPP grant was awarded 9/15/14; ECSE andTitle 1 also being used

DIstrict will reapply for the MPP,Title 1 and ECSE grants for the2015-16 school year.

Training on DRDP Quarters 2,3,4 SkinnerCompleted 2/24-2/25 and Mar 3/3-3/4

All Pre K staff teachers & paras willhave completed training after Mar4th.

Implement new Creative Curriculum Quarters 1,2,3,4 Skinner Completed-8/20/14

Creative curriculum training (pre-k) Quarters 1,2,3,4 Skinner Completed 1/22/15

Initial Training 6/2-3/14 and 7/28-29/14 Additional dates 1/5-1/9 and1/20-1/22; staff was split into 2 groupsto decrease number of subs

3 staff members certified trainers Quarter 1 Skinner Completed July 15-17, 2014

K readiness checklist Quarter 1 Skinner Completed- Published 10/19/14

Used during Parent TeacherConferences on October 29th &30th AND February 11th & 12th

Provide Group Connections for families tounderstand child's progress and what theycan do at home Quarters 1,2,3,4 Skinner

Schedule completed, published anddistributed July 2014

Schedule events each quarter to involve pre-k and k parents in developing skills foracademic growth and social development Quarters 1,2,3,4 Skinner

Scheduled monthly events July 2014 - June2015

Some events are open only forfamilies in home visitation grant

Assign teachers into vertical teams, Pre-K & Kand provide opportunities for instructionalplanning to address transitional/readinessskills. Spring 2015 Skinner

Ervin has been working on this throughoutthe year. Due to Freda Markley's schedule,input has been provided via collaborativemeetings between principals

Schedule events (K for a Day) during thesecond semester to allow for incomingKindergarten students and their families toprepare for the transition from Pre-K toKindergarten. Spring 2015 Skinner

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Plan 1-8-1

Hands-on science and math approach forpre-k through 6th (one hands on persemester) Semester 1 Skinner

A survey was sent to Hands-On Scienceand Math Matters Participants to find outwhat hands on activities they are doing.Those participants are completing one ormore Hands-on activities per semester.

Develop conceptual knowledge of math andscience with 24 teachers at the elementarylevel participating in Making Math Matterand Stuck on Science grants. Year 1 Skinner

Teachers from each school participatedthroughout the year. Two District coacheshave lead the work.

Offer pre-k through 6th teachers pd relatedto STEM once a quarter Quarter 1,2,3,4 Skinner

Math Matters and Stuck on Science haveoffered several PreK-6 STEM workshops

Science inquiry & Math workshopshave been offered throughout theschool year.

Add a community partner related to STEM Quarter 1,2 SkinnerCommerce Bank added to the AOE Board inJanuary 2015

Complete a collection analysis of teachingmaterials plus book available to studentsrelated to STEAM in all libraries 31-Oct-14 Skinner

COMPLETED 10/30/15

Determine resources to be purchased tosupport STEAM 20-Nov Skinner

The committee recommends thatProfessional Development, equipment andconsumable materials be included in thedistrict budget.

Investigating grant opportunity toimplement the PLTW Launchprogram in grades 1-6

District elementary math and science coachwill investigate how to implement STEAMbeginning during the 2015-2016 school year. Spring 2015 Skinner

STEAM is being implemented in Compass-Burke and Symington elementary the 2015-16 School Year.

Plan 1-9-1 One elementary school to work with UMKC Quarter 1 Skinner Burke as of 9/1/14 Building Choice school for 2015-16

Establish a school choice advisorycommittee that meets four times a year Quarter 1,2,3,4 Skinner

Committee began meeting 1/28/15; willmeet every Wednesday through February25, 2015

Committee to report findings in March andELT in April Quarter 4 Skinner COMPLETED APRIL 2015

Information was shared with theExecutive Leadership Team

Plan 1-10-1K-6 curriculum task force to begin researchreview and develop k-5 needs assessment 31-Oct Skinner COMPLETED 12/1/14

Members identified, 1st meetingheld on November 17th

Administer K-6 needs assessment 21-Nov Skinner COMPLETED 12/1/14

Review math materials for adoption Quarters 2, 3 Skinner COMPLETED 12/16/14

Math instructional resource semi-finalistswill make formal presentation to K-6 mathcurriculum task force no later than April 30 April - 2015 Skinner

Representatives from Houghton Mifflin andPearson presented to K-6 teachers on 2/24 toshow program highlights and answer staffquestions. All K-6 staff voted prior to the end ofFebruary; Houghton Mifflin's Go Math wasselected Going to Board May 28, 2015

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Develop vertical plans and teaming tosupport smooth transitions. Quarter 4 Skinner

Vertical Teaming occurred duringWednesday's PD on Oct. 8, Jan. 14, and May13

Create essential questions for each unit aspart of the benchmarking process duringgrade level collaboration to frame classroominstruction. Quarter 4 Skinner

During Benchmarking, it was decided this couldnot be accomplished as the Standards aretaught in isolation. This is only possible forcohesive units/projects.

Align 21st Century Skills and resources torevised curriculum. Quarter 4 Skinner Incorporated throughout the curriculum

High Yield Strategies, CCSS,Benchmarking, SAMR, TPACK, ServiceLearning,Etc...

Align curriculum to Missouri Early LearningStandards and Missouri Learning Standards. Quarter 4 Skinner

Starts with Kindergarten readinesschecklist, continues with common corestandards

Curriculum revision and adoption schedule 1-Oct Skinner COMPLETED 2/6/15

Review and revise lesson plan docs forcontent and grade levels 29-Aug Skinner Completed 8/22/14

HS Task Force to investigate summerrecovery and enrichment opportunities Quarters 1,2,3 Skinner

Met with HIS administration - startedplanning for summer 2015

Plan 1-11-1Provide relevant space at the high school forjob postings Quarter 2 Skinner

Physical space located in the CounselingCenter at Ruskin

Working on logistics of postingelectronic job openings

All eligible seniors will register to vote priorto graduation. Spring 2015 Skinner

Voter registration occurred through theAmerican Government classes

Implement a summer internship program atthe district to provide opportunities forjuniors and seniors to learn on-the-job skills. Summer 2015 Skinner

Five students have been invited to internfor the Technology Department; interviewswill begin the week of May 18, 2015

Plan 2-8-1District focus on PLC/Data Teams will be fullyimplemented Quarters 1,2,3,4 Skinner

Every school has teachers meeting onteams. Also RPDC is helping

Actively pursue and hire a highly qualifiededucator to serve as Director of ProfessionalDevelopment. Quarter 4 Skinner

This position was merged with the Collegeand Career Readiness position for the 2015-2016 school year. A highly qualifiedindividual has been hired to fill this positionnext year.

