Strategic Plan

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DRAFT
ABC Unified School District
2000 - 2003
Strategic Plan
June 2000
600-225/9
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Table of Contents
Introduction - A Message From the Superintendent

i 2000-2003 Goals Format ii Strategic
Planning Process 1 Timeline 2 Evalua
tion Process - The Pie 3 Summary of
Strategic Plan Goals 4 Strategic Plan
Goals 5 High Results Oriented
Instructional Program
6-7 Extraordinary School and Community
Partnership 8-9 Highest
Quality Professional Staff
10-11 Inspiring Learning and Working
Environment 12-13 Modern
School Facilities
14-15 Acknowledgements 17
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Introduction
A Message from the Superintendent This
2000-2003 District Strategic Plan provides the
framework for building on our current strengths
in ABC and setting a vision and goals for the
next three years. The Vision is simple and
powerful. We believe students in ABC should be
as well educated as any in the world. Right here
in our schools. There are five goals with
specific yearly targets each of the three years
of the plan. The goals are also simple and
essential. They speak to student achievement,
quality of work life, modern facilities,
professional staff, and school-community
partnerships. This plan begins a new era in goal
setting, accomplishment and accountability in
ABC. Traditionally, public schools set and
evaluate goals based on processes. ABC will now
be evaluated on how it achieves agreed upon
expectations and levels of performance. In order
to determine how well we are doing, we have
invented our own district-wide evaluation plan
that will use different measures to assess
progress on our goals. This evaluation pie is
outlined in this plan. Our District Strategic
Planning Committee will provide the leadership in
evaluating district goal achievement via the
pie and assist in reporting results to staff
and community. In ABC we believe that all parts
of the school district should function as an
integrated system working together to support the
classroom teacher. This approach provides a
focus of energy, talent and resources aimed at
our Main Thing which is student
achievement. It has been said that young people
are our future. True enough. It is also true
that we adults are their future. This plan is a
simple framework to help ensure that future. Ron
Barnes Superintendent
ABC Unified School District
Technology integrated into the classroom.
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Strategic Plan Goals Format

• The goals in the strategic plan are organized in
  the following way
• Goal Statement
• Quality Indicators
• Annual Targets
• This format allows you to see the overall goal
  first, followed by the quality indicators used to
  measure whether the goal is being achieved.
  Annual targets also have been established for
  each year. An evaluation process including a
  multiple measures approach will be used to assess
  the Districts efforts in meeting the goals.
• By adopting this approach, the District is
  intentionally requiring a significantly higher
  level of accountability. The key to our success
  will be the continued involvement of our
  students, parents, staff and community in
  achieving our goals.

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Our Collective Work of the District
Strategic Planning Process
District Goals
Inspiring Learning and Working Environments
Extraordinary School and Community Partnerships
Highest Quality Professional Staff
High Results Oriented Instructional Program
Modern School Facilities
Academic Services
Schools
Support Services
Submit Districts Strategic Plan to Board
Individual School and Department Plans
Gather Input from Staff/Parents/Community Members
Submit Individual School/Department Plan to
District
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Our Collective Work of the District
Coordination and Planning Process
Timeline 1999-2000
Sept - March
Oct.
June
April-May
Sept.
Gather Input from Schools and Department for
Individual Plans
Share draft with The District Management Team
Present Initial Plan to Board for Approval and
Then Develop Annual Targets and Evaluation System
Submit Districts Strategic Plan to Board for
Approval
Submit Individual School/ Department Plans
to District
Finalize draft with Board Advisory Committee- Stra
tegic Planning
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Our Collective Work of the District
Evaluation Components The Pie
State Standardized Data
Community/Staff/ Student Surveys Per School
Specific Results Based Targets
Community Quality Indicators
ABC Assessments
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Summary of Strategic Plan Goals
2000-2003 Goals
1. High Results Oriented Instructional Program
To implement a world class education system
based on high expectations and common standards
for all students. 2. Extraordinary
School and Community Partnership To develop
and implement systems that promote parent,
student and community partnership that result
in student centered learning environments and
opportunities. 3. Highest Quality Professional
Staff To improve performance by committing
to provide staff development based on district
priorities. To recruit and retain the
highest quality professional staff for the
District. 4. Inspiring Learning and Working
Environments To establish an environment
that will encourage innovation, provide
flexibility to schools, ensure safety in schools
and expand the customer service approach to
support our school communities. 5. Modern
School Facilities To modernize all schools
by 2004 and provide a system of support to ensure
long term modern facilities.
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Strategic Plan Goals ---Student Achievement -
Our Main Thing
High Results - Oriented Instructional Program
Extraordinary School and Community Partnerships
Modern School Facilities
Inspiring Learning and Working Environments
Highest Quality Professional Staff
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1. High Results Oriented Instructional Program
To implement a world class education system based
on high expectations and common standards for all
students.
