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Superintendent’s Report

July 23, 2019

Lisa J. Gross

NPS HIB Grades under the Anti-Bullying Bill of Rights Act: July 1, 2017—June 30, 2018

Core Element #1: HIB Programs, Approaches, or

• ther Initiatives

(Possible 15 Points) Core Element #2: Training on the BOE-approved HIB Policy (Possible 9 Points) Core Element #3: Other Staff Instruction & Training Programs (Possible 15 Points) Core Element #4: Curriculum & Instruction on HIB and related Skills (Possible 6 Points)

NPS: 15 NPS: 9 NPS: 15 NPS: 6

Core Element #5: HIB Personnel (Possible 9 Points) Core Element #6: School-Level HIB Incident Reporting Procedure (Possible 6 Points) Core Element #7: HIB Investigation Procedure (Possible 12 Points) Core Element #8: HIB Reporting (Possible 6 Points)

NPS: 8 NPS:5 NPS:12 NPS: 6

NPS HIB Grades under the Anti-Bullying Bill of Rights Act: July 1, 2017—June 30, 2018 Total School Scores (Possible 78): Norwood Public School District: 76

HIB Incidents by School Year

2013/2014- 5 investigations 2016/2017- 12 investigations 2 confirmed cases 5 confirmed cases 2014/2015- 11 investigations 2017/2018- 10 investigations 6 confirmed 1 confirmed case 2015/2016- 13 investigations 2018/2019 - 5 investigations 1 confirmed case 4 confirmed cases

2 4 6 8 10 12 14

2013-14 2014-15 2015-16 2016-17 2017-18 2018-19

HIB Incidents by School Year

investigations confirmed cases

What we learned from Self-Assessment

• Scored 76 out of 78 points (never out of compliance)
• Progress in addressing HIB incidents
• Strengths are in programs (Assemblies, Responsive

Classroom, Advisory Period, Peer Mentors)

• Plan to continue to promote positive school climate

through assemblies, advisory…

Strategic Plan Update

Strategic Planning

Creates an organizational vision …that will direct, motivate and inspire all members of the community to work together to advance student achievement.

Goal #1: Social Emotional Learning Outcomes

To provide a safe environment where professionals recognize the uniqueness

• f each child and help students develop social and emotional awareness
• Advisory Period/Responsive Classroom
• Mindfulness Room
• Weekly Sum Meetings
• Implementation of Code of Conduct
• Increased Family Outreach

Goal #1: Social Emotional Learning Year 2

To provide a safe environment where professionals recognize the uniqueness

• f each child and help students develop social and emotional awareness
• More opportunities to push in to mainstream
• Greater focus on executive function
• Advisory Period: Google Classroom for sharing lessons & Mixed Grade levels
• Expand RTI to grades 3-5

Goal #2 : Student Achievement Outcomes

To promote student-centered authentic learning experiences that develop student success for an ever-changing world

• Focused observation feedback
• Increased student choice (LATIC)
• Foster Real-World Opportunities
• Implement new assessments

Goal #2 : Student Achievement Year 2

To promote student-centered authentic learning experiences that develop student success for an ever-changing world

• Implement Professional Development on using assessments to drive instruction
• Create LATIC Cohort 2
• Utilize PLC’s to analyze student work & create benchmark assessments
• Infuse Financial Literacy
• Continue to Celebrate Students

Goal #3 : Citizenship Outcomes

To establish adaptive and progressive learning environments for the “impassion-ment” of students by promoting global awareness

• Infuse global concepts into curricula
• Collaborate with various organizations to promote citizenship
• Implement Peer Leader Program

Goal #3 : Citizenship Year 2

To establish adaptive and progressive learning environments for the “impassion-ment” of students by promoting global awareness

• Community questionnaire to identify experts and special talents
• Foster opportunities for students to create a positive change
• Collaborate with various organizations to promote citizenship & volunteerism
• Implement “Genius Hour”

Goal #4 : Facilities Outcomes

To revolutionize 21st Century learning through interactive classrooms, future-ready technology, and an innovative curriculum

• Integration of technology
• Upper grade STEM Makerspace
• Developed “Future Ready” team
• Purchased flexible seating
• Installed new emergency alert system
• Explored and Researched pre-school program

Goal #4 : Facilities Year 2

To revolutionize 21st Century learning through interactive classrooms, future-ready technology, and an innovative curriculum

• Upgrading Infrastructure
• Purchasing additional technology
• Installing lower grade playground/walkway
• Installing air-conditioning
• Implementing Pre-school
• Creating SGI

Draft of District Goals 2019- 2020

• The Norwood Public School District will provide an emotionally safe

environment where professionals recognize the uniqueness of each child and help students develop social and emotional awareness.

• The Norwood Public School District will promote learning experiences

that support student growth and academic achievement.

• The Norwood Public School District will support collaborative

partnerships that foster communication, understanding and a positive culture in our school and community.

• The Norwood Public School District will ensure a safe and secure

environment for all District staff, students and visitors, and effectively be prepared to respond to all emergencies.

LATIC Training

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