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GUSTINE SCHOOLCampus Improvement Plan

2017/2018

Patti Blue503 W Main Gustine, Texas 76455

325.667.7303 ext [email protected]

Date Reviewed: Date Approved:

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GUSTINE SCHOOL

MissionMission

We at Gustine ISD are committed to creating a learning environment that will produce focused,organized, respectful, cooperative, and engaged students.

This will be accomplished through consistent, staff, peer, parent, and community involvement. Wewill follow district rules and guidelines that communicate high expectations for staff and studentsOur ultimate goal is to instill a love of learning in our students by equipping them with the skills

required to become upstanding, successful citizens who have a positive impact on today's society

VisionVision

Show Your StripesT - Teamwork

I - InvolvedG - Genuine

E - EffortR - Respect

S - School Spirit

Nondiscrimination NoticeGUSTINE SCHOOL does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, or disability in providing education services, activities, and programs, including

vocational programs, in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended; Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972; and section 504 of therehabilitation Act of 1973; as amended.


GUSTINE SCHOOL Site Base

Name Position

Aldape, Sylvia Cafeteria Worker

Berry, Samantha Science Teacher

Blue, Patti Superintendent/Elementary Principal

Brumbalow, Rachel Technology Teacher

Copeland, Danny Secondary Principal

Diaz, Elizabeth CTE Teacher

Dirickson, Pat Secondary Secretary/PurchasingClerk

Eason, Lillie SPED Aide

Hesbrook, Syliva Superintendent Secretary

Kilburn, Rebekah Kindergarten Teacher

Lopez, Laura Elementary Aide

Martin, Peggy Cafeteria Manager

Martinez, Irma Kindergarten Aide

Morton, Joanne PK/PE Teacher/Elementary LeadTeacher

Parker, Amanda 1st Grade Teacher

Pope, Debbie 2-5 Teacher

Ruedas, Brandy Counselor

Shaw, Cathy Elementary Secretary/AccountsPayable Clerk/Librar

Torquemada, Rosa Custodian


Resources

Resource Source

IDEA Special Education Federal

Title I Federal

Title IIA Principal and Teacher Improvement Federal

Title III Bilingual / ESL Federal

Local Funds State

State Compensatory State


GUSTINE SCHOOLGoal 1. GISD will provide a synergistic environment of highly qualified and well-rounded staff

Objective 1. GISD will provide teachers training to meet the needs of identified at risk students

Activity/Strategy Person(s) Responsible Timeline Resources Evaluation

1. All teachers will work towards ESLcertification. (Title I SW: 1,2,3,5,9,10) (TargetGroup: ECD, ESL, Migrant, LEP, AtRisk, Dys)(Strategic Priorities: 1,2,4)

Principal, Superintendent(s),Teacher(s)

ongoing (F)Title I, (F)Title III Bilingual /ESL, (S)Local Funds, (S)StateCompensatory

Summative - number of teacherswith ESL certification

2. Training coordinated as needed with Region14 consultants. (Title I SW: 1,3,4,5,8,9,10)(Target Group: All, ECD, ESL, Migrant, LEP,SPED, GT, CTE, AtRisk, Dys) (StrategicPriorities: 1,2,4)

Counselor(s), Lead Teacher,Principal, Superintendent(s),Teacher(s)

ongoing (F)Title I, (F)Title IIA Principaland Teacher Improvement,(F)Title III Bilingual / ESL,(S)Local Funds, (S)StateCompensatory

Summative - trainings attended



Objective 2. The Superintendent and Principal will ensure that 100% of the professional staff demonstrates high proficiency in assigned teaching areas.


