Plan life cycle | Grandview C-4

Who are we?

Beliefs
Mission
Vision

Where are we now?

Performance Data
Financial Data
StakeHolder Input
SWOT

Where do we want to go?

How will we know when we have arrived?

How do we plan to get there?

Beliefs

StakeHolder Input

SWOT

Strategic Goals, Strategic Priority

Focus Area 1-Strategic Governance
Focus Area 2-Student Success
Focus Area 3-Workforce Excellence
Focus Area 4-Resource Stewardship and Organizational Efficiency
Focus Area 5-Family and Community Involvement

Performance Objectives, Measure and Targets

- Goal I-Foster student success, workforce excellence, resource stewardship and organizational efficiency, and family/community engagement by establishing, monitoring and adapting an effective strategic plan
- Goal II-Govern the school district in a collaborative manner that leads to a positive impact on student success, effective operations, and an efficient organizational structure.
- Goal III-Foster a safe, caring, and inclusive culture where all feel valued and supported by creating a model environment in which to work and promote student success.
- Goal I-Students will demonstrate academic achievement as measured by identified targets at the early childhood, elementary secondary and district levels.
- Goal II-Ensure diversified learning experiences that celebrate personal growth, prepare students for college and/or the workforce, and promote lifelong learning.
- Goal I-Attract and retain quality staff while increasing gender and ethnic diversity one percent each year.
- Goal II-Create a culture of employee empowerment to provide each student access to a qualified and effective teacher in every classroom, an effective principal in every school and an effective employee in every position.
- Goal III-Provide professional development opportunities for all staff members.
- Goal I-Develop the annual budget and the long-range financial plan to align available resources with the priorities identified in the Comprehensive School Improvement Plan.
- Goal II-Develop, implement and assess a comprehensive strategy to provide exemplary safe facilities, transportation and nutrition services to facilitate increased student achievement.
- Goal III-Maintain and improve technology resources and infrastructure to support instructional programs and administrative systems for staff and students.
- Goal I-Provide timely, consistent and relevant communication to staff, students, parents and community members in a variety of forms.
- Goal II-Provide an inclusive environment to encourage stakeholder participation in students’ academics and activities.
- Goal III-Improve the quality of customer service internally in the Grandview C-4 School District to help create a culture of community pride and trust in our schools.

