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2013-2014 SMART Goals Teaching & Learning K-8

State the SMART Goal Specific, Measurable,

Achievable, Results-oriented & Target Date

Champion of Goal

(Responsible Party)

Data Sources Correlation to Strategic

Plan Timeline

How Measured / Evidence of Attainment

Connection to Elementary School

Restructuring

Connection to Middle School Restructuring

November 2013 Update

February 2014 Update

1. Recommend common K-8 math materials and resources aligned to Common Core Standards

Keely Roberts Diane Burnett Diane Deckert Amy Gannon Phyllis Lubel Lisa Mari Patty Stanko Rita Tate Jennifer Dunne

Meeting minutes and timelines Curriculum documents Cabinet, Finance Committee and Superintendent recommendations and/or proposals

Strategy #1 b March 2014

Formal recommendation to Board

Elementary Plan #1-Guaranteed & viable curriculum & materials

Middle School Plan -Implement a core curriculum

• K-8 Math Committee in progress (6x)

• Committee on schedule to meet timeline benchmarks *

• The Math Committee’s recommendation to purchase was presented to the BOE’s Finance Committee on Feb. 3rd

• The K-8 Math Committee’s formal adoption recommendation to purchase will be presented to the BOE for a vote on Feb. 24th

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2. Implement a systematic, site-based K-8 model for professional development that connects adult learning to demonstrated student need(s)

Keely Roberts Diane Burnett Diane Deckert Amy Gannon Phyllis Lubel Lisa Mari Rita Tate Jennifer Dunne Patty Stanko

Site-specific PD Plans (PDP) Site-specific PD Plan (PDP) progress monitoring summaries PD Plan (PDP) outcome summaries Sign ins & agendas

Strategy #2b July 2013 -June 2014

Student achievement increases (growth and proficiency) as demonstrated by formal assessment data

Elementary Plan #1-Guaranteed & viable curriculum & materials #3-Guided reading #5-Professional development based on demonstrated student need #7-Efficent meeting structures

Middle School Plan -Improve instruction -Systematic professional development to support district curriculum and initiatives -Redesigned ENL model

• K-8 PDPs have been created and finalized at each of the schools *

• Building principals will hold individual grade level/team PDP progress monitoring meetings with each Professional Development team in their school over the next 4 weeks to review the team’s progress towards their student achievement-based goals. PDP adjustments will be made, if needed, to support student achievement.

3. Implement a viable Response to Intervention (RtI) model that allows for supplemental intervention or enrichment opportunities for all K-8 students

Keely Roberts Diane Burnett Diane Deckert Amy Gannon Phyllis Lubel Lisa Mari Rita Tate Jennifer Dunne Patty Stanko

I/E Cycle logs Master schedules

Strategy #2b Strategy #2c Strategy #2d Strategy #4e

July 2013 - June 2014

Student achievement increases (growth and proficiency) as demonstrated by formal and informal assessment data as it relates to all AYP subgroups

Elementary Plan #2-Common block schedules & consistent instructional minutes #4-Systematic intervention & enrichment opportunities for all students #8-Additional staffing to support instruction

Middle School Plan -Bell Schedule -Additional collaboration time

• K-8 Master Schedules have been developed at all schools

• K-5 Common Collaboration time has been implemented

• Additional elementary specials staff (Computer Lab, Art & Reading and Writing Lab) have been hired

• K-8 I/E Blocks have been developed and are implemented in all schools *

Continuation of: • K-8 Master

Schedules have been developed at all schools

• K-5 Common Collaboration time has been implemented

• Additional elementary specials staff (Computer Lab, Art & Reading and Writing Lab) have been hired

• K-8 I/E Blocks have been developed and are implemented in all schools

*Evidence attached

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2013-2014 SMART Goals Round Lake Senior High School

State the SMART Goal Specific, Measurable,

Achievable, Results-oriented & Target Date

Champion of Goal (Responsible Party) Data Sources Correlation to

Strategic Plan Timeline How

Measured/Evidence of Attainment

CONNECTION TO HIGH SCHOOL

RESTRUCTURING NOVEMBER 2013 FEBRUARY 2014

1. Reduction of course failure rates by 10% of the current rate

Donn Mendoza Veronica Lake

o Report Cards o Mid-term Progress

Reports o Summative

Assessments

Strategy #1 a. Strategy #2 a. Strategy #2 b.

