Board Mission
To provide a safe and effective learning environment by:
working together as a Board of Education
employing and evaluating the Superintendent
engaging the community for informed input
developing and monitoring a strategic plan
managing finances responsibly
EASTLAND COMMUNITY UNIT SCHOOL DISTRICT
#308
April, 2012 – August, 2015
Approved by the B.O.E. on April 18, 2012
District Vision
Learning is paramount at Eastland, where students are provided the foundation for
a happy, healthy, and successful life through the development of competencies . . .
CORE COMPETENCIES
to read, write, speak, and listen effectively
to apply math and science skills to solve problems
SUPPLEMENTAL COMPETENCIES
to reference history and civics
to use technology to communicate and solve problems
to live a life of mental and physical wellness
SOCIAL-CULTURAL COMPETENCIES
to lead ethically
to communicate civilly
to act confidently
to collaborate effectively
to think creatively
to work productively and
to contribute personally to a better school, community, and world.
Eastland CUSD #308
District Vision
Reading / Language Arts
CORE COMPETENCIES
Technological Competence
Wellness
Service College Readiness
/ Career Credentials
Goals: 1. to develop curriculum and use instructional practices that will ensure every student graduates with the core competencies identified
in the District’s vision
2. to provide opportunities for every student to explore and/or develop the supplemental and social competencies identified in the
District’s vision
3. to engage every student in identifying and pursuing a career pathway to employment
Objectives
Curriculum and Instruction
Curriculum Review
and Revision
RTI
Parental Involvement
Supervision /
Evaluation
Professional
Development
Core
Competence
Strategic Goals:
1. 2010-2015 trend data will show that the % of students entering 9th grade on track to meet College-Readiness Benchmarks (CRB) in
reading, math and science is increasing?
2. 2010-2015 trend data will show that the % of students in grades 9-11 who are meeting CRB in reading, math and science is increasing?
3. 2010-2015 trend data will show that the % of Eastland graduates attending HCC who are eligible to start in credit earning courses (non-
remedial courses) in reading/writing/math is increasing?
4. 2010-2015 trend data will show that the % of students who rate school climate as positive on annual surveys is increasing?
5. 2010-2015 trend data will show that the % of students earning certificates of employability is increasing?
Curriculum and Instruction
6. 2010-2015 trend data will show that students in the low-income and special education sub-groups are making annual gains in core
knowledge and skills comparable to all students?
Task Plan:
Task
Responsible
Person(s) Start Date End Date Status
Certified staff and administrators will develop a K-12
curriculum document aligned to the CCS for math Supt. /Principals May, 2012 June, 2012 Done
Certified staff and administrators will develop a K-12
curriculum document aligned to the CCS for
English/Language Arts Supt. /Principals May, 2013 June, 2013 In progress
Certified staff and administrators will develop a K-12
curriculum document aligned to the CCS for Science Supt. /Principals May, 2014 June, 2014 Uncertain
An evaluation committee will develop a plan and
instrument for supervision aligned to Danielson’s
Framework for Teaching, solicit feedback, and submit for
Board approval.
Evaluation
Committee Nov, 2011 March, 2012 Done
An evaluation committee will refine the evaluation plan
and framework to ensure that student growth becomes a
component of principal and teacher evaluations, and
submit for Board approval
Evaluation
Committee Nov., 2013 March, 2013 In progress
All K-5 teachers will attend the National Conference on
Singapore Math Strategies Principals Summer, 2010 Summer, 2014 85% completed
The District 1:1 computer initiative will be expanded to
include grades 7-8, and teacher teams will attend the
Summer Connection Conference in Mooresville, NC
Haan Summer, 2011 Summer, 2013 In progress
Graduation requirements at EHS will be changed to
require students to earn four (4) credits of math, and three
(3) credits of Social Science.
Burkholder September, 2012 December, 2012 Done
A Developmental English class will be introduced as an
elective requirement for all 9th grades who were not on
track to meet CRB in reading or English as measured on
the ACT-Explore administered in grade 8. Burkholder January, 2012 August, 2012 Done
A system for administrators to conduct periodic
classroom walk-throughs with electronic feedback to
teachers will be implemented in all buildings.