Initiatives, Action Steps

- - - Action Step 1-Annually establish and monitor Board of Education (BOE) priorities that align with the district strategic plan.
    - Action Step 2-Evaluate district programs per BOE policies, Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (MO DESE) Missouri School Improvement Program (MSIP) requirements, and the Annual Performance Reports (APR).
    - Action Step 3-Assess District’s Strategic Plan and individual School Improvement Plans (SIPs) to ensure high levels of teaching and learning which will result in increased numbers of students performing proficient and advanced on local, state and national academic achievement standards.
    - Action Step 4-Ensure compliance on all District Title I Local Education Plans to align supports and resources with high needs populations to close achievement gaps.
  - - Action Step 1-Monitor and review financial resource allocations monthly.
    - Action Step 2-Evaluate and allocate resources in support of the district technology plan to ensure a technology rich teaching and learning environment is achieved.
    - Action Step 3-Monitor and evaluate the district facility improvement plan and ensure alignment with district Facilities Improvement Team (FIT) recommendations.
    - Action Step 4-Evaluate and allocate resources in support of the District’s curriculum and instruction annual improvement plan.
  - - Action Step 1-Participate in and support the Grandview 8/10 process regarding salaries, benefits and working conditions.
    - Action Step 2-Annually review and evaluate the professional development plan.
    - Action Step 3-Monitor and review hiring and retention strategies that promote a diverse workforce.
  - - Action Step 1-Utilize an electronic board meeting management system to increase visibility, transparency and accountability.
    - Action Step 2-Annually evaluate the communications plan.
    - Action Step 3-Monitor and evaluate district framework for improving two-way communication.
- - - Action Step 1-Contract with the Missouri School Boards Association (MSBA) to customize district policies and monitor state and federal legal requirements.
    - Action Step 2-Seek input from key personnel on proposed policy and procedural changes.
    - Action Step 3-Continue the process for final review by Cabinet before submission to the BOE for action.
    - Action Step 4-Require two readings by the BOE for new policies or proposed changes before final adoption.
  - - Action Step 1-Establish and implement district-wide leadership norms for all leaders to abide by on a daily basis.
    - Action Step 2-Evaluate how the BOE and Superintendent/Cabinet can best function as a unified team.
    - Action Step 3-Annually conduct a BOE self-evaluation and an evaluation of the Superintendent and utilize the information to improve effectiveness.
    - Action Step 4-Participate in and support the Grandview 8/10 process regarding salaries, benefits and working conditions.
  - - Action Step 1-Participation by BOE members and Superintendent in professional development opportunities provided by state and national educational associations such as Missouri School Boards Association (MSBA), National School Boards Association (NSBA), and American Association of School Administrators (AASA).
    - Action Step 2-Participate in and network with the Cooperating School Districts of Greater Kansas City (CSDGKC) to learn from neighboring districts’ successes.
    - Action Step 3-Seek opportunities to participate in advanced certification programs offered through MSBA, NSBA and AASA.
    - Action Step 4-Keep abreast of current educational issues and proposed legislation impacting public education.
- - - Action Step 1-Routinely convene district-wide and site level Wellness Committees that include family and community partners to promote student wellness.
    - Action Step 2-Continue to partner with the district’s health care provider to promote staff wellness and annually evaluate progress.
    - Action Step 3-Expand district-wide focus on social and emotional wellness for students and staff.
    - Action Step 4-Continue to partner with local organizations to provide support for student health and well-being.
  - - Action Step 1-Increase staff knowledge and understanding of components of cultural proficiency and the experiences of students and families from diverse backgrounds.
    - Action Step 2-Establish framework and implement opportunities for families of students from diverse backgrounds to meet one another, connect and share their experiences.
    - Action Step 3-Establish and train a district-wide Cultural Competency Committee composed of at least one member from each school who will be trained and provide learning opportunities for all staff and students.
  - - Action Step 1-Annually review, update and provide training on district crisis plan.
    - Action Step 2-Allocate resources and evaluate safety/security enhancements and crisis planning throughout the district.
    - Action Step 3-Continue to partner with local first responders to ensure safety/security processes are effective and compliant.
  - - Action Step 1-Utilize a consistent approach to customer service.
    - Action Step 2-Recognize and celebrate student successes.
    - Action Step 3-Expand opportunities to celebrate employees who exceed expectations of the district's inclusive culture.
- - - Action Step 1-Continue to develop and annually review curriculum, proficiency scales, and assessments with department chairs and curriculum teams to address content standards across the curriculum and ensure continuous improvement.
    - Action Step 2-Review progress toward district instructional program goals using an annual program review schedule.
    - Action Step 3-Annually develop and promote data talking points, that include, but are not limited to, achievement and behavior measures which will assist Board and district stakeholders' understanding of status, progress, and response.
