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Greene County School System Goal Area 1: Teaching and Learning
Strategic Improvement Plan 2018‐2023
1.1 (page 1)
Strategic Improvement Plan
Greene County School System Strategic Plan Goal Area
Teaching and Learning
Greene County School System Strategic Plan Performance Objective
1.1: Increase Mastery of the Curriculum
Performance Measure Baseline 2017‐2018
(2016‐2017)*
Target 2018‐2019
Target 2019‐2020
Target 2020‐2021
Target 2021‐2022
Increase the percentage of GCSS students meeting or exceeding their individual growth target on the Reading NWEA.
49%*
52%
55%
57%
60%
Increase the percentage of GCSS students meeting or exceeding their individual growth target on the Math NWEA.
38%*
41%
44%
47%
50%
Decrease the percentage of students requiring remediation upon entry to college.
54.5%
50%
45.5%
40.5%
35.5%
Increase the GCSS 4 year cohort graduation rate. 81.1%*
84.1%
86.1%
88.1%
90%
Decrease the percent of students taking credit recovery courses.
29.7%*
26.7%
23.7%
20.7%
17.7%
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Strategic Improvement Plan 2018‐2023
1.1 (page 2)
Initiative
1.1.A: Student Engagement
Description of Initiative
Curriculum and instruction is student‐centered and challenging, while meeting the individual needs of students.
Strategies/Action Steps Position/Primary Person
Responsible
Evidence that Indicates Impact Monitoring Actions of
Implementation (Dates) Estimated Cost, Funding
Source, and/or Resources
Implement professional learning communities (PLCs) for building higher level unit assessments using backwards design in reading and math.
Professional Learning Coordinator
Participation in PLCs Summer 2018 and ongoing ‐ quarterly
TBD
Research best practices for project‐based learning in reading and math classrooms and develop a plan for implementation.
Assistant Superintendent for Teaching and Learning
Written implementation plan Spring 2019
TBD
Develop “on‐time” intervention processes for remediation throughout the school year.
RtI Coordinator Written procedures for on‐time interventions Summer 2018
TBD
Expand online course offerings (aligned to students’ interests) and graduation requirements for middle and high school students
Assistant Superintendent for Teaching and Learning.
Student participation in course offerings Fall 2018
TBD
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Greene County School System Goal Area 1: Teaching and Learning
Strategic Improvement Plan 2018‐2023
1.1 (page 3)
Initiative
1.1.B: Technology Integration Initiative
Description of Initiative
Technology tools will be used to enhance teaching and learning for all students.
Strategies/Action Steps Position/Primary Person
Responsible
Evidence that Indicates Impact Monitoring Actions of
Implementation (Dates) Estimated Cost, Funding
Source, and/or Resources
Develop a volunteer teacher‐ led professional learning community on technology integration in mathematics.
Director of Instructional Technology
Participation in professional learning communities October 2018 and ongoing ‐ quarterly
TBD
Complete an instructional software audit to determine the best programs for increasing student achievement in reading.
Director of Instructional Technology
Completed audit Summer 2018
TBD
Create/identify a web‐based, centralized location for instructional resources in reading and mathematics.
Director of Instructional Technology
Online resource bank August 2018
TBD
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Greene County School System Goal Area 1: Teaching and Learning
Strategic Improvement Plan 2018‐2023
1.2 (page 1)
Strategic Improvement Plan
Greene County School System Strategic Plan Goal Area
Teaching and Learning
Greene County School System Strategic Plan Performance Objective
1.2: Improve Rigor for All Students
Performance Measure Baseline
2017‐2018 (2016‐2017)*
Target 2018‐2019
Target 2019‐2020
Target 2020‐2021
Target 2021‐2022
Increase the percentage of 3rd grade students scoring proficient or higher on the English Language Arts state assessment.
40.4%*
45%
50%
55%
60%
Increase the percentage of 3rd grade students scoring proficient or higher on the math state assessment.
57.1%*
62%
65%
68%
71%
Increase the percentage of 5th grade students scoring proficient or higher on the English Language Arts state assessment.
31.3%*
36%
41%
47%
50%
Increase the percentage of 5th grade students scoring proficient or higher on the math state assessment.
33.8%*
(37.1)
37%
40%
43%
46%
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Greene County School System Goal Area 1: Teaching and Learning
Strategic Improvement Plan 2018‐2023
1.2 (page 2)
Increase the percentage of 8th grade students scoring proficient or higher on the English Language Arts state assessment.
