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FLEMINGTON-RARITAN REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

STRATEGIC PLAN, 2010-2015

MID-TERM REVIEW

MARCH 13, 2013

Goal #1: CURRICULUM

Goal Statement: The FRSD will develop and establish a rigorous and engaging curriculum with content-rich learning.

Goal Concepts: Accessible and meaningful; innovative; real-world application; 21st century world; responsive and demanding;

articulated PreK-12; authentic; clear communication of units of study

Curriculum Strand A: Increase students’ higher order thinking skills and use of technology

Action Step Responsibility Date To Be

Completed

Evidence of Achievement Indicators of Progress

September 2012

Status Priority Recommendations

1-A Investigate technologies to create

a district web page where students can

find links to engage and educational

websites, activities in school(s), and

community share information, ideas,

etc. with other students.

Content area

supervisors/ teachers

June 2011 District web page -Individual teachers are using the

district web pages to provide age

appropriate link and resources.

-Subject specific links are available

on the Curriculum Department site

-2012-2013 K-4 Scheduling

Committee

1-D Investigate and integrate

technology projects into the curriculum

at every grade level to incorporate the

use of new technology tools.

Content Supervisors/

Tech Committee/

Teachers

June 2015

Lesson plans/ Website postings

Revised curriculum documents

-Conversion from MAC to PC @

RH, CH & FAD

-Document cameras purchased and

implemented

-I-Touch Pilot @ JPC

-I-Pad pilot for administration and

schools

-Developing “Material Review and

Selection” checklist

-Committee formed to develop

projects based learning units at

Grades 7-8 with the goal of having

PBL interdisciplinary projects at

each grade level within three years

1-J Incorporate problem solving and

process strategies into the curriculum

areas. Ex: problem-solving and

communicating thinking in

Asst. Supt.

Supervisors

Bldg. Administrators

September 2011

Yearly Curriculum

Revisions

Curriculum document will contain

specific strategies and processes

PLC and Professional Development

opportunities will provide time for

-Ongoing- rewriting of curriculum

guides



STATUS KEY 1. Accomplished

2. In Progress

3. Pending 4. Challenging

5. Withdrawn

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mathematics, 21st Century Skills, etc.

(instruction, assessment, prof.

development).

teachers to discuss the strategies and

processes

-A review of PD workshops titles

demonstrates a strong focus on

application of higher order thinking

skills (HOTS)

2012-2013 Formation of Project

Based Learning Committee

1-L Differentiate the curriculum to

meet the needs of various learners

(instruction, assessment, professional

development, fiscal).

Asst. Supt.

Supervisors


Ongoing 2010-2015 Curriculum documents will reflect

specific strategies and assessments to

meet the needs of learners. Specific

ideas for each unit will be included.

-2012-2013- writing Grade 4

STRETCH curriculum

-Conducted G & T Parent Survey

-Ongoing curriculum revisions

-2011-2012- professional

development and planning for 7-8

LAL cluster grouping pilot

- Developing “Material Review and


-2012-2013 Formation of English as

a Second Language and language

learning Disability Program

Committee

1-M Clearly seek and identify

scientifically-based research and

practices in the curriculum

Scientifically-based= quantitative

and/or qualitative data that is reliable

and valid.

Asst. Supt.

Supervisors


Ongoing 2010-2015

Final document due?

Teachers choose and implement

resources and strategies based on

research that is scientifically-based.

PLC and professional development time

will provide opportunities for learning

and articulation.

- Focus PLC efforts on data analysis

and research based practices

-Investigate Tier I, II, and III

research based intervention program

consistent with RtI

-All materials used are research

based.

1-P Integrate units/lessons across

content-area disciplines – language

arts, math, social studies, science, the

arts.

Asst. Supt.

Supervisors


September 2013 Specific assessments and units that are

cross-curricular and incorporate

technology will be included in the

curriculum documents

PLC and professional development time

will provide opportunities for

articulation

-2012-2013- Committee to develop

project based learning units at

Grades 7 & 8, with a goal of having


each grade level by 2015-2016

1-R Pro-actively plan for new

curricular materials and technologies,

such as Smart Boards and LCD

Facilities Manager,

Technology

Supervisor, Business

Ongoing 2010-2015 Plans and preparedness to incorporate

technologies to school buildings

-Conversions from MAC to PC at

CH, RH, and FAD

-Progress in standardizing tech

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projectors, that will allow the district to

achieve technology goals.

Administrator,

Superintendent,

Principals

equipment: PC, LCD, document

camera, and speakers

-SmartBoards

-Handheld technology pilots

-Wireless infrastructure and fiber

upgrade completed






1-W Revise various units of study,

based on recent integration practices,

to increase productivity, creativity, and

higher-level thinking skills.

Subject area

teachers, computer

teachers, media

specialists, related

arts teachers

Ongoing 2010- 2015 Increased student proficiency and use of

technology tools as demonstrated in

their network portfolios

- 2010-2011Curriculum projects:

Word Study 1-4, Health 5-6, World

Language 5-6, Counseling K-4,

G&T Stretch 3-4, K-2 Math, 1-8

Science, 3-4 Social Studies






Curriculum Strand B: Improve the District’s curriculum alignment to the CCSS, NJCCCS, and Vertically in Grades K-12


Completed


September 2012


1-C Review & revise district curricula,

curriculum guides, digital literacy

benchmarks, units of study, etc., and

include activities linked across the

district and grade levels.

Subject area

teachers, computer

teachers, media

specialists, related

arts teachers

June 2014 Increased student proficiency and use of

technology tools as demonstrated in

their network portfolios

-Benchmark Assessments created

for each subject/grade level

-2010-2011Curriculum projects for

include: Word Study 1-4, Health 5-

6, World Language 5-6, Counseling

K-4, G&T Stretch 3-4, K-2 Math, 1-

8 Science, 3-4 Social Studies

- Textbook adoption in 3-4 Social

Studies

-2012-2013 Curriculum projects

strengthen the alignment with the

Common Core and incorporate new

activities and revised lesson

objectives

1-F Identify refinements to the

curricula to ensure the documents

reflect what is actually taught.

Asst. Supt.

Supervisors

Ongoing 2010-2015

Revisions to the curriculum documents

Random samples of lesson plans

-Benchmark Assessments created

for each subject/grade level

-2010-2011Curriculum projects

included: Word Study 1-4, Health 5-

6, World Language 5-6, Counseling

K-4, G&T Stretch 3-4, K-2 Math, 1-

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8 Science, 3-4 Social Studies

- Textbook adoption in grades 3-4

Social Studies

-Curriculum documents revisions

are on-going and were approved in

June 2012.

-Benchmark assessments have

aligned curriculum and ensure

consistency and fidelity of

instruction

1-H Vertically and horizontally

articulate the curriculum in order to

identify and align expectations from

Pre K-12- Extend articulation among

the sending districts and HCRHS.

Asst. Supt.

Supervisors


September 2012 All teachers will be utilizing PLC time

to vertically and horizontally articulate

curriculum.

Curriculum documents will reflect

changes.

High school articulation will continue

and focus on articulation

-Formation of PLC team at all

schools to ensure both horizontal

and vertical articulation

-School-based Professional

Development teams

-Benchmark alignments completed

and are used to identify trends and

communicate them to all teachers.

-On-going efforts with HCRHS and

other sending districts to align

curriculum projects and materials

and maintain dialogue (e.g. common

writing prompts, Algebra textbook

adoption, etc.)

1-K Explore ways to teach the same

content and standards with other

districts. Share innovative strategies

within and outside of the district.

Asst. Supt.

Supervisors

September 2013 Identify districts with similar programs

and find opportunities to share- visits,

video conferences, etc.

Within the district- Use PLC and

professional development time to share

and articulate ideas

-On-going efforts with HCRHS and

other sending districts to align

curriculum projects and materials

and maintain dialogue (e.g. common

writing prompts, Algebra textbook

adoption, etc.)

-Explored shared services with

Hunterdon County Superintendent’s

Office

-Attendance at out-of-district PD

provides networking: Mickelson,

Reading Recovery, ConnecteED,

Kean Lit, etc.

Curriculum Strand C: Improve Communication of the Curriculum with Teacher and Parents


Completed


September 2012


1-G Make documents accessible to

parents and staff- Make them user-

friendly and consistent across content

Superintendent

Asst. Supt.

Secretaries

September 2012 All documents will be posted on the

district website and accessible to the

public and staff, including translations

-All curriculum documents are

available on the FRSD website

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areas. for ESL parents

1-Q Clearly communicate to parents

the major concepts of curricula and

ways to support children’s learning.

Asst. Supt.

Supervisors


September 2011 Provide parent sessions on curricula

Post videos on the district website that

demonstrate strategies parents can use to

support their children’s learning at

home, including translations for ESL

parents

- Back to School Night more focus

on curriculum, materials, and

teaching strategies

-Website includes relevant links

-Parent information sessions are

offered

-2012-2013 Formation of

Committee to research possible new

dates for report distribution and P/T

conferences

1-S Expand/improve communication

regarding curriculum and programs to

parents:

- Provide basic explanations, tips and

strategies for helping parents learn

about and understand curriculum

topics

and how to help their child. Post web

links to NJCCC standards, define

skill

sets.

