THE LEON COUNTY SCHOOLS

2004-2009 STRATEGIC PLAN

Superintendent

William J. Montford, III

School Board Chair

Sheila Costigan

School Board Members

Georgia “Joy” Bowen

Dee Crumpler

Maggie B. Lewis

H. Fred Varn

Leon County Schools

Planning and Policy

2757 W. Pensacola Street

Tallahassee, FL 32304-2998

(850) 487-7235

Malinda Jackson, Equity Coordinator

(850) 487-7105

Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer

1/10/04

LEON COUNTY SCHOOLS

VISION

Leon County Schools will be an engaging, safe and respectful learning environment that embraces change and produces high academic achievers who appreciate diversity and become conscientious contributors to our society.

MISSION

The MISSION of the Leon County Schools is to prepare students to become responsible, respectful and independent learners and contributing citizens in a diverse world of change. The district will facilitate student growth by creating a quality, caring and safe learning environment, and selecting and developing quality teachers, administrators and staff. The district will provide effective and efficient school, district and community support services that address student and school performance improvements. Schools and the district will communicate with and involve parents/guardians, business and the community in activities that celebrate and enhance student and school success.

LEON COUNTY SCHOOLS

DRAFT GOALS/OUTCOMES

Goal 1. To prepare children and families for early student success in school.

Desired Outcomes Measurement Indicator

1. All students enter school ready to learn.	The percentage of students entering kindergarten identified as ready to learn by the School Readiness Screening System.
2. The percentage of eligible students served by early intervention programs increases annually.	The number of students served divided by the number of eligible students identified by the School Readiness Coalition.
3. All enrolled Pre-K students are provided quality education through a collaborative school/community model.	The percentage of students served by quality programs and sites which meet state approved criteria.
4. The district annually increases the number of parents/guardians aware of the expectations for Kindergarten readiness and participating in parenting skills training.	The number of parents participating in district sponsored training and awareness activities and receiving district informational materials.

Strategies/Responsibilities/Timelines

Goal 2. To increase student attainment of high standards and significant annual growth.

Desired Outcomes Measurement Indicator

1. All districtwide student academic performance areas maintain high levels or show significant improvement each year.	The percentage of students at level 3 or higher or making learning gains as measured by FCAT, SAT 9 and other standardized assessments.
2. All students demonstrate information and communication technology skills appropriate to their grade level.	The percentage of students demonstrating ICT literacy on criterion assessment level at designated levels.
3. Racial, gender and socio-economic disparities in student achievement are annually reduced.	Disaggregated student disparity as measured by FCAT, SAT 9 and other standardized assessment.
4. Students meeting promotion and graduation requirements increase annually.	The percentage of students meeting promotion requirements for their grade level each year.
5. The percentage of students with a disability who obtain the necessary life skills for functioning upon completing school increases annually.	The percentage of eligible ESE students who obtain diplomas or certificates of completion.
6. The proportion of secondary students in academically advanced classes increases annually.	The percentage of students enrolled in advanced secondary academic classes.
7. The proportion of underrepresented students taking advanced placement and dual enrollment courses increases annually.	Disaggregated student disparity in the percentage of students enrolled in advanced secondary academic classes.
8. The percentage of students who complete a job preparation program and are successful in attaining employment increases annually.	The percentage of enrolled students who complete job placement programs and successfully obtain employment.
9. All schools are rated A or B as part of the Florida School Accountability System.	The percentage of schools rated A or B by the Florida School Accountability System.
10. The percentage of students attending Florida post secondary institutions who pass or are exempt from college placement tests in Reading, Writing and Math increases annually.	The percentage of Florida students exempt or attain a passing score on Florida college placement tests.

Strategies/Responsibilities/Timelines

Goal 3. To provide fully qualified teachers, administrators and staff for all schools and district programs.

