superintendent's entry plan report
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Superintendent’s ReportBoard of Education
Entry Plan DataJanuary 16, 2013
7:00 p.m.
Participation in Entry Plan Events has provided invaluable insights and
allowed the Superintendent to quickly gain a broad understanding of the
Laurel School District. John D. EwaldSuperintendent of Schools
Laurel School DistrictSuperintendent’s Retreat with the Board of Education
Entry Plan Data
Superintendent’s Entry Plan Events Student Town Hall Meetings
Laurel MS Laurel HS
Listen & Learn Events Parent Listen & Learns Student Listen & Learns Department Listen & Learns
Community Leader Interviews Elected Officials Community Leaders as Determined by
Stakeholders
Superintendent’s Entry Plan Events (cont’d.)
Neighborhood Chat Laurel Public Library
District Staff Interviews
Department Interviews
Principal Interviews
Board of Education Member Interviews
Superintendent’s Entry Plan Events
Two Questions Were Asked What are the best things in the Laurel School
District, what are our celebrations? What are the challenges in the Laurel School
District, what do we need to work on?
Celebrations:
Exceeding DE AYP on State Assessments Laurel HS Academic Achievement Aware Appreciative Students Dedication and Collaboration of Staff Students stayed because of Advanced Placement
(AP) Sense of Family Community is Strong Red Ribbon Week Good Classes; Algebra, Methods, Problem Solving Good Sports
Celebrations (cont’d.):
Project Based Learning Band, Band, Band iPads through Grants Cohesive Staff Focused on Students Sense of Community Enthusiasm in Schools Exceptional Staff Collaborative Planning Exchange of Instructional Practice
Celebrations (cont’d.):
Classes are not interrupted. Significant Improvement and Change There is opportunity and challenge. Tremendous teachers and caring staff. All new custodial equipment. New Superintendent. Open door policy. DCAS scores are up. Successfully made it through substantial
challenges. Great communication through Connect ED. Always on time.
Celebrations (cont’d.):
Groundbreaking ceremony is near. Kids are great! We all know each other. Laurel HS Achievement Award Great staff Building New Schools Great Tech Team Very Driven and Successful School District The Financial Recovery Team (FRT) has Left
Town Community Support
Celebrations (cont’d.):
District Office Staff’s Ability to Multi Task Good, bright students. Integrated PreK Program Including special education students back into the
District. Support for Kindergarten students at risk. Sports Community Principals Red Ribbon Week Honor Roll Teachers never giving up on us! Courses Commitment of Staff We all want to go to college!
Only recognizing athletes, not scholars. What do I do after Spanish III? DCAS Uniforms Not ready for DCAS Not enough time in classroom or content,
all DCAS. Money/Finances Technology Parent Engagement Translation Services Tech support in each building
Challenges
Reductions in Staff Inclement Weather Bus Needed Professional Development for Support Staff Children Have Many Needs Culture of Respect Consistent Implementation of Policy and
Regulations Hard to Keep a Superintendent School Choice Parent Attendance Communication Perception About District is Not the Best
Challenges (cont’d.):
Challenges (cont’d.):
Faculty and staff spread too thin. Transparency and Communication Professional Days for Specialists Grants – Businesses – Utilization DPAS Component V Too Much Paperwork PLC’s are Huge Disruption for Families Technology We need a PR Director to “sell our schools.” Continuing need for AP Classes Parents are making choices outside the District for 7-
12. Need for a Parents’ Academy
Challenges (cont’d.):
Starting School Year without a Budget Parental Involvement Home Access Not Used in All Schools Hungry Students Poverty Students Frustrated by Discipline of Others School Board Needs a Representative Body Technology Old and Outdated Parent Involvement with Conferences Need for Vertical Alignment & Discussion Accountability Tools
Challenges (cont’d.):
Mistrust of the District SMART Boards in Every Classroom that
Work Programs for Kids Who May Fall Behind Financial Transparency/Trust Issue Information – Communication – Connect
ED Superintendent Should be in Buildings &
Classrooms Huge Budget Issues Poverty Level Not Enough Electives for Students
Input for the Superintendent Greet Students More Student Town Halls with More Grade
Levels Medical Programs Look & Listen Meet the People Open Lines Visibility Classrooms Transparency Walk the Talk
Board of Education’s Analysis of Entry Plan Data
Theme 1
Theme 2
Theme 3
Theme 4
Theme 5
Superintendent’s Analysis of Entry Plan Data
Student Achievement
Learning Opportunities
Trust
Transparency
Technology
Communication
Board of Education’s Draft Strategic Goals
Goal 1
Goal 2
Goal 3
Goal 4
Goal 5
Superintendent’s Draft Strategic Goals Provide rigor, relevance and relationships to
each of our students.
Graduate students who are college and career ready.
Create a self-sustaining workforce.
Engage our community in meaningful ways.
Provide each student a 21st Century Education.
Engaging Our Stakeholders
Superintendent’s Day in the District; 1-9-13, North Laurel ES Laurel Lions Club Meeting; 1-10-13
Superintendent’s Leadership Story, Vision for the Laurel School District & Updates on Construction
Superintendent’s Town Hall Meeting; 12th Grade Students, Laurel HS, 1-22-13 Superintendent’s Town Hall Meeting; 8th Grade Students, Laurel MS, 1-22-13 Laurel Odd Fellows Club Meeting; 1-24-13
Superintendent’s Leadership Story, Vision for the Laurel School District & Updates on Construction
Superintendent’s Day in the District; 1-25-13, Laurel MS Superintendent’s Day in the District; 1-31-13, Laurel IS Neighborhood Chat; Laurel Public Library, 1-31-13
Superintendent’s Leadership Story, Vision for the Laurel School District & Updates on Construction
Superintendent’s Day in the District; 2-1-13, Laurel HS Laurel Chamber of Commerce Meeting; 2-6-13
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