Assistant

Superintendent,

Curriculum Dept.

Ongoing 2010-2015 Web Posting

“At A Glance” current overview

documents

- Use of Pacing Guides/Year at a

Glance in curriculum documents

- FRSD website access to additional

curriculum information

-Continued refinement to K-4

standards based report card

1-T Continue and expand the practice

of gathering parent/staff input about

program changes proactively and

consistently during curriculum needs

assessments, revision processes,

program pilots and final decision-

making (and define the role of parents

in curriculum changes), i.e. parent

surveys, focus groups, committee

participation.

Assistant

Superintendent,

Curriculum Dept,

Communication &

Personnel

Coordinator

Ongoing 2010-2015 Survey results - A standard curriculum Needs

Assessment protocol established.

Process includes parent survey

and/or focus groups

- 2010-2011 parent survey

completed for 3-8 G&T Stretch

program

Curriculum Strand D: Improve Access to Professional Resources


Completed


September 2012


1-B Create a web resource collection

of projects and ideas, as well as

technological tools that have been

successfully implemented.

Supervisor of

technology, public

information officer

and district web

master, teachers

Ongoing 2012-2015

June 2012

Creation of website with resources

Project samples/ assessments

Direction sheets

FAQ’s

Other web- links/ blogs

In progress

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1-O Develop a data base/shared drive

of innovative lessons.

Supervisors

Bldg. Admin.

Technology Sup. &

Teachers

September 2013 A shared drive or data base will be

ready for utilization.

Curriculum Strand E: Provide New Programs and New Materials to Support Curriculum Implementation


Completed


September 2012


1-E Investigate the implementation of

additional non-fiction reading as part

of science and social studies curricula.

Curriculum

Supervisors

June 2012 Book/Article List -Writing Prompts developed

-Research of D. Reeves

reviewed/discussed in PLC

- New grades 3-4 Social Studies text

contain more primary, nonfiction

sources

-Currently developing “Material

Review and Selection” checklist.

-Other subject areas now include

more primary source documents

1-I Investigate the feasibility and

effectiveness of full day Kindergarten

(Facilities, fiscal, human resources,

instruction, assessment, professional

development). Previous study should

be reviewed.

Superintendent

Asst. Supt.

Committee

June 2013 Report on feasibility of a full-day K-

facilities, fiscal, curriculum, etc.

-Full day Kindergarten is not

financially feasible

1-N Choose curriculum resources

those are socially and culturally

relevant. Build a professional library

of resources.

Asst. Supt.

Supervisors

Teacher Committee

Ongoing 2010-2015

Revisit and/or develop a list of criteria

for resource inclusion and selection

Additions/revisions to the curriculum

documents



-Protocols ensure consistent set of

criteria and of the process used.

1-U Develop, employ and expand best

practices and professional development

at appropriate grade levels:

Orton (multi-sensory) visual

auditory, tactile, cognitive, kinesthetic

Framing your Thoughts writing

program

Everyday Math – Pinpoint

(explore other supplemental Materials,

ie. SRA)

Training new special education

teachers

Maintain effective programs

Explore reading and writing programs

(ie. Corrective Reading) for older

Asst.

Superintendent;

Director of Special

Services;

Supervisors of Math

and LA

Ongoing 2010-2015 Professional Development

postings/participation documents

Handouts to participants

-Orton Gillingham training for new

special education teacher

-Used ARRA funding to support

major professional development

initiative in LAL and math for

special education teachers

- Planned RtI initiative includes

additional training in Framing Your

Thoughts, Project Read, and in the

philosophy of Response to

Intervention (RtI)

- 2011Provided Differentiated

Instruction workshop

- Grade level articulation meetings

used to discuss best practices

- On going curriculum discussions

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students or higher levels. - Professional Learning

Communities (PLC) discussion

-PD offerings include:

RTI, Orton Gillingham, Number

Worlds, Project Read, Framing Your

Thoughts

1-V Update curriculum and related

actions to address zero bullying

tolerance policy

Assistant

Superintendent

Building Principals

June 2011 Current document

Parent notification

Web Site

- Provided training for all counselors

and administrators in new Anti-

Bullying Bill of Rights

- Revised HIB Policy and created

job descriptions for District Anti-

Bullying Coordinator and Building

Anti-Bullying Specialists

- Developed procedures and forms

consistent with new law; provided

training in August 2011 to ABS and

administrators

- Planning introduction to new law

for full-faculty with building level

follow up turnkey training by ABS

-Planned formation of School Safety

Teams

-2011-2012- Successful

implementation of the law/policy

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Goal #2: INSTRUCTION

Goal Statement: The FRSD will provide all learners with effective instruction that utilizes current, research-based best practices.

Goal Concepts: Differentiation; Cooperative Learning; Project-based Learning; developmentally-appropriate practices; technology infused; real-life application; teaching for comprehension; 21st Century skills; subject area integration

Instruction Stand A: Increase the use of Strategies and Materials that Support Ensure Opportunities for Differentiation


Completed


September 2012


2-A Utilize a scaffold of

activities linked across the

district and across the grade

levels as outlined in district

curriculum guides.

Content

Supervisors/

Teachers

Ongoing from

2010- 2015

Lesson plans -Curriculum projects for 2010-2011

included: Word Study 1-4, Health 5-6,

World Language 5-6, Counseling K-4,

G&T Stretch 3-4, K-2 Math, 1-8 Science,

3-4 Social Studies

-Consistency in curriculum and delivery

has been noted due to PD, revisions and

benchmark assessments.

2-B Evaluate implementation of

personalized learning

environments. Define

Tech Supervisor/

Tech Committee/

Teachers

July 2012 Links on district website

Curriculum/ lesson plan

documents

Scaffolding computer time to age

appropriate levels.

2-E Deliver instruction that

meets the needs of all learners

through differentiation.

Assistant

Superintendent;

District

Supervisors;

Building Principals;

Teachers

On-going; 2010-

2015

Lesson Plans; Observations

-2011-2012- Differentiated Instruction In-

Service Program

-Implementing flex groups

-Guided Reading LAL

-Cluster Grouping in 2-8 LAL

-2012-2013 Formation of English as a

Second Language and Language learning

Disability Program Committee

-ARRA funded in LAL and math

professional development initiative

-2012-2013 Committee to develop project

based learning units at Grades 7 & 8, with

a goal of having PBL interdisciplinary

projects at each grade level by 2015-2016

2-F Provide teachers with

instructional strategies, materials

and activities that can be used to

Assistant

Superintendent;

District

September 2012 Professional Offerings handouts


2011-2012- Differentiated Instruction In-

Service Program

-Flex groups in mathematics


2. In Progress 3. Pending

4. Challenging

5. Withdrawn

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differentiate instruction and

assessments.

Supervisors;


Teachers

-Cluster Grouping in 7-8 LAL

-ARRA funded in LAL math professional

development initiative

-Benchmark Assessments

2-G Consistently and

deliberately use pre-assessments

to inform and differentiate

instruction. (Curriculum

Compacting, Flexible/Fluid

Grouping)

Assistant

Superintendent;

District

Supervisors;


Teachers

September 2012 All teachers are implementing,

analyzing and making appropriate

modifications in instruction;



-PLC development

-Differentiated Instruction In-Service

-EDM Workshop

2-H Promote strategies to

differentiate homework.

Assistant

Superintendent;

District

Supervisors;


Teachers

September 2012 Homework Assignments; Lesson

Plans

-Online resources and supplemental

materials support and encourage

differentiation of homework

2-I Develop ideas to provide

students with more academic

choice geared toward individual

learning styles.

Assistant

Superintendent;

District

Supervisors;


Teachers

September 2013 Lesson Plans; Observations -G&T Stretch Curriculum

- PLC discussions

-2012-2013Committee to develop project




2-J Promote authentic project

based learning with the infusion

of technology while fostering

opportunities for both

collaboration and self-directed

learning (technology as a tool not

an extra).

Assistant

Superintendent;

District

Supervisors;


Teachers

September 2013

Units; Lesson Plans; Observations

-PLC development

-Shift MAC to PC at RH & CH

-JPC Pilot Program

-Committee formed to develop project

based learning units at Grades 7 & 8 with a

goal of having a PBL interdisciplinary

project at each grade level

2-L Identify materials in each

core subject area that includes

differentiated lessons. When

none exist, develop sample to

include in course of study for key

concepts?

Assistant

Superintendent;

District

Supervisors;

Building Principals

June 2012 Lesson Plans; Observations;

Curriculum Guide



2-T Ensure that district staff is

trained and employing

differentiated instruction to meet

the needs of special education

students and to ensure students

are being educated in the Least

Director of Special

Services

June 2011 Staff Development Offerings

Workshop Handout

Faculty Meeting Agenda

-ARRA funded workshops in LAL and

math to support differentiated instruction

-PLC

-Sustained PD in LAL and Mathematics for

all teachers

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Restricted Environment.

