Strategic Plan for Student Achievement

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Working Together as a Professional Learning
Community

• Strategic Plan for Student Achievement

2006-2010
Priorities for 2009-10
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Vision and Goal Statement

All students will acquire and apply knowledge at
high levels. Student achievement results will
show mastery of standards by individual students
as well as by student sub-groupswith no
significant differences in performance between
groups.
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WORKING TOGETHER AS A PLC

The true mission of a school is revealed by what
people do, not by what they say. Therefore,
educators committed to bringing their mission
statements to life in their school are relentless
in examining every practice, procedure and
decision and in asking, Is this consistent with
our mission of high levels of learning for all
students? The collaborative team is the engine
that drives the PLC effort. Building a schools
capacity to learn is a collective rather than an
individual task. - Robert Eaker, Rebecca
Richard DuFour
2009-10
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The Collective Work of the District

1. Test Score Disaggregation
2. Timeline Development
8. Monitoring
7. Sustained Effort
3. Instructional Focus
4. Assessment
5. Intervention
6. Enrichment
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2009-10 TIMELINE

• Data Collection and Input
• Board Study Sessions to review update
  Goals/Priorities
• Management End of Year Meetings Leadership
  Seminar
• Analysis of Student Performance
• Board Consideration
• Board Sessions July 13, August 25
• Aligned Action Planning October
• Goals Objective Meetings with Sites and
  Departments
• Mid-Term Progress Report - February
• Interim Accountability Report
• Year End Report June
• Collection/Reporting of Survey Data
• Accountability Year End Summary Report

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Strategic Plan for Student Achievement
Ensure high achievement for all students through
dynamic parent partnerships, strong community
connections, and effective board governance
Ensure high achievement for all students through
disciplined attention to effective teaching,
ongoing assessments, and timely interventions
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Ensure high achievement for all students by
aligning fiscal, facility, and human resources in
support of our shared vision, goals and priorities
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Priority 1 Teaching Assessment
Interventions
Implement effective teaching learning
strategies to ensure all students experience
success in a rigorous, standards-based curriculum


Develop and implement ongoing assessments for
data-driven instructional planning to meet
students unique learning goals

Design and deliver timely intervention support to
ensure student success in a rigorous,
standards-based curriculum
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1.A Disciplined Actions Effective Teaching

• Increase the academic rigor of each students
  instructional program to ensure the widest range
  of opportunities upon graduation. (All general
  and special ed students enrolled in college prep
  English, Math, Science and Social Science
  increase of students completely Algebra I in
  grade 8 review UC/CSU a-g data and develop
  improvement plan at HHS and UHS)
• Support continuous improvement of the Freshmen
  Success Initiative (FSI) to enhance student
  achievement. (Initiatives Adopt and implement an
  accountability plan for monitoring outcomes
  involve teachers, counselors and administrators
  publish year end report)
• Design and implement instructional practices that
  benefit socio-economically disadvantaged and
  English language learners. (Initiatives Sustain
  implementation of GLAD strategies through PDC
  update sessions and monitoring by principals
  monitor implementation of daily English Language
  Development lessons expand Step-Up preschool
  from 5 to 8 classes and monitor enrollment,
  staffing and fiscal impact provide professional
  development for general ed/special ed
  collaboration among teachers and
  paraprofessionals)
• Implement and monitor the student wellness
  program to instill healthy nutritional habits and
  provide increased opportunities for physical
  activity. (Initiatives Develop a plan to sustain
  and continuously improve physical education
  opportunities for students while also containing
  costs implement a wellness program including a
  health fair for employees)

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1.A Disciplined Actions Effective Teaching

• Meaningful integration of technology equipment
  and applications to support 21st century learning
  in all classrooms, for all students, across all
  areas of the curriculum. (Initiatives
  Instructional Coordinator Technology will design
  and facilitate professional development to
  implement 21st century classroom instructional
  technology continue grant development and
  oversee implementation of ARCHES - Alliance for
  Regional Collaboration for Higher Education
  Success - and for Project Lead the Way Gateway to
  technology modules at the junior high and
  Introduction to Engineering at the high school
  establish a baseline monitoring system to track
  teachers acquisition/application of
  instructional technology to inform professional
  development offerings)
• Provide opportunities for professional growth
  that support effective teaching, ongoing
  assessment, and instructional interventions.
  (Initiatives Professional development calendar
  will include Professional Learning Communities
  administrative and site-based learning teams
  Effective literacy strategies for all students,
  including EL and special education Algebraic
  skills and thinking strategies for all students,
  including EL and special education Project
  IMPACT to increase math content and pedagogy for
  teachers in grades 4-Algebra I design site
  administrator and leadership team follow-up for
  sustaining PLC components design training for
  high school department chairs to develop
  expertise in understanding and implement PLCs
  within departments and pathways)

