TRANSFORMING INITIATIVE I
PHASE II (YEAR 2)
In Year 2 (2014-2015), we will be successful if we accomplish the following:
All schools analyze school data to target areas for improvement, create specific goals aligned with
district goals, and monitor implementation of action steps. Met
Data teams are established at all schools and meeting on a regular basis to analyze current year data
(identifying interventions needed for at-risk groups and individuals, and monitoring growth towards
80% success in core instruction). Met
All schools meeting AMO (annual measurable objective) targets for subgroups. Not Met
All schools demonstrating high growth as measured in EVAAS. Partially Met
Student achievement is above the state average on all state assessment measures. (see below)
Achieve the instructional target of reaching at least 80% of students through effective core instruction
as evidenced by end of year benchmarks and state assessments. Not Met
Subject
Above State
Average Status
K-2 Reading
Partially Met
Met
Met
Met
Math I
Met
Biology
Met
English II
Not Met
ACT
Met
WorkKeys
Met
TRANSFORMING INITIATIVE II
PHASE II (YEAR 2)
In Year 2 (2014-2015), we will be successful if we accomplish:
Maintain and enhance a curriculum monitoring and review process for all grades and subject areas in
K-12 through regular PLC team meetings at the school and district level. Met
District Math and Reading Improvement plans produce increased student performance, reaching the
80% target established. Partially Met
District and School Data Teams will use the process for tracking data (academic and behavior) at
established intervals and take corrective actions to address needs. Met
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RtI/PBIS Teams begin transition to MTSS as evidenced by survey data and processes implementation.
Partially Met
TRANSFORMING INITIATIVE III
PHASE II (YEAR 2)
In Year 2 (2014-2015), we will be successful if we:
Excluding retirements, retain 90% or more of our staff as measured by annual turnover reports. Met
Strengthen and build leadership capacity in district staff and/or school administrators as evidenced
by surveys and meeting professional growth goals. Met
Department and individuals professional growth plans are aligned with district goals Met
Establish processes for prioritizing allocation of resources (time, money, personnel and materials) and
determining their impact on student achievement. Met
YEAR 3 PLAN
Transforming Initiative 1: Establish and maintain a student growth and 21 st
Century Literacy centered accountability system which prepares all students to be
career and college ready.
In order to impact student achievement, the school district has to systematically collect, disseminate,
disaggregate and analyze data. The school district must also understand all of the implications that
the effective use of and maintenance of data has on student achievement. Effective districts set
specific achievement targets for schools and students and then ensure the consistent use of researchbased instructional strategies in all classrooms to reach those targets. (Waters & Marzano, 2006)
Key Cabinet Members Responsible:
TOOLS:
READY Tools
Power School/Home Base
ScootPad
EVAAS
RtI Problem Solving Data Tracking
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STRATEGIES:
Continue to build teacher capacity for data analysis, problem solving and instructional decision
making through training on TIPS (Team Initiated Problem Solving) model and district leadership
support meetings. (New)
Establish and monitor district benchmark assessments for math, reading, and science in grades 3-8,
and common assessments for Math I, English II, and Biology at the high school level.
Provide tools and training on differentiated teaching and learning. (New)
Monitor schools problem solving process through informal observations of meetings, processes for
interventions delivery, and evaluate effectiveness of interventions.
PERSON(S) RESPONSIBLE
TARGET DATE
ARTIFACTS
Assistant Superintendent
EC Director/RtI-MTSS Lead
School Leaders and Data
Teams
Presentations
Meeting
Agendas and
Sign-In
September, 2015
January, 2016
June, 2016
Data Reports
Shared
October 2015
Meeting
Agendas
Assistant Superintendent
Secondary Director
Administrative Services
August 2015
October 2015
February 2016
Presentations
Meeting
Agendas and
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Coordinator (AIG)
EC Director
Sign-In
Sea- System
Reports
Superintendent
Assistant Superintendent
Secondary Director
Meeting
Notes
Superintendent
Assistant Superintendent
Secondary Director
Chief Information Officer
Agenda
Meeting
Notes
Superintendent
Executive Cabinet
Meeting
Notes
Review progress
Superintendents Cabinet
Statement of
Progress
TOOLS:
Home Base
EVAAS
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STRATEGIES:
Utilize PLCs and lead teachers to monitor and review curriculum/pacing based on feedback and data.
