GWL District Goals & Strategic Plan Budget Workshop - 1 - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

GWL District Goals & Strategic Plan Budget Workshop - 1 January 11, 2017

Curriculum Alignment To define and implement curriculum K-8 that aligns with the Common Core Standards and GWLUSD exit outcomes. Continue 2017/18 Units of Study Reading/Writing Workshop Singapore Math Science 21 Fundations K-3 PLW K-8 Spanish K-8 Vocabulary and Grammer Workshop: 2-8 Proposed Suggestions in 2017/18 Library Media Studies K-3 Social Studies Curriculum Alignment in Grades K-6

Instruction To develop instructional practices that will enhance student learning to the highest standards. Continuation • Grade Level Leader Model • Professional Learning Communities Proposed Suggestions for 2017/18 • Share Curriculum Maps with Surrounding Districts • New Faculty Mentor Program Implementation • Develop Orientation Program for New Students Entering GWL UFSD • International Baccalaureate Program - Recommendation for BOE Consideration • Seek out grant funding for Universal Pre-K Program

Assessment To raise academic achievement levels for all students K-8. Continuation 2017/18 • NWEA for RTI Screening: K-8 • Scholastic Reading Inventory: 2-8 • Achieve 3000: 2-8 • AIMSWEB for RTI/SPED: K-8 • DIAL For K Screening

Instructional Technology To integrate technology throughout the entire school district organization. Continue 2017/2018 Chromebooks 3-8 Faculty 1-1 Access Proposed Suggestions for 2017/2018 • iPad Access K & 1 • Chromebook or iPad Access- Grade 2 • Centralized Printing K-8 • Achieve 3000 Grade 8 • IXL Math/ELA Grades K-8 • Electronic Locks Classroom Doors (Smartbond) • Camera Upgrade and Increase (Smartbond) • Mac Lab in Middle School (Smartbond) • Replace Smartboards w. Sony Interactive TVs (Budget & Smartbond)

Staff Development To establish a staff development program, for all employees, that maintains, supports and enhances the educational program. Continuation 2017/2018 • Reading & Writing Workshop Professional Development • Singapore Math Professional Development • Professional Development Music and PE Proposed Suggestions for 2017/2018 • Response to Intervention (SPED Referral Process, Math Intervention) • Provide Professional Development based on Consultant Recommendations: Music • Support PLW Implementation

Human Resources To employ and maintain superior personnel within the District. Currently In Progress • Data Coordinator Position • Multi-Step Hiring Process Proposed Suggestions for 17/18 • Move to online platform for APPR • New Mentor Program

Support Services Provide appropriate and purposeful support services and programs to meet the needs of all students. Proposed Suggestions for 2017/18 • Specialized Student Support Groups: Banana Splits Family Members with Substance Abuse • Before/After School Tutoring Program for General Ed. Students (grant funded)

School Climate To create an outstanding school climate that is safe, nurturing and welcoming. Continue from 2017/18 • Fitness Gram Program K-8 • PBIS Program • Cyber Safety & Communication • Parent Workshops

Parental Involvement To increase the effectiveness and participation of parents and community members in school programs. Currently in Progress • Family University • Parent Portal K-8 • Twitter, Facebook, Newsletter • Email Notifications vs. Paper Proposed Suggestions for 17/18 • Create Greenwood Lake Schools Foundation

Extracurriculars Elementary School ART CLUB CODING CLUB DRAMA CLUB ENVIRONMENTAL CLUB INTRAMURAL CLUB LEGO CLUB Middle School ART CLUB CODING CLUB DRAMA CLUB LEGO CLUB INTRAMURAL CLUB 
 STUDENT COUNCIL JR. NATIONAL HONORS SOCIETY SELECT CHORUS BOWLING CLUB SKI CLUB FILM PRODUCTION & EDITING

Athletics Boys & Girls Soccer Boys & Girls Basketball Cross Country Track & Field Wrestling Competition Cheerleading softball Baseball Volleyball Possible Additions for 17/18: Modified Football Selective Classification Option

Finance To create and maintain a financial plan that balances the educational needs of the District with the community's ability and willingness to support Proposed Suggestions 2017/18 • Implement Timepiece at Bus Garage • Continue Envision Implémentation • Explore PayPal as a Payment Option for Families

Food Service Proposed Suggestions for 2017/18 • Review and implement recommendations (Feb. Mtg) • Design Elementary School Cafeteria Space

Transportation Currently in Progress • Wide Area Digital Communication System • Maintain Bus Purchase Plan • Redesign Dispatch Services • Continue PBIS Implementation/Behavior Management Training for Personnel

Operations & Maintenance To create a safe, clean, and aesthetically pleasing environment to compliment instructional goals and purpose. Proposed Suggestions 2017/18 • 7/8 MS Classrooms: Paint Classrooms & Replace Furniture • MS Gym: Paint Walls & New Floor Installation (capital project) • MS/ES Blacktop: Asphalt Sealing • Replace: MS Water Meter and Strainer • Exception Project: MS Cafeteria Walls & Sound Proofing