1. When interviewing and hiring administratorswill check for appropriate certifications (Title ISW: 1,3,5) (Target Group: All) (StrategicPriorities: 1,4)

Principal, School Board when hiringthroughout year

(S)Local Funds, (S)StateCompensatory

Summative - Certifications inpersonnel files

2. Superintendent and Principal will documentmethods used for determining content areaproficiency when a certification is not present.Methods must comply with District ofInnovation plan. (Title I SW: 1,3,5,9) (TargetGroup: All) (Strategic Priorities: 1,4)

Principal, Superintendent(s) at any hiring point (F)Title I, (F)Title IIA Principaland Teacher Improvement,(S)Local Funds, (S)StateCompensatory

Summative - documentation ofcompentency

3. Examine avenues to help teacher acquireadditional certifications. (Title I SW: 1,3,5,10)(Target Group: All) (Strategic Priorities: 1,2,4)

Principal, Superintendent(s) ongoing (F)Title IIA Principal andTeacher Improvement, (S)LocalFunds, (S)State Compensatory

Summative - list of programsavailable to teachers/ lists ofassistance offered to teachers

4. Examine avenues of assistance for teacherswishing to pursue advanced degrees. (Title ISW: 1,3,5,10) (Target Group: All) (StrategicPriorities: 1,4)

Principal, Superintendent(s) Fall 2017 (F)Title III Bilingual / ESL,(S)Local Funds, (S)StateCompensatory

Summative - list of programsavailable/ written communicationwith teachers

5. All teachers will be trained in ShelteredInstruction and/or ESL certified. (Title I SW:1,3,4,8,9,10) (Target Group: ESL, Migrant,LEP) (Strategic Priorities: 1,2,4)

Lead Teacher, Principal,Superintendent(s)

throughout year (F)Title I, (F)Title IIA Principaland Teacher Improvement,(F)Title III Bilingual / ESL,(S)Local Funds, (S)StateCompensatory

Summative - trainings andcertifications



Objective 3. Superintendent and School Board will explore options to support and retain quality staff.


1. Explore pay scale options i.e. similardistricts (Title I SW: 1,3,5,10) (Target Group:All) (Strategic Priorities: 1,4)

School Board, Superintendent(s) Spring 2018 (F)IDEA Special Education,(F)Title I, (F)Title IIA Principaland Teacher Improvement,(S)Local Funds, (S)StateCompensatory

Summative - presentation for thefinding to The School Board

2. Poll staff members to create a list ofpossible incentives such as stipends, healthinsurance contribution, education, etc... (Title ISW: 1,3,5,10) (Target Group: All) (StrategicPriorities: 1,4)


Spring 2018 (F)Title I, (S)Local Funds,(S)State Compensatory

Summative - results from poll

3. Provide opportunities for staff to interactwith each other in "non-school" activities. (i.e.Secret Santa, Birthday Luncheons, off-campuslunch times...) (Title I SW: 1) (StrategicPriorities: 1)

Lead Teacher, Principal,Superintendent(s), Teacher(s)

throughout schoolyear

(S)Local Funds Summative - list of activities

4. Create partnerships/mentor-ships amongteachers across campuses (i.e. team teaching,group planning meetings. (Title I SW:1,3,4,5,9,10) (Target Group: All) (StrategicPriorities: 1,4)


once a six weeks (F)Title I, (F)Title IIA Principaland Teacher Improvement,(F)Title III Bilingual / ESL,(S)Local Funds, (S)StateCompensatory

Summative - calendar of events/sign in sheets


GUSTINE SCHOOLGoal 2. GISD will provide classes for all grade levels in various categories of interest that will teach life based skills and promote students to be well-rounded

individuals.

Objective 1. Implement programs for increased student achievement at all levels.


1. Increase competitive participation in UIL(Title I SW: 1,3,5,9,10) (Target Group: All)(Strategic Priorities: 1,2,3,4)


ongoing (F)Title I, (S)Local Funds,(S)State Compensatory

Summative - Regional Qualifiersand places in elementary

2. Continue monitoring achievement of MigrantStudents (Title I SW: 1,2,3,8,9,10) (TargetGroup: Migrant) (Strategic Priorities: 1,3,4)



(F)Title I, (F)Title III Bilingual /ESL, (S)Local Funds, (S)StateCompensatory

Summative - documentation ofgrades, assessments...