Create district aligned pathways within ScootPad for differentiating student learning based on data.
Monitor Strategic Improvement Plan for Math and Reading through benchmark assessments.
Provide EngageNY Math resources and support, aligned with NC Standards, for use in Pilot Study.
Conduct support and training sessions for MTSS transition and ongoing implementation of the
problem-solving team process.
Maintain expectation of reaching at least 80% of students through effective core instruction.
PERSON(S)
RESPONSIBLE
TARGET DATE
ARTIFACTS
Assistant Superintendent
Secondary Director
PLCs
June, 2016
Updated Guides
Assistant Superintendent
Secondary Directors
Pilot Teachers
Materials provided
Monitoring Meetings
and Classroom Visits
Feedback
Data Results
Assistant Superintendent
Secondary Director
Chief Information Officer
Instructional Technologist
Assistant Superintendent
Secondary Director
August, 2015
Math Improvement
Plan
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School Administrators
January, 2016
June, 2016
Math Improvement
Weebly
Assistant Superintendent
Literacy Coaches/
Master Literacy Trainers
EC Director
August, 2014
Literacy Improvement
Plan
February, 2015
June, 2015
Literacy Improvement
Weebly
Assistant Superintendent
Literacy Coaches/MLTs
EC Director
Assistant Superintendent
Secondary Director
Teachers
September, 2015
February, 2016
May, 2016
SchoolNet Reports
Assistant Superintendent
Chief Information Officer
Secondary Director
SchoolNet Reports
Scootpad Reports
Assistant Superintendent
Secondary Director
ScootPad Leads
ScootPad Pathways
Assistant Superintendent
EC Director
Administrative Services
Coordinator
Secondary Director
October, 2014
February, 2015
April, 2014
Meeting Notes
Agendas
Implementation Survey
Superintendent
Executive Cabinet
Members
Monthly
September 2015
June 2016
Meeting Notes
Administrative Services
Coordinator
Principal
Assistant Principals
Rachels Challenge
presentation
Chain Reaction
presentation Plans
Student Products
EC Director
Administrative Services
Coordinator
Licensed Social Worker
Behavior Specialists
Planning meetings
Orientation meeting
Number of Referrals
made
Number of Students
receiving services
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Assistant Superintendent
Literacy Coaches
Summer Reading Camp
Administrators
June, 2016
Attendance
Proficiency Results
Transforming Initiative 3: Align and allocate resources to goals and needs based
on data.
Effective school districts ensure that the necessary resources, including time, money, personnel and
materials are allocated to accomplish the districts goals. Once these resources are allocated, their use
is monitored and evaluated to determine their impact on student achievement. (Waters & Marzano,
2006)
State Board of Education Goals:
Every student graduates from high school prepared for work, further education and citizenship
Every student, every day, has excellent educators
Every school district has up-to-date financial, business, and technology systems to serve its
TOOLS:
NC School Executive Evaluation Instrument
Fiscal Management System
Master Schedules
STRATEGIES:
Conduct beginning teacher training sessions and differentiated professional development sessions
based on district goals, and school or individual teacher needs.
Use surveys and focus group discussions to support teacher growth needs and activities.
Continue to conduct leadership development meetings with assistant principals to build leadership
capacity for succession planning.
