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MPS Strategic Plan: Our Children, Our Community and Our Future 2008-2013

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 1.0 Expand Student Learning Options and Educational Success (Rita Wright)
Person(s) Responsible
1.1 Explore the need for pre-k/early childhood education across the system, determine costs and recommend what actions should be considered.Use SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
White, Gibral
100%
1.2 Decrease dropout rate by an average of 2% per year through 2013 based on the formula of the state Department of Education to be put into effect in 2009Use SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
Dotson, Donald
20%
1.3 Fully develop the ACCESS Program (a state distance learning initiative) for students in accordance with the district’s Technology Plan.Use SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
Thomas, Deborah
70%
1.4 Adjust MPS curricula to put additional emphasis on international and global issues. This includes developing programs and positions to improve services to the district’s English Language Learner/English as a Second Language student population. Use SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
Maryland, Vyagale
15%
1.5 Create “Academic Clubs” in elementary, middle, and high schools to explore new learning options for high achievers (for example: classes at colleges and universities, internships, etc.).Use SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
Richardson, Rafael
50%
1.6 Introduce and assess the Positive Behavior Initiative program for possible expansion within the system.Use SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
Fuller, Regina
89%
1.7 Increase AP courses of study across all high schools with prerequisite pre-AP offerings in middle grades.Use SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
Mclaurine, Mitzi
60%
1.8 Strengthen effective mentoring options throughout the district for students and teachers.Use SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
Reese, Janet
40%
1.9 Establish and maintain a career academy advisory council for each career academy.Use SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
Washington, Lewis
Dotson, Donald
100%
1.10 Create smaller learning communities of students beginning with the middle grades.Use SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
Richardson, Rafael
10%
1.11 Assess the Special Education Department to ensure accountability measures are in place to comply with all polices and laws and to ensure every special education student has an appropriate IEP that is being kept current.Use SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
Gracie, Yolanda
70%
1.12 Assess the Counseling Department to ensure the role of the local school counselor is clearly defined, and that the primary function of the position is to assist students directly in planning for, and the success of, their education at MPS and beyond.Use SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
Maxton, Letha
42%
1.13 Assess programs for students with physical disabilities to ensure their special needs are being met and they are receiving appropriate services to meet their education requirements. Use SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
Thomas, Deborah
80%

 2.0 Enhance Professional Learning; Attract and Retain Quality Teachers, Staff and Administrators (Jimmy Barker)
Person(s) Responsible
2.1 Expand the Instructional Leadership Academy concept to include all administrative personnel at the central office and local school levels.Use SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
Arrington, Veverly
40%
2.2 Continue to increase percentage of highly qualified teachers, particularly in low performing schools.Use SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
Pugh, Sandra
90%
2.3 Ensure that an average of 95% of teacher absences are filled with qualified substitutes by 2013. Use SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
Lowe, Jason
65%
2.4 Develop an employee assistance program for the personal health and well-being of district employees. Use SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
100%
2.5 Create a program to attract great new teachers to include community based incentive packages.Use SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
10%

 3.0 Strengthen School and Student Safety and Security (Lethia Maxton)
Person(s) Responsible
3.1 Compile a safety and security database for each school.Use SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
Yarbrough, Brenda
LaCoste, Paula
Forte, Curtis
60%
3.2 Have a comprehensive safety inspection for each school.Use SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
Crew, Bobby
70%
3.3 Establish a health and safety committee for each school in cooperation with the local PTA/PTO to monitor and offer suggestions on safety and health issues as mandated by the state Department of Education. Use SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
Rogers, Dorothy
Maxton, Letha
20%
3.4 Increase security personnel presence.Use SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
Crew, Bobby
80%
3.5 Encourage an increase in neighborhood watch programs.Use SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
Johnson, Lois
10%
3.6 Establish a community health and safety advisory committee.Use SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
Maxton, Letha
67%
3.7 Maintain the Truancy Abatement Center. Use SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
Bean, Gloria
40%
3.8 Partner with local law enforcement to reduce truancy by investigating the status of school-aged children seen in public during school hours. Use SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
Forte, Curtis
3.9 Strengthen policies and procedures to reduce bullying in each school.Use SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
Green, Teresa
100%
3.10 Conduct a study and implement recommendations as necessary to make the journey to and from school safer for all students.Use SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
Cox, Michael
80%
3.11 Create a centralized monitoring station for security for all schools. Use SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
Crew, Bobby
75%
3.12 Provide MPS security at designated extra-curricular activitiesUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
Howard, Walter
50%
3.13 Develop a common communication platform for emergencies. Use SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
Crew, Bobby
Upshaw, Jerome
90%
3.14 Reorganize PALS to meet the goal of reducing truancy by an average of 2% per year through 2013.Use SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
Johnson, Lois
10%

