Committee Working Session June 14, 2011
Dec 25, 2015
Today’s Agenda Welcome
Dennis Blunt, CEE Co-Chair, Community Volunteer
Review Bold Goal draftRudy Gomez, SSA Consultants and Karen Profita,
United Way Recap CEE work-to-date that identifies
potential topics for development of strategic plan objectives
Yvette Marsh, MBA, Facilitator, SSA Consultants Open discussion about potential topics
Yvette Marsh and Rudy Gomez, SSA Consultants
Today’s Agenda continued
“Dots” exercise to finalize topics for development of strategic plan objectives
Yvette Marsh and Rudy Gomez, SSA Consultants Review subcommittee basics: organization
and operationRudy Gomez
Next steps and wrap-up
Bold Goal Draft Ad hoc group met on Friday, June 3rd
Reviewed Bold Goal input received from individual CEE members and group input from CEE May 31st meeting
Reviewed different statement types/designs (from other school districts) for our Bold Goal statements
Developed a draft statement for the CEE to consider
CEE Input: Education Received nationally competitive preK-12 education guarantee that every student in our system and in
our community receives a world-class education globally-competitive comprehensive education that enables students to
compete in a global environment an education that propels their children towards
their dreams and prepares them and our community for a bright and prosperous future
an excellent education to all students that prepares them for future success in college and/or in the workplace of the future
CEE Input: School System Descriptors school system of choice for all families in our parish a viable alternative to the private schools in our area high-performing: a top 10 school district in Louisiana
by 2015 will attract new students and meet/accelerate the
trajectories of all existing students achieving district-wide success with high-poverty
schools within five years the assessment scores for this
system will be among the top 15 in the State in 10 years we will be ranked in the top 10 educating a student body that reflects the
demographics of EBRP, e.g., race, wealth, gender
CEE InputPriority “Hows” to Achieve Goal/Vision Staff Performance Accountability Choice/Options Partnerships Other Resources
CEE Input: How – Staff hiring the most highly-skilled educators,
attract and retain the best teachers attract, develop, and retain human talent attract top talent in education employ only the most competent and
committed teachers and principals
CEE Input: How – Performance Accountability set goals that are only related to student achievement
outcomes actively monitoring and assessing student and school
performance setting high expectations for all students, based in the
belief that all students can learn and can be effectively led to learn
set high expectations for students, faculty, and staff all decisions affecting student outcomes will place the
interest of students first increase academic achievement across the board...when
we discuss achievement gaps, always include “while raising the bar for all groups”
competent and informed governance structures
CEE Input: How – Choice/Options multiple magnets and neighborhood
schools provide the appropriate choice of
educational opportunities array of effective educational options
for magnet, charter, virtual, home, etc. (“choice”)
CEE Input: How – Partnerships building close community partnerships
between students, teachers, families, and community
CEE Input: Priority Challenges capacity issues; RSD schools holding unfilled space
as don't have full enrollments; having to use dollars to add on to existing schools making them too large and creating too long of distances from the communities the families live...
capacity issue then leads to transportation issues dis-engaged citizens (especially middle class) who
feel they were pushed out of our system through many years of across-town busing
lack of neighborhood schools which limits cohesiveness within the student body and limits parent involvement, limits awareness of schools strengths and weaknesses
CEE Input: Priority Challenges continued
inability to compete with private schools except in few cases
poor performance and graduation rates students unprepared to go to work or on to further
education high level of poverty – students in poverty are just as
capable as those with more resources, however, we must acknowledge and plan for their real needs which typically are more costly
we may need to have lower class sizes district-wide to provide for more individualized attention, may need more remedial services, may need more mentors, etc. than a school district without this demographic profile
poor communication
CEE Input: How – Other Resources providing appropriate resources to students
and staff financial challenging and developmentally-
appropriate curricula innovation outside-the-box thinking active experience-based curriculum that
utilizes our unique qualities as a state (culturally, linguistically, and geographically)
appropriate learning environment
Type I: Headline samples The Zachary Community School System is
recognized as a model of excellence serving all citizens.
The Cambridge Public Schools will be a diverse urban school system that works with families and the community to successfully educate all of its students at high levels.