33.9%* (42.4)
37%
40%
43%
46%
Increase the percentage of 8th grade students scoring proficient or higher on the math state assessment.
22.9%*
26%
29%
32%
35%
Increase the percentage of students who pass Advanced Placement tests.
29%*
32%
35%
38%
41%
Increase the percentage of students participating in dual‐ enrollment.
3%*
5%
7%
10%
13%
Increase the percentage of middle school students earning high school course credit.
19.9%
21%
23%
25%
27%
Increase the percentage of students scoring proficient or higher on the 9th grade ELA state assessment.
45.9%*
50%
53%
56%
59%
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Greene County School System Goal Area 1: Teaching and Learning
Strategic Improvement Plan 2018‐2023
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Increase the percentage of students scoring proficient or higher on the American Literature state assessment.
43.5%*
46.5%
49.5%
52.5%
55.5%
Increase the percentage of students scoring proficient or higher on the geometry state assessment.
38%*
41%
44%
47%
50%
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Greene County School System Goal Area 1: Teaching and Learning
Strategic Improvement Plan 2018‐2023
1.2 (page 4)
Initiative
1.2.A: Comprehensive Literacy Plan
Description of Initiative
All students will be reading, writing, speaking and listening at high levels so that they are prepared for college and careers.
Strategies/Action Steps Position/Primary Person
Responsible
Evidence that Indicates Impact Monitoring Actions of
Implementation (Dates) Estimated Cost, Funding
Source, and/or Resources
Create a k‐12 vertical literacy team for collaborative planning among teachers.
Assistant Superintendent of Teaching and Learning
Participation in team meetings Quarterly (professional learning days)
TBD
Continue implementing Fountas & Pinnell leveled literacy interventions for all K‐5 students with an emphasis on students in grades k‐2.
Assistant Superintendent of Teaching and Learning
Fountas & Pinnell assessments Beginning September 2018 and ongoing
TBD
Fully implement 6‐8 HMH Collections curriculum.
Assistant Superintendent of Teaching and Learning
Teacher lesson plans Beginning September 2018 and ongoing
TBD
Analyze multiple sources of literacy data (Lexile, NWEA, Milestones Assessments) to drive instructional decisions for each grade band (k‐2, 3‐5, 6‐8, and 9‐12).
RtI Coordinator Spreadsheets, charts, and graphs September 2018, January, 2019, and May 2019
TBD
Provide follow‐up professional learning to “Building a Culture of Writing.”
Professional Learning Coordinator
Participation in the professional learning sessions Beginning summer 2018 and ongoing through 2019
TBD
Develop and implement a sustainability plan for professional learning in literacy.
Professional Learning Coordinator
Written plan March 2018
TBD
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Strategic Improvement Plan 2018‐2023
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Create and implement a system of progress monitoring for new and existing literacy strategies and programs.
Assistant Superintendent of Teaching and Learning
Written plan December 2018
TBD
Research best practices for closing the literacy gap between the all students group and students with disabilities subgroup.
Director of Special Education Research findings Spring 2019
TBD
Identify strategies for improving early literacy (birth to 8 years) and partnering with parents and community agencies to help build a culture of reading in the schools.
Assistant Superintendent of Teaching and Learning
List of written strategies, participation in parent engagement meetings, partnerships with community agencies
Fall 2018‐Fall 2019 with quarterly checks
TBD
Implement a pre-kindergarten curriculum that aligns with K-2 curriculum.
Assistant Superintendent of Teaching and Learning
Adopted curriculum, lesson plans Spring 2018 TBD
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Strategic Improvement Plan 2018‐2023
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Initiative
1.2.B: Improving Mathematics Instruction
Description of Initiative
All students will analyze and apply math strategies at high levels in order to be prepared for college and careers.
Strategies/Action Steps Position/Primary Person
Responsible
Evidence that Indicates Impact Monitoring Actions of
Implementation (Dates) Estimated Cost, Funding
Source, and/or Resources
Create k‐12 vertical math teams for collaborative planning among teachers.
Assistant Superintendent of Teaching and Learning
Participation in team meetings Quarterly beginning Fall 2018 TBD
Continue implementing Cognitively Guided Instruction in grades K‐2 through a partnership with Northeast Georgia RESA.
