Goal 1 – Continuous School Improvement for Learner Benefit

IF:

  • the community is aware of and supportive of essential core skills
  • the school board has an understanding of current best practices in teaching and learning and responsibly allocates resources aligned with goals
  • administrators understand district goals and initiatives and actively help others make connections and if administrators are accountable for implementation of best practices and essential skills
  • teachers provide high levels of instruction using best practices and relate the content to students’ lives beyond school
  • parents understand and promote active consistent attendance and active classroom participation
  • students understand why the Iowa Core content is important and relevant to their lives and are engaged in learning

THEN:

all students will master the essential Iowa Core Skills and national standards so that they can apply those skills in life beyond school.

 

Goal 2 – Effective Communication and School District Promotion

IF:

  • the district has a recognizable brand, or clearly articulated identity, promoted through social media and traditional platforms
  • information is readily available through the district website, district and building newsletters, local media, and social media
  • the board supports efforts to promote the school district locally, statewide, and nationally
  • all students, sponsors/coaches, and staff are empowered to share success stories and the district consistently celebrates successes
  • teachers openly share their practice and students’ successes
  • parents and community utilize avenues of communication that are offered and contribute to sharing good news
  • students are given a voice, feel safe and connected, and get involved in their own education

THEN:

there will be effective communication between students, staff and community, resulting in community awareness, engagement, and support for education.

 

Goal 3 – Effective Technology Growth and Integration

IF:

  • the school board provides adequate funding for technology
  • the district maintains a robust technology infrastructure
  • the administration appropriately allocates technology resources so that the right tools are used the right ways at the right places
  • appropriate technology standards are implemented with integrity
  • administrators, teachers, and students make a continuous effort to be aware of the latest trends in technology
  • teachers receive appropriate professional development and put learning into action
  • teachers and students continue progressing in the SAMR Model (substitution, augmentation, modification, redefinition)

THEN:

the district will maintain a reliable and scalable infrastructure that fosters the innovative integration of technology into educational programs and operational processes.

 

Goal 4 – Meeting Student Needs

IF:

  • district leaders focus on what we can control locally
  • district administrators and teachers collaborate and communicate with parents, community, and other stakeholders
  • all district staff believe in proud traditions and unlimited possibilities for students and make decisions accordingly
  • the school board and administration develop objective, student-focused decision making criteria regarding facilities, staffing, programming, resources allocation, etc.
  • district administrators and teachers evaluate outcomes based on stated goals
  • district administrators and teachers develop our human capital, understanding that our human resources are our greatest resources and investing in students and staff
  • all education stakeholders nurture relationships with and among students, teachers, support staff, administrators, and community
  • the school board, administration, and staff provide students with a safe, supportive, and positive learning environment

THEN:

we will best meet the social, emotional, academic, and physical needs of students.

 

Goal 5 — District and Community Pride and Identity

IF:

  • we embrace our identity as a school in a thriving community that has a small town feel with big city opportunities and amenities
  • we have effective visionary leadership of systemically developed academic, co-curricular, and extra-curricular programs and continuity and teamwork between students, teachers, coaches/sponsors, administrators, the school board, and community
  • we have consistent program standards and practices and a culture of high expectations
  • we have passionate staff who believe in students’ ability and potential to be successful
  • the school staff and community help students realize and support their ambitions and dreams
  • we provide the appropriate support (staff, facilities, coaches, fnances, technology, sponsors)
  • we promote our programs and activities
  • students take advantage of the opportunities, activities, and resources
  • we have a supportive community
  • the school has mutually beneficial partnerships with other community entities and staff are involved in the community
  • students, staff, and community are willing to work together to address concerns and correct problems
  • we believe WE CAN

THEN:

we will have a clear sense of identity, pride in the school and community will be obvious, and a culture of success will be prevalent.