District administrators, BOE members, andbuilding principals will receive specializedtraining in Racial Equity Transformation. Year One Skinner

District and Building level administratorshave completed Beyond Diversity and 4LEADS team training sessions. BOEmembers are participating in DELT training.

100% of building leaders will be trained toproficiently identify high quality instruction Skinner

Ongoing via Dan Mulligan Training atBaptiste

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100% of leader teams will observe anddocument the quality of instruction withinschool and provide feedback Skinner

Monthly via principal's meeting as well aseach administrator is asked to conduct 6observations per week

100% of teachers will complete a reflectivesurvey identifying their strengths andweaknesses Skinner

Teachers participated in mid-yearconferences, following the MissouriTeacher Evaluation Model, to review theirgrowth plans relative to the two districtselected indicators.

On-going adjustments will be made to PDbased on surveys Skinner

Based on feedback from first semesteradditional PD course offerings have beenmade.

Surveys are administered afterevery course and adjustmentsmade

Teachers and schools identified asperforming highly will be used as models Skinner

Certain teachers have been identified fornew teachers to observe

Teachers will be given release time toobserve model classrooms Skinner

New and beginning teachers were providedsubstitute teachers in order to observe theirmentor and other classrooms.

Teachers will practice implementation ofobserved techniques/strategies Skinner

New and beginning teachers are practicingwhat was observed in model classrooms

Coaching cycle will be used as a tool forteachers to reach proficiency Skinner

During mid-year conferences teachersexamined their goals, compared them tocurrent status, and identified opportunitiesfor growth

Plan 2-10-1Opportunities will be created fordevelopment of teacher leaders Skinner

iPad model teachers, Dan Mulligan,Benchmarking

Alignment of all professional learning withthe District Vision. Skinner

Completed - Benchmarking, High YieldInstructional Strategies, Technology, MEES Racial Equity Transformation

All teachers will participate in the in datateams process Skinner

Building principals are working withteachers

Schools are working on this - RPDCcontinues to work with District

Early release will provide time to developresearch and proven practices Skinner Wednesday PD early release

PLCs/Data Teams; Redelivery of Dr.Mulligan; Technology; SLCs

All staff will be trained in the most currenttechnology innovations to network withsuccessful districts/schools Skinner

Adam Phyall and team attended Canvaswith Springfield PS on November 7, 2014

100% of special services staff will participatein customized professional learning toremain updated on current special educationinformation and the laws Sneed

PD for the specific groups, Paras, SCTeachers, FRSs provided by RPDC. Districtstaff is training nurses ,ELL/ESOLTranslators, related services andassessment Ongoing


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DISTRICT SAFE teams protocols andprocesses will be revised and re-establishedby Student Services Sneed Completed October 31, 2014

Plan 2-11-1

Professional Learning classes will beconducted after school hours for all certifiedand classified staff Skinner

Professional Learning classes beganSeptember 30, 2014

13 classes scheduled for spring2015

LINC and or the A+ program Coordinator willprovide child care for staff members toincrease participation at elective PD Skinner

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Action Steps Due Date / In PlaceResponsible Progress Notes

Plan 2-1-1Create and implement a HR model toeffectively manage the HR department Quarters 1,2,3,4 Klapmeyer

After meeting with our Frontline(Applitrack) representative this fall we have:Implemented Sis Apps that allowsApplitrack to communicate with SISFIN-progress still being made; Gone live with aNew Hire Recommendation form withinApplitrack to streamline the hiring process.

Evaluate current processes for ineffectiveprocedures and protocols Semester 1 Klapmeyer

Administered an On-Boarding survey tonew staff in December. The informationwas insightful and positive. 92% of newhires felt communication from the HRdepartment was clear, 86% felt the timebetween the job offer and HR processingwas average or better, 95% felt that theirquestions during the hiring process wereanswered in a timely manner, 94% felt theHR staff was friendly, 97% fel the HR teamwas knowledgeable, and 85% felt likeeverything was in order after their on-boarding visit. Survey data on the Junewelcome dinner was mixed and we willwork to improve it this year based onsurvey feedback.

Focus on district mission, vision and corevalues through all HR Semester 1 Klapmeyer

Referred back to at our HR meetings tocontinuously guide our work.

Realign roles and responsibilities for staff Quarter 2 Klapmeyer

The HR team is working on this during ourdepartment meetings. We have developedan action plan for all HR team members tobe engaged on the certified staff duringcontract and hiring season.

Devise an attraction and engagementstrategy Quarter 2 Klapmeyer

Multiple meetings with the PIO departmentand Mr. Atkins. Development of newdistrict marketing materials to distribute atupcoming job fairs.

Establish model for effective on/offboarding procedures and communicatethose to staff. Quarter 4 Klapmeyer

Drafts of these checklists have beendeveloped and will go live next year.

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HR will adopt a comprehensive onboardingmodel that includes new teacherorientation process and mentorassignment process. Quarter 3 Klapmeyer

The HR Department maintains a live GoogleDocument that Betsy Pipkin has access to.New hires are added to this document andMs. Pipkin can work immediately onassigning them a mentor/buddy.

Ensure Applitrack is used to its fullestpotential Quarters 1,2,3,4 Klapmeyer

Using the Quick App at job fairs. New HireRecommendation form has gone line tostreamline the hiring/on-boarding process.

Plan 2-2-1Launch a regional and national attractioncampaign Nov-14 Klapmeyer

Working with PIO on marketing materialscapturing the great work the district isdoing, and employee excitement aboutworking in Hickman. Mr. Klapmeyer hasconnected with Sean Murray, the HRDirector in Portland Public School, to garnerattraction and selection ideas from his teamrelated to exceptional candidates and thework around racial equity.

Secure the teacher allocation for eachschool no later than March 1. Quarter 3 Klapmeyer

Allotments have been finalized and pushedout to administrators. The process for thiswas delayed this year due to the re-staffingat Symington Elementary and Compassprogram at Burke.

Generate a vacancy list for each school. Quarter 3 Klapmeyer

This was completed during the week ofMarch 30th. The tracking wall is in Mr.Klapmeyer office and referred to daily.