Assistant Superintendent of Teaching and Learning
Lesson plans and observation/walkthrough data Beginning Fall 2018 and ongoing (with monthly reports)
TBD
Adopt/design a professional learning model for secondary math teachers.
Professional Learning Coordinator
Written plan and communication with Northeast Georgia RESA July 2018
TBD
Utilize data teams to collect and analyze NWEA and Georgia Milestones mathematics data to drive instructional decisions
RtI Coordinator Spreadsheets, charts, graphs September 2018, January 2019, May, 2019
TBD
Develop and implement a sustainability plan for professional learning in mathematics.
Professional Learning Coordinator
Written plan March 2018
TBD
Research and identify best practices for closing the math gap between the all students subgroup and the students with disabilities subgroup.
Director of Special Education Research findings March 2019
TBD
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Greene County School System Goal Area 1: Teaching and Learning
Strategic Improvement Plan 2018‐2023
1.2 (page 7)
Initiative
1.2.C: Critical Thinking
Description of Initiative
All teachers will teach students to apply skills and knowledge in real‐world situations.
Strategies/Action Steps Position/Primary Person
Responsible
Evidence that Indicates Impact Monitoring Actions of
Implementation (Dates) Estimated Cost, Funding
Source, and/or Resources
Develop a written plan for providing professional learning on critical thinking.
Professional Learning Coordinator
Written plan March 2018 TBD
Revise district level lesson plan template to reflect depth of knowledge (DOK) levels.
Assistant Superintendent of Teaching and Learning
Revised lesson plan template Summer 2018
TBD
Expand the teaching of test‐ taking and thinking strategies (e.g.: (RACE, thinking maps, etc.).
Assistant Superintendent of Teaching and Learning
Lesson plans Fall 2018 with quarterly checks
TBD
Provide strategies for learning vocabulary (both content vocabulary and power words, RAMP –
Restate the question, answer, model, prove ‐‐, process of elimination, etc.)
Assistant Superintendent of Teaching and Learning
Shared strategies Summer 2018 and ongoing
TBD
Expand curricular and extracurricular opportunities for gifted and high achieving students.
Gifted Coordinator Student participation in courses and opportunities Fall 2018 and ongoing
TBD
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Greene County School System Goal Area 1: Teaching and Learning
Strategic Improvement Plan 2018‐2023
1.3 (page 1)
Strategic Improvement Plan
Greene County School System Strategic Plan Goal Area
Teaching and Learning
Greene County School System Strategic Plan Performance Objective
1.3: Foster social and emotional growth for all students.
Performance Measure Baseline
2017‐2018 Target
2018‐2019 Target
2019‐2020 Target
2020‐2021 Target
2021‐2022
Adopt a social emotional learning curriculum at each school to include age specific competencies of non‐cognitive skills, soft skills, and character education.
No curriculum adopted Adopt curriculum and provide professional
learning for teachers in grades PK-2
Provide professional learning for teachers.in
all grades and implement system-wide.
Implement curriculum. Implement curriculum.
Implement a social/emotional report card to assess non‐cognitive skills, soft skills, and character education on the students’ report card.
No process in place Develop report card and implement 4th nine weeks
in pilot school.
50% of students in PK-12 meeting age specific
competencies
60% of students in grades PK-12 meeting
age specific competencies
70% of students in grades PK-12 meeting
age specific competency.
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Strategic Improvement Plan 2018‐2023
1.3 (page 2)
Initiative
1.3.A: Implement Social and Emotional Learning Curriculum
Description of Initiative
Schools will have a social emotional learning curriculum that helps students build healthy relationships with teachers and peers.
Action Steps
Primary Person Responsible
Evidence that Indicates Impact Monitoring Actions of
Implementation (Dates) Estimated Cost, Funding
Source, and/or Resources
Adopt a social emotional learning (SEL) curriculum for each school.
Assistant Superintendent of Teaching and Learning
Adopted/purchased curriculum; sign‐in sheets from planning meetings
March 2019 TBD
Develop a written plan for implementing SEL over a three year period.
Assistant Superintendent of Teaching and Learning
Completed written plan shared with staff March 2019
TBD
Identify social emotional competencies which students should demonstrate.
Assistant Superintendent of Teaching and Learning
Social emotional learning report card December 2018
TBD
Identify technologies and digital resources to help students explore real world issues; increase their creativity; identify their interests/talents; and explore their individuality.
