Committee Working Session

June 14, 2011

Today’s Agenda Welcome

Dennis Blunt, CEE Co-Chair, Community Volunteer

Review Bold Goal draftRudy Gomez, SSA Consultants and Karen Profita,

United Way Recap CEE work-to-date that identifies

potential topics for development of strategic plan objectives

Yvette Marsh, MBA, Facilitator, SSA Consultants Open discussion about potential topics

Yvette Marsh and Rudy Gomez, SSA Consultants

Today’s Agenda continued

“Dots” exercise to finalize topics for development of strategic plan objectives

Yvette Marsh and Rudy Gomez, SSA Consultants Review subcommittee basics: organization

and operationRudy Gomez

Next steps and wrap-up

Bold Goal Draft Ad hoc group met on Friday, June 3rd

Reviewed Bold Goal input received from individual CEE members and group input from CEE May 31st meeting

Reviewed different statement types/designs (from other school districts) for our Bold Goal statements

Developed a draft statement for the CEE to consider

CEE Input: Education Received nationally competitive preK-12 education guarantee that every student in our system and in

our community receives a world-class education globally-competitive comprehensive education that enables students to

compete in a global environment an education that propels their children towards

their dreams and prepares them and our community for a bright and prosperous future

an excellent education to all students that prepares them for future success in college and/or in the workplace of the future

CEE Input: School System Descriptors school system of choice for all families in our parish a viable alternative to the private schools in our area high-performing: a top 10 school district in Louisiana

by 2015 will attract new students and meet/accelerate the

trajectories of all existing students achieving district-wide success with high-poverty

schools within five years the assessment scores for this

system will be among the top 15 in the State in 10 years we will be ranked in the top 10 educating a student body that reflects the

demographics of EBRP, e.g., race, wealth, gender

CEE InputPriority “Hows” to Achieve Goal/Vision Staff Performance Accountability Choice/Options Partnerships Other Resources

CEE Input: How – Staff hiring the most highly-skilled educators,

attract and retain the best teachers attract, develop, and retain human talent attract top talent in education employ only the most competent and

committed teachers and principals

CEE Input: How – Performance Accountability set goals that are only related to student achievement

outcomes actively monitoring and assessing student and school

performance setting high expectations for all students, based in the

belief that all students can learn and can be effectively led to learn

set high expectations for students, faculty, and staff all decisions affecting student outcomes will place the

interest of students first increase academic achievement across the board...when

we discuss achievement gaps, always include “while raising the bar for all groups”

competent and informed governance structures

CEE Input: How – Choice/Options multiple magnets and neighborhood

schools provide the appropriate choice of

educational opportunities array of effective educational options

for magnet, charter, virtual, home, etc. (“choice”)

CEE Input: How – Partnerships building close community partnerships

between students, teachers, families, and community

CEE Input: Priority Challenges capacity issues; RSD schools holding unfilled space

as don't have full enrollments; having to use dollars to add on to existing schools making them too large and creating too long of distances from the communities the families live...

capacity issue then leads to transportation issues dis-engaged citizens (especially middle class) who

feel they were pushed out of our system through many years of across-town busing

lack of neighborhood schools which limits cohesiveness within the student body and limits parent involvement, limits awareness of schools strengths and weaknesses

CEE Input: Priority Challenges continued

inability to compete with private schools except in few cases

poor performance and graduation rates students unprepared to go to work or on to further

education high level of poverty – students in poverty are just as

capable as those with more resources, however, we must acknowledge and plan for their real needs which typically are more costly

we may need to have lower class sizes district-wide to provide for more individualized attention, may need more remedial services, may need more mentors, etc. than a school district without this demographic profile

poor communication

CEE Input: How – Other Resources providing appropriate resources to students

and staff financial challenging and developmentally-

appropriate curricula innovation outside-the-box thinking active experience-based curriculum that

utilizes our unique qualities as a state (culturally, linguistically, and geographically)

appropriate learning environment

Three Bold Goal Statement Types Type I: Headline

Type II: Mission

Type III: Hybrid/Bullet Points

Type I: Headline samples The Zachary Community School System is

recognized as a model of excellence serving all citizens.

The Cambridge Public Schools will be a diverse urban school system that works with families and the community to successfully educate all of its students at high levels.