Deploy highly interested out of statecandidates to KCMO for face to faceinterviews or secure interviews via Skypeor other virtual avenues. Quarters 3 and 4 Klapmeyer

Two administrator positions have had outof state finalist based on our openingsbeing posted on national websites.

Make offer to hire first round of talentedteachers by June 1st each year. Quarter 4 Klapmeyer We are on track to exceed this timeline.

Establish a reassignment deadline forinternal applicants by April 1st each year. Quarter 4 Klapmeyer

All employees have been notified of theirbuilding assignment will be changing fornext school year.


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Begin new onboarding process. Quarter 4 Klapmeyer

Process was reviewed at the HRDepartment meeting last week. Last year'ssurvey results on on-boarding were verypositive, so the team is focused onmaintaining a high level of customer serviceduring the process and improving on thoseareas with lower scores on the survey.

Research, create and implement a sign onbonus/incentive program with financialand non-financial incentives Semesters 1,2 Klapmeyer

The district has had unfilled SpeechLanguage Pathologist positions all year.Based on that, a four step incentive hasbeen offered to attract candidates. (BoardPolicy GCBA-R1).

Create a student teacher engagementprocess. Start Quarter 2 Klapmeyer

The district hosted its first Student TeacherInterview Day at Baptiste on March 13.Building principals had the opportunity tointerview current student teachers Over 20candidates attended this event.

Create a proactive attraction andengagement plan. Quarters 3,4 Klapmeyer

The department participated in 8 moreregional career fairs this year than last. Wehave worked to connect promisingcandidates with building administratorsimmediately following job fairs and havesent follow-up emails to highly soughtcandidates after job fairs. The teamcompleted an After Action Review to makesure we are devoting time to those fairsthat provide us with the most candidatesthat match our expectations. In review,next year we will add Lincoln University andHarriet-Stowe University in St. Louis to ourjob fair list, and remove two visits we feltwould not provide us with candidates thatmatch the needs of our students.

Bi-Annually communicate to allstakeholders the revised salary scales. Quarter 4 Klapmeyer

The new chart was posted on the districtwebsite following it approval by the board.

Research and employ best practices thatconnect resources to build a fully engagedworkforce. Quarter 4 Klapmeyer

The HR team has been researching andreading articles related to recruitment andattraction, especially tied to the newgeneration of candidates.

Create an employee engagement incentiveprogram: employee discounts and yearthree bonus incentives. Quarter 4 Klapmeyer


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Conduct a research/market study todetermine perception of the district withinternal and external candidates Start Quarter 2 Klapmeyer

This component was captured in ourCustomer Service Assessment conducted byPatron Insight.

Identify and establish annual measurementtool to review any necessary modificationsfor improvement and highlightaccomplishments. Quarter 4 Klapmeyer

On the Agenda for June. Continuing withsurveys will be a key component on whatpieces we feel we are tackling effectively.

Plan 2-3-1

Streamline new hire paperwork processthrough Applitrack and SISFIN tocommunicate electronically as an optionfor online processing Quarter 2 Klapmeyer

Recommendation to Hire form is live as anelectronic form. We will be trainingbuilding administrators and departmentsupervisors on how to use the process.

Modify job postings on Applitrack toinclude grade level and name of school. Quarters 3, 4 Klapmeyer

Job postings this spring, when applicable,have been posted with a building location.

HR will research and implement aprescreening tool for interviews forattraction of staff in an urban setting. Quarter 3 Klapmeyer

The district began using the HabermanSTAR Teacher screening tool in January.Principals were also trained in the face toface interview protocol for this screener.

HR will lead the vetting process prior tohiring personnel viewing for the attractionof potential candidates. Quarter 3 Klapmeyer

Online pre-screening tool is live for certifiedcandidates. A pipeline process has beenestablished within AppliTrack so only highlevel candidates are getting pushed out tothe pool for principals to view.

IT will provide login information to newhires. Quarter 3 Klapmeyer

There is a live Google document thattechnology has access to as new employeesare added so they can begin creating logininformation.

Collaboration between HR and IT for thepurpose of Applitrack training on currentand updated processes. Quarter 4 Klapmeyer

Applitrack is primarily managed through theHR department. We have worked to addcomponents that communicate with SISFINthis year.


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Plan 2-4-1 Training program for hiring Quarter 2 Klapmeyer

Mr. Gahagan's team provided legal trainingon interviews to the leadership team attheir January meeting. Also in January, allprincipals and assistant principal, along withsome of the district leadership team, weretrained on the Haberman STAR Teacherinterview protocol. This helps to identifyteachers who possess the skills to workeffectively with our students.

Provide instruction on existing legalquestions and interview biases documentsfor all interviewers to all leaders. Quarter 3 Klapmeyer

Mr. Gahagan's team provided legal trainingon Interviews to the leadership team attheir January meeting.

Conduct training during first year ofimplementation for all current leadershipinvolved in the hiring process. Quarter 3 Klapmeyer

January, all principals and assistantprincipal, along with some of the districtleadership team, were trained on theHaberman STAR Teacher interviewprotocol.

Plan 2-5-1Create new hire orientation for classifiedemployees Semester 1 Klapmeyer

Ms. Ramos presented a draft of thisorientation to the HR team. The teamprovided feedback and a final version willbe developed and refined to be used,starting next school year.

Developed automated on-goingcommunications directly after confirmationof hire. Quarter 4 Klapmeyer

Ms. Scott emails candidates immediatelyafter the recommendation to hire form issent and approved. The communicationprovides with them in a timeline of thehiring process. She also walks themthrough the process when the visit for theon-boarding process.

Revamp new hire orientation. Quarter 4 Klapmeyer

Mr. Klapmeyer met with Betsy Pipkin thisweek to discuss the new teacherorientation days.

Feedback loop through surveys on theorientation process Semester 1 Klapmeyer Results discussed under plan 2-1-1.

Plan 2-6-1 Reevaluate the mentor/mentee process Semester 1 Klapmeyer

Mentors participated in quarterly training.Applications have been submitted formentoring next year and Ms. Pipkin and herteam have selected those who will be in theposition next year.


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Determine and maintain ongoing databaseof mentors for immediate assignment Quarter 1 Klapmeyer

After this year's selection process, 15-16,those members will have the opportunity toremain mentors from year to year.

Mentor/mentee training Quarter 1 Klapmeyer

Mentors this year were provided an full daytraining on effective mentoring, andparticipated in quarterly training afterschool. The PDC will continue with this forthe 15-16 school year and has worked withthe KCRPDC to schedule the consultant.