Director of Instructional Technology
List of resources shared with staff December 2018
TBD
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Greene County School System Goal Area 2: Organizational and Operational Effectiveness
Strategic Improvement Plan 2018‐2023
2.1 (page 1)
Strategic Improvement Plan
Greene County School System Strategic Plan Goal Area
Organizational and Operational Effectiveness
Greene County School System Strategic Plan Performance Objective
2.1 Identify, Develop and Retain High‐Performing Faculty and Staff
Performance Measure Baseline 2017‐2018
Target 2018‐2019
Target 2019‐2020
Target 2020‐2021
Target 2021‐2022
Implement a succession plan for school and district leaders
Plan Does Not Exist Completed Completed Completed Completed
Increase retention rate of high performing certified staff (determined by analysis of achievement, growth, and observational data)
FY17 Attrition Rate: 16% FY19 Attrition Rate: 13%
FY20 Attrition Rate: 11%
FY21 Attrition Rate: 10%
FY22 Attrition Rate: 9%
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Strategic Improvement Plan 2018‐2023
2.1 (page 2)
Initiative
2.1.A: Limit turnover of faculty and staff
Description of Initiative Limit turnover of faculty and staff
Action Steps
Primary Person Responsible
Evidence that Indicates Impact Monitoring Actions of
Implementation (Dates) Estimated Cost, Funding
Source, and/or Resources
Identify effective staff members
Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources
Staff member profile listing with data to document effectiveness; Efforts made to retain identified staff
Summer 2018 Employee Time
Develop or replace ineffective staff
Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources
Higher percentage of effective staff; data/documentation substantiates replacement need
Annually Employee Time
Administrators attend recruitment fairs
Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources
Not limited to online applicants; registration documentation of participation in recruitment fairs; number of staff hired, as a result of recruitment fair participation
Winter and Spring of every year
Mileage and registration fees
Hiring policy amended to allow administrators to have the binding authority to offer contracts on site
Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources
Signing candidates before candidate accepts offer elsewhere; written policy.
As needed Stakeholder Time
Conduct staff perception surveys
Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources
Survey data reveals input from staff and allows for communication of concerns.
Winter/Spring 2019 Employee Time
Continuously list math, science, and special education positions
Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources
Students adequately served in a timely manner with highly qualified staff; all positions filled without long‐term substitutes; position posting on application platform
Continuous No cost
Provide historical retention data
Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources
Continuous effort to improve retention rate; documentation of attrition rate trend data for the past 3 years
Annually Employee Time
Conduct exit interviews Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources
Year‐end exit interview summation document. Annually Employee Time
Maintain retention rate records tracking document
Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources
Document revealing retention rate for all 5 years of the strategic plan and beyond.
Annually Employee Time
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Strategic Improvement Plan 2018‐2023
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Initiative
2.1.B: Develop a Succession Plan
Description of Initiative Develop a Succession Plan
Action Steps
Primary Person Responsible
Evidence that Indicates Impact Monitoring Actions of
Implementation (Dates) Estimated Cost, Funding
Source, and/or Resources
Identify key positions for which a succession plan is needed
Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources
Key position listing with justification for needing a succession plan. Admin Handbook.
Summer 2018 Employee Time
Develop/maintain a district leadership academy for talent development and succession planning
Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources
Redesigned leadership academy to match district identified needs and PSC certification requirements
Annually Employee Time
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Greene County School System Goal Area 2: Organizational and Operational Effectiveness
Strategic Improvement Plan 2018‐2023
2.2 (page 1)
Strategic Improvement Plan
Greene County School System Strategic Plan Goal Area
Organizational and Operational Effectiveness
Greene County School System Strategic Plan Performance Objective
2.2: Implement Vertical Alignment to Maximize Long‐Term Facility Planning
Performance Measure Baseline 2017‐2018
Target 2018‐2019
Target 2019‐2020
Target 2020‐2021
Target 2021‐2022
Increase percentage of buildings that meet state capacity minimums in order to earn state capital improvement funds
1 out of 5 meet (20%) state capacity minimums
4 out of 5 meet (80%) state capacity
minimums
4 out of 4 meet (100%) state capacity
minimums
4 out of 4 meet (100%) state capacity
minimums
Decrease duplication of services (Instructional, M&O, Food Services, etc.)
