Strategic Plan

for

Joint School District 391

Table of Contents

Introduction

A school district, or any organization, has a better understanding of what it is doing, and what it intends to do, if it periodically establishes and monitors goals.  Completion of this strategic plan allows our school system to take advantage of its future by capitalizing on its resources, addressing its challenges, and providing the kind of leadership to encourage success.

Our strategic plan should be thought of as a useful tool for managing the district's resources. The most desired outcome of developing and implementing this Strategic Plan is the highest possible student achievement and community engagement to promote student achievement. 

Vision Statement

The vision for the future of Kellogg School District No. 391 is to be recognized as a district respected for exemplary quality.  This will be accomplished by meeting the needs of students and challenging them to excel through an open and accessible partnership with our community.

Mission Statement

Kellogg School District ¾  a partnership of students, parents, educators, and community members  ¾  committed to ensuring a safe, nurturing environment where people are challenged to:

  • demonstrate individual responsibility;
  • attain academic excellence;
  • achieve personal success;
  • involve themselves in life-long learning activities.

Belief Statements

  • Our greatest potential for action is realized when we clearly establish and articulate our beliefs.
  • All people are individuals possessing equal value.
  • Quality education requires a partnershp with teh community. Our schools and community have a responsibility for developing a strong foundation on which the student may grow.
  • A safe, disciplined and caring environment is necessary for learning to take place.
  • All students and staff are accountable for their actions.
  • Development of excellence should be the first consideration in any aspect of the school community.
  • The process of learning is characterized by active, on-going, life-long participation.
  • The continued development of technological literacy and understanding ot its uses is important in developing globally focused students.
  • Equal value is placed on any career path thelarner chooses to follow.
  • Our educators function primarily as mentors and facilitators.
  • All students are afforded the same opportunity to succeed with consideration given for individual needs and capabilities.

Target Goals and Objectives:

Standards:

Set clear standards for student performance to meet or exceed state and national benchmarks.
  1. Define academic and life skills competencies for each grade level and subject area, includeing appropriate, measurable benchmarks.
  2. Develop and disseminate a brochure for students, parents and the community that communicates these academic and life skills competencies by grade level.
  3. Identify, promote and celebrate exceptional approaches to teaching and learning.
Success will be evidenced by one or more of the following measures:
  • Annual increase in the number of students who improve their standardized test score rank.
  • Annual increase in the percentage of students exceeding academic standards as measured by national, state and district assessments.
  • Annual increase in student attendance rates.
  • Annual increase in graduation rates.
  • Annual decrease in dropout and truancy rates.

Assessment:

Continue the district assessment process that measures success at regular intervals.
  1. Develop district grade-level and course assessments to determine the degree to which students have met the standards.
  2. Communicate and interpret the results of the assessments to parents and the community.
  3. Provide staff training for interpreting assessment results.
  4. Use assessment results to assist with district decision-making processes that will help students achieve academic proficiency.
Success will be evidenced by one or more of the following measures:
  • Completion and implementation of grade-level and course assessments.
  • Increased awareness of assessment results by parents and the community.
  • Increased understanding of how to interpret assessment results.
  • Increased use of assessment data to make instructional decisions.

Accountability:

Establish a strong accountability process that will enable graduates to be knowledgeable individuals, quality producers, effective communicators, competent thinkers, effective collaborators, responsible citizens and life-long learners.
School Board:
  1. Monitor and support the Strategic Plan developed for the Kellogg School District.
  2. Use the Strategic Plan to guide the district by setting appropriate board goals and school district policies.
  3. Provide leadership in promoting a culture of innovation, risk-taking, service and trust.
District Administration:
  1. Monitor the progress of the Strategic Plan.
  2. Facilitate development of building-level strategic plans that align with the district Strategic Plan.
  3. Oversee publication of an annual report of progress toward meeting the goals and objectives outlined in the Strategic Plan.
  4. Encourage staff to think, work and plan together.
  5. Guide the flow of resources to areas of need.
  6. Continue open, honest communication among board members, community members, parents, students and staff.
Building Administration:
  1. Develop and implement building-level plans within the framework of the district Strategic Plan.
  2. Assist with defining staff training needs.
  3. Provide leadership for whole-school improvement efforts.
Classified Personnel:
  1. Implement elements of the Strategic Plan in areas of responsibility.
  2. Administer rules and policies in a consistent manner.
Teachers:
  1. Develop strategies for meeting the needs of the individual student.
  2. Administer rules and policies in a consistent manner.
  3. Partner with parents to ensure students meet or exceed their potential.
Students:
  1. Accept responsibility for own actions.
  2. Always do quality work.
  3. Be self-directed and motivated learners.
  4. Develop skills that will promote life long success in the workplace.
  5. Apply knowledge to improve the quality of life for self and community.
Parents:
  1. Advocate for child's education and well being.
  2. Partner with teachers to ensure students meet or exceed their potential.
Community:
  1. Assist Kellogg School District implement the Strategic Plan.
Shared Responsibilities among All Stakeholders:
  1. Continue to develop strong support for district funding needs.
  2. Build relationships with legislative and other government agencies.
  3. Strengthen relationships with senior citizens and community members who do not have children in school
Success will be evidenced by one or more of the following measures:
  • Annual increase in parent/teacher conference participation.
  • Increased involvement by parents and other community members in district issues and activities.
  • Regular communication with the community regarding funding issues.
  • Greater alignment between district strategic plan and building plans.
  • A high level of esprit de corps among board members, community, parents, staff and students.
  • Other districts look to Kellogg School District as a role model.