Mentees will have quarterly opportunitiesto observe and be observed by theirmentors Quarters 1,2,3,4 Klapmeyer

Mentees had the opportunity to get asubstitute during first semester to observetheir mentor, and other teachers, teachingduring the school day. The PDC committeecovered the costs of the substitutes withtheir budget.

Weekly meetings with mentee Quarters 1,2,3,4 KlapmeyerHave adjusted to require bi-weeklymeetings

Plan 2-7-1Resigning staff member will complete aresignation letter Semester 1 Klapmeyer

This is a requirement when separationrequests are submitted. If not able toobtain this, a statement from the supervisorrelated to the resignation is submitted withthe separation request.

Develop an off-boarding checklist Semester 1 Klapmeyer

The new hire form will do a better job oftracking items checked out to newly hiredstaff.

HR will provide information on web pagerelated to: obtaining leave balance,continuation of benefits, final paycheck,contact info related to off-boarding. Quarter 4 Klapmeyer

The customer service assessmentconducted by Patron Insight indicated that72% of staff feel the current HR portal is"Good or Excellent" and 55% indicated theyuse it at least monthly. The HR Team alongwith the business department will continueto improve this component to improvesatisfaction.

IT will coordinate with HR to assign andretrieve equipment. Quarter 4 Klapmeyer The updated form helps with this process.

Plan 2-8-1 Director of PD Quarters 1,2,3,4 Klapmeyer

The responsibilities for this position werefolded into the new Director of PD and CCRgoing into next year.


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Administrators will receive a min. of oneday training on MEES Quarter 1 Klapmeyer Completed- September 5, 2014.

Administrators and the Board will receivetraining in racial equity Quarters 1,2,3,4 Klapmeyer

Started Summer 2014. On-going training.LEADS team has complete four modules,and DELT + BOE have another training onJune 18.

Plan 2-9-1District will select two quality indicators forMEES. Quarter 1 Klapmeyer

Identified and shared with principals at theLeadership Institute, Summer 2014- alsocovered at September 5 training. At theirFebruary Leadership Meeting principalswere briefed on the mid-year and end ofthe year responsibilities related to the newteacher evaluation model.

PD for evaluators Quarters 1,2 Klapmeyer

Initial training took place September5,2014- Continued training during theFebruary Leadership Team meeting.

Initial PD for staff on new eavl model andquality indicators selected Quarter 1 Klapmeyer

Orientation and overview provided duringback to school PD and on the buildingWednesday PD in September

On-going PD on all 9 MEES standards and36 indicators Quarters 1,2,3,4 Klapmeyer

This process continues using the suggestedtimeline from DESE. Discussions are takingplace with the C & I team related to thestudent performance component that mustbe in place next school year.

Building admins will implement two districtselected indicators Quarters 1,2,3,4 Klapmeyer

The district selected two indicators for allteachers to be evaluated this year: 1.2 and7.2. Administrators were trained on thescoring guides related to these twostandards and watched demonstrationvideos of classroom teachers implementingthese standards.

HR will use a survey to collect informationregarding year one implementation ofMEES. Quarter 4 Klapmeyer

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HR will share survey results with evaluatorsto improve implementation. June - 2015 Klapmeyer

This will be done during the July LeadershipTeam Institute.

Plan 2-10-1

1st and 2nd year teachers will observemodel teachers. (along with veteranteachers identified as emerging anddeveloping Quarters 1,2,3,4 Klapmeyer

Teachers are given a "sub day" during 1stsemester to get observed by their mentorand observe their mentor.

100% of classified staff will participate incustomized PD Quarters 1,2,3,4 Klapmeyer

Working with PD 360 to upload and createaccounts in PD 360 for all classifiedemployees.

All teachers will complete an EducatorGrowth Plan annually aligned with MEES Quarter 1 Klapmeyer

Teachers submitted these to their principalsin the fall. Mid-Year progress conferenceswere held in January and February.

Plan 2-11-1Three days of customized PD will beprovided to first year teachers Quarter 1 Klapmeyer 3 days of pd provided in August

Three days of customized PD will beprovided to teachers new to the districtwith more than two years experience Quarter 1 Klapmeyer 3 days of pd provided in August

HR will assign a mentor to first and secondyear teachers Quarter 1 Klapmeyer

Mentors assigned over the summer incooperation with the PDC committee. Newhires during the school year are connectedwith active mentors.

Mentors will receive a full day pd andfollow up meetings on best practices ofmentors Quarters 1,2,3,4 Klapmeyer

Initial meeting took place over the summer.Mentors then participated in eveningmeetings each quarter.

Teachers hired after the BOY will beassigned a mentor or buddy Quarters 1,2,3,4 Klapmeyer

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First and second year teachers will followthe new teacher protocol as detailed byMEES. Quarters 1,2,3,4 Klapmeyer

Mentors and principals have been trainedon the components of MEES for newteachers. A schedule has been provided tointroduce all of the indicators to newteachers over the course of the year.

Quarterly meetings held for first andsecond year teachers Quarters 1,2,3,4 Klapmeyer

Quarterly meetings have been held withnew teachers in three groups: secondary,elementary, early childhood.

Experienced teachers will have a semestermeeting Semesters 1,2 Klapmeyer These meetings were held.

First and second year teachers willcomplete "Prior to the Beginning of theSchool Year" form with their mentor. Quarter 1 Klapmeyer

This was completed during initial mentormeetings.

Safety nets developed for strugglingteachers Quarters 1,2,3,4 Klapmeyer

District coaches have been targeted to highneed buildings to provide a high level ofsupport to new and beginning teachers.

Master teachers will be identified by theprincipals and district and used as modelsfor teachers classified as emerging anddeveloping Quarters 1,2,3,4 Klapmeyer

List created over the summer of 2014. Itwill be updated this spring as we preparefor student teacher placements next schoolyear.

Plan 3-1-1An outside agency will provide a customerservice assessment of the district. Semester 1 Klapmeyer

Customer Service assessment began theweek of February 2, 2015. The study wascompleted in March and the results wereshared with the ELT at their meeting lastweek.

Identify areas where customer servicedeficiencies stand between the district andits stakeholders. Quarter 4 Klapmeyer

Patron Insight presented the findings fromthe assessment to the Executive LeadershipTeam on May 11.

Set goals and measurable outcomes for thepurpose of measuring improvement in thedistrict's customer service. Quarter 4 Klapmeyer

The information from the assessment willbe used to develop a plan for improvement.