3. Build on monitoring of ELL student progress(Title I SW: 1,3,5,8,9) (Target Group: ESL)(Strategic Priorities: 1,2,3,4)



Summative - grades,assessments,...

4. Explore ways to continue providing servicesto McKinney-Vento Students (Title I SW:1,9,10) (Target Group: AtRisk) (StrategicPriorities: 2,3,4)


ongoing (F)Title I, (S)Local Funds,(S)State Compensatory

Summative - list of servicesprovided



individuals.

Objective 2. Develop courses that widen the offerings of Gustine ISD


1. Implement a PALS program for Juniors andSeniors (Title I SW: 1,10) (Target Group: All)(Strategic Priorities: 4)

Counselor(s), Principal,Superintendent(s), Teacher(s)

research Fall,2017/ImplementSprinbg 2018

(F)IDEA Special Education,(F)Title I, (F)Title III Bilingual /ESL, (S)Local Funds, (S)StateCompensatory

Summative - creation of course

2. Provide Agriculture classes other thanAnimal Science classes included bu not limitedto horticulture, wood working, etc... (TargetGroup: 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, 8th) (StrategicPriorities: 3,4)



(S)Local Funds Summative - course offering list

3. Explore way to offer a variety of Fine Artclasses beyond art (Title I SW: 1) (TargetGroup: 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, 8th) (StrategicPriorities: 3,4)

Counselor(s), Principal,Superintendent(s)

research Fall2017/implementSpring 2018

(S)Local Funds Summative - list of courseofferings

4. Expand programs that develops vocationalskills such as welding, floral design,... (Title ISW: 1) (Target Group: 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th,8th) (Strategic Priorities: 2,3)


ongoing (S)Local Funds, (S)StateCompensatory

Summative - list of courseofferings

5. Evaluate what expertise the communityholds that could be used under District ofInnovation (Title I SW: 1,9,10) (Target Group:9th, 10th, 11th, 12th) (Strategic Priorities:2,3,4)


Fall 2017 (F)Title I, (S)Local Funds,(S)State Compensatory

Summative - surveys,meetings...



individuals.

Objective 3. Showcase student accomplishments


1. Hold A, AB, and Perfect Attendance AwardsAssemblies (Title I SW: 1,9,10) (TargetGroup: All) (Strategic Priorities: 2,4)


each six weeks (F)Title I, (F)Title III Bilingual /ESL, (S)Local Funds, (S)StateCompensatory

Summative - Assembly program

2. Conduct science and/or technology fairs(Title I SW: 1) (Target Group: ECD, ESL,Migrant, SPED, GT, AtRisk, 9th, 10th, 11th,12th, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th , 8th)(Strategic Priorities: 4)


Spring 2018 (F)Title III Bilingual / ESL,(S)Local Funds, (S)StateCompensatory

Printed programs/ pictures

3. Implement more student contests (Title ISW: 1,2,3,9,10) (Target Group: All) (StrategicPriorities: 2,3,4)

Lead Teacher,Superintendent(s), Teacher(s)

ongoingthroughout schoolyear


student projects produces forcontests


GUSTINE SCHOOLGoal 3. GISD will provide a safe, positive environment for students to learn and staff to teach.

Objective 1. Implement consistent safety protocols.


1. Location of after school bus loading will beevaluated for safety. Build "guidance" forsecure drop-off/pick-up routines. (Title I SW:1) (Target Group: All) (Strategic Priorities: 4)

Bus Drivers, Custodial Staff,Maintenance Staff, Principal,Superintendent(s)


(F)IDEA Special Education,(S)Local Funds, (S)StateCompensatory

Formative - Observations anddiscussions among all staffmembers

2. Review and update District's EmergencyOperations Plan (Title I SW: 1) (Target Group:All) (Strategic Priorities: 1,4)

Principal, Superintendent(s) Fall 2017 (F)IDEA Special Education,(F)Title III Bilingual / ESL,(S)Local Funds

Summative - posting andimplemenation of plan



Objective 2. Foster an active learning environment in which students are made aware of the consequences and dangers of drug and alcohol use, sexual activity,dating violence, and bullying.