Alignment:

Align resources to focus on students meeting the standards.
  1. Ensure curriculum, resources, staffing and progam incentives are directly aligned to achievement priorities.
  2. Develop a plan to ensure all students have a textbook where appropriate.
  3. Continue to provide training opportunities for staff.
  4. Provide incentives for staff to be pro-active in grant writing.
Success will be evidenced by one or more of the following measures:
  • Strong community support for district funding needs.
  • Increase grant funds.
  • Professional development opportunities that are aligned with district goals and priorities.
  • Continued recruitment of high-quality staff and continued hiring procedures that meet the needs of the district.
  • Progress made toward achieving funding goals.

Climate

Establish a safe, nurturing environment to meet basic needs of students and staff which include physical and emotional security, self-confidence and self-reliance.
  1. Enforce disciplinary policies and procedures.
  2. Enforce student responsibilitis.
  3. Provide support and training to students and staff regarding safety.
  4. Continue upgrading district facilities.
  5. Inform students about the value of staying drug free and maintaining healthy lifesyles.
Success will be evidenced by one or more of the following measures:
  • Students, parents and staff feel safe.
  • Increased community cooperation and response to district needs.
  • Decreased evidence of substance abuse in schools.
  • Decreased dropout and truancy rates.

Collaborative Relationships

Maximize available resources by developing mutually beneficial partnerships between school and the community including businesses, civic clubs, public agencies and social services.
  1. Develop new partnerships that provide an increased level of support for district needs.
  2. Update a list of community resources.
  3. Create learning opportunities with other educational institutions.
  4. Strengthen relationships with legistlative and other governmental agencies.
  5. Communicate district resources available to the community.
Success will be evidenced by one or more of the following measures.
  • Schools that are active participants in community activities.
  • Community members that are active in their schools.
  • Businesses and other entities establishing a presence in our schools.
  • The district is consulted by legislators and other officials about educational issues.
  • Parental satisfaction with the quality of their school.

Continuous Improvement

Commit to continuous improvement for student achievement.
  1. Continue efforts to be recognized as a district respected for exemplary quality and one which is valued and viewed as a community resource.
  2. Conduct yearly evaluation of progress toward meeting district goals.
  3. Challenge all students to achieve personal academic excellence.
  4. Expand data-drive decision making processes.
Success will be evidenced by one or more of the following measures.
  • Number of students meeting and exceeding standards.
  • Review and interpretation of data in district's annual report on Board goals.

Acknowledgements

Kellogg School District personnel and district patrons spent many hours providing valuable information for this document.  Without their considerable time and effort, this Strategic Plan would not have been possible.  Thank you!

Board of Trustees:

Mark Cowles, Chairperson
Stephanie Broaddus, Member
Dale Jacobs, Member
Bill Scudder, Member
Kayla Turnbow, Member

Superintendent:

Greg Godwin

Strategic Planning Committee:

Students:

Brittany Bonn
Joby Burmeister
Tony Chatfield
Rachel Hopper
Chris Kelty
Chris Lund
Jamie Marshall
Jessica Mitchell
Lauren Peterson
Autumn Smith
Tate White

Certified Staff:

Sandy Harden
Mary Harding
Sherri Rewoldt
Laurie Roberts
Troy Schueller
Lisa Supulver
Marcia Wall
Scott White

Patrons:

Dale Brown
Sue Copeland
Brad Corkill
Dale Costa
Bob Launhardt
Mac Pooler
Kent Roberts
Ken Tilman

Parents:

Mike Domy
Norma Douglas
Glen Keller
Kathy Nansel
Susan Mitchell
Steve Morely
Larry Yergler

Classified Staff:

Chris Campbell
Amy Carney
Steve Critchfield
Carri Dickinson
Tim Etherton
Jan Higbee
Vicki McEnany
Francie Pooler
Terry Rinaldi

Administration:

Terry Bostick, Special Services Director
Paul Currie, PES Principal
Bonnie Farmin, Curriculum Coordinator
Steve Knox, Technology Coordinator
Ralph Lowe, KHS Principal
Sandra Pommerening, KMS Principal
Steve Shepperd, SES Principal

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