    - Action Step 4-Provide the necessary training for all staff in assessment requirements, including access, tools, and test question language.
    - Action Step 5-Utilizing a formal process, set individual growth goals for students through monthly formative checks.
    - Action Step 6-Develop department chairs as teacher leaders and content experts that collaborate directly with the teaching staff to maintain high expectations of teaching and learning.
  - - Action Step 1-Utilize and expand our system of measuring kindergarten readiness to ensures effective individualized kindergarten placement.
    - Action Step 2-Develop an early initiation experience for incoming kindergarten students consistent with recommendations from the District’s early childhood center.
    - Action Step 3-Develop a long-range plan to increase Pre-K enrollment that is sustainable and consistent with the needs of the community.
    - Action Step 4-Develop and unify all curricular activities across all Preschool Programming.
  - - Action Step 1-Achievement disparities between all student groups at each school will be narrowed or eliminated as measured by state and district standardized assessments.
    - Action Step 2-Each school site will demonstrate increased achievement as evidenced through analysis of the Missouri Assessment Program (MAP) and End Of Course (EOC) growth.
    - Action Step 3-Engage in a more in-depth implementation and evaluation of an integrated academic and behavioral practice framework leading to improved instruction and student learning.
    - Action Step 4-The district will achieve a 95% graduation rate annually.
    - Action Step 5-The percentage of graduating seniors who meet the ACT College Readiness Benchmark in English, Math, Reading, Science, and Composite score will increase by 2% annually.
    - Action Step 6-Build internal capacity and expertise in all instructional staff to support ongoing district/school-based initiatives.
- - - Action Step 1-All high school students will have the opportunity to participate in the Project Lead the Way pathways of engineering, computer science, and biomedical sciences through the capstone level course.
    - Action Step 2-The number of students who take one or more Advanced Placement and/or Dual Credit courses will increase by 2% each year and the number of students who receive a score of three or higher on an AP exam will increase by 2%.
    - Action Step 3-All high school students will identify and participate in the college and/or career pathway of their choice, including career-related internships when applicable.
    - Action Step 4-100% of Grandview High School students will have an opportunity to earn an Industry Recognized Certification (IRC) if enrolled in a career pathway that requires one.
  - - Action Step 1-Expand opportunities for virtual learning throughout the District to better meet the needs of students.
    - Action Step 2-Construct a working definition of personalized learning for Grandview C-4 students that includes competency-based learning, flexible learning environment, and student-centered learning.
    - Action Step 3-100% of Grandview C-4 students will have access to regular, curriculum embedded technology and Science Technology Engineering Math (STEM) instruction through Project Lead the Way and/or other research-based standards-aligned STEM programs.
- - - Action Step 1-Develop a financial needs assessment providing resources for identified salary improvement targets to support the GV 10 process.
    - Action Step 2-Implement the recommended long-range financial plan through the GV 10 process.
    - Action Step 3-Provide annual data to other agencies/school districts for regional salary surveys to share comparison data.
  - - Action Step 1-Utilize effective recognition strategies that create a culture of support and continuous learning.
    - Action Step 2-Develop and implement a marketing plan to increase awareness of the compensation value of Grandview’s benefit package.
    - Action Step 3-Expand opportunities for additional staff benefits through community-based partnerships.
    - Action Step 4-Identify metrics to monitor and assess changing staff benefit needs.
  - - Action Step 1-Create and promote teaching as a viable early college program for high school students.
    - Action Step 2-Develop strategies and community partnerships for scholarship opportunities and/or other financial incentives to promote pursuit of educational careers for Grandview students.
    - Action Step 3-Create and promote middle school programs targeting students who may have interest in educational careers.
  - - Action Step 1-Partner with regional universities for the purpose of building relationships and recruiting within the School of Education.
    - Action Step 2-Study the impact of timing, posting positions, etc., and evaluate the current hiring process (e.g., adding a district/area recruitment fair) to implement updated practices that will attract quality candidates.
    - Action Step 3-Consult with resources in diversity recruitment/diversity interview training to develop and implement a plan to improve processes that increase hiring of diverse staff.
    - Action Step 4-Revise job descriptions and posting notices to include language which encourages applicant diversity.
    - Action Step 5-Develop and implement a strategic marketing plan to attract diverse applicants.
    - Action Step 6-Revise job application questions to include applicant interests, experiences and background with diverse student populations.
- - - Action Step 1-Ensure that new staff members are efficiently and effectively on-boarded and introduced to GC-4 while gaining exposure to culture, climate and expectations.
    - Action Step 2-Provide on-going professional learning in the area of diversity and cultural competency.