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PERSON(S) RESPONSIBLE
TARGET DATE
ARTIFACTS
Sign-In
Presentations
Sign-in
Presentations
Superintendent
Assistant Superintendent
Secondary Director
Human Resource Director
Sign-In
Leadership
Development Weebly
Superintendent
Cabinet Members
Principals/Assistant
Principals
November, 2015
February, 2016
June, 2016
Process Development
and Review
Prioritized Needs
Approved Budget
Finance Officer
Transportation Supervisor
Chief Information Officer
Key individuals
trained
Assistant Superintendent
Secondary Director
Chief Information Officer
Survey results
Cabinet Members
October, 2015
Departmental Goals
Superintendent
October, 2015
January, 2016
Meeting Notes
Review progress
Superintendents Executive
Cabinet
Summer 2015
Statement of Progress
COMMITMENT
TO THE
Evaluation
documentation
WORK
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will serve as a guide as the district works toward increasing academic achievement for
ALL students. It will be continually monitored, evaluated and updated.
SIGNED BY:
_MARK STEFANIK_________________
SUPERINTENDENT
____________
DATE
____________________
DATE
_SANDRA KINZEL__________________
ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT
____________
DATE
_PAUL OBRIANT__________________
CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER
____________
DATE
YEAR 2 PLAN
Transforming Initiative 1: Establish and maintain a student growth and 21 st
Century Literacy centered accountability system which prepares all students to be
career and college ready.
In order to impact student achievement, the school district has to systematically collect, disseminate,
disaggregate and analyze data. The school district must also understand all of the implications that
the effective use of and maintenance of data has on student achievement. Effective districts set
specific achievement targets for schools and students and then ensure the consistent use of researchbased instructional strategies in all classrooms to reach those targets. (Waters & Marzano, 2006)
Key Cabinet Members Responsible:
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All schools analyze school data to target areas for improvement, create specific goals aligned with
district goals, and monitor implementation of action steps.
Data teams are established at all schools and meeting on a regular basis to analyze current year data
(identifying interventions needed for at-risk groups and individuals, and monitoring growth towards
80% success in core instruction).
All schools meeting AMO (annual measurable objective) targets for subgroups.
All schools demonstrating high growth as measured in EVAAS.
Student achievement is above the state average on all state assessment measures.
Achieve the instructional target of reaching at least 80% of students through effective core instruction
as evidenced by end of year benchmarks and state assessments.
STRATEGIES:
Build teacher capacity for data analysis, problem solving and decision making through training of
data teams and district leadership support meetings.
Establish district benchmark assessments for math, reading, and science in grades 3-8, and common
assessments for Math I, English II, and Biology at the high school level.
Monitor schools data team problem solving process through informal observations of meetings and
processes for interventions delivery.
Identify, monitor, and support the effective implementation of common instructional practices within
classrooms (Every Classroom, Every Day) as part of efforts to strengthen core instruction.
Strategies/Actions detailed here:
KEY ACTIVITY
PERSON(S) RESPONSIBLE
TARGET DATE
ARTIFACTS
Assistant Superintendent
RtI Coordinator
School Leaders and Data
Teams
Summer/1st Quarter
Team Training
Monthly Support
meetings through April,
2015
Presentations
Sign-In
October, 2014
January, 2015
June, 2015
Data Reports
Shared
Superintendent
Assistant Superintendent
Secondary Director
Meeting
Notes
Superintendent
Assistant Superintendent
Secondary Director
Chief Information Officer
Agenda
Meeting
Notes
Superintendent
Executive Cabinet
Meeting
Notes
Principals
September, 2014 -
Google Form
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Assistant Principals
Secondary Director
Assistant Superintendent
May, 2015
Data
Assistant Superintendent
Secondary Director
EC Director
SeaSystem
Reports
Review progress
Superintendents Cabinet
Statement of
Progress
TOOLS:
Home Base
PBIS/RtI Needs Assessment
Curriculum Audit/Review Pacing Guides
PHASE II (YEAR 2)
In Year 2 (2014-2015), we will be successful if we accomplish:
Maintain and enhance a curriculum monitoring and review process for all grades and subject areas in
K-12 through regular PLC team meetings at the school and district level.
District Math and Reading Improvement plans produce increased student performance, reaching the
80% target established.
District and School Data Teams will use the process for tracking data (academic and behavior) at
established intervals and take corrective actions to address needs.
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RtI/PBIS Teams begin transition to MTSS as evidenced by survey data and processes implementation.