Type II: Mission sample Pueblo City Schools – a unique educational
community strengthened by its diversity, culture, and traditions – is to guarantee a world-class education that prepares graduates to succeed in a global society. This will be accomplished through innovative state-of-the-art technologies, superior curricula, and highly-skilled educators driven by active partnerships with students, families, and communities.
Type II: Mission sample The mission of the Little Rock School District is
to equip all students with the skills and knowledge to realize their aspirations, think critically and independently, learn continuously, and face the future as productive contributing citizens. This mission is accomplished through open access to a diverse, innovative, and challenging curriculum in a secure environment with a staff dedicated to excellence and empowered with the trust and support of our community.
Type II: Mission (the Bold Goal sample) The EBR School District’s goal is to ensure
that it provides the resources necessary for each student to have access and the opportunity to successfully complete a nationally-competitive preK-12 education, by offering a nationally-competitive education system strengthened by diversity, culture, and tradition. It guarantees a quality education that prepares students to succeed in a global economy and society via superior curricula, highly-skilled educators, active monitoring and assessment of the system’s and student’s performance, and close partnership between students, teachers, families, and the community.
Type III: Hybrid/Bullet Points sample In the relentless pursuit of excellence, the West Feliciana
Parish Schools will partner with parents and community members to create a dynamic learning community preparing students for a brighter future in an ever-changing world. It is our vision that: Students will have a safe, physically comfortable, healthy,
engaging, and challenging environment in an inclusive and diverse learning community.
Students will become creative, independent, responsible, and resilient students who will make valuable contributions to our global society.
Students will have the cognitive, social, physical, and emotional skills necessary for success now and in the future.
Students will exhibit courage, integrity, compassion, and honesty.
Students will have families and homes where literacy is valued. Students, parents, teachers, administrators, and community
members will invest in our schools with the expectation that all will put forth their best efforts to make our schools successful.
Teachers and administrators will be dedicated to high expectations for themselves and their students.
Type III: Hybrid/Bullet Points sampleTo be a model school district in which:
Students Exhibit high standards of achievement, civic responsibility, and
become accountable learners
Comprehend the interconnectedness of world cultures, are productive global citizens who are technologically proficient, problem solving critical thinkers
Staff Imbeds mastery of BCSD 21st Century Student Performance
Indicators in all subjects
Perform at the highest level by engaging all students with challenging, inspiring, and relevant instruction
Community Collaboration Fosters community partnerships and support through
transparency and accountability
Responsibly addresses financial needs of the school system and maximize utilization of resources
Continues strategic planning to achieve district goals
Draft Bold Goal (developed 6.3.11)
The East Baton Rouge Parish School System will be a top 10 Louisiana district by 2020, building an innovative and globally-competitive educational choice for all families.
Draft Bold Goal (developed 6.3.11)
The East Baton Rouge Parish School System will be a top 10 Louisiana district by 2020, building an innovative and globally-competitive educational choice for all families.
• Comments and questions• Committee adoption …or back to the
drawing board?
Topics for Development of Objectives CEE Work-to-Date Includes:
SWOT Exercise (April) APQC Spreadsheet: Summary of Facilitated
Session (May) CEE Input for Development of Bold Goal (May and
June)
Our Task Tonight:1. Review List of Potential Topics Developed through
CEE Work2. Massage the List3. Finalize Short List of Priority Topics for
Development of Strategic Plan Objectives by CEE Subcommittees
Work-to-Date: Topics for Objectives Community and
parental involvement Culture and
Safety/School Climate Governance/Financial
Efficiency/Accountability
Culture and Safety/School Climate and Human Capital
Early Childhood Development
Public Perception /Communications
Neighborhood Schooling/School Choice/parental involvement
Career and/or college readiness
Truancy Academic
Expectations
CEE Subcommittees Organization and Operations
One subcommittee for each objectives topic Led by Chairs or Co-chairs CEE members will identify (by email) their top
three subcommittee preferences Subcommittee assignments made Orientation session for Subcommittee Chairs:
work process, engagement, work product, calendar, support
Subcommittees begin to meet and work Subcommittee work product presentations to CEE