Quarterly reporting cycles

November 2012 = 10.9% November 2013 = 10.7% February 2013 = __6.3_% February 2014 = _7.1__% June 2013 = ___% June 2014 = ___%

Division Chairs provide monitoring and accountability for coherence in curriculum, instruction, and assessments Counselors will monitor students throughout the semester and provide additional support based on student needs

Failure rates at first grading period printed and distributed to staff (Prior to October 21st)

October 21st SIP day. Failure rate discussion by course and by department. SMART goals were developed each course connected to efforts to decrease failure rates

Created formal course and departmental team meeting summary templates

Distributed Mastery Learning literature to staff

Presented Mastery Learning and Standards-Based grading PowerPoint to students and posted on the webpage

Parent University

Teachers are observing teachers and visiting schools within/outside of the district to improve instruction, classroom systems and procedures.

Redesigned class-cut procedure implemented due to attendance and its connection to failure

Ongoing evaluation of common summative assessments for rigor and relevance

Collaborated with College of Lake County Math Department to align curriculum

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on Mastery Learning and Standards Based Grading in December.

Drafted 6-12 School Counseling Plan completed and in the vetting process

Counselors have held a variety of meetings with students using grade-level focus plans

October Anti-Bully Campaign with activities conducted

November College month activities underway

ACT/SAT testing provided for 190 students to increase scores for college entrance applications held in October

with college readiness standards

Proposed Applied Math course for next year based on current students struggling in College Algebra courses

2. Increase the current graduation rate by 2% over the 2013 Graduation Rate


o Winter Graduation #’s o Spring Graduation #’s

Strategy #1 a. Strategy #2 a. Strategy #2 b.

Quarterly reporting cycles November 2013 February 2014 June 2014

Track freshmen to senior cohort numbers for November 2013, How many February 2014 & June 2014. Track progress toward graduation of 2013-2014 senior class (November 2013, February 2014 & June 2014)

Division Chairs and counselors will audit and monitor credit accrual

Staff attended Common Core training for ELA and Math. Departmental presentations follow with Divisional oversight

Divisional Chairs are working with ROE/ELA rep to develop 9-12 Common Core literacy plan/cross curricular

Math 1, 2 and 3

Collaborated with Diane Deckert and Brendan McLaughlin to design a student data profile with high school data

Conducted EPAS assessments and provided scores to students and parents with explanations

Conducted

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teams serve as reviewers of ISBE integrated curriculum which will give them access to lessons, assessments, activities, etc. Lake County ROE is leading development committee

Counselors work with current seniors on college prep

Meetings held with students who are credit deficient or at risk of failing

Student Mentoring Program began in October for identified students

credit audits to identify students for credit recovery and established monitoring plans

Collaborated with Kathy Riddle to develop Course Alignment in Skyward to identify course trajectories and flag on/off track for graduation

Collaborated with Kathy Riddle to develop New student transcripts

Implemented electronic transcripts with the support of IT

Parent University on 2/19 focusing on College and Career Readiness

Credit audits Online credit

recovery program for juniors and seniors

Proposed appropriate freshmen placement criteria

Proposed

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alternative senior English sequence based on student interest

Moved students from Foundations to Math 1 Extended 1st semester

Implemented JA You’re Hired in partnership with Baxter. Students are starting a business

Conducted monthly FASFA work sessions with parents and students after school

Work with students on completing college applications and scholarship applications

Conducted Freshman course selection nights

Teacher/Student Mentoring Program has three phases. Phase one was identifying seniors who were failing 2 or more core subjects but had good

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attendance. 32 seniors were assigned to 32 teacher mentors all who had failing grades improved. Phase two (currently) is identifying seniors who are failing year-long courses. 31 students have just been assigned to 29 mentors