STRATEGIES:
Utilize PLCs and lead teachers to monitor and review curriculum/pacing based on feedback and data.
Monitor Strategic Improvement Plan for Math and Reading through benchmark assessments.
Conduct informal review and observation of data team meetings and action steps.
Conduct support and training sessions for MTSS and review implementation surveys.
Seek support for MTSS implementation at the secondary level through MTSS Grant and DPI
Consultants.
Maintain expectation of reaching at least 80% of students through effective core instruction.
Strategies/Actions detailed here:
KEY ACTIVITY
PERSON(S)
RESPONSIBLE
TARGET DATE
ARTIFACTS
Assistant Superintendent
Secondary Director
PLCs
June, 2015
Updated Guides
Assistant Superintendent
Secondary Director
Chief Information Officer
Instructional Technologist
OpenClass course
usage and feedback
PD Sign In
Observations
Assistant Superintendent
Secondary Director
School Administrators
August, 2014
Assistant Superintendent
Secondary Director
RtI Data
Coordinator/Foundations
Trainer
Master Literacy Trainers
EC Director
August, 2014
RtI Data
Coordinator/Reading
Foundations Trainer
Sign In
Assistant Superintendent
Secondary Director
RtI Data Coordinator
Teachers
September, 2014
February, 2015
May, 2015
SchoolNet Reports
January, 2015
June, 2015
Math Improvement
Plan
Math Improvement
Weebly
Literacy Improvement
Plan
February, 2015
June, 2015
Literacy Improvement
Weebly
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Assistant Superintendent
Chief Information Officer
Secondary Director
SchoolNet Reports
Superintendent
Assistant Superintendent
Secondary Director
Administrative Services
Coordinator
RtI Data Coordinator
January, 2015
May, 2015
PBIS/Student Support
Services Coordinator
Secondary Director
October, 2014
January, 2015
Application
Submission
Interview Scheduled
Award Letter
Assistant Superintendent
EC Director
Administrative Services
Coordinator
Secondary Director
October, 2014
February, 2015
April, 2014
Meeting Notes
Agendas
Implementation
Survey
Superintendent
Executive Cabinet
Members
Monthly
September 2014
June 2015
Meeting Notes
Assistant Superintendent
RtI Data Coordinator
June, 2015
Attendance
Proficiency Results
Transforming Initiative 3: Align and allocate resources to goals and needs based
on data.
Effective school districts ensure that the necessary resources, including time, money, personnel and
materials are allocated to accomplish the districts goals. Once these resources are allocated, their use
is monitored and evaluated to determine their impact on student achievement. (Waters & Marzano,
2006)
State Board of Education Goals:
Every student graduates from high school prepared for work, further education and citizenship
Every student, every day, has excellent educators
Every school district has up-to-date financial, business, and technology systems to serve its
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PHASE II (YEAR 2)
In Year 2 (2014-2015), we will be successful if we:
Excluding retirements, retain 90% or more of our staff as measured by annual turnover reports.
Strengthen and build leadership capacity in district staff and/or school administrators as evidenced
by surveys and meeting professional growth goals.
Department and individuals professional growth plans are aligned with district goals
Establish processes for prioritizing allocation of resources (time, money, personnel and materials) and
determining their impact on student achievement.
STRATEGIES:
Conduct beginning teacher training sessions and differentiated professional development sessions
based on district goals and group needs.
Use surveys and focus group discussions to support teacher growth needs and activities.
Conduct leadership development meetings with assistant principals to build leadership capacity for
succession planning.
Expand Board of Education advisory members to include teacher assistant and teacher
representatives.
Cross train individuals within departments on operation critical tasks.
Meet with district leadership to develop understanding of the budget allocation process, analyze and
prioritize budget and staffing needs.
Review departmental goals as part of the evaluation process.