Supt./Principals /
Haan September, 2013 Done
Advanced Placement (AP) courses will be available for
students in math, English/Language Arts, and Science. Burkholder August, 2012 Done
A team of teachers will attend a Gretchen Courtney
workshop on aligning reading instruction with the CCS. Principals Summer, 2012 Modified/done
Intervention and enrichment blocks will be scheduled for
math and reading in grades K-11 Principals August, 2011 May, 2014 Incomplete
A comprehensive plan for improving student wellness
will be developed, approved and monitored Supt. / Committee March, 2012 May, 2015 Incomplete
A daily character education program will be implemented
in all grades, with an emphasis on reducing incidents of
bullying and/or harassment.
Walters /
Committee August, 2010 May, 2015 Done
The administration and staff will develop, and the Board
of Education will approve, at least two (2) STEM
programs articulated to provide gr. 7-12 students with a
career orientation that leads into a career pathway to
employment
Pilgrim /
Burkholder /
Committee
August, 2012 May, 2014 In progress
A plan to improve engagement and involvement of
parents will be developed and approved by the Board of
Education.
Walters /
Committee August, 2012 October, 2012 Incomplete
The plan to improve parental involvement will be
implemented and monitored. Walters / Principals January, 2013 May, 2014 Incomplete
Goal: to provide a variety of co- and extra-curricular activities that complement and enrich the students’ educational experiences by reinforcing
the competencies identified in the District vision.
1. The administration and staff will sustain or increase the % of students participating in extra- and co-curricular programs.
Program
2010-11
Participation
2011-12
Participation
2012-13
Participation
Current
Participation Considerations
H.S. Football
56 Total
(23 P.C.)
61 Total
(24 P.C.)
44 Total
(18 P.C.)
43 Total
(22 P.C.)
H.S. Volleyball 26 21 25 21
H.S. Golf
22 total
(2 M-ville)
14 total
(2 M-ville)
19 total
(4 M-ville)
28 total
(11 M-ville)
Cross Country 8
M.S. Football
25
17
(Eastland)
19
(Eastland)
20
(Eastland)
M.S. Volleyball 24 32 24 19
Fall Musical
31 total
(13 EHS)
26 total
(17 (EHS)
15 total
(8 EHS)
25 Total
(9 EHS)
H.S. Band 34 37 32 29
H.S. Chorus 24 31 23 29
M.S. Band 27 38 43 56
M.S. Chorus 22 22 35 39
M.S. Jazz Band n/a n/a 18
H.S. FFA 51 61 73 78
H.S.
Cheerleading
17 total
(0 P.C.)
17 total
(3 P.C.)
21 total
(6 P.C.)
19
(7 P.C.)
Co- and Extra-Curricular Programs
Program
2010-11
Participation
2011-12
Participation
2012-13
Participation
Current
Participation Considerations
H.S. FCCLA
15 30 23 32
Student Council
50 45 53 48
H.S. Yearbook
10 22 13 10
M.S. Student
Council
28 30 20
M.S. Literacy
Council 16 25 22 30
H.S. Boys’
Basketball
28 27 23 n/a
H.S. Girls’
Basketball
24 23 25 n/a
H.S. Wrestling
16 total
(2 EHS)
11 total
(2 EHS)
17 total
(2 EHS) n/a
H.S. Cheerleading
12 17 11 n/a
H.S. Speech Team
40 total
(20 EHS)
35 total
(22 EHS) n/a
M.S. Boys’
Basketball
16 19 24 n/a
M.S. Girls’
Basketball
14 23 25 n/a
M.S. Wrestling 9 2 0 n/a
Program
2010-11
Participation
2011-12
Participation
2012-13
Participation
Current
Participation Considerations
M.S.