FY18: 2 PreK Programs; 3 Elementary Schools; 3 Middle Schools; 2 High
Schools
2 PreK Programs; 3 Elementary Schools; 2
Middle Schools; 2 High Schools
2 PreK Programs; 2 Elementary Schools; 2 Middle Schools; 2 High
Schools
2 PreK Programs; 2 Elementary Schools; 2 Middle Schools; 2 High
Schools
2 PreK Programs; 2 Elementary Schools; 2 Middle Schools; 2 High
Schools
Increase Program Participation (CTAE, Duel Enrollment, Etc.)
College and Career Academy State approved College and Career
Academy‐operational
State approved College and Career Academy‐
operational
State approved College and Career Academy‐
operational
State approved College and Career Academy‐
operational
Revise/update 5‐year facility plan to reflect new goals
Current facility plan is not financially efficient
New goals will be developed as a part of new strategic plan to be implemented during FY19
In progress Yes Yes Yes
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Strategic Improvement Plan 2018‐2023
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Initiative
2.2.A: Combination of services
Description of Initiative
Combination of services ‐ Decrease duplication of services
Action Steps
Primary Person Responsible
Evidence that Indicates Impact Monitoring Actions of
Implementation (Dates) Estimated Cost, Funding
Source, and/or Resources
Identification of services duplicated/triplicated Pre K‐8 that can be combined
CFO Development of a comprehensive listing of services duplicated in areas of Admin, Pupil Services, Counseling, Instructional, Media, Food Service, Custodial, M&O
July 2018 District Personnel Time
Determine impact of combining services‐personnel
Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources
Develop a comprehensive listing of the impact of change‐ what/who
July 2018 District Personnel Time
Develop an effective communication plan with all stakeholders
Communications Coordinator Stakeholder satisfaction. Spring 2018 District Personnel Time
Structural costs/changes CFO List of itemized changes needed and costs to be incurred Summer 2018 TBD if modifications need to be made to building
Plans for redistributing technology equipment
Assistant Superintendents Band width exists to handle number of students Summer 2018 District Personnel Time
Analyze staff credentials/certificates to maximize staff utilization
Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources
Improved FTE and T&E funding Spring 2018 District Personnel Time
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Strategic Improvement Plan 2018‐2023
2.2 (page 3)
Initiative
2.2.B: Revision/creation 5‐year facility plan
Description of Initiative
Revision/creation 5‐year facility plan ‐ Write a new 5‐year facility plan to align with new Strategic Plan goals
Action Steps
Primary Person Responsible
Evidence that Indicates Impact Monitoring Actions of
Implementation (Dates) Estimated Cost, Funding
Source, and/or Resources
Identification of required elements for writing a 5‐year facility plan
CFO DOE approved facility plan Summer 2018 District Personnel Time
Procurement of services/support for writing 5‐year facility plan
CFO BOE approved agreement with a provider Summer 2018 TBD
Alignment of facility plan with strategic plan
CFO Visible alignment of the 5‐year facility plan with the strategic plan
Fall 2018 District Personnel Time
Generate plan draft CFO 5 year plan draft Fall 2018 District Personnel Time
Review and revise plan for financial efficiency and ability to meet district needs
CFO Minutes of meeting and revised plan Fall 2018 TBD
Presentation of revised 5‐ year facility plan
CFO Local board approved 5‐year facility plan Fall 2018 District Personnel Time
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Greene County School System Goal Area 2: Organizational and Operational Effectiveness
Strategic Improvement Plan 2018‐2023
2.3 (page 2)
Strategic Improvement Plan Template
Greene County School System Strategic Plan Goal Area
Organizational and Operational Effectiveness
Greene County School System Strategic Plan Performance Objective
2.3: Improve Operational and Financial Efficiency
Performance Measure Baseline
2017‐2018 Target
2018‐2019 Target
2019‐2020 Target
2020‐2021 Target
2021‐2022
Increase fund balance by decreasing operational expenditures
June 30, 2017 fund balance (Approx., $4,400,000)
October 31, 2017 fund balance (Approx. $400,000)
June 30, 2019: 15% increase ($660,000)
Fund balance approximation: $5,060,000
June 30, 2020: 15% increase ($759,000)
Fund balance approximation: $5,819,000
June 30, 2020: 15% increase ($872,850)
Fund balance approximation: $6,691,850
June 30, 2020: 14% increase ($936,859)
