Lawrence Board of Education 2016-17 Goal Setting Superintendent Leadership Team Recommendations

2016-17 Excellence, Equity, and Engagement Goals

Engage our school community in providing a student-centered system of support, so ALL STUDENTS achieve, succeed, and graduate future-ready.

I. Develop and align district expectations for curriculum, instruction, and assessment to raise the achievement of all students.

Learning Forward, Future Ready 1. Gather feedback and student achievement data measuring results of implementation

of personalized learning in blended instructional environments. 2. Implement 1:1 iPad digital learning at middle schools and develop a plan and process

to measure the success of the program. 3. Explore 1:1 digital learning at high schools and make recommendations for

implementation for the 2017-18 school year. 4. Investigate, plan, and implement measures to ensure equitable access to technology

at school and home, including exploring partnerships with the City of Lawrence, Douglas County, and other community partners.

College and Career Readiness 1. Continue to align core curriculum and resources to Kansas College and Career

Ready Standards. (Social Studies, K-12; English/Language Arts, K-5; Writing, K-8; Mathematical Practice Standards, K-12; Next Generation Science Standards, K-12)

2. Examine high school course options and graduation requirements and develop a plan to implement recommended changes.

3. Evaluate the middle school schedule with a focus on creating integrated core, revamping essentials courses, and developing a plan to implement recommended changes.

4. Explore and expand educational options at the College & Career Center and Virtual School and develop a plan to implement recommended changes.

II. Enhance programming and supports to meet the varied academic, social, emotional, and behavioral needs of each student.

Ci3T 1. Implement and institutionalize the Ci3T system of supports for all students in all

schools. 2. Create a plan and timeline for implementing LGBTQ supports. 3. Complete external review of district special education services and create a plan for

recommended enhancements. 4. Develop and implement plan for mandatory staff suicide prevention training. 5. Continue to explore needs and improve district mental health services.

Wellness 1. Implement the plan to connect the curriculum to outdoor student learning

opportunities. 2. Continue to implement and expand upon the Healthy Living Grant to improve student

wellness.

III. Create a personalized professional learning plan to support students and staff.

Equity 1. Continue to expand Beyond Diversity training for all certified and classified staff. 2. Take next steps with culturally relevant instruction. 3. Educate staff and students about microaggressions. 4. Develop a plan to consistently engage communities of color in authentic, meaningful

and purposeful ways through Partnerships for Academically Successful Students (PASS).

Professional Learning 1. Develop and support teacher learning and implementation of pedagogy to strengthen

personalized learning in blended environments. 2. Continue focus on training teachers to effectively integrate technology and digital

learning. 3. Create a Teacher Leadership Academy to develop the skills of internal staff and

prepare them for future educational leadership roles.

IV. Expand communication and community connections through increased engagement.

Engagement 1. Continue to engage the community in school district priorities, including: school

boundary changes, 2013 bond issue construction progress, master facilities planning for a new 2017 bond initiative, and school finance and budget challenges.

2. Examine 2015-16 survey data and develop a plan to improve workplace climate by continuing to purposefully engage and seek input/feedback from staff, students, school families, and community partners.

Communication 1. Evaluate district technology communication systems (e.g. Microsoft Office, Outlook,

Gmail, SharePoint, Skyward, etc.) with consideration for modifications and enhancements.

V. Allocate capital and human resources to deliver quality educational programs and services in adaptable, high-performance facilities.

Resource Allocation 1. Create a plan to eliminate deficit spending and balance the budget. 2. Create a plan to take steps toward addressing the salary and wage study. 3. Continue to develop and manage capital improvement plan to maintain and improve

facilities and equipment. Facilities Planning

1. Complete the remaining construction projects from the 2013 bond issue. 2. Complete the master facility plan for LHS and other secondary schools with

consideration for a 2017 bond referendum. 3. Begin to implement the transition plan for a new Facility and Operations facility and

district-owned warehouse. 4. Investigate, develop, and implement components of a short- and long-range

sustainability plan that comprehensively addresses facility design, district operations, and student learning.