Plan life cycle | Appling County Schools

Who are we?

Where are we now?

Financial Data
StakeHolder Input

Where do we want to go?

How will we know when we have arrived?

How do we plan to get there?

Beliefs

As a school system we believe that:

1. All individuals are valued and will be treated with dignity.

2. Quality education addresses individual needs and increases student achievement.

3. Effective teachers are the foundation of quality instruction.

4. High expectations, in an organized environment, are essential for optimal learning.

5. An emotionally and physically safe environment promotes learning.

6. A strong partnership among home, school, and community increases student achievement.

7. Well maintained facilities and equipment and the use of appropriate technology enhance the learning environment.

8. Modeling and teaching character values promote responsibility and citizenship.

9. Extracurricular activities promote school and community involvement and personal development.

10. A continuous process of improvement is based on research and best practices.

11. All students have the ability to learn and share responsibility for learning.

12. A variety of assessments will drive instructional decisions.

StakeHolder Input

SWOT

Faculty Communication
Takes initiative Ex: BYOT, CCGPS, Benchmarks, etc.
Support-Leadership, Administrative, Community Balanced Budget, we make it work in spite of challenges
Recruitment Hiring
Data-Driven Decision Making
Community Involvement
Quality Educators
Technology
Strong Leadership
Dedicated, Caring Staff
Strong, Supported Leadership
Data Analysis and Disaggregation
Enhanced Technology Throughout District
Community Partnerships
Extracurricular
Facilities
Technology
Balanced Budget
Open Door Policy
Staff (Hi-Q)
BOE Leadership/Schools
Collaboration
Ability to Adapt to Changes

Challenge -Continued CCGPS Implementation
Challenge meeting the needs of every student
Reduced Funding Time (Concern)
Class Size
Technology Maintenance
Micro-Management
Large Number of Near-Retirement

Working On:
Growing Data Analysis Process at Middle and High School
Succession Planning
Implementation of New Curricular Changes
Common Core (PARCC)
Maintaining the Facility
Keep up with Rapid Changes
Funding Sources
Possible Becoming a Safety Issue
Recruit Teachers for Higher Grade Levels
Implementing State Curriculum

Work On:
Leadership Retiring
School Safety
Technology Sustainability
CCGPS/CCRPI
Focus on Standard/Not Test
Students Become Independent Learners

Community Support
Involvement of Community and Business in Schools
Plant Hatch
Room for Growth
Dual-Enrollment-ATC
Plant Hatch- Grow Students into Professions to Bring Back
Grow Parent Involvement
After School Programs
Grants
Pre-K
Local Media - Newspaper/Radio/Website
Leadership in Community
Work Study Program-Business/School Partnership
Business' Willing to Help

Economy
Social Issues -Food, Safety, etc.
Safety Concern
Limited Job Availability
Plant Hatch
Finances (State/Federal/Local)
Socioeconomic
Closing (Economic and Population)
Discontinued Lottery Funds
Limit of what is Taught
Plant Hatch goes away
Charter School Funding (State)
Tax Funding
Gas Pricing (Fuel)
Political Power
Limited/Lack of Volunteers

Strategic Goals, Strategic Priority

Strategic Goal I-Student Achievement - The GA Vision Project 4.1 and 4.3
- Strategic Priority A-Continued Improvement
- Strategic Priority B-Professional Learning
- Strategic Priority C-Communication
- Strategic Priority A-Transparency
- Strategic Priority B-Communication
- Strategic Priority C-Collaboration

Performance Objectives, Measure and Targets

- Performance Objective A-Maximize Student Mastery of Curriculum and Student Success
- Performance Objective A-Secure and Retain Effective Human Resources
- Performance Objective B-Maximize Financial Resources
- Performance Objective C-Maximize School Safety
- Performance Objective A-Continue Strong Internal Relationships
- Performance Objective B-Develop and Sustain External Relationships

Initiatives, Action Steps

- - - Action Step a-Provide Professional Learning in English Language Arts
    - Action Step b-Provide Professional Learning in Mathematics
    - Action Step c-Collaboratively Develop Units and Assessments
  - - Action Step a-Provide professional learning in the implementation of differentiated instructional strategies
    - Action Step b-Provide professional learning in the writing process
- - - Action Step a-Attend job fairs for high needs areas
    - Action Step b-Data analysis of retirement
    - Action Step c-Analyze staffing needs based on student numbers
  - - Action Step a-Hold annual orientation
    - Action Step b-Maintain induction program
    - Action Step c-Assign mentors by subject/grade
    - Action Step d-Mentor program for new leaders
    - Action Step e-Provide professional learning for new leaders
  - - Action Step a-Job-embedded professional learning based on school improvement plans
    - Action Step b-Professional learning goal or plan for all certified staff members
    - Action Step c-Remediation plan for staff with specific needs
- - - Action Step a-Provide monthly financial reports and budget comparisons
    - Action Step b-Review and revise both federal and state budgets
    - Action Step c-Internal audits conducted on all accounts
- - - Action Step a-Plan Drills
    - Action Step b-Survey Stakeholders
    - Action Step c-Implement approved state plans
    - Action Step d-Conduct Bus Inspections
    - Action Step e-Conduct Georgia Emergency Management Agency (GEMA) and local law enforcement site visits
    - Action Step f-Conduct training on safety procedures
    - Action Step g-Improve Discipline management by monitoring referrals
    - Action Step h-Train staff on discipline intervention strategies
    - Action Step i-Secure buildings at all times by ensuring staff lock all doors and perform checks
    - Action Step j-Buildings monitored by local law enforcement
- - - Action Step a-Provide student and faculty award and recognition opportunities
    - Action Step b-Provide professional learning activities to promote student engagement
    - Action Step c-Analyze annual school climate surveys
- - - Action Step a-Utilize a variety of methods to communicate and engage parents and community

2018-2021 District Strategic Plan

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