Strategic Plan
for
Kellogg School District #391
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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.
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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.
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Mission Statement
Kellogg School District - a partnership of students, parents,
educators and community members - 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.
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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 require a partnership with the 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 of its uses is important in developing globally
focused students.
- Equal value is placed on any career path the learner choosed 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.
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Target Goals & Objectives
Standards
Set clear standards for student performance to meet or exceed state
and national benchmarks.
- Define academic and life skills competencies fore each grade
level and subject area indicating appropriate, measureable
benchmarks.
- Develop and disseminate a brochure for students, parents and the
community that communicates these academic and life skills
competencies by grade level.
- 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.
- Develop district grade-level and course assessments to determine
the degree to which students have met the standards.
- Communicate and interpret the results of the assessments to
parents and the community.
- Provide staff training for interpreting assessment results.
- Use assessment results to assist with district decision-making
processes that will help students achieve academic proficiency.
Success will be evidences 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:
- Monitor and support the Strategic Plan developed for the Kellogg
School District.
- Use the Strategic Plan to guide the district by setting
appropriate board goals and school district policies.
- Provide leadership in promoting a culture of innovation,
risk-taking, service and trust.
District Administration:
- Monitor the progress of the Strategic Plan.
- Facilitate development of building-level strategic plans that
align with the district Strategic Plan.
- Oversee publication of an annual report of progress toward
meeting the goals and objectives outlined in the Strategic Plan.
- Encourage staff to think, work and plan together.
- Guide the flow of resources to areas of need.
- Continue open, honest communication among board members,
community members, parents, students and staff.
Building Administration:
- Develop and implement building-level plans within the framework
of the district Strategic Plan.
- Assist with defining staff training needs.
- Provide leadership for whole-school improvement efforts.
Classified Personnel:
- Implement elements of the Strategic Plan in areas of
responsibility.
- Administer rules and policies in a consistent manner.
Teachers:
- Develop strategies for meeting the needs of the individual
student.
- Administer rules and policies in a consistent manner.
- Partner with parents to ensure students meet or exceed their
potential.
Students:
- Accept responsibility for own actions.
- Always do quality work.
- Be self-directed and motivated learners.
- Develop skills that will promote life-long success in the
workplace.
- Apply knowledge to improve the quality of life for self and
community.
Parents:
- Advocate for child's education and well being.
- Partner with teachers to ensure students meet or exceed their
potential.
Community:
- Assist Kellogg School District implement the Strategic Plan.
Shared Responsibilities among All Stakeholders:
- Continue to develop strong support for district funding goals.
- Build relationships with legislative and other government
agencies.
- 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 espirit 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.
- Ensure curriculum, resources, staffing and program incentives
are directly aligned to achievement priorities.
- Develop a plan to ensure all students have a textbook where
appropriate.
- Continue to provide training opportunities for staff.
- 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.
- Enforce disciplinary policies and procedures.
- Enforce students responsibilities.
- Provide support and training to students and staff regarding
safety.
- Continue upgrading district facilities.
- Inform students about the value of staying drug free and
maintaining healthy lifestyles.
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.
- Develop new partnerships that provide an increased level of
support for district needs.
- Update a list of community resources.
- Create learning opportunities with other educational
institutions.
- Strengthen relationship with legislative and other government
agencies.
- 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.
- Business 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.
- Continue efforts to be recognized as a district respected for
exemplary quality and one which is valued and viewed as a community
resource.
- Conduct yearly evaluation of progress toward meeting district
goals.
- Challenge all students to achieve personal academic excellence.
- 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.
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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 Pan 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, Superintendent
Strategic Planning Committee:
Students:
| Joby Burmeister |
Jessicca Mitchell |
Tate White |
| Tony Chatfield |
Autumn Smith |
Chris Kelty |
| Rachel Hopper |
Lauren Peterson |
Chris Lund |
| Jamie Marshall |
|
Brittany Bond |
Certified Staff:
| Sherri Rewoldt |
Marcia Wall |
Scott White |
| Sandy Harden |
Lisa Supulver |
Mary Harding |
| Troy Schueller |
|
Laurie Roberts |
Patrons:
| Bob Launhardt |
Sue Copeland |
Kent Roberts |
| Dale Brown |
Mac Pooler |
Brad Corkill |
| Ken Tilman |
|
Dale Costa |
Parents:
| Steve Morely |
Mike Domy |
Glen Keller |
| Susan Mitchell |
Linda Yergler |
Norma Douglas |
| Kathy Nansel |
Classified Staff:
| Chris Campbell |
Francie Pooler |
Jan Higbee |
| Vicki McEnany |
Carri Dickinson |
Tim Etherton |
| Steve Critchfield |
Amy Carney |
Terry Rinaldi |
Administration:
| Ralph Lowe, Principal |
Steve Shepperd, Principal |
| Paul Currie, Principal |
Sandra Pommerening, Principal |
| Steve Knox, Technology Coordinator |
Bonnie Farmin, Curriculum Coordinator |
| Terry Bostick, Special
Services Director |
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