Instruction Stand B: Increase the use of Technology as an Instructional Tool


Completed


September 2012


2-C Review CyberSecurity

curriculum/ etiquette/ etc.

Tech Supervisor/

Tech Committee

Ongoing from

2010- 2015

Curriculum/lesson plans -Created new BOE policy

-Formed new Teacher Advisory Committee

2-D Evaluate feasibility of

additional labs/ student laptop

carts.

Tech Supervisor/

Tech Committee

June 2011 Feasibility Study Report

-Shift from MAC to PC at RH & CH

-Investigating major infrastructure change

-Wireless infrastructure allows use of

laptops, iPads and iTouches in all buildings

-iPad carts are being piloted in two

buildings.

Instruction Stand C: Develop Instructional Approaches that Promote the Use of Study Skills and that Are or Promote Environmentally Friendly Culture


Completed


September 2012


2-K Integrate study skills into all

academic areas.

Assistant

Superintendent;

District

Supervisors;


Teachers

On-going Lesson Plans; Observations - Ongoing curriculum writing projects

2-O Integrate green initiatives

into various subject areas

through differentiated instruction

to foster real-life application.

Green Committee,

Principals

Assistant

Superintendent

Curriculum

Supervisors

July 2011-2015 Lesson plans, projects, events,

activities, and curriculum guides

which reflect the green initiative

- Essay contest with Flemington Borough

Green Team

- Participation in Flemington Borough

Green Fair

-Energy Retrofit/Solar Project

Investigation 2011

2-P Explore ways to raise student

awareness of their role in a

greener healthier community.

Green Committee,

Assistant

Superintendent,

Principals

Ongoing 2010-

2015

Assemblies, projects, events,

activities, and lesson plans

- Essay contest with Flemington Borough

Green Team

- Participation in Flemington Borough

Green Fair—

-The Social Studies and Science Curricula

have been revised to include natural

resources preservation

Instruction Stand D: Ensure the Resources Necessary to Provide an Environment Conducive to the Important Work of Learning


Completed


September 2012


2-M Create a fiscally responsible

budget that supports curriculum

Assistant

Superintendent

Ongoing 2010-

2015

Curriculum guides, test scores - 2011-2012 Budget with 2% cap

-Per Pupil allocation in building budgets

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development and professional

development necessary for

effective instruction.

-Class Size: Priority

-Nurse Software Training

-New TA Training Schedule

-See Budget for 2011-2012, which includes

Summer Professional Development

program as well as sufficient funds for

curriculum initiatives and to support PD

efforts.

-2012-2013 Budget provided adequate

resources for curriculum/instruction

initiatives

2-N Investigate ways to create

and maintain a physical

environment conducive to

learning.

Principal, Facilities

Manager

July 2011-2015 Plans, Investigation Steps, Meeting

Minutes

-Five Year Maintenance Plan

-Long Range Facility Plan

-Facilities Assessment – 2011

Insurance Inspections

-Safety Committee

Instruction Stand E: Provide Resources that Will Foster Positive Parental Involvement


Completed


September 2012


2-Q Empower parents by

teaching them how to help their

child at home; provide

opportunities to help parents

support reading/writing programs

and Everyday Math.

Curriculum

Supervisors

January 2011

Ongoing

Announcements; Agendas,

Handouts

Calendar of Events … evening

parent sessions

-Conducted Parent Night on testing

program

-Scheduled Spring Program (2011)

-Parent resources are available on the

FRSD website

-2012-2013 Formation of Committee to

research possible new dates for report

distribution and P/T conferences

2-R Share with parents and post

online supplemental materials

and classroom resources; create

tutorials for parents; develop and

share syllabus for each course at

each grade level; provide

curriculum/unit of study

overviews; consider pod casting

lessons so that parents can also

teach their child; promote the

many ways parents can learn

more about instruction.

Curriculum

Supervisors,

Webmaster

June 2012 Web Postings

Teacher Handouts



-Parent resources are available on the

FRSD website

2-S Inform and teach parents

about technology use for

instruction; showcase technology

advances.

Director of

Technology

June 2011 Technology Fair

Celebration of Learning

Web Site

-Computer teachers were compensated for

participation in the Celebration of Learning

to showcase computer related projects

-2012-2013 Committee to develop project


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-2012-2013 Formation of Committee to

research possible new dates for report

distribution and P/T conferences

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Goal #3: STUDENT ASSESSMENT

Goal Statement: The FRSD will improve student learning by continually monitoring and adjusting instruction for each student

through the use of a variety of assessments. Goal Concepts: Consistent, rigorous formative/benchmark assessments; technology integration; authentic, real-world application;

explanation of secured skills; parent communication; aligned to national, state and district standards.

Assessment Strand A: Conduct Data Analysis to Inform Instruction and Determine Effectiveness


Completed


September 2012


3-A Ensure that assessment results

are analyzed by teachers through

professional learning communities

for the purpose of monitoring and

adjusting classroom instruction.

Asst.

Superintendent,

Supervisors,

Building

Administrators,

Teachers

September 2012 All teachers are actively

participating in a professional

learning community.

-School Based Professional Development

Committees

-School Based Professional Learning

Communities

-NJASK Analysis Worksheet

-Goal setting meetings with principals

-Faculty/Grade level meetings

-BOE Presentation of NJASK data

-Investigating Data Warehouse Software

-2012-2013 Formation of K-4 Scheduling

Committee

3-H Review value of current

assessment tools and their financial

impact based on their effectiveness.

i.e. How do local assessments

correlate with state assessments and

their costs?

Business

Administrator and

Assistant

Superintendent

Ongoing 2010-

2015

Analyze trend data within FRSD

and other similar districts and

compare several years for

evidence of effectiveness as well

as costs.

-Replaced OLSAT with CogAT

-Investigating replacement of state-supported

Learnia with a district-supported online

benchmark and data warehouse program

-Review NJPASS assessment

-Replace MAC-II and W-APT with WIDA

MODEL

-Following development of the PARCC

assessment that will eventually replace NJASK

3-L Research and implement a

Response to Intervention (RtI)

model for mathematics, reading and

writing.

Director of Special

Services

Principals

Curriculum

Supervisors

Assistant

Superintendent

June 2012 Pilot

Program

Study Report -Administrative meetings

-Conduct site visit to East Penn S.D.

-Book review

-Pilot Program at BS 2011

Meeting Minutes June and August 2011

-AIMSweb Universal Screener was piloted in

grade 1 and will be implemented in grades 1-2.

-Guided Reading Plus is a Tier 1intervention

planned for grades 1-2 in response to analysis

of DRA/DIBELs assessments.

STATUS KEY 1. Accomplished 2. In Progress

3. Pending

4. Challenging

5. Withdrawn

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-Project READ is being implemented as a Tier

2 intervention.

-Reading Recovery is a Tier 3 intervention and

the district is supporting the training of a

Reading Recovery Teacher Leader

Assessment Strand B: Develop District Benchmark Assessments


Completed


September 2012


3-B Develop and implement

approved benchmark assessments

that are authentic, hands-on, and/or

provide “real world” experience.

Asst.

Superintendent,

Supervisors,

Building

Administrators,

Teachers

September 2012 All teachers are analyzing

benchmark assessment results.

-Benchmark assessments are in place at all

grade levels and in all subject areas and are

used to drive discussion of the PLC’s

3-E Support and encourage the use

of technology in assessment in order

to enhance student interest and

independence as well as assist in

drilling down into data.

Asst.

Superintendent,

Supervisors,

Building

Administrators,

Teachers

September 2013

Professional learning communities

and professional development

opportunities (dept. & 90-min.

meetings, staff development days).


-Online Software

-New wireless environment and proliferation of

iPads has created new opportunities for online

testing.

-The district is preparing for the online PARCC

assessment

3-F Investigate and implement

strategies to assess student learning

through interdisciplinary instruction.

Asst.

Superintendent,

Supervisors,

Building

Administrators,

Teachers

September 2012 Cross-curricular assessment tools

are developed.

Professional learning communities




-The Stretch program is a model of

interdisciplinary instruction.

-Committee formed to develop PBL throughout

all grade levels

-2012-2013 Committee to develop project based

learning units at Grades 7 & 8, with a goal of

having PBL interdisciplinary projects at each

grade level by 2015-2016

3-J Explore alternatives to

traditional assessment by allowing

for more green assessments.

Green Committee,

Technology,

Facilities Manager,

Principals,

Assistant

Superintendent,

Curriculum

Supervisors

July 2011-2015 Plans and preparedness to

incorporate technologies to school

buildings.

-PARCC assessment will be online

-Teachers have been piloting use of website,

student clickers, and mobile devices to provide

their students feedback.

-Use of Google Docs is in the planning stages

3-N Explore standardized pre/post

assessment tools for special

education students.

Director of Special

Services

June 2012 Report -Benchmark Assessments for QSAC every

subject, every grade.

-Special Education students are administered

the benchmarks assessments used in the regular

education classroom

Assessment Stand C: Ensure Benchmarks are Implemented in a Consistent and Effective Manner

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Completed


September 2012


3-C Ensure that assessments are

consistently implemented as part of

the curriculum and students are

assessed through a variety of

methods (writing, speaking,

presenting, demonstrations etc…).