1. Work with School Health AdvisoryCommittee (SHAC) to choose and implementprograms fro sexual education. (Title I SW:1,6,9,10) (Target Group: 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th,6th, 7th , 8th) (Strategic Priorities: 4)

Counselor(s), Principal, SchoolNurse


Summative - List of programimplemented

2. Continue periodic visits from drug sniffingdog. (Title I SW: 1) (Target Group: 9th, 10th,11th, 12th, 6th, 7th , 8th) (Strategic Priorities:4)

Principal, Superintendent(s) throughout schoolyear

(F)Title I, (S)Local Funds,(S)State Compensatory

Summative - number of "alerts"while dog is on campus

3. Continue and possible expand currentstudent drug testing program (Title I SW: 1)(Target Group: 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, 7th , 8th)(Strategic Priorities: 4)

Principal, Superintendent(s) ongoing throughschool year


Summative - number of positivedrug tests

4. Participate in Red Ribbon Week (TargetGroup: All) (Strategic Priorities: 4)


October 2017 (S)Local Funds, (S)StateCompensatory

Summative - List of activities



Objective 3. Work to create a culture where parents are a more active part in dealing with student conduct.


1. Create a discipline management plan ateach campus level. (Title I SW: 1,2,6) (TargetGroup: All) (Strategic Priorities: 4)


Fall 2017 (F)IDEA Special Education,(F)Title I, (F)Title III Bilingual /ESL, (S)Local Funds, (S)StateCompensatory

Formative - Meeting/Discussiondocumentation/ written plan

2. Implement a discipline referral onlinesubmission system that parents can access.(Title I SW: 1,6,9) (Target Group: All)(Strategic Priorities: 4)



Summative - completion ofsystem, notification of parents,parent usage



Objective 4. Insure that GISD students and staff are physically safe when on GISD property.


1. Evaluate ways to build covered/encloseddesignated walkways to gym/cafeteria (TargetGroup: All) (Strategic Priorities: 1)

Maintenance Staff, Principal,School Board, Superintendent(s)

Spring 2018 (S)Local Funds Summative - Report to schoolboard on results of researchingoptions

2. Parking areas - students and faculty(Target Group: All) (Strategic Priorities: 4)

Principal, Superintendent(s) Fall 2017 (S)Local Funds Summative - Discussion withbus drivers, superintendentGISD staff

3. Evaluate ways to place higher fencingaround playground to keep students, balls, etc.from reaching the parking lot (Target Group:PRE K, K, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th) (StrategicPriorities: 4)


Spring 2018 (S)Local Funds Summative - Reports to schoolboard on results of researchingoptions

4. Monitor Wildlife (Title I SW: 1) (TargetGroup: All) (Strategic Priorities: 1)

Bus Drivers, Counselor(s),Custodial Staff, Lead Teacher,Maintenance Staff, Principal,School Board, School Nurse,Superintendent(s), Teacher(s)

ongoing (S)Local Funds Summative - daily

5. Evaluate safety of current facilities andvehicles. (Title I SW: 1) (Target Group: All)(Strategic Priorities: 4)

Counselor(s), Custodial Staff,Maintenance Staff, Principal,School Nurse,Superintendent(s), Teacher(s)

ongoing (F)IDEA Special Education,(S)Local Funds, (S)StateCompensatory

Summative - plan developedwith school board

6. Provide students with a functional and safescience lab (Target Group: ECD, ESL,Migrant, LEP, AtRisk, Dys, 9th, 10th, 11th,12th, 6th, 7th , 8th) (Strategic Priorities: 1,3,4)


Spring 2018 (S)Local Funds, (S)StateCompensatory

Summative - implementationplan/ carried out plan



Objective 5. Promote high academic achievement for all students.