Fund balance approximation: $7,628,709
($3.2 million increase over 4‐year period)
Improve bond rating FY16 Bond Rating: AA
(Ratings are lagging data, released 1‐1.5 years after the generating fiscal year)
FY19 Bond Rating: AA (released in FY20)
FY20 Bond Rating: AAA (released in FY21)
FY21 Bond Rating: AAA (released in FY22)
FY22 Bond Rating: AAA (released in FY23)
Improve financial efficiency rating at the state level FY16 Financial Efficiency Rating: 2 Stars
(Ratings are lagging data, released 1‐1.5 years after the generating fiscal year)
FY19 Financial Efficiency Rating: 2 Stars (released in FY20)
FY20 Financial Efficiency Rating: 3 Stars
(released in FY21)
FY21 Financial Efficiency Rating: 3 Stars
(released in FY22)
FY22 Financial Efficiency Rating: 3.5 Stars
(released in FY23)
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Strategic Improvement Plan 2018‐2023
2.3 (page 2)
Initiative
2.3.A: Retain a Higher Fund Balance at the End of Each Fiscal Year
Description of Initiative
Having more funds available at the end of the fiscal year
Action Steps
Primary Person Responsible
Evidence that Indicates Impact Monitoring Actions of
Implementation (Dates) Estimated Cost, Funding
Source, and/or Resources
3‐year trend analysis of fund balance
CFO Projection will determine when a deficit will occur if the current fund balance is not addressed
Monthly in board reporting Employee Time
Develop increments to meet fund balance goal
CFO Timeline depicting growth in fund balance 5‐year timeline Employee Time
Board approval of fund balance minimum
CFO Fund balance to cover 5 months of expenditures July 2018 Employee Time
Monitoring current year expenditures and future financial needs to maintain fund balance
CFO Meeting projected fund balance Continuously Employee Time
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Strategic Improvement Plan 2018‐2023
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Initiative
2.3.B: Improve Fiscal Ratings
Description of Initiative
Improved Fiscal Ratings
Action Steps
Primary Person Responsible
Evidence that Indicates Impact Monitoring Actions of
Implementation (Dates) Estimated Cost, Funding
Source, and/or Resources
Decrease Per Pupil Expenditures
CFO Charting the baseline data of Per Pupil Expenditures Annually Employee Time
Monitor components contributing to fiscal rating
CFO Charting of fiscal ratings Annually Employee Time
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Greene County School System Goal Area 3: Culture and Climate
Strategic Improvement Plan 2018‐2023
3.1 (page 1)
Strategic Improvement Plan
Greene County School System Strategic Plan Goal Area
Culture and Climate
Greene County School System Strategic Plan Performance Objective
3.1: Develop and build mutual trust, confidence, partnerships between community and school.
Performance Measure Baseline
2017‐2018 Target
2018‐2019 Target
2019‐2020 Target
2020‐2021 Target
2021‐2022
Increase number of students enrolled in dual enrollment program
45
65
85
100
100
Increase participation in work‐based learning/apprenticeship programs.
48
52
55
58
60
Increase the percentage of schools with a volunteer training program
20% with system minimums established using GES as pilot site
50%
75%
100%
100%
Increase use of Social Media for positive branding. 3‐5 posts per week from GCSS
Twitter/Facebook/GCS S Mobile App;
Accounts at each school
Develop social media committee at
the district level. Develop social
media plan for each school.
Implement and revise Social Media plans as
needed for new media platforms.Maintain 3‐5 post per site minimum.
Implement and revise Social Media plans as
needed for new media platforms.Maintain 3‐5 post per site minimum.
Implement and revise Social Media plans as
needed for new media platforms.Maintain 3‐5 post per site minimum.
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Strategic Improvement Plan 2018‐2023
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Initiative
3.1.A: Strengthen relationships between families, communities, and schools
Description of Initiative
Develop and promote opportunities for increase parent and community participation within the system and schools.
Strategies/Action Steps
Primary Person
Responsible
Evidence That Indicates Impact
Monitoring Actions of
Implementation (Dates)
Estimated Cost, Funding Source,
and/or Resources
Inaugurate College and Career Academy
Assistant Superintendent for HR and Principal/CEO
College and Career Grant, Construction, Schedules
Quarterly $6 million from
Grant & ESPLOST
Increase the number of teachers at GCHS with credentials as instructors at Athens Tech.