Develop a customer service handbook. Quarter 4 Klapmeyer

The HR team, along with Patron Insight, willbegin working on this process as the nextstep.


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Begin celebrating positive examples ofcustomer service at the building level. Quarter 4 Klapmeyer

This component will be put into placebeginning next year.


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Action StepsDue Date/ In

Place Responsible Progress Notes

Plan 3-2-1

Survey teachers to identify at leasttwo from each building that wouldbe interested in becoming a servicelearning leader at their building Semester 1 Skinner

Teachers identified from eachschool

Principals identified twoteachers from eachbuilding project ideas -tutoring youngerstudents, butterflygarden

Develop service learning standardsfor the district using the NationalYouth Council's Service LearningStandards for Quality Practice. Quarter 4 Skinner

Teachers utilized selectedstandards in their projects

Meaningful Service,Reflection, Youth Voice,Progress Monitoring,Link to Curriculum,Diversity,Partnerships,Duration and Intensity

Train service learning buildingleaders. Quarter 4 Skinner

Completed training took placeFebruary 9, 2015

Service learning building leaders willimplement at least one project intheir classroom which meets districtservice learning standards. Quarter 4 Skinner

Most are completed - someschools partnered with Caringfor Kids

Begin tracking service learninghours through Infinite Campus to beprinted on transcripts. June -2015 Skinner

Custom Tab is currently beingdesigned by IC DatabaseAdministrator

Should be in place startof 2015-16 school year

Plan 3-3-1All buildings will provide a list oftheir business partners Semester 1 Terrell

Completed. Will addadditional partners on anongoing basis as we grow thedatabase

All partners will be categorized Semester 1 Terrell Completed. Same as above.

A database of current partners willbe developed Semester 1 Terrell Completed. Same as above.

Year One: Quarters Three and Four - Strategy 3

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A searchable database will beavailable to all staff Semester 1 Terrell

Current list is updated on anongoing basis anddisseminated to staff asneeded.

Will be completed whenwebsite is updated

A list of all business partners will beposted on the website Semester Terrell

Partner information will belisted under community tabon website as a part of theoverhaul of the website. Same as above.

Each building will have at least onefaith-based and 1 corporate partnerby the end of first semester Semester 1 Terrell

Most of the schools havebeen assigned churches aspartners.

The business partner list will bereviewed and updated semi-annually. Quarter 4 Terrell Ongoing and completed.

Need to establish aprocedure withPrincipals to obtaininformation on businesspartners other than anannual basis.

Plan 3-4-1Implement or update home/schoolcompacts Quarter 1 Skinner Completed 7/30/14

Revise the roles of the FRS toinclude family engagement Quarter 1 Skinner

Meetings being held withSpofford administration. FRSswork with attendance,student needs and familiessupports. Completed

Host at least two school/districtmeetings in the community ratherthan in a district building Semester 1 Skinner

Hosted Engineering Designand Development studentsand teachers from the KC areaat Concorde on September 4,2014. Held 5 Year StrategicPlan Meeting at localrestaurant January 2015 Completed

Provide two learning opportunitiesfor children and adults Semester 1 Skinner

Working with ParentUniversity via LINC

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Plan 3-5-1Identify off-site locations for schoolor district meetings Quarter 1 Terrell

Ongoing. Hillcrest CommunityCenter, Concord Church,cerner, South Patrol, PartnerChurches involved withCaring for Kids Initiative andCatalent Pharmaceuticals arejust few opportunities for offsite locations for meetings.

Create a database of off-sitelocations Semester 1 Terrell Ongoing.

Host two school or district off-siteevents Semesters 1,2 Terrell

Ambassador Program launchwas held off site in January2015.

Tried to host ERD off sitebut due to costs andavailability was notsuccessful.

Track attendance at off-site events Semesters 1,2 TerrellScheduled for January atinitial off-site event.

Completed atAmbassador event aswell as the ERD.

Administer survey at the event Semesters 1,2 Terrell Same as above Completed at ERD event

Compile data to compareattendance at off-site and on-siteevents. Quarter 4 Terrell

Both events were wellattended with 90%attendance of all attendees atboth event.

Plan 3-6-1Develop and launch a DistrictAmbassador Semester 1 Terrell Completed.

Develop a communication andaction plan for the DA's Semester 1 Terrell

Met with District PR &Marketing company inSeptember/October to begininitial planning for launch andcommunication plan forDA. Schedule completiondate december 2014.

Recruit 25 District Ambassadors Semester 2 TerrellCompleted with over 40 DA'sto date and growing.

Establish and create activities forongoing recruitment andengagement of DA. Semester 2 Terrell

On going. DA have beeninvolved with volunteeringefforts at events, districtcommittees, DTOY and MHactivities, and ribbon cuttings.


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Collaborate with other districtvolunteer activities for heightenedawareness. Quarter 4 Terrell

On going. DA have beeninvolved with volunteeringefforts at events, districtcommittees, DTOY and MHactivities, and ribbon cuttings.

Identify and create an annualmeasure of effectiveness of the DAprogram. Quarter 4 Terrell In progress.

Plan 3-7-1Create and display a parent/studentsuggestion box in all schools Semester 1 Terrell

PR Assistant wasrecently assigned this task inNovember. Scheduledcompletion date December2014.

Appoint staff to check daily Semester 1 Terrell Same as above

Admin will analyze and reportresults Semester 1 Terrell Same as above

Reports will be compiled quarterlyand made available to districtadministration Quarter 1 Terrell Same as above

Create a warm welcomingenvironment for all stakeholders Quarters 1,2,3,4Terrell

Attended MOSPR Conferenceand was able to connect HRwith a company for trainingon customer service forschools.

Post welcoming messages in schooldirecting families to the appropriatestaff member/location Quarter 1 Terrell

Will complete by end ofquarter 1.

Established collateralmaterial as a pilot withEELC in effort to have aformat moving forward ifthe customer servicesurvey established aneed.


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Plan 3-8-1

Host an annual partner/volunteerevent for the purpose of discussingdistrict needs and opportunities. Quarter 4 Terrell

All caring for kids schoolshave had meetings todetermine the needs withplans moving forward toestablish future events fortheir schools andneighborhood. Ingels ,Truman and Symington haveall had events during thecurrent school year withadditional events planned for2015/2016 school year.

Plan and host an annual end of theyear school partner appreciationevent. Quarter 4 Terrell

Plan host a back to schoolevent tentative in lateSeptember with DA's ,business partners and ALL-inMentor event in one.