3. Improve culture and climate – areas identified from the 5Essentials Survey


o 5Essentials Survey Results

o Internal surveys

Strategy #1 Collect internal data/surveys January 2014 & April 2014

January 2014 & April 2014 staff and student surveys to demonstrate improvement in 3 of the 5 broad categories identified in the 5Essentials survey

Leadership team implementation plans

Creating of student advisory committee consisting of students of varying ethnic backgrounds and both genders

In process of creating Community Advisory Committee

Received survey results and distributed to staff

Student Advisory Committee Meeting

Student activity interest survey

Discipline Task Force redesign of class cut and monitoring procedure

Pep assemblies 3 per/year

Peer Mediation Program

4. Utilize assessment

data to demonstrate increases in student growth and proficiency in


o MAP/EXPLORE – Freshmen

o PLAN – Sophomores o ACT- Juniors

Strategy #1 a. Strategy #2 d. Strategy #2 e Strategy #3 b. Strategy #3 f.

November 2013 February 2014 June 2014

Student achievement increases (growth and proficiency) as demonstrated by formal assessment data

School-wide focus on increasing test scores

In the process of loading all of the data for teacher analysis and distributing to teachers

ACT Preparation

Used Fall EPAS data to conduct presentations for staff, students, and parents

Designed and implemented an

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reading, math, and science

(2012-2013 vs 2013-2014 and within 2013-2014).

planning in progress. Plan will be implemented between January 1 and the end of March

Baseline EPAS Testing will be mailed out next week

ACT Success After School Program for Juniors

Map training of freshmen English and Math teachers to provide access to map data

Complex Math Consortium

ROE- Math 2-9 problem solving

ROE-Literacy in Science, Social Studies, and Technical subjects

ROE-ELA PARCC High School

IMSA Workshop

NGSS Conference

5. Reduce the overall

annual percentage of truancy by 1% from the rate of 6.5% in the 2012-2013 school year


Attendance data Strategy #1 a. Strategy #2 d. Strategy #2 e Strategy #3 b.

November 2013 February 2014

June 2014

8/21/12-1/31/13 90.07% 8/20/13-1/31/14 91.08%

School-wide focus on increasing test scores

Analysis complete of existing support structures in academic and behavioral areas

Formal pyramid developed by October 25

Three formal referrals to District Truancy Interventionist for attendance contracts.

District truancy plan

Student mentors New

Discipline/Class Cut Procedures

Student Advisory Council

Since the truancy program started January 8th, 444 students started being processed with attendance issues

To date, we

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have sent 45 students to the District for further supports as attendance has not improved

399 students continue to be monitored by the High School

A midyear report will be completed and due in March to ISBE-TAOEP for information on the outcomes of the referred students.

Nicasa’s Truancy Court will begin this month (February) – 4th Wednesday monthly at the Round Lake Village Hall at 7pm.

Planning Work Group (PWG) – continues to meet monthly and serve as committee members to provide comprehensive services and community needs of truant students district-wide

2013-2014 SMART Goals Finance

State the SMART Goal Specific, Measurable, Achievable,

Results-oriented & Target Date


Strategic Plan Timeline How Measured/Evidence of Attainment



June 2014 Update

1. Review and update all ISBE School Nutrition procedures and protocols

Jay Kahn

• District & School Procedures

• Sodexo

Aligns with Financial Strategy #1

January 2014 • Parent feedback regarding the F&R Meal process

• At least 90% of students have a F&R Meal application on file

• Timely submission of claims to ISBE

• All F&R apps have been processed timely without noticeable parent complaints

• Currently at 86% application submittal rate

• Applications are being distributed to those who have not returned them

• Alternative lunch policy implemented to ensure all students eat

• In compliance with ISBE administrative review process

2. Improve the quality of the District’s food service operation

Jay Kahn Bill Johnston

• Transition Meeting with Sodexo

• Student Feedback • District Schools • Skyward


March 2014 • Review monthly quality of new Food Service Management Company (FSMC)