Asst.

Superintendent,

Supervisors,

Building

Administrators,

Teachers

September 2012 Board of Education approved

curriculum containing a variety of

assessments.

Lesson plans reflect assessments

that are implemented.

-Benchmark Assessment Development and

inclusion as part of the curriculum guide

-Benchmark assessment protocols are in place

to ensure consistency in administration and

scoring

Assessment Stand D: Improve Strategies for Communicating Information about the District Assessment Program


Completed


September 2012


3-D Utilize PowerSchool to better

communicate student progress with

parents.

Asst.

Superintendent,

Supervisors,

Building

Administrators,

Teachers

September 2011 All staff utilizes PowerSchool

software and the “parent portal” is

open.

-Parent Portal is fully implemented and

procedures are in place to add new users as

needed.

-FRSD website with Parent Portal resources and

training videos

-Development of the Parent Portal Acceptable

Use Agreement

-Planned opportunities for parent training in use

of Parent Portal

3-G Encourage a home-school

partnership that informs parents of

student learning goals and the

tangible progress their child has

made toward those goals.

Asst.

Superintendent,

Supervisors,

Building

Administrators,

Teachers

June 2011 Professional learning communities




Documents such as: agendas,

study guides, unit outlines,

newsletters.

-PowerSchool provides parents with assignment

level feedback in grades 5-8.

-Refinements to K-4 Standards Based Report

Card were completed during the 2012-2013

school year

3-I Continue to provide suggested

funding for internal and external

communication regarding student

assessment.

Business

Administrator

Ongoing 2010-

2015

Continue to communicate through

conferences, report cards,

newsletters, list serve, parent

nights and surveys.

3-K Define and clearly explain to

public all federal, state and district

assessments, including their need,

use, timeframe, results and outcome

of each; communicate the steps that

follow each assessments (i.e.

entrance into a particular program or

need for intervention); clearly

communicate Board policy to ensure

parents are aware of district

regulations related to assessments or

program requirements (i.e. Age of

Entrance); communicate assessment

Assistant

Superintendent,

Curriculum Dept.

Fall 2012 Pilot

Program

Board Agenda (Powerpoint?)

Parent Letter

Notices

Web Site

Evening Workshops

-FRSD website has an assessment page with the

schedule for all district-wide assessments and

links to each test publisher’s site to access

additional information about the tests.

-Letters are sent home with the results of all

assessments, including the CogAT.

-School Counselors and gifted specialists are

trained to answer parent questions.

-NJASK Reports are publicly presented and are

published online for all community members.

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results/presentations via online, list

serve, virtual backpack, etc.

3-M Research and discuss

possibility of a spring parent-teacher

conference.

Assistant

Superintendent,

Curriculum Dept.,

Principals

Administrative

Council

October 2011 Agenda

Minutes to Meetings

-ABANDONED- Contractual Restrictions

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Goal #4: PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Goal Statement: The FRSD will provide and support professional growth and development to enhance

instruction and learning.

Goal Concepts: Professional Learning Communities; access to best practices; inclusion of educators from other

districts; focused programs tied to school goals; teacher leaders and district expertise Professional Development Strand A:Ensure that Every Child is Taught by a Teacher who is Technically Competent and Knowledgeable about Technology Integration


Completed


September 2012


4-A Create and implement leveled

technology professional development

productivity courses for all staff at

various times of the day.

Tech Supervisor/ Tech

Committee

June 2012 Course Offerings

Training Sessions

Use of productivity software- i.e.

PowerSchool, SchoolWires

-Offered afterschool clinics to assist with

PowerSchool, MAC to PC conversation

and to share iPad apps and classroom

instructional strategies

4-B Create a technology professional

learning committee.


Committee

June 2011 Formation of committee

4-C Investigate speakers, teachers,

articulation opportunities, and well-

known tech education webinars and

workshops to enhance teacher tech

knowledge.


Committee

Ongoing from

2010- 2015

Meeting minutes

Travel reports

-Participated in NJECC and attended

workshops

-Department Meeting – sharing of

technology use and instructional

strategies.

-Paid consultant for February 2012 PD

4-D Create various technology surveys

to collect data regarding computer use,

integration, and skill sets of staff and

students.


Committee

Ongoing from

2010- 2015

Survey results

4-F Identify additional certifications that

may be applicable to members of staff

for hardware/software.


Committee

Ongoing from

2010- 2015

Professional development offerings -Staff members attended MS

certification program

4-G Incorporating technology into PIP

and/or summative forms.

Administration and

Staff

2010-2011 Teacher PIPs and Summative

evaluations

-Adopted PDExpress; capable of online

submission of teachers’ professional

development plans (PDP)

4-H Develop a list of student, teacher,

and administrators’ competencies in the

area of technology. Provide training

made to meet the needs of the staff to

read the skills identified.

Tech Supervisor/Tech

Committee

Principals

Assistant

Superintendent

June 2011 Final Document

4-J Identifying basic expectations for Tech Supervisor/ Tech Ongoing from District leveled competencies -2012-2013- A committee of teachers


2. In Progress

3. Pending 4. Challenging

5. Withdrawn

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technology use and integration in every

classroom.

Committee 2010- 2015 and administrators will develop a plan

for the implementation of Project Based

Learning for grades 7-8

4-M Provide learning opportunities

which facilitate the integration of

technology into the implementation of

NJCCCS.

Assistant

Superintendent

Supervisors

Building

Administrators

September 2012 Professional Learning Communities and

professional development opportunities

such as department meetings and 90-

minute meetings, professional

development days

-Provided limited technology workshops

during summer 2011

-Provided after school clinics to support

transition from MAC to PC at RH, CH,

and FAD

-A committee of teachers and

administrators will develop a plan for

the implementation of Project Based

Learning for grades 7-8

4-hh Create and implement a

comprehensive technology staff

development program including

technology competencies.

Tech Supervisor 2010- 2011 Course Offerings, Articulation, PLCs,

Guest speakers, Handouts, Webinars,

Teacher PIPs, Online Forums

-Offered afterschool clinics to assist with

PowerSchool, MAC to PC conversation

and shred iPad apps

-Two clinics per month per building will

be offered to improve technology skills

of teachers

Professional Development Strand B: Create a Culture of Learning Amongst Teachers through the Use of Professional Learning Communities


Completed


September 2012


4-E Create a climate where teachers are

encouraged to experiment and share with

colleagues their successes and struggles.


Committee

Principals

Ongoing from

2010- 2015

Meeting minutes -Staff Development; document cameras

LCD Project

4-K Create, develop, and implements

Professional Learning Communities

(PLC) that provides structured

professional development for all staff

that are aligned with district and school

goals.

Assistant

Superintendent

Supervisors

Building

Administrators

September 2012

All teachers will be actively

participating in a Professional

Development Communities (PLC)

-School Based Professional

Development Committees trained and

functioning in each building


Developments Plan focus PLC on

SMART goals aimed at improving

student achievement

4-O Build capacity of teachers to

analyze assessment data in order to

inform instruction.

Assistant

Superintendent

Supervisors

Building

Administrators

September 2012

(fully

implemented)

All teachers analyzing assessment data

and appropriately modifying instruction.

-Conducted 90 minute meeting “drill

down” date of PLC

-PLC, department meetings and RtI will

provide additional opportunities to

support teachers in applying data-driven

decision making

4-T Provide opportunities for peer

observation and feedback.

Building

Administrators

September 2011 Schedule of observations -All mentors and novice teachers are

required to observe one-another in 7th

and 8th grade SS and Science\

-2012-2013 District Committee will

research , select and plan

implementation of teacher evaluation

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tool for pilot program (2012-2013) and

full implementation in 2013-2014

4-V Provide learning opportunities for

all staff to implement research-based

best practices.

Assistant

Superintendent

Supervisors

Building

Administrators

Ongoing 2010-

2015

Agendas from Professional

Development district time and

Professional Learning Communities







student achievement

4-aa Provide professional development

to teachers to help them better

communicate a wide range of topics and

information to parents, including:

- teachers’ expectations of parents

- ways parents can support and assist

their

their child’s learning

- creating study guides, tip sheets and

sample

problems for parents

- writing family letters about class

learning

- holding more parent

workshops/seminars to

teach parents the same way their

children

are learning

Curriculum Supervisors

Teachers

Building

Administrators

Ongoing 2010-

2015

Surveys

Curriculum reports

Professional Development Offerings

Teacher Newsletter

Building Newsletter

Teacher Website

- Use of Pacing Guides/Year at a Glance

in curriculum documents



-Continued refinement to K-4 standards

based report card

-Teachers utilize PowerSchool and the

FRSD website to provide easy access for

parents and community members.

-BTSN programs focus on teaching

strategies and curriculum

4-cc Develop, employ and expand best

practices and training at appropriate

grade levels. (Marzano’s – What Works in the Classroom)

Assistant

Superintendent

Supervisors

Principals

June 2012 Professional Development Offering -School Based Professional






student achievement

-Integrated into all PD sessions

4-ii Create a climate where teachers are

encouraged to experiment and share with

colleagues their successes and struggles.