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1.B Disciplined Actions Ongoing Assessment

• Support schools in the implementation of the Data
  Director system in order to analyze student
  performance and develop data-driven instructional
  plans and support. (Initiatives Provide
  professional development on the use of Data
  Director to administrators, site technology
  coordinators and teachers as needed)
• Develop and implement formative assessments on at
  least a quarterly basis to monitor student
  progress and adjust instruction accordingly.
  (Initiatives continue development of common
  formative assessments by site-based PLCs to
  determine mastery of essential standards and
  identification of students who need additional
  support review and streamline implementation of
  diagnostic reading assessment develop model GLAD
  lessons for use with expository writing in
  elementary school develop expository writing
  prompts and model lessons for secondary schools )
• Develop and publish curriculum pacing guides to
  align instruction to state standards and
  assessments. (Initiatives Expand curriculum
  guides to include common assessments and
  expository writing practice prompts add common
  formative assessments to math curriculum guides
  add expository writing practice prompts to ELA
  curriculum guides)
• Use technology to enhance and support ongoing
  assessment. (Initiatives Continue use of
  scan-able assessments for quick availability of
  results at sites and in Data Director provide
  professional development and guidelines for
  implementation of SQL server)

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1.C Disciplined Actions Timely Interventions

• Implement and monitor a Pyramid of Interventions
  at every school site that articulates the support
  systems in place to meet the unique needs of each
  student in the least restrictive environment.
  (Initiatives Design, refine and implement Tier
  I, II, and III interventions for students in
  English Language Arts and Mathematics at each
  school site Implement interventions during the
  school day to ensure student success in rigorous
  college-preparatory coursework lead site PLC
  teams in refining Pyramid of Interventions
  implement a Math through Engineering summer
  course for incoming ninth graders as an Algebra I
  intervention Provide professional development on
  newly adopted READ 180 components)
• Develop and implement a plan for Summer School to
  respond to reductions in state funding and the
  withdrawal of the Options for Youth Get Ahead
  Program. (Initiatives Develop fee-based high
  school summer school program for 2010 in
  connection with Highlander Education Foundation
  to provide program and generate revenue)
• Continue to implement and enhance after school
  ASES program and services. (Initiatives
  Determine effectiveness, monitor and adjust,
  provide a board report Purse opportunity to
  include Math through Engineering program and
  research in ASES junior high program in
  partnership with ConnectEd Center for College and
  Careers)
• Continue to improve and expand the districts
  alternative education programs. (Initiatives
  Determine effectiveness, consider costs, monitor
  and adjust, provide a board report implement a
  technology-based credit recovery program at UHS)

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Priority 2 Parent, Community Board
Connections
Enhance the image of the district through
improved public relations and meaningful
opportunities for involvement
Strengthen an inclusive, responsive, supportive,
respectful and collaborative environment for all
parents
Govern effectively to build unity and enhance an
organizational culture that ensures a high
quality education for all students
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2.A Disciplined Actions Parent Partnerships

• Provide annual stakeholder report regarding
  progress of UHS Design for Excellence.
  (Initiatives Provide the following annual board
  reports UHS Design for Excellence Freshmen
  Success Initiative WASC Action Plan
  implementation and progress develop standards
  for annual student progress in completing the
  UC/CSU a-g requirements and provide a board
  report)
• Provide opportunities to engage the parent
  community in strengthening parent involvement and
  active engagement at the all levels.
  (Initiatives Promote and expand participation in
  Schoolloop at secondary schools continue use of
  ConnectEd at all sites develop an action plan to
  increase receptionists accessibility for
  incoming calls and implement a system to monitor
  timely response to parent phone calls)
• Collaborate with Upland Council PTA to sponsor a
  district-wide Parent Partnership Symposium
  evening, featuring a guest speaker with a
  relevant, powerful message. (Initiatives Select
  a speaker and schedule a professional development
  opportunity the day of the event)
• Utilize technology resources to enhance
  home-to-school by sharing information and
  providing opportunities for feedback.
  (Initiatives Continue ConnectEd for messages and
  survey collection expand Schoolloop
  participation among teachers and parents)
• Engage and involve parents of English learners
  through the establishment of district and site
  English Learner Advisory Councils. (Initiatives
  Sustain and monitor site-based ELAC expand site
  parent academies/literacy programs sustain
  District ELAC sustain dissemination of
  translated documents and electronic phone
  messages at schools with 15 or high EL
  population)

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2.B Disciplined Actions Community Connections