• Update the environment of cafeterias (before and after photos)

• Minimum of 2 student satisfaction inquiries (P.R.I.D.E. and other surveys) indicating improvement

• Monthly communication to families from Sodexo

• Weekly meetings with Sodexo

• Improved efficiency of delivery of food to students

• Initial feedback - quality of food has improved

• Student surveys to be conducted in November

• Student/Parent surveys conducted –Overall rating 72% average or above

• Monthly student promotions are creating positive atmosphere

• A PRIDE Survey indicated improved food quality

• New signage in cafeterias








June 2014 Update

3. Review and update all student fee management controls and protocols

Jay Kahn Bill Johnston

• Prior Procedures • Best Practices • District Schools • Skyward


May 2014 • Monthly statements of outstanding fees mailed home by schools (the 15th of each month)

• Increase collection of outstanding fees by 10%

• All student fees captured in Skyward

• Statements are being mailed from the schools and monitored by the Business Office

• Protocols have been discussed in Secretary PD sessions

• Utilization of Family Access for payment of Student Fees and Meals is increasing

• Research with the schools on what fees are not currently being captured in Skyward

4. Formalize the remaining Business Office protocols to improve communication, expectations and accountability

Jay Kahn Human Resources Scott Andraschko

• Prior Procedures • Best Practices • CBA • Skyward


June 2014 • Updated recording of staff time and attendance

• Position Management in Skyward

• Protocols for data imaging, management and storage

• Full use of Employee Access

• All employee salary data loaded into Skyward

• The time off module is working effectively

• Looking at expanding to other modules

• Position Management in Skyward

• Skyward E-commerce setup and functioning for supply purchases

• Custom Reporting and Budget Transfer protocols in place








June 2014 Update

5. Continue to explore efficiencies and cost savings

Jay Kahn Leslie Lauritzen Charlie Privett Bill Johnston

Review of: • Contracts • Programs • Budgets


June 2014 • Identify at least 2 areas of cost savings that can be allocated to the District budget to ensure that there is minimal impact to the educational programs in future budget planning

• Exploring software management for copy machines to control utilization and identify cost centers to properly charge the printing

• Investigating transportation cost savings

• Switched to new 403(b) TPA; will result in $10,000/yr in savings

• Initiated a process to have District vehicle service/repair done in house

• Changed the purchase practice for bus fluids (buying in bulk)

6. Create an Education Foundation

Bill Johnston Heather Bennett Kristi McCaulou

• Other Education Foundations

• Community Contacts EARL


June 2014 • Establish a Foundation Board

• Develop Bylaws • Obtain 501(c)(3) status

• Researched how other districts started their Foundation

• Visited with community members to get initial feedback on the design

• Created a draft mission/vision to share with potential Board Members

• Letter sent to prospective Board Members in January

• Follow-up has occurred in January and February

• Staff attended an Education Foundation Conference in February

2013-2014 SMART Goals Facilities







June 2014 Update

1. Conduct a study and recommend changes in school boundaries

Bill Johnston Leslie Lauritzen Charlie Privett

• Current Building Capacity

• Class size goals • Current and Projected

Enrollment • Teaching & Learning

Team

Aligns with T&L Strategy #4 and Facilities #1

January 2014 • Completed study • Recommendation to

Board

• Verified classrooms with schools

• Created new boundaries for consideration *

• Met with T&L Team to review new proposals

• Shared new boundaries with Cabinet

• Obtaining demographic impact information

• Study has been completed and a recommendation developed

• Due to other initiatives, the change in school boundaries has been delayed for one (1) year

• Board Update and Community Forum to be scheduled for April/May

2. Effectively communicate the need for additional classroom space at Round Lake High School

Bill Johnston

• Facility Master Plan • Fanning Howey/PMA • Finance Comm. • District Comm. • Design Comm. • Referendum Comm.


December 2013

• Minimum of 2 Community Forums

• Community Awareness & Support Surveys

• Minimum of 3 Community organization presentations

• Minimum of 2 podcasts

• 1st Community Forum held on September 24th

• Design Committee has been functioning since early Sept.