    - Action Step 3-Monitor the systemic diversity plan by creating and administering an annual staff diversity survey.
  - - Action Step 1-Utilize effective recognition strategies that create a culture of support and continuous learning.
    - Action Step 2-Update an annual financial plan which provides resources for professional learning.
    - Action Step 3-Implement professional learning opportunities from the comprehensive professional development plan to raise employee efficacy
    - Action Step 4-Identify staff aspiring to leadership roles, measure their potential for success and implement strategies to support their development and build leadership capacity.
- - - Action Step 1-Annually survey certificated staff for input on what is needed to make them more successful in the District.
    - Action Step 2-Create PD offerings based on internal stakeholder feedback that align PD to district, building, and individual professional goals of new and veteran certificated staff members.
  - - Action Step 1-Annually survey classified staff for input on what is needed to make them more successful in the District.
    - Action Step 2-Create PD offerings based on feedback that align PD to district, building, and individual professional goals of classified staff members.
- - - Action Step 1-Re-evaluate budget process to foster increased stakeholder input.
    - Action Step 2-Complete a “zero base” budget evaluation of entire district to identify areas for enhanced stewardship of district resources.
    - Action Step 3-Conduct audits of all financial, attendance and transportation records; implement internal audit schedule to regularly evaluate cash receipts, payroll, purchasing and inventories.
  - - Action Step 1-Evaluate and refine the district’s financial planning tool.
    - Action Step 2-Monitor local, state and federal revenue trends and the implications on the District’s long-term and short-term fiscal plan.
    - Action Step 3-Refine Facilities Improvement Team processes to identify district wide needs, outline the financial support needed and develop a plan to gain patron support to permit the issuance of bonds.
  - - Action Step 1-Identify and acquire alternate sources of revenue available to the district, representing 2% of the operating budget.
    - Action Step 2-Develop and implement a comprehensive budget and finance communication plan.
    - Action Step 3-Revise capitalization threshold.
    - Action Step 4-Research and implement centralized purchasing strategies to increase buying power, improve the overall quality of goods and services and reduce costs by 3%.
- - - Action Step 1-The district Safety Committee will develop a fluid safety plan which includes emergency preparedness, semi-annual building inspections, training for both staff and students and identification of upgrades needed to enhance the safety of our buildings.
    - Action Step 2-Investigate grant opportunities to support safety initiatives and environmentally sound practices.
    - Action Step 3-Implement visitor management system district wide.
    - Action Step 4-Ensure all facilities are consistently maintained at an Association of Physical Plant Administrators (APPA) level 2, as evidenced by quality inspections.
    - Action Step 5-Ensure all grounds are consistently maintained at an APPA level 3, and progress to an APPA level 2 by year 5.
    - Action Step 6-Reduce energy utilization by 1% per year.
    - Action Step 7-Reduce reliance on sub-contracting services by 5% per year.
    - Action Step 8-Develop and implement a framework to effectively evaluate current assets, establish preventive maintenance schedules and incorporate predictive life cycle repair or replacement into capital improvement plan.
    - Action Step 9-Annually review and implement upgrades to district facilities, as prioritized by the Facilities Improvement Team.
    - Action Step 10-Develop and implement a systemic program to reduce the use of both renewable and non-renewable resources to improve both the physical and fiscal environment.
  - - Action Step 1-Maintain 90% or greater approval on Missouri Highway Patrol School Bus Inspection Program.
    - Action Step 2-Develop and implement school bus replacement cycle to maintain average fleet age at or better than the average state fleet age.
    - Action Step 3-Develop and implement white fleet replacement cycle and add GPS tracking.
    - Action Step 4-Broaden staff capacity to enhance training for staff and students.
    - Action Step 5-Determine value and feasibility of Wi-Fi on school buses to create a traveling classroom.
    - Action Step 6-Pilot and implement applications to alert parents when bus is arriving and student has boarded the bus.
    - Action Step 7-Develop benchmarks for acceptable down time of school buses & white fleet and identify improvement strategy to align with developed benchmarks.
  - - Action Step 1-Develop long range plan for upgrading facilities and equipment to provide enhanced options for students.
    - Action Step 2-Increase number of parents/guardians completing the application for Free/Reduced Breakfast and Lunch for children by 5% each year.
    - Action Step 3-Develop communication plan to increase stakeholder knowledge and interest in utilizing child nutrition services.
    - Action Step 4-Increase student and parent/guardian input in menu development by creating focus groups at all levels.
    - Action Step 5-Implement alternative breakfast delivery options at elementary schools to increase participation.
    - Action Step 6-Increase breakfast participation at GHS and GMS by 3% each year.
    - Action Step 7-Increase lunch participation at all levels by 15% by 2024.
    - Action Step 8-Implement “open” salad bar opportunities for all elementary schools by 2023.
    - Action Step 9-Increase options for healthier snack choices, water, juice and non-sugar drinks by 3% each year.