Committee/Principals/S

upervisors

Ongoing 2010-

2015

Meeting minutes -School Based Professional



Professional Development Strand C: Improve the Quality of Professional Development Despite the Challenges of Time and Finances


Completed


September 2012


4-L Explore sharing professional

development opportunities with other

Assistant

Superintendent

September 2011 Identify districts and opportunities to

share professional development

-Served as host to multiple districts for

HIB workshops, Tang Strategies

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districts. (Fiscal Management, Facilities) Supervisors experiences workshop, Legal One workshop, and

Naomi Drew

-Exploring additional opportunities for

shared services

-A Reading Recovery Teacher Leader

Trainer will provide a new means of

outreach to other school districts

-2012-2013 Formation of K-4

Scheduling Committee

4-N Introduce and implement concept of

“teacher leaders”.

Assistant

Superintendent

Supervisors

Building

Administrators

September 2013 Teachers model within classrooms and

facilitate professional development

-Supervisors identified teachers and are

informally mentoring them to assume

greater leadership in curriculum and

professional development activities (e.g.

summer professional development

program, etc.)

-A Reading Recovery Teacher Leader

Trainer will be established in the district

beginning in the 2012-2013 school year


project based learning units at Grades 7

& 8, with a goal of having PBL

interdisciplinary projects at each grade

level by 2015-2016

4-W Investigate cost effective measures

to provide training. I.e. turn key or in

house trainings.

Assistant

Superintendent

Ongoing 2010-

2015

Savings generated on professional

development

-Greater use of teacher leaders for

providing professional development

rather than outside consultants

-Utilized shared services to maintain

quality while reducing costs

4-X Explore opportunities to utilize

district expertise to generate revenue.

I.e. charge outside educators to attend

our trainings.

Assistant

Superintendent and

Business Administrator

Ongoing 2010-

2015

Savings generated on professional

development or revenues generated

-Utilized shared services to maintain

quality while reducing costs (e.g. Greg

Tang, David Nash, Naomi Drew, etc.)

-Turn-key training is an expectation for

all teachers attending out-of-district PD

4-gg Implement an Evaluation of

Professional Development Programs to

determine effectiveness of in-school

program.

Assistant

Superintendent

Principals

Supervisors

January 2011 Evaluation Tool -Continued use of Surveymonkey after

major professional development to

collect participant feedback

-Planning use of PDExpress to replace

Surveymonkey

-Review of PD evaluations by the LPDC

-Use of LPDC and SBPD who conduct

their own needs assessment and

evaluations

Professional Development Strand D: Ensure High Quality Compliance with NJDOE Requirements for Professional Development

Action Step Responsibility Date To Be Evidence of Achievement Indicators of Progress Status Priority Recommendations

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Completed September 2012

4-P Provide mandated professional

development for all staff such as Suicide

Prevention, etc.

Assistant

Superintendent

School Counselors

Nurses

Director of Special

Services

As mandated Sign-in sheets, meeting agendas,

assessments, certificates

-Restructured available PD time to

include mandated training during the fall

workshop day: DYFS, Substance Abuse,

and Blood borne pathogens, Diabetes,

Suicide Prevention, critical incident

response, and HIB

-2012-2013 Formation of K-4

Scheduling Committee

4-Q Provide learning opportunities for

increasing content knowledge and

strategies for all teachers including

Special Education, Gifted and Talented,

English as a Second Language, etc.

Assistant

Superintendent

Supervisors

Building

Administrators

2010-2015 Professional Learning Communities,

professional development district time

throughout the school year, and

conferences. Teachers will turnkey

experiences for colleagues

-Differentiated Instruction Workshop,

February 2011

-Greg Tang Math workshop, February

2011

-Strategies for Teaching Gifted,

February 2011

-ARRA funded LAL and Math

workshops

-ESL certification program

-CONNECT-ED and Mickelson

Academy

-Reading Recovery-NJEC

4-R Provide Novice Teacher Training

and Mentor Training, and Cooperating

Teacher Training.

Addendum- New Teacher Evaluation

and Tenure Reform Law

Assistant

Superintendent

Supervisors

Building

Administrators

Ongoing 2010-

2015

Sign-in sheets, meeting agendas,

certificates

-Summer Professional Development

Program 2011






4-U Implement PD Express and provide

appropriate training for all staff.

Assistant

Superintendent

Supervisors

Building

Administrators

September 2011 Teachers use PD Express -PDExpress utilized for summer

professional development program:

course listing/calendar, registration,

approvals, sign in sheet, and awarded of

earned hours

-PDExpress utilized by some to track

other earned hours, such as mentoring,

committee work, out-of-district

workshop, college course work, etc.

2012-2013- Complete implementation





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4-Z Educate staff on facility regulations

that could affect the classroom

environment.

Facilities Manger,

Principals

July 2011-2015 Meeting minutes

Professional Development Strand E: Provide Professional Development that Will Increase Teachers’ Competency with Students with Specialized Needs


Completed


September 2012


4-I Provide staff development and

progress monitoring tools to ensure

successful implementation of RTI

model.

Director of Special

Services

Principals

Sept. 2012 Meeting Minutes

Professional Development Offerings

-East Penn S.D. visit

-Data Warehouse – Jan. 7, 2011

-Learnia Replacement

-Fall 2011: Framing Your Thoughts

-Winter/Spring: Differentiating of Units

of Study

-Offered AIMSweb PD and piloted use

in grade 1 in all schools

-Purchased DRA progress monitoring

kits for each school

-2012-2013- A committee of teachers

and administrators will develop a plan

for the implementation of RTI

throughout all the elementary schools in

grades K-4

4-dd Provide training in technology

solutions (Assistive Technology) that

enhance the learning process and

promote independence of special needs

students.

Tech Supervisor

Director of Special

Services

June 2012 Professional Development Offering -iPads and Prologue2Go App have

allowed significant advancement in

assistive technology

4-ee Provide staff development for

general education and special education

teachers and assist in inclusionary

practices.

Director of Special

Services

Assistant

Superintendent

Principals

June 2011 Professional Development Offering -Cooperative Learning Workshop

-ARRA funded LAL and Math

professional development initiative

-Special Education teachers participate

fully in all regular education teacher

staff development opportunities.

4-ff Explore/expand training for teacher

assistants, related arts and general

education teachers to work with students

with a variety of special needs.

Director of Special

Services

Ongoing Schedule of training programs offered

Professional Development Stand F: Provide Professional Development for Non-Teachers Appropriate to those Positions


Completed


September 2012


4-S Provide opportunities for continuing

education for all administrators.

Assistant

Superintendent,

Ongoing 2010-

2015

Administrative Council agendas,

graduate classes, conferences

-East Penn S.D. visit

-HIB Training

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-Addendum- New Principal Evaluation

and Tenure Reform Law

Superintendent -Legal One Training

-Data Warehouse Webinars

-EE4NJ



implementation of principals evaluation

tool for 2013-2014

4-Y Commitment to proper training of

facilities personnel.

Superintendent,

Business Administrator,

Facilities Manager

July 2011-2015 Log of workshops and trainings given to

facilities team

4-bb Explore/expand training for teacher

assistants, related arts teachers and

general education teachers to work with

students with special needs.

Director of Special

Services

June 2011

Ongoing

Schedule of training programs offered

-Extensive training and transition

activities for new ESC TA”s

-PD summer workshops were offered to

all TA’s

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Goal #5: SPECIAL EDUCATION/SPECIAL SERVICES

Goal Statement: The FRSD will provide a continuum of programs and services that address varied learning styles and abilities to enable students to achieve their full potential.

Goal Concepts: Academic achievement; Whole Child needs; response to intervention; in-district programs; support for staff


Completed


September 2012


5-A Identify the appropriate

computers and resources for

a child’s unique needs.

Director Special

Services

2010- 2015 Purchase -2010-2011- Refreshed teacher computers at CH and BS

-Aug, 2011- Purchased 15 Instructional Carts including

document cameras, projectors, speakers and cart

-Purchased 50 iPad, two classroom amplification systems

-Purchase 7 laptops and 10 iPads for new special education

staff/students

5-B Provide technology

training for aides and

supporting teachers to assist

students in regular

classroom(s).

Supervisor 2010- 2015 Professional development

offerings

-Sessions held January 2010

-December 2010, & February 2011

-Provided technology training for all TA’s and district staff in

2010 – 2011

-Augmentative Communication technology training in Oct.

2011

-Number Worlds training in Nov. 2011

-IEP Direct Training; Spring 2012

5-C Provide necessary &

appropriate training for

technology department

personnel to install of

assistive technologies.

Tech Supervisor 2010- 2015 Professional development

offerings

5-D Develop/ create a listing

of the resources available in

district by building for

classroom use.

Director Special

Services

2010- 2011 Resource listing -Created a list of Special Education equipment located in each

classroom across the district and log in Special Service Office

5-E Continue to fund legally

mandated programs. i.e.

I.E.P’s should focus only on

academic needs.