Cheerleading
10 14 11 --
H.S. Track/Field
34 total
(16 EHS)
31 total
(12 EHS)
30 total
(15 EHS) n/a
H.S. Baseball
25 19 14 n/a
H.S. Softball
15 10 20 n/a
Spring Play
20 total
(10 EHS)
19 total
(12 EHS)
30 total
(17 EHS) n/a
H.S. Scholastic
Bowl
11 17 14 n/a
M.S. Track and
Field (Boys/Girls) 46 49 36 n/a
M.S. Scholastic
Bowl
19 18 14 n/a
H.S. WYSE
Competition
n/a 5 14 n/a
2. The administration and staff will develop programs for middle school and underclass students that support their individual and collective
improvement, and feed into the varsity programs.
3. The administration and staff will develop practice and event schedules that satisfy the following goals:
1. sufficient practices and events to prepare students to be successful
2. practices and events scheduled with respect for each student’s academic responsibilities
Goal: to transport students to and from school and school activities in a safe and efficient manner.
1. By 2011-12, without increasing travel time for any route longer than the currently longest route time, consolidate and reduce at least one
regular a.m./p.m. route as allowed by declining enrollment.
2. By January, 2012, resolve the long-term status of the old bus garage in Shannon:
A. take immediate steps to shut-off the water, and discontinue heating the space.
B. organize, repair and improve for use as a bus storage facility, or
C. organize, repair and improve for use as a district storage facility, or
D. tear down and dispose of building
3. By January, 2011, determine if bio-diesel is a viable fuel supplement for the District’s bus fleet.
4. Monitor and discontinue shuttle services that are currently being provided when the service is under-utilized or impractical.
5. Develop intergovernmental agreements with neighboring districts to share transportation and costs where it is mutually beneficial to do so.
Task
Responsible
Person(s) Start Date End Date Status
Consolidate and reduce at least one (1) regular route Supt./Trans. Dir. May, 2011 June, 2011 Done:
The District has reduced 1.5 rural
routes
Resolve the long-term status of the Shannon Bus
Garage
Supt./ Trans.
Committee May, 2011
January,
2012
Done:
The Board has approved upgrades to
use the Garage for Bus and District
Storage
Determine if bio-diesel is a viable fuel supplement Supt. / Trans. Dir. May, 2011 June, 2011 Done
Discontinue shuttle services Supt./Trans. Comm.
and BOE May, 2011 June, 2011 Done
Developed and implemented shared transportation
with neighboring districts Supt. May, 2011 June, 2011 Done
Transportation
Goal: to provide safe and effective learning facilities for all students
1. By February, 2010, pass a referendum for a new physical education, Agriculture, and activity spaces at Eastland High School with improved
locker room, fitness, and gym space, as well as improvements to the old gym to serve as a multi-purpose area.
2. Complete the Eastland High School Addition/Renovation Project by June, 2012, and under budget.
3. By 2012, finalize a future District facility plan as:
A. committing to a three-attendance center model, or
B. committing to a two-attendance center model
4. By January, 2011, resolve the long-term status of the old bus garage in Shannon.
5. By the end of FY 2011, repair or replace the flat roof at Eastland High School.
6. By 2012, complete replacement of old classroom doors in Eastland Middle and High Schools.
7. By 2012, install / provide interactive white board technology for 75% of the classrooms throughout the district.
8. By 2012, complete improvements to the old gymnasium at Eastland Middle school, including:
A. construction of a handicapped-accessible hallway between the current office and the contest gymnasium
B. demolition / disposal of permanent wood bleachers
C. repair and/or replacement of the old gym floor
9. By 2012, replace or remove the softball field lights at Eastland High School.
10. By 2012, replace the football scoreboard at Eastland High School.
11. By 2012, have approved plans and financing for improvements to air-condition all instructional spaces in Eastland Middle and High Schools.
Facilities
Task
Responsible
Person(s) Start Date End Date Status
Pass a referendum for EHS Renovation / Addition Supt./ BOE October, 2008 Feb., 2010 Done
Complete EHS Renovation /Addition Project within
budget Supt./BOE Feb., 2010 May, 2011 Done
Approve a Future Facility Plan
Supt./ Staff/ CAC/
BOE August, 2011 October, 2011 Done
Resolve the long-term status of the Shannon Bus Garage
Supt/ Trans.