Desired Outcomes Measurement Indicator

1. All teachers are fully certified, credentialed and/or prepared to teach their assigned subject areas.	The percentage of teaches with regular (not temporary) certification and teaching in field of certification.
2. All principals and assistant principals are fully certified and rated as effective instructional leaders by teachers, staff and parents.	The percentage of school administrators with administrative certification and who are rated positively on school climate surveys.
3. The percentage of teachers and administrators who documented outstanding improvements in student performance increases annually.	The percentage of teachers and administrators who meet minimum criteria for performance pay program.
4. All instructional paraprofessionals have the necessary credentials or have demonstrated the competencies, knowledge and skills required by state and federal mandates.	The percentage of paraprofessionals who meet the NCLB “highly qualified” criteria.
5. All instructional and administrative staff demonstrates information and communication technology skills appropriate to their areas of responsibility.	The percentage of teachers and administrators demonstrating ICT Literacy on appropriate criterion measures.
6. The district’s recruitment and retention plan results in an increase in the percentage of qualified staff at all sites and in all program areas.	Percentage of annual contract teachers at low SES schools compared to district average.
7. All staff participates in high quality individual and group professional development activities and/or learning communities that are evaluated in terms of their impact on teacher and student performance.	Percentage of staff training evaluated in terms of impact upon student performance.

Strategies/Responsibilities/Timelines

Goal 4. To create a positive, safe and drug and alcohol free environment for all schools and district sites.

Desired Outcomes Measurement Indicator

1. The rate of self defeating behavior is reduced annually for absenteeism, truancy, substance abuse, juvenile crime and teen pregnancy.	Percentage of absentees 11-20 and over 20 days from attendance data, substance abuse rates from School Safety and environment report and teen pregnancy rate from Florida Vital Statistics.
2. The rate of inappropriate and/or disruptive behavior in school is reduced annually.	Number of discipline incidents by school.
3. All schools and sites are attractive, physically safe, sanitary and free of all hazardous conditions.	Number of recurring citations in annual safety report.
4. All schools have a school safety plan reviewed and updated with staff and parents/guardians annually.	Percent positive ratings from School Climate Survey.
5. Accidents and injury occurrences at district sites are reduced annually.	Number of accident and injury claims filed with Risk Management by site.
6. Student attendance rates are at/or above 95% annually.	Student attendance rates from SIS attendance reports.
7. Effective/quality school surveys show high (90%) or increased ratings of school leadership, expectations, student progress, climate, and communication and students and staff perceive their school or workplace to be physically and emotionally safe.	Percent positive ratings from School Climate Survey.
8. All schools have a diverse staff and student population with all students and staff participating in diversity appreciation activities annually.	Students and faculty disaggregated data from Fall Student Survey; annual report of diversity activities.

Strategies/Responsibilities/Timelines

Goal 5. To involve all parents, guardians and all elements of the community as partners in support of student success in school and school improvement.

Desired Outcomes Measurement Indicator

1. All parents/guardians obtain all required immunization/update for their children prior to entering school.	Immunization status report from Health Services.
2. Articulation/interagency agreements are in place with FSU, FAMU, TCC, City/County and other community institutions, faith based organizations, groups and agencies.	List and descriptions of agreements from Board minutes.
3. The district annually increases the amount and/or frequency of parents/guardian training and information that helps support student progress and success.	Staff development and school volunteer reports of training activities and participants.
4. Parents/guardians and community representatives are actively involved in every School Advisory Council.	SAC membership rosters submitted to the Board.
5. The number of registered parent/guardian volunteers and business/community mentors, tutors and partners increases annually at all schools.	Number of volunteers and partners from School Volunteer annual report by school.
6. The district annually increases or improves the strategies for communicating with parents/guardians and interested community members regarding student progress, school accountability and school and district accomplishments through print and electronic media.	School Climate Survey item(s) to be developed; district media reports.

Strategies/Responsibilities/Timelines

Goal 6. To increase the efficient and effective use of resources by school and district sites, programs and services.

Desired Outcomes Measurement Indicator

1. All schools, departments and programs address School Board goals and operate within the resources allocated to them.	School and department budget plans and final budget reports.
2. All district departments and support services utilize annual performance measures that include documented results, analysis of cost effectiveness and user feedback.	Department annual reports.
3. The pay scale in every classification is increasingly competitive with the market.	The difference between the district and other agencies’ pay scales as measured by an annual market analysis.
4. All core classes meet class size requirements.	Class Size Reduction Report to DOE.
5. The ratio of district support to instructional staff is maintained or reduced annually.	Personnel report to be developed.
6. Entitlements, grants and other sources of outside revenue increase annually.	Annual grant report to be developed.
7. A comprehensive five year facilities management plan is updated annually.	Capital Outlay Plan approved by the Board.

Strategies/Responsibilities/Timelines