beyond the requirements of a sound, basic education
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Students will receive a personalized education preparing them for further education, work, and citizenship upon graduation - in Thomasville City Schools, we gobeyond the requirements of a sound, basic education.
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AcademicExcellence
Thomasville CitySchools will focuson InstructionalCore in all ContentAreas
Implement a curriculum that is aligned andsupports academic outcomes for all students
Current: implementation of ARCreading literacy curriculumFuture:acquisition/implementation ofdistrict-wide aligned mathcurriculum
Increase the level of rigor to improve students’thinking and performance
Foster an environment for teaching andlearning which promotes innovation anddevelopment of essential skills
Create Advanced Teaching Roles to providestudent and teacher development
Application for/award ofAdvanced Teaching Roles grant
Utilize data and formative assessments toensure accountability for learning
Andrew Wiener; Principals Databases and Data Warehousecreated and shared
As data is created by variousstate and local assessments, it isshared via the district datatracking instrument (see linkunder progress section)
Create opportunities for vertical collaborationat district and school levels
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AcademicExcellence
Thomasville CitySchools willprovidepersonalizedinstruction to buildcapacity forlearning
Establish 1:1 Technology Initiative at allschools
Establish district-wide definition ofpersonalized learning
Create student learning profiles to developindividualized learning plans for all students
Creation of learner profiles withinthe PowerSchool module
Create and implement performance-basedlearning standards for all content areas
Define the system of supports to ensurestudents’ academic growth and developmentneeds are being met
Create flexible, innovative classroomenvironments
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AcademicExcellence
Thomasville CitySchools will fostersocial-emotionalgrowth and mentalhealthdevelopment in allstudents
Implement social-emotional learningcompetencies in all schools, including theSecond Step Curriculum
PreK - 8th grade have theSecond Step Curriculum
Define system of supports to ensure students’social and emotional needs are being met
Increase the number of external partnershipsduring the instructional day to provide mentalhealth and wellness services to all students
Currently still have two mentalhealth providers, providing onsite and tele mental healththerapy to grades k-12.
Provide co-curricular and extra-curricularenrichment and enhanced opportunities forstudents and families
Develop and utilize trauma-informed teachingstrategies to provide a safe, stable, andunderstanding environment for students,families, and staff
District level team has begun theprocess to develop animplementation framework thatcan be rolled out based onreadiness of the school and atgiven intervals of the specificschool meeting targetedmilestones. Roll out will be foronly one school at a time.
Schools and classrooms will be led by highly qualified administrators and teachers - in Thomasville City Schools, we recruit, retain, and develop the best.
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WorkforceDiversity:
Recruit/Hire
Thomasville CitySchools willrecruit/hire,develop, andretain a diverseand premiereworkforce toincrease studentlearning andreduce teacherturnover
Thomasville City Schools will have one hundred percent of classrooms staffed onthe first day of each school year.This will be monitored via PowerSchool andThomasville City Schools Personnel Reports
Human Resources Department PowerSchool Master SchoolScheduling to account forteachers of record for eachcourse
Link to PowerSchool report
Thomasville City Schools will conduct two open house informational sessions onhow to become a teacher and obtain employment with Thomasville City Schools.Event information will be shared via local media outlets and Thomasville CitySchools social media venues. Attendance will be monitored by sign-in sheets andpermanent hires as a result of the open house session
Human Resources Department Agenda and Roster ofAttendance
Upload agenda and attendanceroster
Thomasville City Schools will create a “Why Thomasville” video to highlight districtvalues. Video will be created with current staff members and will be shared viasocial media outlets.Views will be monitored via online data collection.
Human Resources Department/Superintendent’s Office
Video Upload Video
Thomasville City Schools will recruit in-state, diverse candidates which will bringcultural relevance to our schools and community
Human Resources Department Recruitment Schedule Link recruitment schedule
Thomasville City Schools will strengthen partnerships between EducatorPreparation Programs (EPPs), districts, and schools to foster collaboration andbetter teaching practicing
Human Resources Department EPP MOUs, EPP agreements,Correspondence with EPPs
Link MOU, Sampling ofcorrespondence, EPP LicenseAgreement
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WorkforceDiversity:
Develop/Retain
Thomasville CitySchools willrecruit/hire,develop, andretain a diverseand premiereworkforce toincrease studentlearning andreduce teacherturnover
Thomasville City Schools will recognize a staff or community member four times ayear for his/her exhibition of the four pillars of Bulldog Nation by receiving theBulldog Nation Award. Two honorees will be recognized at the October, January,April, and June Board of Education meetings.