1. Expand Dual credit offerings and thenumber of students participating. (Title I SW:1,3,5,9,10) (Target Group: 9th, 10th, 11th,12th, 8th) (Strategic Priorities: 2,3,4)


August 2017,January 2018


Summative - number coursesoffered and number of studentsparticipating

2. Create incentives for higher academicperformance (Title I SW: 1,2,5,8,9,10) (TargetGroup: All) (Strategic Priorities: 1,2,3,4)



Summative - list of incentivesoffered

3. create campus atmosphere promoting postsecondary attendance (Title I SW: 1,2,8,9,10)(Target Group: All) (Strategic Priorities:1,2,3,4)



Summative - list of programsdeveloped and implemented

4. Continue increased access to TSI testing.(Title I SW: 1,9,10) (Target Group: 9th, 10th,11th, 12th) (Strategic Priorities: 2,3,4)


August &December 2017;April/May 2018

(S)Local Funds Summative - number of studentssuccessfully completing TSIcomponents


GUSTINE SCHOOLGoal 4. GISD will seek ways to continue improving the instructional technology available to both teachers and students.

Objective 1. GISD will seek ways to make technology access available outside of the school day.


1. GISD will explore ways to offer studentsaccess to the school building after school hoursin order to use technology. (Title I SW:1,2,5,6,8,9,10) (Target Group: All) (StrategicPriorities: 2,3,4)

Counselor(s), Lead Teacher,Principal, School Board,Superintendent(s), Teacher(s)


Summative - description ofprograms, log in sheets ofattendance

2. Explore ways to increase internet accesswith in school district boundaries (Title I SW: 1)(Target Group: All) (Strategic Priorities: 1,4)

Principal, School Board,Superintendent(s)

ongoing (S)Local Funds Summative - documentation ofresearch/ grant applications

3. Explore online STAAR review programs thatstudents could access away from campus(Title I SW: 1,2,6,8,9,10) (Target Group: ECD,ESL, Migrant, LEP, GT, AtRisk, Dys, 9th, 10th,11th, 12th, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th , 8th, 504)(Strategic Priorities: 2,4)



Summative - list of programsavailable



Objective 2. Expand course options that take advantage of available technology


1. Research a variety of online programs tolearn what is available. (Title I SW: 1,3,5,9)(Target Group: 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th) (StrategicPriorities: 2,3,4)


2017-18 SchoolYear

(F)Title I, (F)Title III Bilingual /ESL, (S)Local Funds

Summative - presentation ofinformation to teachers,students, and parents



Objective 3. Expand/Improve technology available to teachers and students


1. Upgrade interactive boards/displays (Title ISW: 1,2,3,8,9,10) (Target Group: All)(Strategic Priorities: 1,2,4)

School Board, Superintendent(s) starting 17-18 (F)IDEA Special Education,(F)Title I, (F)Title III Bilingual /ESL, (S)Local Funds, (S)StateCompensatory

Summative - Replacement plan

2. Upgrade computers used by staff (Title ISW: 1,3,5) (Strategic Priorities: 1,4)

School Board, Superintendent(s) starting 17-18 (S)Local Funds, (S)StateCompensatory

Summative - Replacement plan

3. Upgrade computers used for secondarytechnology education (Title I SW: 1,10)(Target Group: 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, 6th, 7th ,8th) (Strategic Priorities: 1,3)

School Board, Superintendent(s) starting 17-18 (S)Local Funds Summative - Replacement plan

4. Make more tablet technology available inelementary classrooms (Title I SW: 1,3,8,9,10)(Target Group: ECD, ESL, LEP, SPED, GT,AtRisk, Dys, PRE K, K, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th,504) (Strategic Priorities: 1,2,4)

School Board, Superintendent(s) starting 17-18 (F)Title I, (S)Local Funds,(S)State Compensatory

Summative - replacement plan


GUSTINE SCHOOLGoal 5. GISD will implement activities and program throughout the year to promote positive student behavior/choices and academic success.