• Revisit the establishment of an Educational
  Foundation to provide community and corporate
  funding in support of a high quality, enriched
  public education for students in the Upland
  Unified School District during a state fiscal
  crisis. (Initiatives Coordinate with HEF
  determine program goals and targets transfer
  balance from district donation account)
• Increase public awareness of district issues and
  events by reaching out to the media and
  community. (Initiatives Monthly articles for
  Chamber Impact, In Touch with Upland Schools and
  local press releases continue to strengthen
  positive collaboration with Daily Bulletins City
  News and Time Warner Cable continue
  ambassadors program to increase involvement of
  district representatives in local service clubs
  study methods of enhancing and upgrading the
  community access channel broadcasts explore CSBA
  Gamut to update and provide on-line access for
  Board Policy)
• Strengthen a positive and mutually beneficial
  relationship with the City of Upland.
  (Initiatives Continue to foster a positive
  relationship through current effective
  partnerships, the City/School District sessions,
  and Traffic Safety meetings continue to clarify
  fee for service)
• Increase involvement with the West End P-16
  Council to develop strategies to better
  coordinate, integrate, and improve education for
  preschool through college students with the
  ultimate goal of closing the achievement gap.
  (Initiative Teacher/Counselor participation
  collaborate with West End Regional Districts on
  Project Lead the Way)
• Collaborate with Chaffey College and Baldy View
  ROP to establish and strengthen partnerships that
  will benefit students at UHS. (Initiatives
  Project Lead the Way Health Science Careers
  Pathway courses including UHS and ROP Foreign
  language offerings, vocational education
  partnerships)

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2.C Disciplined Actions Board Governance

• Ensure opportunities for the diverse range of
  views in the community to inform board
  deliberations. (Initiatives Continue to
  implement Board Governance Handbook agreements
  schedule board meetings at school sites respond
  to delegations/communications in a timely and
  customer-service oriented manner utilize
  ConnectEd for matters of district-wide interest
  develop a site and district annual satisfaction
  survey to foster continuous improvement efforts)
• Ensure that a safe and appropriate educational
  environment is provided to all students and
  staff. (Initiatives Collect concerns of
  employees at Road Show, Ad Council, and Custodian
  and Safety Committee meetings emergency
  notification system in place through ConnectEd
  Asst Supt of HR will continue to collect and
  monitor all reports of sexual harassment in the
  district install and monitor surveillance
  systems at all schools and at the district
  office)
• Increase opportunities to provide community
  leadership on educational issues and advocate on
  behalf of students and public education at the
  local, state, and federal levels. (Initiatives
  Maintain regular meetings with staff from
  Supervisor Biane, Assembly Member Emmerson and
  Senator Dutton Cabinet members actively engaged
  with County professional and legislative advocacy
  groups Cabinet members active in statewide ACSA
  leadership continue to write timely letters to
  legislators on pending matters of importance
  continue to attend countys annual Leg Night
  sessions)
• Schedule opportunities to periodically evaluate
  the boards effectiveness. (Initiatives Monitor
  compliance with CSBA Governance Standards and
  boards Governance Handbook)

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Priority 3 Align Resources to Support Shared
Vision
Maintain inviting, safe, clean, orderly and
attractive school buildings and grounds that
promote student learning and wellness
Recruit, develop, evaluate, recognize and retain
employees who are committed to high quality
performance for every child, every day
Utilize the best of business practices to
maximize existing funds and acquire new resources
to make our vision a reality, while operating
within a balanced budget
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3.A Disciplined Actions Facilities and Grounds

• Continue initial Measure K-2008 construction
  projects, consistent with the voter-approved bond
  measure. (Initiatives Modify construction and
  funding schedule to complete majority of 21st
  century projects by Summer 2011 complete new
  gymnasium at UHS, study replacement vs
  refurbishment of portable classrooms)
• Prepare for Phase 2 of 21st Century Classroom
  renovation, in accordance with Measure K-2008.
  (Initiatives Model site visitations,
  district-wide committee, adopt plans and
  specifications, obtain Department of State
  Architects Office approval, complete bidding
  process, initiate construction in Summer 2009 for
  all classrooms at FK, UJHS, SYC, MAG, CAB and for
  50 of classrooms at UHS)
• Complete master plan at UHS to include learning
  environments for performing arts/music programs
  at UHS. (Initiatives Redesign of current band
  and choral practice rooms, dance team space)
• Continue to identify energy efficient and cost
  containment strategies and projects (Solicit bids
  and proposals to expand solar energy capacity
  monitor and enhance water conservation complete
  utility and contract services audit process,
  provide report of current program effectiveness)
• Continue to explore additional funding sources
  for district-wide facility priorities.
  (Initiative Collaborate with local legislators
  and district consultant explore federal stimulus
  funding sources)

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3.A Disciplined Actions Facilities and Grounds