• Presentations made to 4 community groups regarding the Design/ Referendum Committees

• 2nd Community Forum held on December 3rd

• Presentations to at least six (6) community organizations have occurred on Design and Facts

• Presented Facts on Radio show on January 30th








June 2014 Update

3. Develop a District Wide Furniture/Equipment Replacement Procedure

Charlie Privett

• Best Practices from other Districts

• Inventory of RLAS Furniture

Aligns with Facilities Strategy #1

June 2014 • Creation of a furniture/equipment inventory report

• Standardized furniture acquisition protocol

• Development of a 5-year replacement plan

• A standard desk and a chair set has been identified for teachers and other office space

• Currently evaluating various tables and sizes

• Identified a style of Cafeteria tables

• Initiated the inventory process of furniture and equipment

• Developing a brochure of standard furniture

4. Develop and Implement an Energy Management Program

Charlie Privett

• RLAS Energy Management Procedure

• Best Practices/survey from other Districts

• Current energy vendors

• Fire Inspection Reports

• ROE Inspection Reports

Aligns with Facilities Strategy #1

June 2014 • Implement SchoolDude energy tracking module

• Establish a baseline for electric/gas consumption

• Track consumption and costs

• Establish regular audits of all buildings to ensure compliance with procedures

• Decrease in energy consumption using prior 3 years as baseline

• New Energy Management Program approved by the Board on August 19th

• Letter to all RLAS staff for appliance removal was distributed on September 16th

• All appliance to be removed by November 1st

• Building Audits will start later this month

• Plan is in effect and is being enforced by the principals

• An audit by Facilities has recently been completed

• Report was provided to building administrators for follow up








June 2014 Update

5. Update Security System at Round Lake High School

Charlie Privett • Deficiency Report from Correct Electronics

• Input from Information Technology and schools

• Maintenance Project list and budget


June 2014 • Drawings of proposed or needed security systems

• Development of a budget and timeline for installation of new systems

• Installation of security system at RLHS

• Have had several meetings with the consultant to finalize needs for new security systems

• Projected cost information received and is being evaluated

• Consultant reviewing the security grant that is available from the State to see if our proposal will qualify

• Applied for School Safety Grant in February for three (3) schools including the high school

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2013-2014 SMART Goals Human Resources

State the SMART Goal Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Results-

oriented & Target Date

Champion of Goal

(Responsible Party)

Data Sources

Correlation to Strategic

Plan

Timeline How Measured/Evidence

of Attainment



June 2014

Update

1. Establish and implement new Reduction in Force (RIF) process required by SB 7

Lee Palmer Jerri Ryan

PERA Ed Reform SB 7

HR 3d December 15, 2013

Written RIF process Administrator training

• Teachers entered into appropriate groups

• RIF Committee has agreed on process and groupings

• This goal has been completed and the teacher evaluation data entered in accordance with the agreed upon process and groupings.

• List is ready to be given to EARL president by deadline of 3-14-14.

2. Work with EARL Committee to develop a new teacher evaluation tool as required by PERA


PERA Ed Reform SB 7

HR 2g June 30, 2014

New Teacher Evaluation Tool based on Danielson model

• Committee has met twice

• Evaluation tool reflecting the Danielson framework agreed upon

• Will coordinate training and staff development components

• Committee has been meeting on a monthly basis. Committee has now agreed upon Teacher Performance Evaluation Form, including anchors, and definitions for each of the four levels. The

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Committee hopes to finalize student growth/achievement metrics including percentages. The Committee is on target to meet 180 day deadline of 4-1-14.

3. Develop professional development and remediation plan documents and procedures for administrators and teachers


PERA Ed Reform SB 7

HR 3c October, 2013

Development of templates for plans

• Documents disseminated to administrators

• Administrators trained relative to PDP and Remediation plan requirements consistent with PERA

• Goal complete

• HR is continuing to provide support and guidance to administrators in the areas of PDPs and Remediation Plans using templates but also customizing reports to meet the needs of individual employees.