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1. High Results Oriented Instructional Program
ANNUAL TARGETS
QUALITY INDICATORS
DISTRICT GOALS
2000-01
2001-02
2002-03
Using current State assessments, increase student
performance by 8. This will be used as baseline
data. 55 of students from low income
families, in the District for 3 years, will
achieve grade level proficiency in reading on the
SAT 9. Design and implement a study that will
determine students success and preparation. Send
survey to graduates of 2001. Garner baseline
data. Develop benchmarks for measuring staff
technology proficiency. Baseline data is
collected regarding student technology
proficiency.
Analyze assessment data and determine targets for
improvement. Improve by 8 above prior
year. 75 of students from low income families,
in the District for 3 years, will achieve grade
level proficiency in reading on the SAT
9. Analyze data from class of 2001 to identify
target areas for improvement. 60 of staff
have attained technology proficiency. 75 of
students are working at grade level for the K-12
technology benchmarks.
Analyze assessment data and determine targets for
improvement. Improve by 8 from prior
year. 95 of students from low income families,
in the District for 3 years, will be at grade
level in reading on the SAT 9. Adjust and
modify curriculum and graduation requirements as
needed. 75 of staff have attained technology
proficiency. 80 of students are working at grade
level for the K-12 technology benchmarks.
District scores on a variety of assessments,
including the SAT 9, will improve from a
baseline for the next three years. Increasing
percentage of students from low income families
will achieve grade level proficiency in reading
on the SAT 9. Students will demonstrate
competence in the basic skills and knowledge
needed for satisfactory entry into post secondary
education or the work force. Students and
teachers will use technology as a meaningful tool
for learning and teaching in all educational
environments.
1. Students in ABC score in the top quartile
in California. 2. ABC proves, via results,
that socio-economic status does not have to be
a school success indicator. 3. A standard
based curriculum demonstrates commitment to
"Learners of the Future." 4. Staff and
students utilize an information and technology-
rich learning and teaching environment.
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2. Extraordinary School and Community Partnership
To develop and implement systems that promote
parent, student and community partnership that
result in student centered learning environments
and opportunities.
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2. Extraordinary School and Community Partnership
ANNUAL TARGETS
QUALITY INDICATORS
DISTRICT GOALS
2000-01
2001-02
2002-03
Increase variety by 10 over prior year. Facility
use shows 20 increase over prior
year. Increase variety of opportunities
and participation by 10 over prior year. 70
of community surveys indicate "A" or "B"
regarding District schools.
1. Business and community partnerships provide
rich learning support within and beyond the
four walls. 2. Volunteerism program
puts large number of volunteers in our
schools. 3. Community grades quality of ABC
schools as an "A" or "B."
Increase the number of community, business and
educational partners, including the PTA, who will
share their time and resources with the
District. Expand opportunities for students to
extend their learning into the community and
business schools will be available for use
toward community activities on a 24 hour basis.
Significantly increase volunteers in the schools
in ways that will assist teachers and results in
enhanced student learning. Annual community
surveys will indicate "A" or "B" regarding the
quality of education provided by the District.
Increase variety and opportunity for involvement
by 10. Facility use shows a 20
increase. Collect baseline data for
number of volunteers and activities/ support they
provide. 60 of community survey indicates "A"
or "B" regarding District schools.
Increase variety by 10 over prior year. Facility
use shows 20 increase over prior
year. Increase variety of opportunities
and participation by 10 over prior year. 80
of community surveys indicates "A" or "B"
regarding District schools.
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3. Highest Quality Professional Staff
To improve performance by committing to provide
staff development based on district
priorities. To recruit, and retain the highest
quality professional staff for the District.
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3. Highest Quality Professional Staff
ANNUAL TARGETS
QUALITY INDICATORS
DISTRICT GOALS
2000-01
2001-02
2002-03
1. Extraordinary professional growth
opportunities are provided for certificated and
classified employees. 2. The District
will employ and keep the top 5 of quality
employees in all areas.
Survey shows 75 of staff participating in
professional growth opportunities. Those
participating report positive evaluations. D
istrict managers rank new employees as being in
the top 5. District data demonstrates that
employee turnover in ABC is 10 lower than in
like districts. 90 of the teachers hired in ABC
are fully credentialed.
Survey shows 85 of staff participating in
professional growth opportunities. Those
participating report positive evaluations. D
istrict managers rank new employees as being in
the top 5. District data demonstrates that
employee turnover in ABC is 20 lower than in
like districts. 90 of the teachers hired in ABC
are fully credentialed.