    - Action Step 10-Conduct feasibility study of community partnerships for locally grown produce.
    - Action Step 11-Expand current opportunities for students in the areas of marketing and culinary arts including potential internships and student competitions. Create internship opportunity for students related to marketing and/or culinary arts.
    - Action Step 12-Utilize alternative methods to strengthen professional development for food service staff.
- - - Action Step 1-Increase the number and scope of grants and alternative funding to expand technological opportunities for students.
    - Action Step 2-Ensure 100% of district families have access to affordable home internet services and home access to technology resources for students which are aligned to instructional goals.
    - Action Step 3-Provide 1:1 in school access to technology devices for all K-12 students and teachers in the district.
  - - Action Step 1-Expand fixed asset system beyond technology to track all appropriate district assets.
    - Action Step 2-Develop and implement a plan for document management for student records and other critical documents requiring retention.
    - Action Step 3-Increase access to, and utilization of, collaboration tools available to staff and students to support district operations, professional development, and student learning.
    - Action Step 4-Research and implement an employee timekeeping system.
  - - Action Step 1-Continue to follow a replacement cycle to maintain up-to-date computers, servers, network equipment and software.
    - Action Step 2-Expand the Internet and Wide Area Network bandwidth as needed to support district technology initiatives (1G/1,000 students).
    - Action Step 3-Provide flexible and secure firewall, Internet Filter and virus protection solutions.
    - Action Step 4-Ensure each IT staff member has access to at least one (1) professional development opportunity annually for maintenance of district technology resources.
  - - Action Step 1-Review and improve the disaster recovery plan for district data/voice network.
    - Action Step 2-Continue to upgrade and provide quality video camera systems in each school site.
    - Action Step 3-Maintain an updated intercom system in each school site.
- - - Action Step 1-Publish messages targeting key goals and objectives to increase parent and community knowledge of the Grandview C-4 School District using a variety of media, including but not limited to district and school websites, social media, e-mail, e-newsletters, print media and/or direct mail.
    - Action Step 2-Provide various communication options such as but not limited to emails, phone calls and text to non-English speaking families.
    - Action Step 3-Conduct reviews of effectiveness of communication methods and make necessary revisions to facilitate updated and improved communication with stakeholders. Reviews should be done every first, third, and fifth year of the plan.
    - Action Step 4-Provide hands-on opportunities for parents to set preferences for communication method.
    - Action Step 5-Ensure each school researches and evaluates the effectiveness of its current communication practices and make necessary revisions to improve. Reviews should be done the second and fourth year of the plan.
    - Action Step 6-Continue to provide two-way communication opportunities for stakeholders.
  - - Action Step 1-Review various district surveys to identify effective two-way communication methods with staff and students.
    - Action Step 2-Revisit and revise the district’s internal communication network for staff to access district news and information on a consistent basis.
    - Action Step 3-Work with various departments such as Human Resources and Curriculum and Instruction to coordinate consistent key messages to staff.
  - - Action Step 1-Establish a communications committee that consists of internal and external stakeholders to discuss branding strategies.
    - Action Step 2-Highlight the brand in all forms of communication at the building and district level.
- - - Action Step 1-Develop organizational partnerships at all levels throughout the district.
    - Action Step 2-Maintain a current resource database that can be shared with stakeholders.
    - Action Step 3-Develop and administer a needs and interest survey regarding various Community Academy classes to all stakeholders based on the data collected and formulate a plan for implementing additional opportunities.
  - - Action Step 1-Identify and develop existing businesses and organizational partnerships at all levels throughout the district.
    - Action Step 2-Initiate implementation of Caring for Kids to bring together businesses, human service agencies, faith-based organizations, and parent groups in partnership to support the basic needs of students and students’ families.
    - Action Step 3-Review and monitor progress of Caring for Kids partnerships implementation to identify areas where expansion can occur in order to broaden site and district capacities to meet the needs of students, families and community.
- - - Action Step 1-Design and implement strategies that establish a “We Are Grandview” culture.
    - Action Step 2-Implement a professional development plan designed to promote a quality customer service experience.
  - - Action Step 1-Design and implement processes for addressing customer service.
    - Action Step 2-Identify standards to measure customer service and annual track progress.

Strategic Plan 2019-2024: Year 2 2020-21

Map View

Who are we?

Where are we now?

Where do we want to go?

How will we know when we have arrived?

How do we plan to get there?

Beliefs

Mission

Vision

Performance Data

Financial Data

StakeHolder Input

SWOT

Strategic Goals, Strategic Priority

Performance Objectives, Measure and Targets

Initiatives, Action Steps