Objective 1. GISD attendance rate will be at or above 97%


1. Expand attendance incentive program (TitleI SW: 1) (Target Group: All) (StrategicPriorities: 4)




Summative - attendance records

2. Communicate high expectations forbehavior, attendance, and performance inwords and actions (Title I SW: 1) (TargetGroup: All) (Strategic Priorities: 1,4)


ongoing throughschool year


Summative - Discipline referrals,attendance rates, StateAssessment scores

3. Partnering/Mentoring student to studentacross grade levels (Title I SW: 1,2,9,10)(Target Group: All) (Strategic Priorities: 4)


organize Fall2017/ongoing


Summative - list ofmatches/calendar-schedule ofmeetings



Objective 2. Incorporate education programs, activities/services/plans and guidelines to enable all at risk students to achieve mastery of all TEKS and enable themto develop the knowledge, attitude necessary to be a successful member of society.


1. Monitor progress of all students. (Title ISW: 1,3,5,6,8,9,10) (Target Group: ESL,Migrant, LEP, AtRisk) (Strategic Priorities: 2,4)

Counselor(s), Lead Teacher,Superintendent(s), Teacher(s)

ongoing/ every 3weeks


Summative - Employment,contracts, and budgets

2. Train employees to maintain neededrecords and documentation for all at riskstudents. (Title I SW: 1,2,3,5,8,9,10) (TargetGroup: ECD, ESL, Migrant, LEP, AtRisk)(Strategic Priorities: 1,2,4)


ongoing/ (F)IDEA Special Education,(F)Title I, (F)Title IIA Principaland Teacher Improvement,(F)Title III Bilingual / ESL,(S)Local Funds, (S)StateCompensatory

Summative - Training records/documentation records

3. Coordinate with Region 14 Shared ServiceAgreements to provide at risk students withappropriate programs of support. (Title I SW:1,2,3,5,8,9,10) (Target Group: ECD, ESL,Migrant, LEP, SPED, AtRisk, Dys) (StrategicPriorities: 1,2,4)


ongoing (F)IDEA Special Education,(F)Title I, (F)Title IIA Principaland Teacher Improvement,(F)Title III Bilingual / ESL,(S)Local Funds, (S)StateCompensatory

Summative - records of trainingand contacts

4. Establish student reading levels through ARtesting (Title I SW: 1,2,3,5,8,10) (TargetGroup: ECD, ESL, Migrant, LEP, SPED, GT,AtRisk, Dys, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, 1st, 2nd, 3rd,4th, 5th, 6th, 7th , 8th, 504) (StrategicPriorities: 2,4)

Lead Teacher, Teacher(s) Fall 17 andongoing


Summative - list of studentreading levels

5. Establish a system for rewarding student forAR participation and success (Title I SW:1,2,8,9,10) (Target Group: ECD, ESL, Migrant,LEP, SPED, GT, AtRisk, Dys, 9th, 10th, 11th,12th, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th , 8th, 504)(Strategic Priorities: 2,4)


Fall 17 andongoing


Summative - list of awardsearned

6. Conduct career day activities for all gradelevels (Title I SW: 1) (Target Group: All)(Strategic Priorities: 3,4)


Fall 2017 (S)State Compensatory Summative - Projects producedby students



Objective 3. GISD will identify students who are at risk due to any barrier. ie) Ell, dyslexia, learning disabilities, migrant education, etc...


1. Develop and implement a formal RTIreading and math program at all grade levels(Title I SW: 1,2,3,5,8,9,10) (Target Group: All)(Strategic Priorities: 2,4)


ongoing (F)IDEA Special Education,(F)Title I, (F)Title III Bilingual /ESL, (S)Local Funds, (S)StateCompensatory

Summative - grouplists/assessments/schedules

2. Develop and implement dyslexiaintervention program (Title I SW: 1) (TargetGroup: Dys) (Strategic Priorities: 2,4)

Custodial Staff, Lead Teacher,Principal, Superintendent(s),Teacher(s)

develop fall17/implementspring 18


Summative - studentidentification/trainingrecords/schedules



Objective 4. Encourage positive behavior so that student learning is not hindered by behavior