Plan 3-9-1

Identify community needs keyinformants, include a counselorfrom each school Semester 1 Terrell and Sneed

Planning to partner withCaring For Kids to establishfirst group of schools (5) total,which will allow us to identify key informants to establishthe alliance for communityneeds. Caring for Kids

The district will work with thealliance to administer needsassessment Semester 1 Terrell and Sneed

Caring For Kids group will createan online survey to create needsassessment/survey.

Not an option. Will needto develop an alternateplan after results ofCustomer survey iscompleted.

The district will work with thealliance to compile all needsassessment data. Quarter 4 Terrell and Sneed

Waiting for information back onStakeholder survey to establishnext steps of creating thealliance and who should beinvolved.

Not completed. Willwork on completion forfirst semester of 2015-16school year.

The alliance will developinterventions and identify resourcesto address the needs identifiedthrough the assessments. Quarter 4 Terrell and Sneed Same as above same as above.

Alliance will share data with fromthe assessment and interventionswith all stakeholders. Quarter 4 Terrell and Sneed Same as above same as above.


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Alliance will develop a regularmeeting schedule. June -2015 Terrell and Sneed Same as above same as above.

Plan 3-11-1

Determine partnership agreementelements from input fromstakeholders. Quarter 4 Terrell

Due to the fact that all businesspartners associated with theschools are customized, nonehave shown an interest indeveloping an agreement. We dohowever recommend ourcontracted partners are requiredto give back to the district byvolunteering their time, talentsand or financially at the time ofsigning a contract with theDistrict.

Develop partnership agreement tobe implemented for all partners. Quarter 4 Terrell Same as above

Implement partnership agreementwith all new and existing partners. June -2015 Terrell Same as above

Plan 3-12-1

Work with KCATA to determine thetransportation infrastructureavailable in the district Quarter 1 Terrell and Sneed

Currently purchasing 30 daypasses for students Ongoing

Partner with business/industrypartners to provide cab, vouchers,bus passes, etc. to families Quarter 1 Terrell and Sneed

Working with Constantinos toprovide food vouchers toneedy families Ongoing

Provide translators and/orinterpreters for families whenattending school meetings Quarters 1,2,3,4Terrell and Sneed

Have identified twoindividuals for Spanish andVietnamese languages forstudent services collateralmaterial.

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Provide flexibility in times formeetings and events in order toaccommodate as many parents aspossible Quarters 1,2,3,4Terrell and Sneed In Process

Existing team needs toreview and revise

Provide flexibility in the waysparents are able to activelyparticipate in the schools Quarters 1,2,3,4Terrell and Sneed

Meeting at both site anddistrict events occur duringthe day, evening and onSaturdays to accommodateparents and guardians.

Plan to incorporatecommunicationsregarding time flexibilityof events with buildingleadings and PIO fordistrict events.

Identify and address additionalbarriers to parent participation. Quarter 4 Terrell

Will be completed oncealliance have beenestablished.

Plan 3-13-1Develop a tiered system forvolunteers Semester 1 Terrell

In draft stage. Working withCo chairs of DA to develop.

Communicate procedures to alldistrict personnel and volunteers. Quarter 4 Terrell

Chairs have not been able tomeet to finalize tier system asof yet. In process.

Develop an online form for buildinglevel notification and tracking ofdaily volunteers which feeds into adistrict volunteer database. June -2015 Terrell Same as above

Plan 3-14-1Identify four elementary school forpartnership with Caring for Kids KC Quarter 1 Meyers

Completed and site meetingsare underway. Ingels,Symington, Burke, Johnson,Truman

Have initial meeting Nov.13 with community andother meetings set /Truman added as 5thbecause of volunteerinterest.

Host meetings with staff andfamilies to introduce thepartnerships. Quarter 4 Meyers

Evaluate the partnership forcontinuation and expansion Quarter 4 Meyers

Sent email asking forAdministrator feedback ontheir partnership with caringfor kids.


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Plan 3-15-1Compile a list of all homeownerorganizations in the district Semester 1 Terrell

On going. Not verydependable based on initialdata check.

Attend HOA meetings to provideinformation about the district Quarter 2 Terrell

Terra Charles, DistrictReceptionist has beenassigned this directive.Additionally, I have spokewith the President of theRuskin Heights Assoc.extensively and plan to meetwith most of the presidents ofthe HOA's to establish rapportand gain a needs assessmentof the associations. EllenCook, Pres. of Ruskin HeightsAssociation will assist me withthat effort. Most officers ofall of the HOA's have beenlisted in our database toreceive the district newsletterand the superintendent bi-monthly notes.

Recruit at least 25% of local HOA'sto volunteer in their neighborhoodschool. Quarters 3,4, Terrell

This is an ongoing project.Will provide an annualcalendar to HOA's for earlyrecruitment of volunteers toassist with creating a cultureof norm with volunteeringverses the exception.

List partner HOA's on the school anddistrict website. Quarter 4 Terrell

This will occur when thewebsite is updated.

Identify all small businesses in thedistrict Semester 1 Terrell Completed and ongoing.Recruit at least 20% of smallbusinesses to participate in theschools. Quarters 3,4 Terrell Completed and ongoing.

List partner small businesses on thedistrict website. Quarter 4 Terrell

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Action StepsDue Date / InPlace Responsible Progress Notes

Plan 3-16-1

Develop rotational schedule for Project Shineevents so each building is a recipient once everyfive years. Quarter 4 Meyers

Working to set up time withPastor Schmitz on a projectshine process for Ruskin

Develop partnerships with at least twocorporate and faith-based organizations tosponsor Project Shine events. Quarter 4 Meyers

Working with Ruth to developpartnership

Assemble a Project Shine Committee Quarter 4 MeyersNeed to recruit volunteers towork on committee.

Recruit at least 50 volunteers for each site. June - 2015 Meyers

Need to work with Ruth andCaring for Kids to developproject shine group forSummer 2015

Evaluate Project Shine events to help withplanning the next year. August - 2015 Meyers

Plan 4-6-1 Hire a hearing officer Quarter 1Skinner andMeyers Completed 9/30/14

Dr. R Williams - doingexcellent job

Plan 4-10-1

Committee will be formed to focus on theconditions of the buildings related to structureand safety Semester 1 Meyers

Hollis and Miller is workingwith B&G. Walkthroughsfinished on Nov. 11th. Nowworking on writing up report.

