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

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.

White, Gibral

100%

10/7/2009 3:10 PM

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 2009

Washington, Lewis

20%

10/4/2010 2:10 PM

1.3 Fully develop the ACCESS Program (a state distance learning initiative) for students in accordance with the district’s Technology Plan.

Edwards, Cossaundria

100%

7/27/2011 11:28 AM

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.

Farsinejad, Lizzette

90%

7/26/2011 12:55 PM

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.).

White, Gibral

75%

7/26/2011 5:52 PM

1.6 Introduce and assess the Positive Behavior Initiative program for possible expansion within the system.

Maxton, Letha

100%

7/27/2011 5:11 PM

1.7 Increase AP courses of study across all high schools with prerequisite pre-AP offerings in middle grades.

Mclaurine, Mitzi

80%

8/15/2011 10:26 AM

1.8 Strengthen effective mentoring options throughout the district for students and teachers.

Coleman, Betty

85%

8/19/2011 12:09 PM

1.9 Establish and maintain a career academy advisory council for each career academy.

Washington, Lewis

Dotson, Donald

100%

2/18/2010 10:46 AM

1.10 Create smaller learning communities of students beginning with the middle grades.

Edwards, Cossaundria

60%

7/27/2011 11:35 AM

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.

Gracie, Yolanda

70%

11/15/2010 9:26 AM

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.

Maxton, Letha

78%

7/27/2011 4:13 PM

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.

Gracie, Yolanda

80%

2/3/2011 8:39 AM

2.0 Enhance Professional Learning; Attract and Retain Quality Teachers, Staff and Administrators (Veverly Arrington)

Person(s) Responsible

2.1 Expand the Instructional Leadership Academy concept to include all administrative personnel at the central office and local school levels.

Alexander, Matthew

100%

8/15/2011 5:08 PM

2.2 Continue to increase percentage of highly qualified teachers, particularly in low performing schools.

Pugh, Sandra

98%

12/15/2010 1:30 PM

2.3 Ensure that an average of 95% of teacher absences are filled with qualified substitutes by 2013.

Lowe, Jason

85%

7/26/2011 12:38 PM

2.4 Develop an employee assistance program for the personal health and well-being of district employees.

100%

2/1/2010 10:47 AM

2.5 Create a program to attract great new teachers to include community based incentive packages.

Pitts, Kim

Lowe, Jason

55%

9/14/2011 9:14 AM

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.

Yarbrough, Brenda

LaCoste, Paula

Forte, Curtis

100%

11/16/2010 10:36 AM

3.2 Have a comprehensive safety inspection for each school.

Crew, Bobby

100%

8/15/2011 10:08 AM

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.

Rogers, Dorothy

Maxton, Letha

100%

12/1/2010 12:47 PM

3.4 Increase security personnel presence.

Crew, Bobby

80%

2/9/2010 8:43 AM

3.5 Encourage an increase in neighborhood watch programs.

Coleman, Betty

25%

8/19/2011 3:03 PM

3.6 Establish a community health and safety advisory committee.

Maxton, Letha

100%

10/22/2010 8:36 AM

3.7 Maintain the Truancy Abatement Center.

Bean, Gloria

100%

7/27/2011 7:51 AM

3.8 Partner with local law enforcement to reduce truancy by investigating the status of school-aged children seen in public during school hours.

Forte, Curtis

100%

7/27/2011 7:52 AM

3.9 Strengthen policies and procedures to reduce bullying in each school.

Green, Teresa

100%

11/10/2010 1:43 PM

3.10 Conduct a study and implement recommendations as necessary to make the journey to and from school safer for all students.

Cox, Michael

80%

1/8/2009 3:27 PM

3.11 Create a centralized monitoring station for security for all schools.

Crew, Bobby

75%

2/9/2010 8:34 AM

3.12 Provide MPS security at designated extra-curricular activities

Howard, Walter

50%

2/18/2010 10:48 AM

3.13 Develop a common communication platform for emergencies.

Crew, Bobby

Upshaw, Jerome

90%

2/12/2010 8:59 AM

3.14 Reorganize PALS to meet the goal of reducing truancy by an average of 2% per year through 2013.

Johnson, Lois

10%

2/18/2010 10:48 AM

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.

Salter, Tom

80%

8/29/2011 1:38 PM

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...

Washington, Lewis

80%

8/13/2011 11:30 AM

4.3 Ensure all student and employee contact data is accurate. This includes working with MPS Human Resources, MPS Technology Support Services and other system departments to ensure appropriate software and procedures are in place to accomplish this goal.

Dove, Don

65%

7/26/2011 2:34 PM

4.4 Reduce barriers that make it difficult for parents, teachers and administrators to interact including those affecting non-English speaking parents.

Farsinejad, Lizzette

85%

7/26/2011 12:51 PM

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.

Davis, Mona

100%

12/4/2009 11:20 AM

4.6 Explore the possibility of adding a staff member to work as a liaison between MPS and various community groups and volunteer organizations.

Salter, Tom

100%

5/29/2009 9:47 AM

5.0 Facilitate Building and Grounds Enhancement, Renovation, and Construction (Donald Dotson)

Person(s) Responsible

5.1 Expand the Plant, Prune, and Paint Programs to all schools and neighborhoods.

Dotson, Donald

100%

8/9/2011 10:53 AM

5.2 Complete Phase I of the MPS building program on time and within budget.

100%

8/9/2011 10:54 AM

5.3 Develop a schedule of all renovation, construction and upgrades for schools and provide this information via the district’s website.

Thompson, Barbara

100%

8/13/2011 11:21 AM

5.4 Establish teams around each new school opening to address all issues for transitioning learning into that facility.

McKenzie, Lee

Dotson, Donald

100%

9/1/2010 2:50 PM

6.0 Improve Organization, Finance, and Information System Efficiencies and Effectiveness (Barbara Thompson)

Person(s) Responsible

6.1 Constantly review the organizational structure of MPS to ensure effective operations.

Slagle, Clay

100%

10/5/2010 3:31 PM

6.2 Establish success measures for organization operational effectiveness.

Thompson, Barbara

50%

7/26/2011 2:28 PM

6.3 All divisions will present a semi-annual progress report to the Board of Education.

Salter, Tom

100%

3/17/2009 9:09 AM

6.4 Process bond issue in Winter/Spring 2009 to secure funding to complete Phase I of the MPS Facilities Plan.

Glover, Ron

100%

6/18/2010 5:17 PM

6.5 Secure additional funding sources to begin funding future phases of the MPS Facilities Plan.

Thompson, Barbara

85%

7/26/2011 2:35 PM

6.6 Identify gaps between revenue and expenditures in MPS annual budgets, and pursue sources of revenue to offset potential shortfalls.

Glover, Ron

100%

7/5/2010 3:58 PM

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.

Dean, Niketa

100%

11/29/2010 4:43 PM

6.8 To ensure accountability, establish an educational research office to measure the effectiveness of district initiatives and programs.

Holloway, Victoria

10%

8/12/2009 1:17 PM

7.0 Strengthen Community Development, Partnering, and Communication (Tom Salter)

Person(s) Responsible