10/23/12 1 Getting Buy-in to Make Changes in Your District Learn how one New England school district made significant changes, saved money, and increased quality. YES, IT CAN ACTUALLY HAPPEN! Mark D. Benigni, Ed.D Superintendent of Schools Thomas W. Giard III Assistant Superintendent Personnel & Staff Development Meriden, CT • CT’s 10 th Largest City ~ 61,000 residents • The Meriden Public Schools – 8,800 students – 12 Schools • 8 elementary, 2 middle schools, 2 high schools – 650 teachers – 1100 total staff • 65% Minority Student Population • 66% Free or Reduced Lunch
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Getting Buy-in to Make Changes in Your District
Learn how one New England school district made significant changes, saved money, and
increased quality. YES, IT CAN ACTUALLY HAPPEN!
Mark D. Benigni, Ed.D Superintendent of Schools
Thomas W. Giard III Assistant Superintendent
Personnel & Staff Development
Meriden, CT • CT’s 10th Largest City ~ 61,000 residents • The Meriden Public Schools
– 8,800 students – 12 Schools
• 8 elementary, 2 middle schools, 2 high schools – 650 teachers – 1100 total staff
• 65% Minority Student Population • 66% Free or Reduced Lunch
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Substitute Teacher Fast Facts
• Substitute Teachers Assignments – 2010-2011 – 11,025 – 2011-2012 – 10,732 (decrease 293
assignments) • Equates to 16 days per teacher per year
out of the classroom
Why Substitutes Matter!
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Our “CHANGE” Scenario
• For the last 10 years, Meriden subcontracted out its substitute teacher services at a premium price.
• We had four months to convince Board of Education and our administrators to bring sub services back in-house.
• …and that it was a good idea!
Our Keys to Facilitating Change
• Research the issue • Coherent Message and Strategy
– 2-3 Key Bullets • Marketing • Build Momentum • Keep Stakeholders Informed
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Do the Research!
• Find out who else is doing what you want to do.
• Learn everything about what they do and how they do it.
• Adapt ideas to your district. • People love data.
Message and Strategy • Create the vision.
– “What could be!” • Delineate the steps to getting there.
– If people see you are organized, they tend to believe you more.
– If people see you have a plan, the work becomes less intimidating.
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Marketing Your Way to Success • Brand it! • Build it! • Advertise it!
Success builds momentum!
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Building a Team
Build Momentum
• Celebrate Successes • Address Weaknesses • Make Improvements • Recognize People
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Quality Recognition Program • Substitutes are recognized at 5, 25, 50, and 100 days of
teaching in the district. – 5 days – Meriden Welcome Bag – 25 days – Personal Notecard from Assistant Supt. &
Pride in All We Do Notebook – 50 days – Personal Note from Superintendent & $5
coffee gift card – 100 days – Personal Notecard & Coffee Mug
• Birthday card to all substitute teachers from Assistant Superintendent for Personnel & Staff Development
Keep Stakeholders Informed
• Monthly analysis reports – Shared with central office team and union
leadership • Feedback from teacher and administrators
throughout the year • Satisfaction survey to all substitutes at end of
the year • Keep the Board of Education apprised of
program
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Ques;ons
Our Contact Info
Mark D. Benigni, Ed.D Superintendent of Schools
203-630-4171 [email protected]
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Thomas W. Giard III Assistant Superintendent
Personnel & Staff Development 203-630-4209
www.meridenk12.org Meriden Public Schools
22 Liberty Street Meriden, CT 06450
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