Hollis and Miller is presentingreport to BOE on the 19th ofFeb.

Company will assess the structural and safetyissues within each building. Semesters 1,2 Meyers

H&M presented and now inthe prioritization phase withbudget planning.

Committee will create a timeline and capitalimprovement cost recommendation forapproval. Quarter 4 Meyers Meeting on April 17th

Yearly professional development will be createdto targeted safety precautions. Quarter 4 Meyers

PD for security team on July20th with National Securityexperts and administration.

During years 1-5 committee will meet monthlyto discuss findings and target high priorityitems. June - 2015 Meyers

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Plan 4-11-1

Bring together a group of admin and staff tostudy and research the idea of an EquityDepartment Semester 1 Dr. Carpenter

This work is part of theconversations taking placeduring the DELT meetingswith Pacific Education Group.

Identify expected outcomes as a results ofcreating an equity department Semester 1 Dr. Carpenter

This work is part of theconversations taking placeduring the DELT meetingswith Pacific Education Group(12/18, 1/16, 4/16 and 6/18)

Hire a Director of Equity June - 2015 Dr. Carpenter

Plan 4-13-1

A team of teachers, admin, board members andcommunity members will visit some highschools that are organized into SLC Semester 1 Skinner COMPLETED

Wyandotte on 10/29; Grandviewon 12/11

Stakeholder group from Ruskin will create atimeline for the implementation of SLCs Semester 1 Skinner

Timeline is beingimplemented currently with aFall 2015 start date

Every teacher will be a part of the process andsurveyed to determine themes they areinterested in teaching Semester 1 Skinner COMPLETED

Teachers were surveyed inJanuary, 2015; notified of thehouse they will teach in onFebruary 4, 2015

Students will be surveyed to see which SLC theywould like to become a part of Semester 1 Skinner

All students currently in grades9-11 have been surveyed; houseassignments are in progress

A plan for reorganizing the building andengaging business and community partners willbe created. Semester 2 Skinner

Completed - School divided bySLC

Teacher who will be SLC leaders will be selectedand provided training. Semester 2 Skinner

Two leaders per SLC - continue tomeet with PREP-KC each week

Master Schedule developed to support SLC's Semester 2 Skinner Completed - May 2015

Family Advocacy Planning will begin withimplementation for the following fall. June - 2015 Skinner

Each SLC is being assigned acounselor/similar position forsupport This role is still being defined


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Plan 4-15-1

Each building will create a team to develop anew positive behavior or incentive plan orreview an old one Semester 1 Skinner and Sneed

Existing teams need to reviewand revise

Working with principals forindividual school information

Schools will publish their behavior plan on theirwebsite Semester 1 Skinner and Sneed

Individual student behaviordata is available via InfiniteCampus

In Process - goal is oneelementary and onesecondary

Schools will begin following the plan and trackstudent discipline data on a monthly basis Quarters 1,2,3,4 Skinner and Sneed

Currently examining optionsbetween IC & Pulse In Process

Teachers will review their own data and settargets for improvement Quarters 1,2,3,4 Skinner and Sneed

All plans are individualized.Teachers are working withbehavior specialist and/orFamily Resource Specialist toappropriately monitor anddocument student data. Ongoing Process

Administrators will track teacher progress andprovide individualized support Quarters 1,2,3,4 Skinner and Sneed

Currently, plans are beingclosely monitored and trackedby Behavior Specialist and/orFamily Resource Specialist.Updates are provided to theadministrator. In Process

At the end of the year buildings will evaluatethe effectiveness of the plans and identify nextsteps. Quarter 4 Skinner and Sneed

Information was collected byschool and adjustments madeaccordingly

Each school took differentsteps based on individualneeds

Plan 4-17-1A webmaster will be selected from eachbuilding Quarter 1 Terrell

Recently signed contract toupgrade our current website.This includes the next step toattract webmasters for theindividual sites. Expectedlaunch date for website andmobile app first quarter of2015. Launch date August 2015.

The website will be updated regularly, minimumof once a month Quarters 1,2,3,4 Terrell On going. Weekly.

Websites will contain the items listed in stepthree Semester 1 Terrell

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Website will be promoted during dailyannouncement, by teachers, and duringactivities Semester 1 Terrell On going.

Plan 4-20-1 Scrolling marquee- meet with stakeholders Semester 1 Meyers and Terrell

Attended and presented at acity council meeting on themarquee issue. A follow-upmeeting is planned to occur inthe upcoming months Dr..Myers attended a city councilmeeting on the issue theweek of 2/17th. Manyrevisions to the ordinance arebeing considered to benefitthe district needs on theissue.

Information is still at the cityplanning level but lookingbetter for Hickman C-1

Research and identify the size and type ofmarquee and obtain a price quote. Semester 2 Meyers and Terrell

Purchase and install the marquee. June - 2015 Meyers and Terrell

Plan 4-21-1Recruit parents and students to participate in aBooster Club Semester 1 Meyers

starting with recruiting atathletic banquet

Recruit alumni Semester 1 Meyerslooking at ways to startaccumulating names

Athletic Directors are workingon recruitment for fall launch

Support the group with guideline information Semester 1 Meyers

Booster will meet with AD to assist withSecondary Athletics. Semester 2 Meyers

Plan 4-22-1

Create an application for students to apply to bea part of the superintendent's advisory group;an essay should be a component of theapplication Quarter 1 Dr. Carpenter Completed.

Superintendent will select a team to interviewand select students Quarter 2 Dr. Carpenter

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A calendar will be established for monthlymeetings Quarter 2 Dr. Carpenter Completed...see packet.

Plan 4-23-1Compile a list of all languages spoken in thedistrict Quarter 1 Sneed

Completed November 17,2014 (33 languages spoken) Completed

Create a list of events that should havetranslators Quarter 1 Sneed

At 1st semesterconferences/after school - stillworking on remainder of year Completed

ID students or adults from the community whowould be willing to be translators Quarters 1,2,3,4 Sneed

ELL/ESOL Community Liaisonmaintains a listing ofindividuals wanting to assistwith the district’s translationneeds. Completed...see evidence

Develop a privacy criteria translators agree to Quarter 2 SneedConfidentiality Form createdbut not yet approved for use. Completed...see evidence

Schedule translators for events Quarters 1,2,3,4 Sneed Completed and Ongoing Completed...see evidence

Plan 4-24-1

Principals will survey parents to determine whattypes of events parents think are beneficial andwhat they would like to have offered Quarters 1, 2 Skinner and Sneed Completed

Parents surveyed inconjunction with LINC

Each building will use the results to plan at leastone parent night activity Quarter 2 Skinner and Sneed Ongoing process.