 4.0 Increase Parental Engagement (Tom Salter)
Person(s) Responsible
4.1 Increase the number of schools effectively using the parent notification system that allows the district to contact parents quickly in an emergency and to remind/notify them of important events at school. Use SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
Dean, Niketa
25%
4.2 Develop a MPS “Parent University” to enable parents to better assist students in the learning process, interact more effectively with teachers, motivate students to do well and move beyond high school...Use SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
Cook, Debra
40%
4.3 Ensure all student and employee contact data is accurate. This includes working with MPS Human Resources, MPS Computer Services and other system departments to ensure appropriate software and procedures are in place to accomplish this goal. Use SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
Dove, Don
5%
4.4 Reduce barriers that make it difficult for parents, teachers and administrators to interact including those affecting non-English speaking parents. Use SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
Maryland, Vyagale
20%
4.5 Place an emphasis on parent and community relations and customer service for each school by establishing training programs for teachers and staff and an awards program for schools and departments that demonstrate exceptional customer relations. Use SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
Davis, Mona
100%
4.6 Explore the possibility of adding a staff member to work as a liaison between MPS and various community groups and volunteer organizations. Use SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
Salter, Tom
100%

 5.0 Facilitate Building and Grounds Enhancement, Renovation, and Construction (Clay Slagle)
Person(s) Responsible
5.1 Expand the Plant, Prune, and Paint Programs to all schools and neighborhoods.Use SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
Slagle, Clay
90%
5.2 Complete Phase I of the MPS building program on time and within budget. Use SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
Slagle, Clay
60%
5.3 Develop a schedule of all renovation, construction and upgrades for schools and provide this information via the district’s website.Use SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
Slagle, Clay
40%
5.4 Establish teams around each new school opening to address all issues for transitioning learning into that facility.Use SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
Slagle, Clay
60%

 6.0 Improve Organization, Finance, and Information System Efficiencies and Effectiveness (Clay Slagle)
Person(s) Responsible
6.1 Constantly review the organizational structure of MPS to ensure effective operations.Use SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
Slagle, Clay
60%
6.2 Establish success measures for organization operational effectiveness.Use SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
Slagle, Clay
10%
6.3 All divisions will present a semi-annual progress report to the Board of Education.Use SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
Salter, Tom
100%
6.4 Process bond issue in Winter/Spring 2009 to secure funding to complete Phase I of the MPS Facilities Plan.Use SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
Glover, Ron
90%
6.5 Secure additional funding sources to begin funding future phases of the MPS Facilities Plan.Use SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
Slagle, Clay
30%
6.6 Identify gaps between revenue and expenditures in MPS annual budgets, and purse sources of revenue to offset potential shortfalls. Use SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
Glover, Ron
10%
6.7 Develop an education and information technology plan through 2013 updating it as part of annual reviews and publish it via the district’s website.Use SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
Dean, Niketa
75%
6.8 To ensure accountability, establish an educational research office to measure the effectiveness of district initiatives and programs.Use SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
Holloway, Victoria
10%

 7.0 Strengthen Community Development, Partnering, and Communication (Tom Salter)
Person(s) Responsible
7.1 Hold meetings of the school board, the Education and Workforce Council and other related educational partners in various schools around the district.Use SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
Hill, Renae
100%
7.2 Establish a regular videotaped “community blog”, including a message from the Superintendent, for broadcast on the new community cable channel. Use SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
Davis, Mona
50%
7.3 Focus the Superintendent’s interactions with targeted community groups (including Hispanic and Korean populations) to tell the MPS story regarding academic indicators of success and ways they can help the system become more successful.Use SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
Salter, Tom
30%
7.4 Establish an annual Montgomery Public Schools education conference with the Board of Education, elected officials, business leaders, faith-based organizations, and the public to discuss progress and focus efforts to benefit the MPS system.Use SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
Salter, Tom
1%
7.5 Establish an archive for MPS memorabilia and history.Use SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
Hill, Renae
50%
7.6. Develop a “Lend Executive Program” where volunteers from business community groups work with senior leadership on various objectives in the strategic plan. Use SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
Salter, Tom
25%
7.7 Establish “Digital Signage” (inside and out) at each school to identify community partners.Use SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
Dean, Niketa
7.5%

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