Director of Special

Services

2010-2015 Contained costs of special

education

-July 2011 received letter from NJOSEP confirming full NJAC

compliance


2. In Progress 3. Pending

4. Challenging

5. Withdrawn

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5-F Investigate cost saving

measures for Special

Education. I.e. group versus

individual therapies.

Director of Special

Services

2010-2015 Contained costs of special

education

-As per NJAC 6A:14, determination of provision of therapies is

at recommendation of licensed OT/PT/ST staff

-IEP Direct purchase has improved staff efficiently

5-G Commit to provide

equal access to education for

students with special needs.

Facilities Manger,

Director of Special

Services

July 2011-2015 Improvements to buildings,

handicapped access,

maintenance done

-As per facilities long range plan

5-H Clearly communicate to

parents steps the district

takes to address the needs of

special education students,

from self-contained to

mainstreamed; define

process for developing IEPs;

explain how to obtain

services for a child (speech,

behavior, physical disability,

etc.); promote parent support

and opportunities (parent

workshops, special speakers,

etc); communicate with

residents the programs and

support the district provides

students with special needs

as well as preschool

program.

Director of Special

Services, Special

Services Department

Ongoing 2010-

2015

Informational Web Site

Q & A Fact Sheet

Flow Chart

-Parent Advisory Meetings held:

October 13, 2010

October 20. 2011

January 2011

March 2011

-Proposed Parent Meetings for 2012-2013

October 4, February 13, March 21, May 30

-Quarterly Newsletter implemented in 2012-2013

-Update and maintain Special Service website

5-I Consider additional

staffing:

-Supervisor of Special

Education, Assistant

Director or Asst. to the

Director; Behaviorist;

Explore having an in-district

OT/PT

Superintendent/Asst.

Superintendent/Director

of Special Services

June 2011 Presentation of Findings

Cost analysis report

-Behaviorist hired as part-time September 2011, will assist GE

and Special Education staff/students

-Contract OT/PT at lower cost

- Hired full time Assistant Director of Special Services

5-J Enhance opportunities

for developing life skills

which equal independence:

-Providing students with

opportunities to be more

immersed in each of the

buildings

-Expand opportunities for

inclusion through team

School Counselors

Building Principals

Classroom Teachers

June 2012 Meeting Minutes

Parent Session Handouts -2012-2013: Will investigate the feasibility of creating an in-

district Behavior Disabilities classroom.

ACTION STEPS to be addressed-

- Increased immersion opportunities in GE

- Expand inclusion and in class support

- Increase socialization opportunities

- Create peer/buddy programs between GE and special

needs students

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teaching and in-class support

-Socialization is key

(mutually beneficial for both

the special ed. student as

well as the general ed.

student)

-Educating the whole child –

explore pull-in program

(buddy perhaps during lunch

and other non-instructional

times throughout the day)

(*perhaps having a district

behaviorist to assist students

and teacher as a resource to

assist with ideas – look at

training someone from the

district) (training someone in

collecting the data)

5-K Assess the Intervention

and Referral Service process

in the different buildings in

the district.

Asst. Superintendent

Building Principals

January 2011 Report of Findings

-Reviewed IR&S procedures and introduced RtI at

Administrative Council Meeting; February 24, 2011

-Create District Advisory Committee to develop pilot program

for FAD

5-L Provide additional

community information in

the area of Health and

Wellness policies.

District Nurses June 2013 Program/presentation by

Nurses

-Implemented new school procedures with lice

-March 2011 facilitated free dental screenings for students

-Held Health and Wellness Fair, June 2011

-Sponsored flu shot clinic for staff

-Monitored numerous cases of Pertussis and provided health

updates/information to parents and staff- 2011-2012

5-M Ensure accessibility of

facilities and resources at all

schools.

Superintendent/Asst.

Superintendent/Director

of Special Services

June 2011 Presentation of findings -ADA Compliant 2011 -2012

-Quarterly Inspection by State

5-N Implement technology

to support Health Office and

Special Services paperwork

and tasks:

Explore customizing

Power School or

another software

program to maintain

student health records

and other health office

services, including

transfer of records

Director of Special

Services, Technology

Supervisor, Student

Data Manager

June 2011 Presentation of findings

-Purchased Health Master software program

-Purchased IEP Direct which will lead the district to be

paperless, training 8-29-11

-Provided professional development sessions on above

mentioned programs for staff ; 2011-2012

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between schools and

Hunterdon Central

Create paperless IEP’s

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Goal #6: FACILITIES

Goal Statement: The FRSD will provide safe, well-maintained, energy-efficient and environmentally-friendly facilities.

Goal Concepts: Preventative maintenance; commitment to five-year plan; security; compliance with federal, state and local regulations; exploration of energy and other GREEN solutions.


Completed


September 2012


6-A Evaluate climate control in

all server and tech rooms.

Facilities manager Ongoing 2010-

2015

Recommendations regarding

climate control in server and

tech rooms

-Temperature sensors have been purchased and connected to

alarms/blackberries

-Replaced CH and BS air conditioning in server rooms

-Completed all conditioned power in server rooms

6-B Investigate energy/cost

saving opportunities. (i.e. solar

panels)

Board Committee,

Business

Administrator and

Facilities Manager

September

2010

Energy audit completed and

presented for Board review.

-Energy Retrofit/Solar Project underway 2011

-Board approved project July 2012

6-C Continually evaluate

“green” opportunities that are

cost effective through the Green

Initiative Committee.

Board Committee

and Business

Administrator

Ongoing 2010-

2015

Minutes of meetings and

decreased costs.

-Green Committee Projects underway and working on Energy

retrofit project

6-D Investigate shared services

in the area of maintenance to

produce savings.

Facilities Manager

Business

Administrator

Ongoing 2010-

2015

Money saved -Maintenance Cost Analysis completed and presented to the

Personnel Committee – Spring 2011

6-E Communicate 5-year

maintenance plan to faculty, staff,

and community

Facilities Manager,

Business

Administrator,

Superintendent,

Communication &

Personnel

Coordinator

July 2011-2015 Meeting minutes, BOE

minutes

-Five Year Maintenance Plan

-Long Range Facility Plan

-Facilities Assessment is complete

6-F Evaluate and review work

orders for

commonalities/repetition

Facilities Manager July 2011-2015 Report, BOE minutes,

commitment to the 5 –year

plan

-Facilities Manager holds bi-monthly meetings with

Administration


2. In Progress

3. Pending

4. Challenging

5. Withdrawn

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6-G Explore funding resources

within the next 3 years to

improve energy efficiency in

buildings.

Board of

Education,

Facilities Manager,

Business

Administrator,

Superintendent

June 2012

BOE minutes, installation of

solar panels or other

alternative energy

-Energy Retrofit/Solar Project underway

-Board approved July 2012

6-H Maintain recycling program,

standardize the recycling protocol

in buildings.

Principals &

Custodial Staff

July 2011-2015 Plan submitted -Recycling pick-up takes place in every school and all recycled

materials go in one container

6-I Explore the feasibility of

installing cameras outside of

buildings. (ex: dumpsters,

playgrounds, fields, entrances,

etc.)

Facilities Manager,

Maintenance Staff,

Technology

Department

June 2015 Add this to 5 – year

maintenance plan

-Facilities Manager completed a report and presented findings to

Superintendent- cost prohibitive

6-J Evaluate fire alarm systems. Facilities Manager July 2010-2015 Report to BOE and

appropriate changes made

when necessary

-Fire Alarms are inspected four times a year

-Budgeted and completed for FAD replacement 2011-2012

-Completed replacement at RFIS and BS Maintenance Shop

6-K Clearly communicate facility

use policy and procedures for

gaining access and use of district

buildings and grounds; solicit

facility users to generate revenue;

publicize district’s maintenance

efforts, including efforts to

contain costs, recycle, share

services, etc.

Business

Administrator,

Business Office

Ongoing 2010-

2015

Board Policy

Presentation

Handout

Web Site

-Policy was approved by BOE in Fall of 2010. Revisions made

in February 2011

-Policy and fee schedule placed on district website

-Revenue collected throughout 2010-2011 and 2011-2012

school year

6-L Consider polling

students/parents/staff about ways

to keep buildings and buses safe

and secure.

Communication &

Personnel

Coordinator

Ongoing 2010-

2015

Survey Results

6-M Evaluate and provide

infrastructure to support

technology solutions that enhance

the learning process and promote

independence of students with

special needs.

Director of

Facilities and

Supervisor of

Technology

July 2011-2015 Report of findings -Contracted with Millennium to implement major technology

infrastructure project during the summer of 2011, which

includes new ISR routers, firewall, structured cabling of CH,

and structured cabling and wireless access point installation in

BS, CH, FAD, RH, and RFIS schools

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6-N Ensure accessibility of

facilities and resources at all

schools.

Director of

Facilities

July 2011-2015 Report of findings -ADA Requirements met

-All State and Local inspections completed

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Goal #7: FISCAL MANAGEMENT

Goal Statement: The FRSD will craft a fiscally responsible budget that is effective and efficient.