4. Collaboratively write a District Master Professional Development plan that will provide for development of all employee groups

Lee Palmer Patty Stanko

Existing product integration – PD360, Skyward

HR 3b October 31, 2013

District Master Professional Development Plan

• The District Master Professional Development Plan draft prepared

• Draft has been completed and is in review phase. Document will be ready for release by end of February, 2014.

5. Coordinate the negotiation process between the Board of Education, and EARL, IEA/NEA, 2009-2014, successor CBA


CBA PERA Ed Reform Illinois Education Labor Relations Act

HR 3 June 30, 2014

CBA that is negotiated on time, within budget, and consistent with Board goals and parameters

• First session scheduled for 4/15/14

• Proposals are being developed in preparation for the 4/15/14.

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(IELRA)

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2014-2014 SMART Goals Information Technology

State the SMART Goal

Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Results-oriented & Target Date

Champion of Goal (Responsible Party)

Data Sources Correlation to Strategic Plan

Timeline How Measured/Evidence of Attainment



June 2014 Update

1. Expand and improve the technology systems and infrastructure in preparation for online testing and new phone system

Scott Andraschko Craig Albers

• Technology Plan

Leadership & Communication #1

June 30, 2014

• Implement New Phone System

• Implement New Messaging and Communications Platform

• Upgrade infrastructure to Power of Ethernet for phones and wireless and increase bandwidth district wide in preparation for online assessment (PARCC) (Fall 2013 – PARCC releases Minimum Technology Specifications, version 3.0; Spring 2014 – Field testing begins; Fall 2014 – PARCC releases Operational Assessment Administration Manual; Spring 2015 – Operational Administration of PARCC Summative Assessments {school year 2014-15}; and Summer 2015 –

• Phone System Implemented

• Initial Setup complete working with vendor on IP speakers for Ellis and HS

• New switches and 2nd computer lab identified at each school K-8 (goal for completion Dec 2013)

• IT User committee selected and first meeting (11/19/13)

• 3 Year Tech Plan to Board on Feb 24

• PARCC readiness ongoing

• 2nd Lab Complete K-8

• Technology for Math adoption in progress

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Standard Setting) • Establish IT User

Committee 2. Expand and improve the

Student Information System and Data Warehouse

Scott Andraschko Kathy Riddle

• Skyward Reports

• Assessment Data

• Online Report Cards

• Data Warehouse


June 30, 2014 • Skyward Family Access Usage Report

• Streamline Skyward on-line registration

• Work with Teaching and Learning to establish Assessment Analytics

• Implement electronic Gradebook K-5

• Implement electronic Report Card K-5

• Implement electronic transcripts

• Implement Skyward Messaging

• Monthly monitoring reports

• Family Access usage increase *

• Ongoing meetings to discuss Skyward

• I/E Cards • K-8 Electronic

Gradebook / Report Card ON HOLD

• Transcripts at High School working with vendor/HS

• New Family Access

• Preparing Family Access and Online Registration for 2014-2015

• Preparing Skyward for Summer School and 2014-2015

• Implemented online course requests / recommendations for students (HS)

• Implemented new College Course Assignment and RSSP (ROE)

• New HS transcripts and e-transcripts implemented

• Working with Skyward to enhance Standards Based Report Cards (for immediate implementation at the HS)

• Reviewing new Skyward products – RtI,

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Course Learning Center, SE)

3. Expand and improve technology management procedures

Scott Andraschko Craig Albers

• Current industry standards

• IT Networking


June 30, 2014

• Develop and implement an IT operations and procedures manual

• Develop Disaster Recovery Plan

• Procedure updates on SharePoint

• Working on SharePoint sites for training

• Improving SchoolDude for additional reporting capabilities

4. Develop a Technology training program that aligns with the submitted Technology Plan

Scott Andraschko Craig Albers Kathy Riddle Brendan McLaughlin

• Training logs Leadership & Communication #1

June 30, 2014 • Develop training program utilizing PD360

• Skyward • Phone system • PD360

• Ongoing PD for secretaries and health personnel

• In final stages of evaluating High School – Learning Management System for 1:1 initiative