Human ResourcesDepartment/Bulldog NationCommittee
Board of Education Agendalisting Bulldog Nation AwardWinners
Link Board Agenda
Thomasville City Schools will recognize staff annually in the following categories:Teacher of the Year, Instructional Technology Teacher of the Year, BeginningTeacher of the Year, and Classified Professional of the Year
Human Resources/School BasedLeadership Team
Link School & District WinnersAnnouncement
Thomasville City Schools will provide all employees with an Employee AssistanceProgram available at no charge to employees. Monitoring will be collected via theEAP program report.
Human ResourcesDepartment/School BasedLeadership
TCS Website, Monthly emailreminders, Usage Report
TCS Website link, Copies ofemails
Thomasville City Schools will match internal educators with strong experiencedmentors
Human ResourcesDepartment/School BasedLeadership
Mentor Report/BT and MentorLog
Link to Mentor Report/BTDocuments
Thomasville City Schools will work with school administrators, teachers, and staffadvisory groups and other stakeholders to enhance and improve educator workingconditions.
Human ResourcesDepartment/District LeadershipTeam/School Based Leadership
Teacher Working ConditionsReport/School ImprovementTeam Plans
Link to Teacher WorkingConditions Survey Results/Linkto School Improvement Plans
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WorkforceDiversity:
Thomasville CitySchools willeducate all staffon HumanResources topicsfor bothadministrators anddistrict staff in theareas of teacherquality, customerservice, licensure,and other legalrequirements
Thomasville City Schools will annually have one hundred percent of staff receivetraining via SafeSchools in the areas of district school safety. Compliance will bemonitored via SafeSchools completion reports
Human ResourcesDepartment/School Leadership
Assign required SafeSchoolsTraining, Email reminders
SafeSchools Report
Thomasville City Schools will annually have one hundred percent of school staffsign acknowledging he/she has read and understands the Thomasville CitySchools Board of Education Policy manual and the Thomasville City SchoolsEmployee handbook. Compliance will be monitored via LINQ electronic signaturereport.
Human Resources Department Use LINQ to send e-signaturerequest for Staff Handbook andThomasville City SchoolsEducation Manual
Attach Policy Report from LINQ
Thomasville City Schools will research and generate ideas for buildingprofessional learning/training opportunities for classified staff for futureimplementation in cooperation with other district departments.
Human ResourcesDepartment/Curriculum andInstruction Department/ DistrictLeadership Team/ClassifiedProfessional Group
Training agendas, ClassifiedProfessional Group meetings
Attach agendas, upload trainingplan
Thomasville City Schools will continue general training for administrators which willinclude: NCEES evaluation instrument, best hiring practices, employee wellness,professional growth opportunities, and licensure compliance.
Human Resources Department Training agendas, CEUs creditroster,
Link agenda and CEU report
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WorkforceDiversity:
Thomasville CitySchools willdevelop all staffmembers with amodel ofresearched-based,innovative,personalizedprofessionallearning.
Thomasville City Schools will strengthen Professional Learning Communities at allschools by providing school based professional development, formativeassessments, and career pathway curricula
Curriculum and InstructionDepartment/Human ResourcesDepartment/School BasedLeadership/District LeadershipTeam
Thomasville City Schools will utilize electronic learning, school basedcollaborations and voluntary after hours professional development to reduceprincipal and teacher time away from school.
Curriculum and InstructionDepartment/Human ResourcesDepartment/School BasedLeadership/District LeadershipTeam
Thomasville City Schools will engage professionals in meaningful research basedlearning opportunities to promote cultural diversity, equity, and understanding.
Curriculum and InstructionDepartment/Human ResourcesDepartment/School BasedLeadership/District LeadershipTeam
Students and staff will have access to up-to-date technology and resources which align with and support quality learning, work, and communication across thedistrict and with key stakeholders - in Thomasville City Schools, we operate effectively, efficiently, inclusively, and with transparency.
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OperationalUnity
Thomasville CitySchools willprovide multiplechannels ofcommunicationwith families andcommunitystakeholders toengage andinform in a timelymanner
Survey parents for communicationpreferences
Streamline and leverage communicationservices currently available
Increase types of information available toparents
● Parent Portal apps for studentinformation regarding attendance,grade performance, andcommunication with teachers
● Explore district mobile apps to collectTCS resources for parents into onelocation
● Online studentenrollment/registration and online billpay options
Provide staff, parents, and student resources
about Internet Safety, digital security, andresponsible digital citizenship through multiplevenues
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OperationalUnity
Thomasville CitySchools willcreate studentdigital citizensthroughtechnology-richpersonalizedlearningopportunities
Upgrade classroom technology environmentto leverage opportunities for interactive andinnovative student learning
Enhance classroom environments withmultiple technologies which work seamlesslyand collaboratively
Promote responsible digital citizenship
Infuse the NC Digital Learning Standards forall K-12 students into all academic areas
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OperationalUnity
Thomasville CitySchools willengage all staff intrainingopportunities toimproveoperations to bemore efficient,effective,inclusive, andtransparent
Technology modernization through districtlevel infrastructure, school and classroomtechnologies and devices used by individuals
Train staff in effective implementation of newtechnologies including digital teachingstrategies
Provide innovative solutions for increasededucator engagement in professional learningand leading opportunities
Students and staff will learn and work in healthy and safe environments which honor excellence, diversity, unity, and pride - in Thomasville City Schools, weeducate the whole child.