Goal Concepts: Revenue generating ideas; shared services; judicious spending; educational foundation; grants


Completed


September 2012


7-A Evaluate district funding plan for

providing adequate and appropriate

technology resources in line with the

county and the state.

Super/ Asst.

Superintendent/

Business Administrator/

Tech Supervisor

Ongoing 2010- 2015 Evaluation report / School budget

Bond referendum

-ARRA purchases- Summer 2011

Document camera, SmartBoards

7-B Develop budget to support refresh

cycle for infrastructure, including

evaluation of existing hardware.


Department/ Tech

Committee

Ongoing 2010- 2015 Refresh plan -Plan shared with full BOE- June 2011.

Implementation completed Summer of

2011

7-C Evaluate efficiency of district

telecommunications.


Committee/ Tech

Department

June 2011 Meeting minutes, evaluation report -All schools currently using same

provider

-New ISR routers will be capable of

supporting VoIP

-Plan to begin exploring fiscal and

logistical consequences of a major fiber

initiative

7-D Create plan to integrate more cost

effective, green, and secure solutions for

printing needs.


Committee/ Tech

Department

June 2011

Evaluation report -Green Committee

-Energy Retrofit

7-E Investigate revenue generating ideas.

Board Committee and


Ongoing - March

2011- 2015

Report -Facility Use Fees implemented 2010-

2011 school year

-Student Participations Fees

implemented 2010-2011 school year

Energy retrofit approved July 2012

7-F Continually investigate opportunities

for shared services.

Board Committee and


Ongoing - March

2011-2015

Meeting Minutes for Administrative

Council, Board of Education

committees

-Fall 2010 – Township meeting

-January 2011 – Borough & Township

meetings

-Research transportation issue

7-G Investigate the feasibility of providing

services for the Before and After-School

Care Program.

Communication &

Personnel Coordinator

January 2011 Report to Board of Education -District Advisory –report to BOE in

February 2011

-YMCA Contract 2011-2012

STATUS KEY 1. Accomplished 2. In Progress

3. Pending

4. Challenging

5. Withdrawn

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7-H Investigate the feasibility of

conducting a summer recreation program.

Communication &


January 2011 Report to Board of Education -District Advisory –report to BOE in

February 2011

7-I Continually monitor spending through

annual audits, budget efficiency reviews,

NJQSAC and Comparative Spending

Guide.

Business Administrator June 2012-2015 Audit without recommendations,

NJQSAC findings report, budget

efficiency review report and ranking

within spending guide

-Prepared district report – January 2011

-Completion of State audit

7-J Research steps necessary on the

creation of an Educational Foundation.

Business Administrator June 2011 Report to Board of Education Finance

Committee

-Advertise for community members

interested in serving on the research

committee- Fall 2011

-Foundation created 2012

7-K Create a policy and procure the

services of Grant Writers through a

commission fee based system.

(Portion of grant received)

Superintendent June 2013

Board approved policy and position

advertised

-Contacted Strauss Esmay for policy

that governs employing Grant Writers

to be compensated by agreed upon

commission. Fall 2011

7-L Explore possible referendum items for

maintenance and technology.

Superintendent,


July 2011-2015 Finance Committee meeting minutes Energy retrofit/Solar Project underway

2011-2012

-Approved July 2012

7-M Continue consistent communication

of budget process before, during and after

election, including budget status, potential

changes, possible reductions, budget bytes,

etc.; announce plans for major purchases,

including textbooks, new programs, major

renovations etc.; promote and inform

community of efforts to continue and

expand shared services; announce grants

and other funding opportunities; solicit

ideas for generating and managing revenue

sources; consider opportunities to acquire

corporate grants; promote PTO donations

and efforts to improve facilities (gardens,

outdoor learning centers, playgrounds,

shade structures, etc.).

Business Administrator,

Communication &


2011-2015 Web Site

Handouts

Board of Education minutes

-Budget Presentation made to all

schools’ PTO’s, to staff and

municipalities.

-Public Budget Hearing made by date

determined by law.

-Information shared through web site,

list serve and Global Connect

-Investigated “subscription bussing”,

2011

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7-N Provide financial resources to support

effective and efficient communication.

Business Administrator Ongoing 2010-2015 Allocation of resources -Renewed Global Connect Contract-

2010-2011, 2011-2012 school years

-Completed and distributed Student

Code of Conduct 2010-2011

-Newly created Communications

Coordinator position

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Goal #8: HUMAN RESOURCES

Goal Statement: The FRSD will seek to identify, recruit, evaluate and retain the best qualified professionals.

Goal Concepts: Professional partnerships; collaboration with universities and organizations; open interview/hiring/evaluation process;

professional development, growth and support; evaluation; efficiency; incentives, competitive contracts; legal issues


Completed


September 2012


8-A Provide expectation and opportunity

for cross training to ensure redundancy of

skills.

Superintendent

Assistant

Superintendent


Ongoing 2010- 2015 Training Session Handout -Cross training of HR staff has been

done in the following areas:

Subfinder

Application Tracker

Identification Badges

System 3000

Substitute Application

8-B Investigate professional partnerships

with colleges for free tuition in exchange

for student teaching opportunities.

District Administrators June 2011 Report of findings Abandon

8-C Ensure the hiring of all staff holding

appropriate licenses/certifications and can

demonstrate appropriate skills.

Communication &


Administrators

July 2011-2015 Job Postings

Interview Documents

Annual Certification Survey

Professional Development Express

-2010-2011 All active files

(certification) audited

-Rollover files from Edumet to System

3000- Summer-Fall 2011-2012-2013

Rollover complete

-Refined hiring process to include

demonstration lesson, collaboration

with other administrators and all

references, and certification complete

- Personnel and Business Office

communicate and collaborate to

ensure information is correct

8-D Communicate with staff, parents and

community the process and progress of

contract negotiations, when applicable.

Superintendent Ongoing 2010-2015 Letter Update NA


2. In Progress

3. Pending

4. Challenging

5. Withdrawn

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8-E Inform community of purpose and

necessity of half-day and full professional

development days; explain need for and

use of staff evaluations and how they are

used to maintain accountability for student

achievement and results.

Assistant

Superintendent

Communication &


2010-2015 Letter

Web Site Posting

8-F Continue to market the district’s

reputation of educational excellence and

quality staff to increase community pride

in our schools.

Superintendent and

Communication &


Ongoing 2010-2015 Newsletter -Opening of School Letter

-Code of Conduct

-Budget Presentations

-Welcome Back Presentation

-Board Recognition

-Teacher of the Year Recognition

-Service Awards (10-20-30 year

awards)

-Tenure Awards

-Teacher Websites

-School Websites

-District Websites

-Weekly E-Mail Blasts

8-G Inform community of district’s

rigorous hiring process to demonstrate how

the district selects the “cream of the crop”;

share staff statistics, including advanced

degrees; promote staff’s professional

achievements to showcase them as subject

experts; post administrators’ bios online.

Superintendent and

Communication &


2010-2011 school

year

State School Report

Board of Education Presentation

-Annual New Jersey Report Card is

featured on FRSD website

-List serve

-Web announcements

-Press Releases

-Newsletter

-Demonstration Lesson

-Collaboration with Administrators

-Personnel/Business Office

Collaboration

-Board Recognitions

-All websites

8-H Develop and utilize a rubric by

principals in level one of the interview

process.

Superintendent

Principals

Supervisors

June 2011 New Rubric -Rubric developed and used for

Substitute Teacher Interviews- 8-23-

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8-I Develop training program to assist new

administrators in the area of conducting an

interview.

Superintendent

Principals

Supervisors

June 2011 Training Document

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8-J Retention Policy of Applications

Research (write a policy that addresses the

shelf life of an application.)

Personnel/Policy

Committees

Superintendent

June 2011 New Policy -Abandon- all applications are on line,

hard copies are not kept in Central

Office

8-K Closed Loop on candidates who were

interviewed. (write a policy that addresses

the responses to all applicant.)

Superintendent

Personnel/Policy

Committee

January 2011 Procedures Document

8-L Legal Review

Provide annual legal updates for all

administrators with regards to HR issues.

Superintendent June 2011 Minutes to Council Meeting -2011-2012 Provided all

administrators with Substitute Teacher

Hiring Policy

-2012-2013 Teacher Reform and

Evaluation Law update

8-M Training Manual

Write a training manual to assist in the

orientation of personnel to new positions.

Communication &


June 2012 Manual -2012-2013 Substitute Teacher

Training Sessions offered October,

January and March

8-N Research and write policy and

procedure to facilitate exit interview.

Superintendent June 2011 Manual

Policy

-2012-2013 Completed

8-O Evaluate, revise, and/ or create

adequate and appropriate technology

policies, procedures, and job descriptions.


Committee/Communica

tion & Personnel

Coordinator

Superintendent

Ongoing 2010- 2015 Policy manual, AUP, Procedures

manual, Job descriptions (include

things like refresh cycle, piloting

technology, software selection,

helpdesk tickets, use of technology by

staff and students)

-Technology Department Standard

Operating Procedure Document is in

draft form

-Technology Department job

description/contract were revised

within the past year

8-P Create a calendar of tasks related to

HR activities.