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2013-2014 SMART Goals Leadership & Communication

State the SMART Goal

Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Results-oriented & Target Date





June 2014 Update

1. Improve internal and external communications:

Podcasts (monthly) Parent Workshops (3/year) District newsletters (quarterly) Staff updates (monthly) Acquire and Improve

communication via email/text Community Forums – referendum

(3/year)

Connie Collins

• Social media usage reports

• Log of meeting dates

• Copies of newsletters

• Skyward email report

Leadership & Communication

Strategy #1

June 2014

Minimum of monthly podcasts – restructuring updates (3 each from the 3 levels) 3 parent workshops per year in each school focused on: a. “State of the School” b. Common Core c. End of Year Progress Monthly email blasts to staff focusing on “need to know” topics and celebrations Increase email access to parents to 70% - current = 63% students have email address listed for parent/guardian

• Podcasts released (Sept 2013 – Elementary School Restructuring; Oct 2013 – Middle School Restructuring)

• Parent Workshops *

• District Newsletter (Sept 2013)

• Email Address Report – work to be done in this area *

• Community Forums (Sept 30 – RLHS Design Committee)

• RLHS Design Committee and information website established

• Leadership Profile Session 10/24/13

• Podcasts released (Nov 2013 – High School Restructuring; Dec 2013 – Elementary School Restructuring; Jan 2014 – Middle School Restructuring

• Parent Workshops *

• District Newsletter (Dec 2013 & Feb 2014)

• Email Address Report - *

• Community Forums scheduled Feb 25 & Mar 4 – Referendum

• Communication of referendum information at community organizations

http://www.rlas-116.org/userfiles/3/Newsletters/sept2013distnewsletterenga.pdf

http://www.rlas-116.org/userfiles/3/Newsletters/sept2013distnewsletterenga.pdf

https://sites.google.com/site/roundlakedesign/home



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• School Restructuring Update at Board meeting – 11/4/13

and on 98.3FM WRLR

• Referendum webpage created

• P.R.I.D.E. Committee meetings held (Dec 10 & Feb 20)

• Leadership Profile Session scheduled for Mar 6 (JTMMS Principal)

2. Improve outreach to

multicultural families

Connie Collins

• Quarterly meetings with BPAC members for feedback

• Year-end survey w/BPAC leadership


Strategy #1

June 2014

Utilization of NSPRA new toolkit Year-End Communication Survey Results 75% participation rate 50% identified issues addressed

• Meetings w/BPAC re: Design Committee (9/6/13)

• Scheduling year-end communication – to be conducted April 2014

3. Enhance utilization of social media for District and schools

Connie Collins

• Social media usage reports


Strategy #1

June 2014

Minimum of 1 posting per week

• District and 9 schools active Facebook & Twitter accounts *

• Continue to utilize social media accounts *

4. Enhance school and department webpages

Connie Collins

• Quarterly Log of upgrades


Strategy #1

June 2014

Posting of pertinent documents related to specific departments (parent curriculum guides)

• Communications Specialist to begin upgrades in December

• District pages added/enhanced – Truancy, Referendum, Health

5. Creation & Distribution of District Annual Report

Connie Collins

• Distribution List

• Website posting


Strategy #1

October 2013

Completed report

• Released Nov 2013

• Released Nov 2013

*Evidence attached

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6. Expand Quantity and Quality of District/School Community Partnerships

Connie Collins

• Quarterly Log of Partnerships


Strategy #1

June 2014

Attain minimum of 1 long-term or 2 short-term activities during the school year that are tied to SIP, district goals or strategic plan

• Exchange Club representative met with principals to identify best process

• Communications Specialist to work closely with Exchange and Principals to establish quality partnerships

• Meeting w/Congressman Brad Schneider on 10/21/13

• Meetings with legislators – Bob Dold Jan 14 & Melinda Bush Feb 11.