1. Provide student recognition based onpositive behavior (i.e. Tiger Award Wall...)(Title I SW: 1,2,6,9,10) (Target Group: All)(Strategic Priorities: 1,4)


end of each sixweeks


Summative - pictures ofawards/lists of awardees

2. Communicate high expectations forbehavior and performance in words and actions(Title I SW: 1,2,3,5,8,9,10) (Target Group: All)(Strategic Priorities: 1,3,4)


ongoing yeararound

(F)IDEA Special Education,(F)Title III Bilingual / ESL,(S)Local Funds, (S)StateCompensatory


GUSTINE SCHOOLGoal 6. GISD will provide ways to stimulate and promote positive parent, community, and student participation in school functions.

Objective 1. GISD will seek ways to have more parents attend events on the GISD campus


1. GISD will assist parent groups such as PTOand Booster Club to organize (Title I SW:1,6,10) (Target Group: All) (StrategicPriorities: 1,4)

Principal, School Board,Superintendent(s), Teacher(s)

through schoolyear

(S)Local Funds Summative - number oforganizations and meetings held

2. GISD will seek to offer more studentperformance programs (such as Christmasprograms, music programs, skits and playperformed by students...) (Title I SW: 1,2,6)(Target Group: All) (Strategic Priorities: 4)



Summative - number ofprograms offered

3. GISD will provide opportunities for studentrecognition based on academic and athleticperformance. (Title I SW: 1,2,6) (TargetGroup: All) (Strategic Priorities: 4)


ongoing throughyear

(F)Title I, (S)Local Funds,(S)State Compensatory

Summative - number ofopportunities offered


GUSTINE SCHOOLGoal 6. GISD will provide ways to stimulate and promote positive parent, community, and student participation in school functions.

Objective 2. GISD will seek ways to improve communication with the community


1. GISD will continue and expand the use ofSchool Way notification application (Title I SW:1,6) (Target Group: All) (Strategic Priorities: 4)

Principal, Superintendent(s) throughout year (S)Local Funds, (S)StateCompensatory

Summative - notifications sentout through year

2. GISD will continue and expand use ofDistrict Web page. (Title I SW: 1,6) (TargetGroup: All) (Strategic Priorities: 1,4)

Principal, Superintendent(s) through year (S)Local Funds, (S)StateCompensatory

Summative - posting to webpage

3. GISD will create and maintain a GustineSchool Facebook page (Title I SW: 1,6)(Target Group: All) (Strategic Priorities: 4)

Principal, Superintendent(s) Fall 2017 (S)Local Funds, (S)StateCompensatory

Summative - enrollmentnumbers and response; numberof "likes" on Facebook, numberof posts and responses

4. Implement online discipline referral systemthat allows parents to view referrals. (Title ISW: 1) (Target Group: All) (StrategicPriorities: 1,4)


Fall2017 (S)Local Funds Summative - number of onlinereferral made/number of parentsthat access


Comprehensive Needs Assessment

Demographics

Demographics Strengths

• Communications sent home in both English and Spanish • 4 staff members willing to communicate for us to our Spanish speaking parents and community • Generally well behaved students

Demographics Weaknesses

• 85% Economically Disadvantaged • 35% English Language Learner • High percentage of parents that speak only Spanish and few staff members that speak Spanish

Demographics Needs

• Find ways to work with ELL students • Find ways to work with students of poverty

Demographics Summary

Gustine ISD staff and students must continue to learn and implement new strategies to work with our "hard to educate" students.

Student Achievement

Student Achievement Strengths



Student Achievement Strengths (Continued)

• Instructional Time is guarded • Instructional materials are made available to teachers • STAAR scores are improving • Number of students graduating with college hours is increasing • Students are graduating with a larger number of college hours

Student Achievement Weaknesses

• Students in secondary grades are still "paying" for gaps and holes that were created for them in elementary grades

Student Achievement Needs

• Training and Implementation of Differentiated Instruction • More variety in class offerings to meet individual needs • Strengthen elementary instruction • Stabilize elementary staff

Student Achievement Summary

• Gustine ISD has made big gains the past 3 years. However, because of the problems that have occurred in the past, we have a large percentage of students that stilldo not perform at the expected academic level. We must finds ways to meet the struggling students where they are. At the same time, we have to find ways to push on theother end of the spectrum.

