OVERVIEW

• Purpose: increase academic performance

•Working document

• No additional funding required

• Effectiveness to be externally evaluated

• Community will be an ongoing partner

THE PROCESSJuly 2014 • Caddo selected Evergreen Solutions to facilitate

plan

August-September 2014 • Initial meetings with staff and data gathering began• Committee formed• Community meetings hosted

October-December 2014 • Focus groups interviewed• Community meetings regarding feedback hosted• Additional committee meetings hosted

January-June 2015 • Committee worked through goals and crafts measurable objectives

• Subcommittees formed

July 2015 • Draft plan provided to the public for input• Public input gathered and used to create final draft

plan

MissionCaddo Parish Public Schools is dedicated to

preparing students for the future, developing the whole child academically

and socially -- in collaboration with families and the community.Vision

All students in Caddo Parish Public Schools will become life-long learners equipped

with the skills, knowledge, and attitudes to succeed as productive and responsible citizens in a local, national, and global

society.

Academic Goal:Provide rigorous, well-rounded

instructional programs that accelerate academic opportunities for every child

by reducing the achievement gap, ensuring every student graduates

college and/or career ready

Goal Area: ACADEMICSGoal ObjectiveK – 2 Literacy • Increase the percent of students in grades K-2

performing at or above grade level as measured on the district reading assessment (DIBELS).

ACTION STEPS• Improve the quality and accessibility of

early learning programs available for children from age 3 to kindergarten through a universal application process• Provide instructional frameworks and

coaching

Goal Area: ACADEMICSGoal Objective3 – 8 English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics

• Increase the percentage of students in grades 3 through 8 scoring proficient in English-language arts and mathematics by 12 percent.

ACTION STEPS• Implement data-driven instruction (DDI)

practices including assessment item analysis, teacher data meetings, instructional action plans and feedback loop• Implement RtI including frameworks for

core instruction and intervention groups

Goal Area: ACADEMICSGoal ObjectiveGraduation Rate • Increase the high school graduation rate by 10

percent by 2020.ACTION STEPS•Monitor and track all potential high school

graduates’ academic progress to ensure on-time graduation• Plan for and launch ─ in collaboration with

workforce, post-secondary and community partner agencies ─ a virtual learning option that includes coursework, training and college e-learning

Family and Community

Engagement Goal:Leverage community resources to strengthen family and community engagement in supporting student

and school success

Goal Area: FAMILY AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENTGoal ObjectiveParent Involvement

Community engagement

Develop and implement a plan to increase parent involvement while also increasing opportunities for meaning collaboration with the community.

ACTION STEPS:• Create “parent universities” to educate parents

regarding curriculum and resources available.• Form a parental and community engagement

ad hoc committee chaired by a CPSB staff member to review and recommend policies and procedures • Determine campus needs through a needs

assessment for community partnership opportunities

Marketing and Communication

Goals:

Earn community trust and support for Caddo Parish Public Schools

Goal Area: MARKETING AND COMMUNICATIONSGoal ObjectiveEarn community trust Earn community trust in Caddo Parish Public

Schools as measured annually through a survey of parents and stakeholders.

ACTION STEPS:• Host an annual “State of the District” event that

includes the release of a published report on district progress.

• Develop and utilize a multi-year marketing plan to communicate a positive and realistic view of Caddo Parish Public Schools.

• Form ad hoc committees encompassing a variety of stakeholders

• Develop and implement a transparent process for community input regarding decisions that affect school closings/consolidations, bond initiatives, day-to-day operations etc.

Fiscal Responsibility Goal:

Responsibly address the needs of the school system to maximize utilization

of resources and ensure financial stability

Goal Area: Fiscal ResponsibilityGoal ObjectiveFinancial stability •Maximize efficiency and increase financial

stability as measured by the percentage of total fund balance (i.e. reserve funds or “rainy day” savings) to total expenditures.