Committee/ BOE May, 2011 November, 2013 Done
Repair or replace flat roof at EHS
Supt. /Facilities
Committee/ BOE May, 2011 July, 2013 Done
Complete replacement of old classroom doors at EMS /
EHS
Supt. /Facilities
Committee/ BOE May, 2011 June, 2012 85% Completed
Install interactive white boards in 75% of classrooms
Supt./ Facilities
Committee/ BOE May, 2011 June, 2012 Done
Complete improvements to 1926 Gym in Shannon
Supt./ Facilities
Committee/ BOE May, 2011 June, 2012 Done
Replace or remove the softball field lights at Eastland
High School
Supt./ Facilities
Committee/ BOE May, 2011 August, 2012 Done
Replace the football field scoreboard at Eastland High
School
Supt./ Facilities
Committee/ BOE May, 2011 September, 2012 Done
Approve plans and financing to air-condition all spaces at
Eastland Middle and High Schools
Supt/ Trans.
Committee/ BOE May, 2011 June, 2011 INCOMPLETE
Goal: to manage finances responsibly
Strategic Goal:
1. The budget for FY 2016 will show that annual revenues are sufficient to cover annual expenses.
2. Annual budgets from FY 2013-2016 will demonstrate a re-allocation of local funds to support
Curriculum alignment to the Common Core Standards (CCS)
Professional development to support the CCS
Supervision and evaluation
Research-based interventions to support the CCS
Parental involvement
Task Plan:
1. The administration will recommend and the Board of Education will approve reductions in staffing as appropriate and necessary.
2. The Board will expend fund balances prudently and as necessary to support the District Vision while capturing savings from retirements.
3. The Board will approve, and the professional staff will execute a transition from three to two attendance centers.
4. The administration will foster positive working relationships with District support groups, and seek to increase revenues to offset extra-
curricular costs imbedded in budget.
5. Reduce annual operating expenditures a minimum of $25,000 per year as allowed by declining enrollment, and facilitated by retirements.
Finances
Task
Responsible
Person(s) Start Date End Date Status
Approval of reductions in staffing as appropriate and
necessary to balance the budget by FY2016 Supt./ BOE May, 2011 March, 2015 INCOMPLETE
Prudent expenditure of fund balances to support the
District Vision Supt./BOE May, 2011 March, 2015 In progress
Approval to reduce from three (3) to two (2) attendance
centers
Supt./Staff/ CAC/
BOE August, 2011 October, 2011 Done
Transition from three (3) to two (2) attendance centers
Administrators/
Staff/ BOE August, 2012 August, 2013 Done
Increase commitments from District Support Groups
Admin. / Support
Groups May, 2011 August, 2012 Done
Reduce operational expenditures by $25,000/yr
Supt./Facilities
Committee/ BOE May, 2012 March, 2015 Done
Goal: to engage all stakeholders for informed input
1. The Superintendent will implement a communication plan to build support for the 3-Year Strategic Plan.
2. The Superintendent will publish an annual financial plan and levy rationale.
3. The Superintendent, Facilities Committee, and the Steering Committee will develop an informational communication plan for the February,
2010 referendum.
4. The administration will evaluate, review, revise and approve cooperative agreements with neighboring districts.
5. District liaisons will work with community and support groups, such as Chambers of Commerce, local governments, Lions’ Clubs, the Lake
Carroll Association, the Music Boosters, the Sports Boosters, the Parent-Teacher Organization, the FFA Alumni, and the Eastland Education
Foundation.
6. Publish an annual Fall Newsletter as an insert in the Prairie Advocate.
Task
Responsible
Person(s) Start Date End Date Status
Implement communication plan to build support for the
3-Year Strategic Plan Superintendent April, 2012 April, 2013 In progress
Publication of annual financial plan and levy rationale Superintendent Annually Annually Done
Referendum informational communication plan Superintendent October, 2009 February, 2010 Done
Evaluate, review, revise and approve cooperative
agreements with neighboring districts Admin/BOE Bi-Annually Bi-Annually Done
Work with community and support groups Supt./ Admin. Annually Annually In progress
Publish an annual Fall Newsletter Superintendent Annually Annually Ongoing
Communications