• Schools continue to grow community partnerships

7. Celebrate successes of student and staff achievements across the district

Connie Collins

• Quarterly Log of celebrations / recognitions


Strategy #1

June 2014

Minimum of monthly recognitions at school and District levels (Formal recognition by Board and Superintendent, staff newsletters, District/school newsletters, social media postings, website, etc.) Writing and Oral Expression Competition (poetry, short stories, etc)

• Highlighted students and staff talents during Opening Day Assembly

• Highlighted student talents during Hispanic Heritage Celebration

• Fine Arts Extravaganza scheduled for May 8, 2014

• Attached log of celebrations / recognitions

• Continued monthly recognition of student achievements at Board meetings and on social media (Youth of the Month, Lake County Leadership Team, Math Team, etc.)

• Black History Celebration Feb 27.

• Continue to plan Fine Arts Extravaganza

*Evidence attached

*Evidence attached

2013-2014 Parent University Schedule (Fall) Ellis Elementary October 10, 2013 Beach Elementary October 17, 2013 Early Education Center October 23, 2013 Murphy Elementary October 23, 2013 Village Elementary October 24, 2013 John T. Magee Middle School November 5, 2013 Round Lake Middle School November 6, 2013 Indian Hill Elementary November 12, 2013 Round Lake High School December 4, 2013

2013-2014 Parent University Schedule (Winter)

Indian Hill Elementary January 14, 2014 Murphy Elementary January 15, 2014 John T. Magee Middle School February 4, 2014 Round Lake Middle School February 5, 2014 Beach Elementary February 6, 2014 Round Lake High School February 19, 2014 Early Education Center February 20, 2014 Ellis Elementary February 20, 2014 Village Elementary February 20, 2014

2013-2014 Parent University Schedule (Spring) Round Lake High School April 29, 2014 John T. Magee Middle School May 6, 2014 Round Lake Middle School May 7, 2014 Early Education Center May 13, 2014 Indian Hill Elementary May 13, 2014 Murphy Elementary May 15, 2014 Beach Elementary May 15, 2014 Ellis Elementary May 21, 2014 Village Elementary May 22, 2014

Email Accounts Per School (at least one parent email address on file)

School November 2013 February 2014 PreSchool 29% 30% Early Education Center 49% 50% Beach Elementary 39% 39% Ellis Elementary 39% 41% Indian Hill Elementary 69% 69% Murphy Elementary 50% 51% Village Elementary 63% 73% John T. Magee Middle School 56% 58% Round Lake Middle School 56% 56% Round Lake High School 55% 56%

Social Media Account Report October 31, 2013

Account Established Followers (Facebook)

Meeting weekly post requirement?

District Jan 2013 352 Yes Beach Elementary Aug 2013 22 Yes Ellis Elementary Oct 2013 1 Yes Indian Hill Elementary Aug 2013 57 Yes Murphy Elementary Jan 2013 92 Yes Village Elementary Aug 2013 64 Yes Early Education Center Aug 2013 Yes John T. Magee Middle Aug 2013 162 Yes Round Lake Middle Jan 2013 381 Yes Round Lake High School Aug 2013 775 Yes

Social Media Account Report February 20, 2014



District Jan 2013 481 Yes Beach Elementary Aug 2013 56 Yes Ellis Elementary Oct 2013 34 Yes Indian Hill Elementary Aug 2013 77 Yes Murphy Elementary Jan 2013 120 Yes Village Elementary Aug 2013 81 Yes Early Education Center Aug 2013 53 Yes John T. Magee Middle Aug 2013 226 Yes Round Lake Middle Jan 2013 532 Yes Round Lake High School Aug 2013 796 Yes

Social Media Account Report May 31, 2014



District Jan 2013 Beach Elementary Aug 2013 Ellis Elementary Oct 2013 Indian Hill Elementary Aug 2013 Murphy Elementary Jan 2013 Village Elementary Aug 2013 Early Education Center Aug 2013 John T. Magee Middle Aug 2013 Round Lake Middle Jan 2013 Round Lake High School Aug 2013