Individuals schools are planningaccording to their needs.

Parents will complete a feedback form for thenext event and buildings will use the feedbackto modify the next event. Quarters 1,2,3,4 Skinner and Sneed

Completed and informationused to plan next Fall's ParentUniversity

Plan 4-1-(1-5) Revision of the Student Policy Handbook (SPH) Quarter 1 Skinner Completed for 2014 SY

Goal for 2015-16 is oneelementary and onesecondary

Create lessons to teach the SPH Quarters 1,2,3,4 SkinnerIndividual schools do this asneeded Ongoing

Plan 4-2-(1-5)Survey administrators to find out the existingdata management skills Quarter 1 Skinner

Tyler Pulse and InfiniteCampus are currently beingused by all. Ongoing

Identify training modules, and create smalltraining sessions Quarters 2,3,4 Skinner

Training sessions wereprovided and continues to beavailable through Tyler Pulseand Infinite Campus - CampusCommunity. Ongoing


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Provide administrators with a training schedule Quarter 2 Skinner

Training has been providedfollowing monthlyadministrative meetings Ongoing

Plan 4-3-(1-5)Create a field in Infinite Campus to trackcontraband discovered during security checks Quarter 1 Skinner

This strategy was createdprior to the metal detectorremoval and pertains to that.

In Infinite Campus, underbehavior management, acheckbox has been addedlabeled "search" under AddEvent/ Participant

Building administration will id next steps to beimplemented to improve data and set a goal fortotal number of discipline incidents Quarter 1 Skinner


Data has been collected andpresented on 6th gradediscipline (shows a significantdrop). Next steps are tocollect and set goals for othergrade levels.

Create data teams to collect specific data Quarter 1 Skinner


Every building has createddata teams - can also studydiscipline

Data teams will discuss and share data Quarters 2,3,4 Skinner


Compare data team's findings Quarters 2,3,4 Skinner


Share student data with parents Quarters 1,2,3,4 Skinner


Plan 4-4-(1-5)Survey students for interest in joining anadvisory group Quarter 1 Sneed

Technology Advisory grouphas been created at Ruskin.Other schools will establishstudent advisory groups,beginning in the fall of 2015.

Teachers will submit possible names Quarter 1 Sneed

Teacher recommendations forstudents exhibiting highinterest in technology andengineering. Other schoolswill establish student advisorygroups, beginning in the fall of2015.

Students will apply for the group Quarter 1 Sneed

Schools will establish studentadvisory groups, beginning inthe fall of 2015.


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Leadership team at the building will selectcandidates Quarter 2 Sneed

Schools will establish studentadvisory groups, beginning inthe fall of 2015.

Meeting dates will be scheduled Quarters 2,3,4 Sneed

Technology Advisory group tobegin August of 2015. Allothers pending.

Set a focus for the group Quarter 2 Sneed

Technology focus isResponsible Use Policy andiPad Implementation. Allother groups are pending.

In year 2 create a communication process forsharing the group's work with staff, studentsand community. June - 2015 Sneed All Pending

Plan 4-8-(1-5) Identify in district training Quarter 1 Skinner and Sneed

MANDT training in process;Classroom Management classoffered via PD Completed

Use discipline data from 13-14 to determinewho needs to additional training Quarter 2 Skinner and Sneed

Classes for schooladministrators and supportpersonnel (counselors, FRS)are underway. Completed

All teachers will complete situationalawareness/de-escalation training Quarter 2 Skinner and Sneed

MANDT training providedAugust thru January Completed

Set goals for successful implementation Quarter 2 Skinner and SneedGoals set and revisions areongoing Completed

Track discipline data for teachers and principalswho have been trained. Quarter 4 Skinner and Sneed

Discipline data by grade levelhas been studied as well asSuperintendent hearings

Plan 4-9-(1-5)

Every building will implement a positivereinforcement plan for their staff afteridentifying the areas that need improvement Quarter 1 Klapmeyer

We are currently collectingdata on incentive plans takingplace at each of our buildings.

Survey staff about incentive ideas Quarter 1 Klapmeyer

Create group of staff to review best practicesand id those relevant to the district Quarter 2 Klapmeyer

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Plan 4-14-(1-5)

Research and determine which organizationscould serve our district or be a beneficialpartner Semester 1 Terrell

In process and ongoing. Meetings orconversations have been heldwith organizations that are agreat fit such as Big Brothers& Big Sisters, HillcrestCommunity Center, Move Up,Black Pilots Association,Several Greek Organizations,South SuburbanInterscholasticLeague, RetiredTeacher Association, GirlScouts, Boy Scouts, KCHealthy Kids, KC FosterGrandparent Assoc.,Children's International,United Way, are just a few.

Survey community to find out what programsare most needed Semester 1 Terrell

See initiative with Terrell andSneed. In progress.

Meet with select community partners to shareour vision and how they could partner Quarter 2 Terrell

On going. Attend networkingevents, lunches, individualappointments, conferences,etc.

At end of year bring together reps from eachpartnership and celebrate the work that hasbeen done and develop a way to share theinformation during year 2. Quarter 4 Terrell

Event planned in lateSeptember 2015

Plan 4-26-(1-5)Open dialogue with KCPD around training andassigning officers Semester 1 Meyers

Started conversation with Sgt.Dykstra about restructuring ofofficers and SRO concept.

First meeting with MajorOakman, second meeting gettingschedule with cabinet

All assigned officers will complete SRO training Semester 1 Meyersonly Sgt. Dykstra and Stuckerhave had training

Use daily reports to track incident data involvingSROs Quarters 2,3,4 Meyers

Data reports are keep insecurity office by GraceRendon. Data is collectedfrom officers daily logs.

Working with Grace on howto track incident data fromactivity logs

Establish end of the year meetings with buildingadministration to review goals and progress andplan for the next year. Quarter 4 Meyers

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Plan 4-27-(1-5) Identify and select a hotline for the district Quarter 1 Meyers working w/Sgt. Dykstra

Train building admin on the hotline Quarter 1 MeyersHotline is available throughmessenger system.


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Documents

Year One: Quarters Three and Four - Strategy One (and 2)€¦ · semester: math and ELA 3-6; one in each content course 7-12 Semester 1, 2 Skinner Performance tasks have been implemented