ACTION STEPS• Develop balanced budget and spend within

the budget• Realize cost savings through school

consolidations• Develop 5 year plan for employee pay raise• Effectively manage healthcare costs and the

healthcare liability

Human Resources and Professional

Development Goal:Develop and implement a multi-year plan that will address recruitment,

development and retention of personnel

Goal Area: HUMAN RESOURCES AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENTGoal ObjectiveVacancies Reduce vacancies by 10 percentage points

annually using the October 1 count ACTION STEPS:• Increase early commitments from

potential employees• Consistently use data and workforce

indicators to align resources• Visit surrounding universities for

continued recruitment• Organize and facilitate semi-annual job

fairs

Goal Area: HUMAN RESOURCES AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENTGoal ObjectiveHighly-qualified applicants The district will increase the percentage of

highly-qualified (as defined by the LDOE) applicants hired by five percent annually.

ACTION STEPS:• Provide a Praxis preparatory program for

prospective teachers and re-certifications.• Create a forum with universities for input

on teacher preparation, certification requirements and staffing needs.• Provide online application system training

to school-based administrators

Goal Area: HUMAN RESOURCES AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENTGoal ObjectiveRetention of certified employees

Retention of classified employees

Increase retention of certified and classified personnel within the 0-3 year range of employment.

ACTION STEPS:• Establish mentor/mentee relationship in

workplace settings for all new hires• Develop and routinely survey new

employees on matters of needs and climate satisfaction

Innovation and Technology Goal:

Re-imagine and reinvent learning environments that prepare all learners with the skills and capacities for 21st century citizenship, global awareness,

creativity, collaborative problem-solving, and self-directed learning

Goal Area: INNOVATION AND TECHNOLOGYGoal ObjectiveScience, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM)

Project-based Learning

Model programs

Quality specialty programs will be developed and implemented beginning with five pilot schools and reaching full implementation within five years.

ACTION STEPS:• Research, study, and visit successful

models• Follow development and launch cycle for

rollout• Provide training, support, and coaching

to school program personnel

Operations Goal:Provide a safe, clean, and efficient environment which enriches the neighborhood and ensures an

excellent educational and operational experience for all of our students,

staff, and visitors

Goal Area: OPERATIONSGoal ObjectiveBuses on time Transportation will provide 98 percent daily

average on-time delivery of students to and from school.

ACTION STEPS:• Reduce bus repair backlog.• Maintain 13 percent available substitute

bus drivers.• Reduce at-fault bus accidents.• Report weekly on-time delivery.

Goal Area: OPERATIONSGoal ObjectiveMaintenance Unexpected school facility repair work orders

will be kept at a level below 50 percent

ACTION STEPS:• Develop preventative maintenance

schedules• Use maintenance software to monitor

percentages of work orders received as “reactive,” “preventative,” “predictive” and “planned”

• Augment shifts for night activities

Goal Area: OPERATIONSGoal ObjectiveEnergy costs Annual energy cost will be reduced by 10

percent.

ACTION STEPS:• Identify top 10 highest energy users.• Establish a formal process for conducting

energy audits of each school and provide audit information to school principals and head custodians.

• Reduce the number of temporary buildings.

Goal Area: OPERATIONSGoal ObjectiveVacant buildings Develop action plans for the use of all

abandoned school structures.ACTION STEPS:• All vacant buildings will be assessed on an

annual basis. Any buildings or structures meeting this objective will undergo the following process:• Evaluating structural integrity• Determining future needs• Identifying possible community use by

meeting with community groups• Presenting a plan to the Board if found to

be viable

Goal Area: OPERATIONSGoal ObjectiveCapacities The district will attain an 85 percent minimum

student capacity level at all of our school facilities.

ACTION STEPS:• Analyze student population shifts through

a demographic service provider• Develop a web-based portal for student

demographics• Review mobility rates• Present an annual report to the Board

Goal Area: OPERATIONSGoal ObjectiveSecurity Physical security of each site will be upgraded

and improved, leading to a 10 percent reduction in property-related crimes and security incidents.

ACTION STEPS:• Add access control at all school levels• Upgrade alarm systems• Upgrade and add cameras

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