School Culture and Climate

School Culture and Climate Strengths



• Students are generally well behaved • Parents are supportive when called • Faculties are well maintained

School Culture and Climate Weaknesses

• Not all staff members enforce policies consistently • Outdoor play areas need safety improvements • Parking area is unsafe for staff • Loading and unloading areas are unsafe for students • Secondary science lab does not meet instructional or safety standards

School Culture and Climate Needs

• A discipline management plan that is consistently enforced by all teachers

School Culture and Climate Summary

• A discipline management plan needs to be formally written and distributed to all staff members

Staff Quality, Recruitment and Retention

Staff Quality, Recruitment and Retention Strengths

• Generally an enjoyable place to work



Staff Quality, Recruitment and Retention Weaknesses

• High Teacher Turnover • Low pay and benefits

Staff Quality, Recruitment and Retention Needs

• Find ways for staff to interact more with each other and across grade levels • Find ways for students to mentor each other more across grade levels • Find ways for more experienced staff to mentor new teachers

Staff Quality, Recruitment and Retention Summary

Need to finds ways to keep nurturing a good environment and climate in the work place. Since we are unable to provide monetary incentives, we need to make sure we canprovide other incentives.

Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment

Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment Strengths

• willingness of administration to seek out ways to expand offering

Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment Weaknesses

• Not a lot of variety in types of elective classes offered



Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment Needs

• Students are choosing to leave Gustine ISD for other districts where more variety if offered. Gustine ISD needs to find ways to use their District of Innovation statusand Chromebook Initiative to increase the variety of classes available to students.

Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment Summary

• Find ways to increase the variety of course offerings

Family and Community Involvement

Family and Community Involvement Strengths

• Meet the Teachers • Meet the Tigers • Christmas Open House for Elementary • School Way • Mailing home notes/letters • Sending home notes/letters with students

Family and Community Involvement Weaknesses

• need more reasons for parents to come to school • when opportunities are available for parents to attend activities, parents do not attend

Family and Community Involvement Needs



Family and Community Involvement Summary

The Gustine ISD staff wants more parent and community members to come to school functions. The staff feels like we have been trying to reach out to parents and thecommunity, but the response has been lacking. We need to continue to find more ways to reach out to the parents and community.

School Context and Organization

School Context and Organization Strengths

• Small size allows large percent of staff to be involved in decision making processes. • Administration expects students to behave and those expectations are communicated to students • Tutorial times built into school day

School Context and Organization Weaknesses

• Hard to find times for whole staff to be together • Community struggling with accepting the school of today does not look like the school they attended. • Getting parents to be part of committees (ex. SHAC)

School Context and Organization Needs

• Time for staff to collaborate together • parents being involved in decision making process

School Context and Organization Summary

• Keep trying to address the ongoing issues of collaboration time and parent involvement.



Technology

Technology Strengths

• one to one at secondary • daily computer lab time at elementary • iPads in elementary classrooms

Technology Weaknesses

• teacher technology in classroom is out of date • smart board don't all work

Technology Needs

• A replacement schedule that can be used for budgeting purposes

Technology Summary

Gustine ISD has made great gains in it's technology over the past couple of years. It is now time for resources to be focused on improving instructional technology availableto teachers in the classrooms.


Comprehensive Needs Assessment Data Sources

Community Demographics

Disaggregated STAAR Data

District Policies

Highly Qualified Staff

Parent Participation

Report Card Grades

Staff Development

Standardized Tests

Teacher Turnover Rates


Strategic PrioritiesPriority 1. Recruit, support, and retain teachers and principals

Priority 2. Build a foundation of reading and math

Priority 3. Connect high school to career and college

Priority 4. Improving low-performing schools


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