Strategies/Actions detailed here:
KEY ACTIVITY
PERSON(S)
RESPONSIBLE
TARGET DATE
ARTIFACTS
Sign-In
Presentations
Sign-in
Presentations
Conduct Leadership
Development Meetings with
Assistant Principals
Superintendent
Assistant Superintendent
Secondary Director
Human Resource
Director
Sign-In
Leadership
Development
Weebly
Superintendent
Board of Education
September,
2014
Board of
Education Meeting
Minutes/Actions
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Superintendent
Cabinet Members
Principals/Assistant
Principals
November,
2014
February, 2015
June, 2015
Process
Development and
Review
Prioritized Needs
Approved Budget
Finance Officer
Transportation
Supervisor
Chief Information
Officer
October, 2014
through
May, 2015
Key individuals
trained
Cabinet Members
January, 2015
Departmental
Goals
Superintendent
October, 2014
January, 2015
Meeting Notes
Review progress
Superintendents
Executive Cabinet
Summer 2015
Statement of
Progress
COMMITMENT
TO THE
WORK
_12/10/14___________
DATE
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____________________
DATE
_SANDRA KINZEL__________________
ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT
_12/10/14___________
DATE
_PAUL OBRIANT__________________
CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER
_12/10/14___________
DATE
TRANSFORMING INITIATIVE I
In Year 1 (2013-2014), we will be successful if we accomplish:
All schools analyzing school data to target and create specific goals for school improvement aligned
with district goals and monitor implementation of action steps Partially Met
All schools meeting AMO targets for subgroups Not Met (1/10 met all AMOs)
All schools demonstrating high growth as measured in EVAAS Not Met (6/10 met Expected)
Student achievement is above the state average on new assessment measures:
Subject
Status
K-2 Reading
Met
Met
Not Met
Met
Math I
Not Met
Biology
Not Met
English II
Not Met
ACT
Met
WorkKeys
Not Met
A common understanding of administrators, teachers and students role in implementing PBIS and
RtI as evidenced by school organization and implementation plans Partially Met
TRANSFORMING INITIATIVE II
In Year 1 (2013-2014), we will be successful if we accomplish:
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Year 1 Plan
Transforming Initiative 1: Establish and maintain a student growth and 21 st
Century Literacy centered accountability system which prepares all students to be
career and college ready.
In order to impact student achievement, the school district has to systematically collect, disseminate,
disaggregate and analyze data. The school district must also understand all of the implications that
the effective use of and maintenance of data has on student achievement. Effective districts set
specific achievement targets for schools and students and then ensure the consistent use of researchbased instructional strategies in all classrooms to reach those targets. (Waters & Marzano, 2006)
Key Cabinet Members Responsible:
EVAAS
PowerSchool/Home Base
PHASE I (YEAR 1)
In Year 1 (2013-2014), we will be successful if we accomplish:
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All schools analyzing school data to target and create specific goals for school improvement aligned
with district goals and monitor implementation of action steps
All schools meeting AMO targets for subgroups
All schools demonstrating high growth as measured in EVAAS
Student achievement is above the state average on new assessment measures
A common understanding of administrators, teachers and students role in implementing PBIS and
RtI as evidenced by school organization and implementation plans
STRATEGIES:
Build school leadership capacity for data analysis and problem solving through monthly district
leadership training and support meetings
Establish organizational structures at the district and school level, defining leadership roles and
responsibilities and time lines for data analysis
Identify, monitor, and support the effective implementation of common instructional practices within
classrooms (Every Classroom, Every Day)
Establish instructional target of reaching at least 80% of students through effective core instruction
PERSON(S)
RESPONSIBLE
TARGET DATE
ARTIFACTS
Assistant Superintendent
PBIS District Lead
School Leads
Monthly
Meetings through
April, 2014
Presentations
Sign-In
Principals
Chief Information Officer
District Leads
PowerSchool Project
Manager
October, 2013
List of School
Leads
Presentations
Sign-In
February, 2014
School Plans
based on Needs
Provide achievement data to each
school
October, 2013
January, 2014
June, 2014
MSL Reports
State Testing
Results
School
Reports/Targets
Secondary Director
RtI Data Coordinator
October, 2013
Agenda
Presentation
March, 2014
January, 2014
Analysis
Spreadsheet
Data Charts
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Superintendent
September, 2013
- January, 2014
Meeting Notes
Principals
Assistant Principals
Secondary Director
Assistant Superintendent
September, 2013
- May, 2014
Forms Connect
Data
Assistant Superintendent
Secondary Director
EC Director
September,
2013- July,
2014
SeaSystem
Reports
Review progress
Superintendents Cabinet
Summer 2014
Statement of
Progress
TOOLS:
Home Base
AimsWeb/ALEKS
NC Standard Course of Study
Exceptional Childrens Needs Assessment
PHASE I (YEAR 1)
In Year 1 (2013-2014), we will be successful if we accomplish:
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STRATEGIES:
Insert strategies/actions here
Utilize PLCs and lead teachers to monitor and review curriculum guides and pacing based on
feedback and data.