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StudentandCommunityPride
Thomasville CitySchools willmaintain allbuildings andwork areas sothat they are safeand inviting
Complete monthly fire and building / groundsreports and facility walkthroughs
Andrew Wiener; Asst Principals Reporting forms and schedulingof reporting has been completed
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/0B0VHBY5Ft-M7NTEteENLRzJ4aTA?usp=sharing
Assure protocols for front desk customerservice
Define each teacher/staff/employee morning,class change, afternoon responsibilities formeeting, greeting, monitoring students andguests
Engage school resource officers in welcomingand supporting activities at all schools(presentations to classes, ‘pop-in’, etc.)
Safety Protocols and Procedurescommunicated and practices in a variety of
Wiener, Principals, SafetyCommittee
Online safe school planscomplete and accessible for
Table Top Exercises:https://drive.google.com/drive/fol
ways to assure plans for security andemergencies
each school (limited to schooladmin, staff and emergencypersonnel - TPD, TFD) Use ofstate wide system to house plans
ders/1U0Nj-vL9Zw_wFAuTZho35F0xLVlvMvto?usp=sharing(in addition to regular drills)
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StudentandCommunityPride
Thomasville CitySchools willassure studentsare physically andemotionallyhealthy andresponsible
Provide child nutrition services that exceedstate/federal requirements for nutrition at allmeals
Tiffany Charles
Build and enhance partnerships which provideaccess to quality, tiered, school-based MentalHealth services for all students
Jessica Dreher, Ken Hill - Presentation to BoE Fall2020 (Dreher, Hill)
- Creation of MentalHealth Pamphlet withofferings at each schooland the district forstudents, families andstaff (February 2021)
Slide 10, 11:https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1QG4jzv7ORfUophMZRG4TmmtjT-gbVBbLb0z-Asz-XMM/edit?usp=sharing
LDES Presentationhttps://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1WsOer6sREvRbqazL555Dx4bt2ckPzgVXnYyCC5M3G1g/edit?usp=sharing
Pamphlethttps://dochub.com/gentryc-jqg86j/qd0E4NeKgWrExmaKJ9LYyj/social-and-emotional-health-brochure-012521-pdf
Implement and expand opportunities forleadership and character development forstudents attending all schools
Principals, School Teams
Design service learning activities for allstudents including a services based capstoneproject for graduation with a focus on equityand justice topics
Principals, School Teams
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StudentandCommunityPride
Thomasville CitySchools willsupport anddevelop staff tocare forthemselves andtheir students
Assess staff needs and areas of expertise inwellness, Social/Emotional Learning, mentalhealth
Provide Professional Development in areas ofwellness, Social/Emotional Learning, mentalhealth as needed/indicated bysurvey/assessment
Dreher, Boone, Hill
Perform annual assessment of culture andenvironment of the building (teacher workingconditions local option)
Principals, Dalton 2020 Teacher WorkingConditions Survey
2021 TCS Interim TWC Survey
Continue and enhance annual opportunitiesfor training in equity/diversity (serving studentsof poverty, etc.)
Inclusion of initial/ refreshercourses in areas of diversity andculture competency
District and School Equity Teamscreated
3rd group of Racial EquityInstitute trainees (all admins anddirector and 6-8 at each schoolteam previously trained) (April30-May 1)
Equity policyhttps://www.boardpolicyonline.com/bl/?b=thomasville&s=978329
Continue to provide annual opportunities fortraining in de-escalation strategies
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StudentandCommunity
Thomasville CitySchools willincrease andenhance
Update and re-define engagement to createcatalog of engagement opportunities forparents and greater community
Pride opportunities forparent andcommunityengagement withand for theschools
Create Parent Institute/Academy to developparent capacity and leadership
Increase and vary communication around thecommunity (Facebook live meetings, Channel13, local church bulletins)
Johnnie Musgrave, JenniferBuck, Cate Gentry
Monthly Church Bulletin Inserts
Monthly posting agreement withchannel 13...also regular “specialevent” posting and somestreaming of events
Zoom for BoE meetings andschool based meetings as anoption moving forward