Certificated and classified staff are involved in
high quality professional growth programs that
they will view as helpful and supportive. D
ata will indicate that the district hires and
retains the highest quality employees.
Survey shows 90 of staff participating in
professional growth opportunities. Those
participating report positive evaluations. D
istrict managers rank new employees as being in
the top 5. District data demonstrates that
employee turnover in ABC is 30 lower than in
like districts. 90 of the teachers hired in ABC
are fully credentialed. 95 of all teachers in
ABC are fully credentialed.
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4. Inspiring Learning and Working Environments
To establish an environment that will encourage
innovation, provide flexibility to schools,
ensure safety in schools and expand the customer
service approach to support our school
communities.
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4. Inspiring Learning and Working Environments
ANNUAL TARGETS
QUALITY INDICATORS
DISTRICT GOALS
2000-01
2001-02
2002-03
Survey staff and parents regarding school
security. Schools modify their safe school
plan. Surveys of departments are developed to
allow for customer suggestions. Define targets
for improvements. Survey staff, students and
parents regarding quality of work life and
learning environment. Use as baseline data.
1. Safe and secure environments are assured
for students and staff. 2. Support systems
are in place that treat students, staff and
community as customers. 3. ABC staff grade
quality of work life and learning environment
as an "A" or "B." Students and parents rate
learning environment in ABC as an "A" or "B."
Students, staff and parents believe their school
and work places are safe and secure. Support
systems are continuously improved based on
customer needs and suggestions. Customers of
support systems are satisfied with
services. Staff rate work life as an "A" or
"B" at their schools. Students and parents rate
learning life as an "A" or "B" at their schools.
Increase 5 over baseline year to assure positive
response regarding safe and secure
environments. Show improvement in target
areas. 80 of respondents on the survey
report "A" or "B" on the quality of work life and
learning environment.
Increase by 10 over prior year positive reports
regarding safe and secure environments. Show
improvement in target areas. Continue to solicit
and analyze areas for improvement. 85 of
the respondents on the survey report "A" or "B"
on the qualify of work life/learning environment.
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5. Modern School Facilities
To modernize all schools by 2004 and provide a
system of support to ensure long term modern
facilities.
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5. Modern School Facilities
ANNUAL TARGETS
QUALITY INDICATORS
DISTRICT GOALS
2000-01
2001-02
2002-03
30 of the projects, in terms of effort/cost,
will be completed by June 30, 2001. Deferred
maintenance plan will be developed for the next
3-5 years. A repair and preventive maintenance
action plan will be developed for all sites based
on a needs analysis. Networks and phone systems
will be installed as a part of modernization
program.
Half of the total projects will be completed by
the end of the 2001-02 school year. A
survey of ABC stakeholders will indicate
satisfaction of the maintenance of the
facilities. Mail and student information
programs will be available on district networked
computers. Electronic mail services will be
available by remote access for all staff members.
1. Every school modernized by Dec. 2003 in
cooperation with staff and community. 2. A
systematic support system is in place to assure
long term modern facilities. 3. Technology
is an integral element in school design and
renovation.
All schools will be modernized within the
established timelines for completion. A need
analysis will be completed and annually revised
for maintaining and improving ABCs
facilities. Technology systems and services
will facilitate improved productivity and
communication for all employees.
All projects will be completed or in construction
at the end of the 2002-03 school year. The
maintenance action plan will be reviewed annually
and adjusted. All schools will be networked
and every classroom is connected to the
internet. Every classroom has a phone and access
to email. Teachers have the technological
resources to communicate with parents and
colleagues.
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If you have the courage to begin, you have the
courage to succeed.
David Viscott
Moving ABC into the Future
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Acknowledgements
Appreciation is extended to the staff and various
groups for their input and thoughts in the
development of this Strategic Plan. This
includes the Board of Education, the District
Management Team President of AFT, CSEA, AFSCME,
Superintendents Advisory Council, staff of
Academic Services and Support Services. Special
acknowledgement is extended to the Strategic
Planning Board Advisory Committee Armin Reyes,
Board Liaison, Dr. Mary Sieu, Assistant
Superintendent-Academic Services, District
Liaison, Warren White, Chairperson, Bill Alford,
Pat Bauer, Herb Bryan, Brian Ferrer (Student),
Shiris Gandhi, Laura Lee, Rebecca Michele Macias,
Linda Madrid, Lucila Meraz, Rudy Pulido, Don Saul.
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BOARD OF EDUCATION Olympia Chen, President David
Montgomery, Vice President Marilyn Rubio,
Clerk Robert Baldwin, Member Cecy Groom,
Member Armin Reyes, Member Celia Spitzer,
Member Superintendent Dr. Ronald G.
Barnes