Develop and implement a Strategic Improvement Plan for Math and Reading
Conduct regular audits of data collection, team goals, and action steps
Conduct support and training sessions for RtI/PBIS and web tools
Maintain expectation of reaching at least 80% of students through effective core instruction
Strategies/Actions detailed here:
KEY ACTIVITY
PERSON(S)
RESPONSIBLE
TARGET DATE
ARTIFACTS
Assistant Superintendent
Secondary Director
PLCs
June, 2014
Updated Guides
Assistant Superintendent
Secondary Director
Stakeholders
January, 2014
Assistant Superintendent
RtI Data Coordinator
RtI Leads
Pilot: October,
2013
Assistant Superintendent
Secondary Director
EC Director
Pilot Teachers
HS Pilot:
ALEKS reports
September, 2013 Student results
EC Pilot:
Teacher Feedback
January, 2014
Provide Professional
Development on AimsWeb and
SchoolNet
Assistant Superintendent
Chief Information Officer
Secondary Director
Training Sign-In
Assistant Superintendent
Chief Information Officer
Secondary Director
SchoolNet Reports
Assistant Superintendent
Secondary Director
October, 2013
January, 2014
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Auxiliary Services
Coordinator
May, 2014
Implementation Survey
Progress
AimsWeb Teachers
Classroom Teachers (3D)
May, 2014
Benchmark results
Remediation Plans
Superintendent
March June
2014
Meeting Notes
Assistant Superintendent
RtI Data Coordinator
June, 2014
Attendance
RtI Data
Coordinator/Reading
Foundations Trainer
Sign In
Transforming Initiative 3: Align and allocate resources to goals and needs based
on data.
Effective school districts ensure that the necessary resources, including time, money, personnel and
materials are allocated to accomplish the districts goals. Once these resources are allocated, their use
is monitored and evaluated to determine their impact on student achievement. (Waters & Marzano,
2006)
TOOLS:
NC School Executive Evaluation Instrument
Fiscal Management System
Master Schedule
PHASE I (YEAR 1)
In Year 1 (2013-2014), we will be successful if we accomplish:
Employ and retain high quality, effective staff as measured by NC evaluation standards
Department and individuals professional growth plans are aligned with district goals
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STRATEGIES:
Sign-In
Presentations
Sign-in
Presentations
Principals
Assistant Principals
Secondary Director
Assistant Superintendent
September,
2013 - May,
2014
Conduct Leadership
Development Training
Sessions in conjunction
with RESA sponsored
activities
Superintendent
October, 2013- Sign-In
Assistant Superintendent
April, 2014
Presentation
Human Resource Director
Superintendent
Cabinet Members
Prioritized Needs
Approved Budget
Establish Department
goals aligned with district
goals and include as part
of evaluation process
Cabinet Members
January, 2014
Departmental Goals
Superintendent
October, 2013
January, 2014
Meeting Notes
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Superintendents Cabinet
COMMITMENT
Summer 2014
TO THE
Statement of
Progress
WORK
_1/8/14___________
SUPERINTENDENT
DATE
_1/8/14___________
DATE
_1/8/14___________
DATE
__1/8/14__________
DATE
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