Assistant Superintendent for HR and Principal/CEO
Course offerings, CCRPI September 2018, Quarterly N/A
Host “Elective Fair” for the new Career Academy.
Principal and CEO Sign-In sheets, Agenda, Career Fair Materials Planning Meeting August 2018;
Follow up May 2018
TBD
Increase offering of curriculum nights across the district at all schools.
Principals and Assistant Superintendent for Teaching and Learning
Sign-In sheets, Agendas, Curriculum Night Materials Planning Meeting August 2018;
Follow up May 2018
TBD
Identify courses that are eligible for combined dual enrollment/AP listing.
Assistant Superintendent for HR and Principal/CEO
GCHS Schedules, AP test results Planning meeting June 2018 TBD
Increase offering of HS credit courses at Middle School.
Assistant Superintendent for Teaching and Learning and MS Principal
CMS Schedules, EOC results Planning meeting May 2018; EOC
results May 2019
TBD
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Strategic Improvement Plan 2018‐2023
3.1 (page 3)
Adopt a unified district wide block scheduling plan for high school instruction.
Assistant Superintendent for Teaching and Learning and HS Principal and CEO of CCA
Committee Meeting Sign-In Sheets, documents from Athens Tech.,
Calendar
Committee meetings January
2018; BOE approved calendar
TBD
Investigate transportation options for students participating in work‐ based learning.
Director of Maintenance/Transport ation and CEO of CCA
Committee Meeting Sign-In Sheets, Written report of findings Quarterly TBD
Develop system‐level volunteer training handbook.
District Volunteer Coordinator
Leadership meeting Sign-In Sheets, Agendas, System-Wide
Volunteer Handbook.
Every Six Weeks N/A
GES based volunteer coordinator begin working with other schools TBD.
District Volunteer Coordinator
Meeting Sign-In Sheets, Agendas, Volunteer Handbook Every Six Weeks N/A
Develop social media committee at district level.
Communications Coordinator
Committee Sign-In Sheets, Agendas Quarterly TBD
Develop social media plan for each school.
Communications Coordinator
Sign-In Sheets, Social Media Plan Quarterly TBD
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Greene County School System Goal Area 3: Culture and Climate
Strategic Improvement Plan 2018‐2023
3.2 (page 1)
Strategic Improvement Plan
Greene County School System Strategic Plan Goal Area
Culture and Climate
Greene County School System Strategic Plan Performance Objective
3.2: Establish Student Self‐advocacy
Performance Measure Baseline 2017‐2018
Target 2018‐2019
Target 2019‐2020
Target 2020‐2021
Target 2021‐2022
Increase the percent of students with an individual learning plan.
5% ‐ GCHS Seniors Only
25%
50%
75%
100%
Reduce percentage of students missing 10% or more of course length of any individual course.
11% (estimated for 2017‐2018)
9%
8%
7%
6%
Decrease number of days missed as a result of suspension (i.e. ISS and OSS)
1200 (estimated)
1080
972
875
787
Increase number of leadership opportunities for students. (i.e. Leadership Greene, Superintendent's advisory committee, Student Government, BETA Club, UGA Youth Leadership Academy, Honor Council, etc.)
Approximately 20 current
opportunities exist within GCSS.
25 opportunities throughout the school
system
30 opportunities throughout the school
system
35 opportunities throughout the school
system
40 opportunities throughout the school
system.
Increase percentage of student‐led conference per year. 78 individual conferences at GES
= 20% 0% at other schools
25%
50%
75%
100%
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Strategic Improvement Plan 2018‐2023
3.2 (page 2)
Initiative
3.2.A: Foster a culture in which students take ownership of their personal learning.
Description of Initiative
Foster a culture in which students take ownership of their personal learning.
Strategies/Action Steps
Primary Person
Responsible
Evidence That Indicates Impact
Monitoring Actions of
Implementation (Dates)
Estimated Cost, Funding Source,
and/or Resources
Train all district staff on available pathways.
College and Career Academy CEO
Training materials, PL sign‐ins August 2018; Quarterly N/A
Maximize the opportunity that the Career Portfolio requirement provides at the elementary level.
Student Support Coordinator
Completed career portfolios, CCRPI Quarterly N/A
Establish individual graduation plans for all GCHS students.
