Goal:

Rank in the top 10% of all Minnesota school districts in the MCA test results and #1 among districts in the Mississippi 8 and districts of comparable size and demographics.

Plan of Action for achieving goal:

• Reading MCA scores at level 1 will decrease by 2% of each subgroup and the student body aggregate.
• Each school will make AYP in 2007 as shown by the results we will receive from the state.
• Track the graduation rate for the incoming ninth grade
• Using NWEA measure baselines for student achievement in math and reading in the fall for comparison with the spring scores. Students will show expected progress according to national norms.
• Support teaching staff with designing, developing, and targeting differentiated instruction methods to meet the needs of all students within their classrooms. Continue to support and provide assistance to broaden teachers’ understanding and skill development in differentiated instruction methods and to promote practical application of these methods to meet students’ needs. Teacher involvement in these activities should be at least 75%.
• Testing/achievement results are compared over time in order to contribute to planning for the curriculum and instruction. Develop interventions to help students boost achievement.
• Gifted/Talented programming should be assessed to see that we have identification and programming in place.
• Conduct an assessment of the feasibility of implementing a broader all day Kindergarten program for possible implementation in 2007-2008.

Goal:

Provide a safe and inclusive climate across the district by providing quality facilities and demonstrating fiscal accountability.

Plan of Action for achieving goal:

• Fiscal Responsibility
  • Balanced budget - growth in general fund balance to include a 6 week fund reserve plus $900,000 to open the new elementary in 2007 and add funds for the opening of the new high school in 2009.
  • Financial performance model - future planning- decide on a target amount to have in reserve for the opening of the new high school in 2009.
  • Responsible goal and spending alignment - incorporate department chairs and team leaders into the budget process with the principals.
• Facilities - New elementary school will be completed by July, 2007 and plans will be in place for the start of construction of the new high school. Identify and purchase a small parcel of land in Otsego or look into site south on County Road 19.

Goal:

Ensure effective communication and promote involvement throughout the district.

Plan of Action for achieving goal:

• Boundary committee will meet and provide recommendation to the school board.
• Advisory committees will meet at least quarterly and provide agendas and minutes for the meetings.
• Discussion focus groups on the upcoming configuration of the “two middle schools.”
• Develop and implement a plan for the configuration and administration of the two middle schools.
• Evaluate and review the use of the Parent Portal that will be started this fall with the middle school and then the high school
• Review and redo Strategic Plan.
• Build the involvement and relationship with the senior citizens as a stakeholder and contributor to our schools.
• Apply for a grant from the state to further our character education to continue to work on our respect goal.
• Superintendent will spend 5 hours each week in the buildings throughout the district.