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“An investment in knowledge pays the best interest.”

“An investment in knowledge pays the best interest.”. Benjamin Franklin. Objectives. ~ To receive an update regarding the community stakeholder meetings ~ To address the status of the Mass Insight Report

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“An investment in knowledge pays the best interest.”

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  1. “An investment in knowledge pays the best interest.” Benjamin Franklin

  2. Objectives ~ To receive an update regarding the community stakeholder meetings ~ To address the status of the Mass Insight Report ~ To share recommendations and suggestions for amending the Recovery Plan and to examine the current status of the Plan

  3. March 28 Meeting • Discussed use of surveys • Agreed to conduct community stakeholder meetings • Amended Recovery Plan – Status of Completed vs. Outstanding Initiatives

  4. Mass Insight Education and Research • Objectives of the District Diagnostic • To gather information about the District’s current status and to identify key strengths and areas of growth • To identify opportunities to improve performance by providing recommendations designed to promote organizational effectiveness and efficiency

  5. Mass Insight Education and Research • District Diagnostic Framework: 10 Elements • Vision, strategy, and culture • Organizational clarity and collaboration • Focus on instruction • School management • Central services and operations • Finance • Talent management • Stakeholder engagement and communications • Data • Focus on equity

  6. Community Stakeholder Meetings • April 16 – Cougar Academy • April 23 – Camp Curtin • April 24 – Marshall Math / Science • April 25 - Foose

  7. Financial Management • Hire capable CFO and COO • Post StambaughNess audit on website along with 2018-2019 budget • Utilize more free resources for professional development ( see professional resource organizations) • Unlike most businesses and corporations, a clear annual budget has not been implemented for departments; this results in a lack of consistent planning and growth • Improve financial management for academic achievement and student stability

  8. Financial Management • End all bonuses to any school district employee • Need for transparency …Post all contracts for administrative positions, including salary and benefits; organization chart, fees and charges for use of facilities;

  9. Academic Achievement • Strive for reading and math proficiency by 4th grade • Stabilize workforce • Address lack of cohesive and integrated curriculum • Include growth and achievement measures

  10. Student Stability • What about the children! • Expect a culture of excellence • Utilize Cougar Academy to attract students from charter schools • Offer direct instruction to assist with student success • Conduct home visits to determine needs of students • Implement Family / Student Resource Center • Maximize resources for student success

  11. Student Stability • Change out of school suspensions to in school suspensions ( students fall behind when out of school) • Expand parent participation with Leader In Me programs • Focus on meeting the needs of all students; eliminate unsafe and distracting behaviors; have in-house alternative education programs • Examine how EL students are placed (there are violations)

  12. Advisory Committee • Recovery Plan • Recommendations • Suggestions

  13. Action Items and Next Steps • Next Meeting – June ______ • Advisory Committee Activities

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