• Complete scheduled deferred maintenance projects.
  (Initiatives Replace HVAC system in district
  office cafeteria renovations complete at SV, BV
  and UE new playground equipment at SV)
• Complete installation of 10 gig fiber-optic
  network to all district sites. (Initiatives
  Install one gig of fiber to Chaffey node)
• Update demographic projections to determine
  enrollment trends and site utilization.
  (Initiatives Establish a consultant agreement,
  provide a board report as necessary)
• Provide district-wide Disaster Preparedness
  Training (Workshop sponsored by ASCIP and will be
  conducted to Ad Council in January)
• Study the feasibility of placing Automated
  External Defibrillator stations at secondary
  schools for emergency response. (Work with ASCIP
  consultants)
• Continue CPR training district wide. (35
  employees in 2009-10)

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3.B Disciplined Actions Human Resources

• Continue to recruit and retain Highly Qualified
  and EL authorized employees as required under
  NCLB. (Initiatives Maintain contact with college
  and university education programs attend higher
  education advisory meetings use state CMIS
  report to guide hiring procedures monitor
  ongoing progress of teachers working toward
  highly qualified status)
• Collaborate with the Educational Services
  Department to support new teachers through a
  comprehensive induction program create
  meaningful professional growth opportunities for
  all employees and provide support, intervention
  and accountability for employees who are
  under-performing. (Initiatives BTSA new teacher
  induction professional development calendar
  monitor evaluation process provide ongoing
  training on evaluation documents and support
  systems for administrators with under-performing
  employees collaborate with ed services to
  provide admin support in developing support and
  assistance plans as necessary)
• Continue employee recognition program to honor
  employees for exceptional performance in reaching
  district goals and priorities. (Initiatives
  Continue Upland PRIDE recognition, with honorees
  posted on web site)
• Provide employees with health and welfare
  information and wellness programs. (Initiatives
  Collaborate with employee representatives on the
  insurance committee to educate employee
  representatives on the insurance committee to
  educate employees regarding the benefit packages
  and usage implement a wellness program including
  a health fair for employees provide training and
  education to insurance committee members)

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3.B Disciplined Actions Human Resources

• Audit procedures in HR to update written
  guidelines, streamline operations and ensure
  accurate employee records. (Initiatives Develop
  a complete and consistent systematic hiring
  process with appropriate documents for hiring all
  employees continue with full implementation of
  EdJoin application system including in-house
  candidates provide EdJoin training to
  administrators as needed continue to create and
  revise forms to place on the website maintain
  and update seniority and job history databases)
• Provide administrators with information and
  clarification regarding contract provisions.
  (Initiatives Provide short informational pieces
  on contract sections)

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3.C Disciplined Actions Fiscal Resources

• Closely monitor adoption of 2009-10 State Budget
  and make adjustments to District multi-year plan
  as necessary to sustain district priorities
  within a balanced budget. (Initiatives Actively
  support educational advocacy groups to influence
  outcome work closely with School Services of
  California to attain most current and reliable
  information provide Board with timely updates
  keep employee and community stakeholders informed
  and engaged Cabinet will receive weekly fiscal
  and cash flow updates)
• Support all schools and departments in utilizing
  EduReports as a tool to monitor real time
  spending in order to provide customized budget
  formats that align with district and
  site/department priorities. (Initiatives Provide
  additional training periodically assess
  participation and monitor progress)
• Continue to meet oversight obligations with the
  Options for Youth Charter School to ensure that
  OFY is operating in full compliance with the
  Charter Schools Act, the districts charter
  agreement, and all applicable provisions of the
  law. (Initiatives Continue to monitor and
  require timely submissions and compliant audits
  study impact of OFYs unilateral actions to
  withdraw from WESELPA develop district response
  to OFYs unapproved acquisition of an additional
  facility monitor student progress and WASC
  outcome determine whether or not agreement will
  be renewed upon expiration in 2011)
• Collaborate with all stakeholders to determine
  long-term fiscal options to survive and thrive
  during a time of uncertain state funding.
  (Initiatives Examine negotiable solutions
  monitor current actions, consider contracting
  with a fiscal consultant or facilitator)

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3.C Disciplined Actions Fiscal Resources

• Establish all budget and oversight procedures for
  issuing, receiving, spending and monitoring
  proceeds from Measure K-2008. (Initiatives
  Establish and train Oversight Committee, review
  and update current practices close out files
  from K-2001 maintain transparency and keep Board
  and community stakeholders informed and engaged
  provide Board with updated UUSD staffing reports,
  with related costs, to support installations )
• Utilize results from utilities/service contract
  audits to reduce or contain costs. (Initiatives
  Open competitive bidding on waste disposal
  contract)
• Implement new EPICS position control system in
  partnership with Human Resources Division.
  (Initiatives Provide training, implement
  program, monitor results)

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BOARD OF EDUCATION

• Linda Angona
• Wes Fifield
• Steve Frazee
• P. Joseph Lenz
• Michael Varela
• Dr. Gary Rutherford, Superintendent

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