Type II: Mission sample Pueblo City Schools – a unique educational

community strengthened by its diversity, culture, and traditions – is to guarantee a world-class education that prepares graduates to succeed in a global society. This will be accomplished through innovative state-of-the-art technologies, superior curricula, and highly-skilled educators driven by active partnerships with students, families, and communities.

Type II: Mission sample The mission of the Little Rock School District is

to equip all students with the skills and knowledge to realize their aspirations, think critically and independently, learn continuously, and face the future as productive contributing citizens. This mission is accomplished through open access to a diverse, innovative, and challenging curriculum in a secure environment with a staff dedicated to excellence and empowered with the trust and support of our community.

Type II: Mission (the Bold Goal sample) The EBR School District’s goal is to ensure

that it provides the resources necessary for each student to have access and the opportunity to successfully complete a nationally-competitive preK-12 education, by offering a nationally-competitive education system strengthened by diversity, culture, and tradition.  It guarantees a quality education that prepares students to succeed in a global economy and society via superior curricula, highly-skilled educators, active monitoring and assessment of the system’s and student’s performance, and close partnership between students, teachers, families, and the community.

Type III: Hybrid/Bullet Points sample In the relentless pursuit of excellence, the West Feliciana

Parish Schools will partner with parents and community members to create a dynamic learning community preparing students for a brighter future in an ever-changing world. It is our vision that: Students will have a safe, physically comfortable, healthy,

engaging, and challenging environment in an inclusive and diverse learning community.

Students will become creative, independent, responsible, and resilient students who will make valuable contributions to our global society.

Students will have the cognitive, social, physical, and emotional skills necessary for success now and in the future.

Students will exhibit courage, integrity, compassion, and honesty.

Students will have families and homes where literacy is valued. Students, parents, teachers, administrators, and community

members will invest in our schools with the expectation that all will put forth their best efforts to make our schools successful.

Teachers and administrators will be dedicated to high expectations for themselves and their students.

Type III: Hybrid/Bullet Points sampleTo be a model school district in which:

Students Exhibit high standards of achievement, civic responsibility, and

become accountable learners

Comprehend the interconnectedness of world cultures, are productive global citizens who are technologically proficient, problem solving critical thinkers

Staff Imbeds mastery of BCSD 21st Century Student Performance

Indicators in all subjects

Perform at the highest level by engaging all students with challenging, inspiring, and relevant instruction

Community Collaboration Fosters community partnerships and support through

transparency and accountability

Responsibly addresses financial needs of the school system and maximize utilization of resources

Continues strategic planning to achieve district goals

Draft Bold Goal (developed 6.3.11)

The East Baton Rouge Parish School System will be a top 10 Louisiana district by 2020, building an innovative and globally-competitive educational choice for all families.

Draft Bold Goal (developed 6.3.11)

The East Baton Rouge Parish School System will be a top 10 Louisiana district by 2020, building an innovative and globally-competitive educational choice for all families.

• Comments and questions• Committee adoption …or back to the

drawing board?

Topics for Development of Objectives CEE Work-to-Date Includes:

SWOT Exercise (April) APQC Spreadsheet: Summary of Facilitated

Session (May) CEE Input for Development of Bold Goal (May and

June)

Our Task Tonight:1. Review List of Potential Topics Developed through

CEE Work2. Massage the List3. Finalize Short List of Priority Topics for

Development of Strategic Plan Objectives by CEE Subcommittees

Work-to-Date: Topics for Objectives Community and

parental involvement Culture and

Safety/School Climate Governance/Financial

Efficiency/Accountability

Culture and Safety/School Climate and Human Capital

Early Childhood Development

Public Perception /Communications

Neighborhood Schooling/School Choice/parental involvement

Career and/or college readiness

Truancy Academic

Expectations

CEE Subcommittees Organization and Operations

One subcommittee for each objectives topic Led by Chairs or Co-chairs CEE members will identify (by email) their top

three subcommittee preferences Subcommittee assignments made Orientation session for Subcommittee Chairs:

work process, engagement, work product, calendar, support

Subcommittees begin to meet and work Subcommittee work product presentations to CEE

Wrap-Up Much thanks to all of you!

Next steps Look for email tomorrow requesting your

subcommittee assignment priorities. Respond by close of business Thursday!

Orientation meeting with Subcommittee Chairs