Communication &


June 2011 Calendar -2010-2-11 and 2011-2012

Completed, updated annually

8-Q Update annually Personnel web page. Communication &


June 2011 Web site completion -Completed 2010-2011, updated

weekly

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Goal #9: INFORMATION SYSTEMS & COMMUNICATION

Goal Statement: The FRSD will communicate openly with students, parents, community members and employees.

Goal Concepts: Multiple methods for ever-changing needs; parent and community input and involvement; technology tools; diversity, bilingual needs; timely, relevant and accurate


Completed


September 2012


9-A Evaluate current network

infrastructure, network connections, and

Internet to determine district needs.


Department

Ongoing 2010- 2015 Reduction of recurring helpdesk

tickets, Bandwidth reports

-Contracted with Millennium to implement

major technology infrastructure project

during the summer of 2011, which includes

new ISR routers, firewall, structured cabling

of CH, and structured cabling and wireless

access point installation in BS, CH, FAD,

RH, and RFIS schools

-Phase II of infrastructure upgrade is

complete. All schools have dependable wi-fi

network and all computers are connected at a

100 mbs fiber WAN and Internet

9-B Investigate technologies to create a

web site where students can find links to

fun and educational websites, activities in

school(s), and community share

information, ideas, etc. with other

students- Create a resource for the

students.

Content area

Supervisors/ Teachers

2010- 2011 Creation of website with

resources

-FRSD website has useful online resources

for students on a variety of district and

teacher pages.

-JPC is working toward having Google in-

district accounts that allow teachers to

collaborate and communicate with teachers

and students

9-C Investigate tools for all

communication and collaboration inside

and outside FRSD.


Committee/

Communication &


2012- 2013 Report of findings -PowerSchool for Teachers, Parents, and

Administrators

-HealthMaster for nurses

-IEP Direct for special education

-Infrastructure Updates: wireless and routers

-The district is piloting Google apps to

provide safe means to online resources

9-D Evaluate, revise, and/ or create

adequate and appropriate technology

policies, procedures, and job descriptions.


Committee/

Communication &


Superintendent

Ongoing 2010- 2015 Policy manual, AUP,

Procedures manual, Job

descriptions (include things like

refresh cycle, piloting

technology, software selection,

helpdesk tickets, use of

technology by staff and

-Technology Department Standard Operating

Procedure Document is in draft form

-Technology Department job

description/contract were revised within the

past year

-All policies and procedures have been

reviewed by the new technology supervisor


2. In Progress

3. Pending

4. Challenging

5. Withdrawn

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students)

9-E Evaluate and/ or revise technical

support structure provided to the staff,

including technology maintenance,

training, and implementation.


Committee

Ongoing 2010- 2015 Helpdesk tickets, Reports,

Technology meeting minutes,

Technician expertise

documents, Staff development

opportunities, Staff directory of

expertise (i.e. these teachers are

Word experts)

-Reduced number of outstanding Help Desk

tickets

-Upgraded Help Desk software to include

new functions

-Technology HelpDesk has been upgraded

and is monitored daily by Network

Administrator

-The department has increased the number

technicians from four to five

9-F Create a recognition program for

technology excellence.


Committee

Ongoing 2010- 2015 Nominations, Teacher website

links/ pages, Lessons,

Curriculum

9-G Conduct an annual technology survey. Tech Supervisor/ Tech

Committee

2010- 2011 Survey results

9-H Implement an online facility use

program.


Principals

2010-2012 Successful implementation of

program

-To be investigated 2012-2013

9-I Continue to develop, grow and enhance

district web site:

-Communicate and demonstrate site

features and uses to staff members, parents

and community, including how to register

and create a profile, edit subscriptions,

navigate multiple sites and find

information.

-Collect and analyze parent, staff and

community feedback to improve ease of

navigation, create consistency, add content

and increase traffic to the site.

-Provide trainings to encourage and enable

teachers and staff members to create,

update, edit and grow classroom, school

and PTO web sites.

-Continue webcasting Board meetings and

other school events, such as staff trainings,

parent workshops and guest speakers (be

sure to improve audio and sound, if

possible).

-Add a parent portal that enables parents to

Communication &


Ongoing 2010-2015 Web Site -2012-2013-2,337 web users received list

served messages and Welcome Back Packets

-Offered web training session every

Wednesday morning during the summer

months

-webcasting was discontinued but audio files

area available for community members after

each meeting

-Parent Portal opened in 2011-2012 and

expanded use continued in 2012-2013 with

the Welcome Back packet and attendance

and lunch count

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complete online forms, check lunch and

library accounts, view child’s absences and

grades and contact teachers.

9-J Continue use of Virtual Backpack:

-Promote use of school Virtual Backpacks

to support “green” practices.


community feedback to improve VBP

function and increase use. (i.e. consider

categorizing flyers by topic-- fundraising,

school events, sports, music, etc.)

-Provide trainings to school staff to ensure

the site is well maintained, up-to-date and

easy to use.

Communication &


Ongoing 2010-2015 Web Site -Ongoing, 2950 members

-Website Wednesdays for staff held each

Wednesday during the summer months

-Parent Welcome Back Packets distributed

on line

9-K Continue use of List Serve and E-

Alerts:

-Promote use of district List Serve and web

site E-Alerts.


community feedback to improve VBP

function and increase use. (for example,

consider categorizing flyers by topic--

fundraising, school events, sports, music)

-Provide trainings to school staff to ensure

the virtual backpack is well maintained,

up-to-date and flyers are easy to find and

open.

Communication &


Ongoing 2010-2015 Web Site -2950 subscribers

9-L Continue Global Connect, automated

phone calls, as this has been an effective

and immediate way to reach parents and

staff in an emergency.

Communication &


Ongoing 2010-2015 Phone billing -Emergency notifications

-School cancelations

-Calendar changes

-School based events

9-M Parent Calendar/Handbook:

-Consider streamlining to feature only the

10-month school calendar, important

contact information and essential

information, such as school hours.

-Consider printing copies only for families

who require a print version.

-Post electronic version online for families

who use the Virtual Backpack.

-Include district handbook information into

the newly formed Code of Conduct

Communication &


Ongoing 2010-2015 Code of Conduct

Calendar

Board of Education Minutes

-Published Code of Conduct (CC) 2010-

2011. 2011-2012 and 2012-2013

-Reduced cost and consolidated information

with CC

- All families receive hard copy of calendar

with changes noted online

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publication.

-Collect parent input on the purpose, use

and need for a handbook/calendar to

determine if this publication is necessary.

9-N District Newsletter & School

Newsletters:

-Collect staff, parent and community input

into the need for the district publication as

printing and postage costs have increased

each year.

-Consider possibility of adding school

news or a school column to the Raritan

Twp and Flemington Borough municipal

publications to promote district

information while sharing services.

-If district publication continues, consider

selling ads in the newsletter to help cover

costs.

-Consider launching online version of a

district newsletter.

-Continue use of school/principal and PTO

newsletters.

Communication &


Ongoing 2010-2015 Web Site -Newsletter implemented 2011-2012, three

times a year and then increased to four times

a year in 2012-2013

-Information communicated through the

website, or Global Connect- Green Initiative

-Utilize local newspaper to publicize

events/notes of appreciation by submitting

Letters to the Editor

9-O Continue offering opportunities for

public engagement and face-to-face

communication as part of district decision-

making and communication efforts at a

district and school level, including:

- Town Hall Meetings

- Open Forums

- Focus Groups

- Roundtable Discussions

- Advisory Committees

- Joint PTO

- Written and online surveys

Superintendent &

Communication &


Ongoing 2010-2015 Meeting Minutes -Superintendent meets monthly with Joint

PTO

-Expanded use of Advisory Committees as

part of the principals’ goals and decision

making process

-Superintendent meets quarterly with

representatives from the Flemington

Borough and Raritan Township

-2010-2011 District Advisory: In-school

District Childcare Program

2011-2012 District Advisory: Education

Foundation

2012-2013 Education Foundation established

9-P Continue offering valuable

opportunities for parent-teacher

communication and parent involvement in

schools, including:

-Back to School Nights/Open Houses

-Sneak Peeks

-Parent-Teacher Conferences (Spring?)

-Parent Workshops (Bilingual Night,

Principals/VPs Ongoing 2010-2015 School Calendar -Open Houses in all elementary, intermediate

and middle schools

-Created Kindergarten ONLY Open House

-2012-2013 Committee established and led

by building principal to review

Parent/Teacher Conference Scheduling and

Report Card distribution dates

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Reading/Writing programs, G&T Nights)

-Parent Volunteer opportunity/recognition

9-Q Continue Board of Education

recognitions of students and staff at regular

meetings, including showcasing student

work, music performances and special

efforts.

Communication &


Ongoing 2010-2015 Meeting Minutes -2011-2012 will move to quarterly

presentations

9-R Create a special distribution list for

Global Connect Communication System.

Student Data Manager June 2011 Creation of distribution list -Global Connect is used regularly to

communicate with parents and/or staff