HS graduation coach/9th
grade coordinator
Training for students; training for teachers, Finished IGPs Every Six Weeks TBD
Collect weekly attendance reports to identify at‐risk students and continue weekly school‐level meetings and regular countywide meetings with community partners.
Student Services Coordinator and School Social Worker
Infinite Campus attendance reports; meeting agendas and sign-in
sheets; social worker visit documentation
Weekly N/A
Implement PBIS with fidelity and
School PBIS teams and Student Services Coordinator
PBIS team minutes; matrices, Educator’s Handbook data; Discipline
Reports; PL for teachers/staff members
Monthly TBD
Develop and implement system and school level discipline targets for ISS and OSS
School PBIS teams and Student Services Coordinator
Educator’s Handbook data; PBIS team action plans Monthly N/A
Monitor disciplinary data on a quarterly basis.
Student Services Coordinator
Educator’s Handbook Data; Leadership Team agendas and sign-in
sheets
Quarterly N/A
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Strategic Improvement Plan 2018‐2023
3.2 (page 3)
Develop a system‐level definition of leadership opportunities and identify what those opportunities are at each school.
Student Services
Coordinator
Compiled list of clubs, sports, activities; meeting minutes and
agendas; Final definition of “leadership opportunity”
Quarterly TBD
Form committee to determine the format and framework for student‐ led conferences at each level and location.
Asst. Superintendent for HR
& Accountability
Meeting minutes and agendas; sign-in sheets; template for
student-led conferences at elementary and secondary
Quarterly TBD
Pilot student‐led conference at Elementary Level.
Asst. Superintendent for HR
& Accountability
Completed templates and portfolios at participating school(s); sign-
in sheets
Quarterly TBD
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Strategic Improvement Plan 2018‐2023
3.3 (page 1)
Strategic Improvement Plan
Greene County School System Strategic Plan Goal Area
Culture and Climate
Greene County School System Strategic Plan Performance Objective
3.3: Strengthen parental involvement and communication.
Performance Measure Baseline 2017‐2018
Target 2018‐2019
Target 2019‐2020
Target 2020‐2021
Target 2021‐2022
Increase the number of parent accounts using Parent Portal.
930
1000
1080
1170
1290
Increase percentage of parents attending Fall/Spring parent conferences.
Fall 2017 GES: TBD
UPSA: 67% CMS: 80% GCHS: 92% LOA: TBD
increase by 3% from baseline
increase by 3% from previous year
increase by 3% from previous year
increase by 3% from previous year
Develop and implement a “Parent University” model for parental involvement at the system level and at all schools.
Plan Does Not Exist
Develop System Plan
Implement System & School Plans (Primary &
Elementary)
Implement System & School Plans (Middle &
High)
Implement System & School Plans (100%)
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Strategic Improvement Plan 2018‐2023
3.3 (page 2)
Initiative
3.3.A: Increase parent access to tools, programs, and services that support academic success.
Description of Initiative
Increasing parent/guardian use of student information system resources and other appropriate tools.
Strategies/Action Steps
Primary Person
Responsible
Evidence That Indicates Impact
Monitoring Actions of
Implementation (Dates)
Estimated Cost, Funding Source,
and/or Resources
Evaluate current use of Parent Portal.
Chief Information Officer
Record of parent accounts compared to accounts actively in use; Parent Portal survey
Results of survey
Quarterly IC reports o Records and reports of
usage generated
TBD
Provide parent training on use of Parent Portal
Parent Involvement Coordinator
PL Agendas, Minutes Sign‐in sheets; Statistics on access/usage video/based training
Monthly monitoring of “live” and
webinar
TBD
Evaluate teacher use of Campus/Gradebook as an up‐to‐date resource of parent information.
Director of Instructional Technology
Report from schools on current requirements for teachers. IC reports of teacher usage; parent feedback on timely use of grade book
Bi-Weekly TBD
Provide professional learning for support staff/school‐level users of Infinite Campus.
Director of IT PL Agendas, Minutes Sign‐in sheets
Monthly TBD; general fund or Title
II PL
Form committee for each grade‐ band (i.e. Primary, Elementary, Middle, High) for development of “Parent University.”
Parent Involvement Coordinator
Parent University training document; committee meeting agendas
and sign-in sheets
Quarterly TBD
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