An investment in knowledge pays the best interest

“An investment in knowledge pays the best interest. ” Benjamin Franklin

Objectives ~ To receive an update regarding the community stakeholder meetings ~ To address the status of the Mass Insight Report ~ To share recommendations and suggestions for amending the Recovery Plan and to examine the current status of the Plan

March 28 Meeting � Discussed � Agreed use of surveys to conduct community stakeholder meetings � Amended Recovery Plan – Status of Completed vs. Outstanding Initiatives

Mass Insight Education and Research � Objectives of the District Diagnostic ◦ To gather information about the District’s current status and to identify key strengths and areas of growth ◦ To identify opportunities to improve performance by providing recommendations designed to promote organizational effectiveness and efficiency

Mass Insight Education and Research � District ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ Diagnostic Framework: 10 Elements Vision, strategy, and culture Organizational clarity and collaboration Focus on instruction School management Central services and operations Finance Talent management Stakeholder engagement and communications Data Focus on equity

Community Stakeholder Meetings � April 16 – Cougar Academy � April 23 – Camp Curtin � April 24 – Marshall Math / Science � April 25 - Foose

Financial Management � Hire capable CFO and COO � Post Stambaugh Ness audit on website along with 2018 -2019 budget � Utilize more free resources for professional development ( see professional resource organizations) � Unlike most businesses and corporations, a clear annual budget has not been implemented for departments; this results in a lack of consistent planning and growth � Improve financial management for academic achievement and student stability

Financial Management � End all bonuses to any school district employee � Need for transparency …Post all contracts for administrative positions, including salary and benefits; organization chart, fees and charges for use of facilities;

Academic Achievement � Strive for reading and math proficiency by 4 th grade � Stabilize workforce � Address lack of cohesive and integrated curriculum � Include growth and achievement measures

Student Stability � What about the children! � Expect a culture of excellence � Utilize Cougar Academy to attract students from charter schools � Offer direct instruction to assist with student success � Conduct home visits to determine needs of students � Implement Family / Student Resource Center � Maximize resources for student success

Student Stability � Change out of school suspensions to in school suspensions ( students fall behind when out of school) � Expand parent participation with Leader In Me programs � Focus on meeting the needs of all students; eliminate unsafe and distracting behaviors; have in-house alternative education programs � Examine how EL students are placed (there are violations)

Advisory Committee � Recovery Plan ◦ Recommendations ◦ Suggestions

Action Items and Next Steps � Next Meeting – June ______ � Advisory Committee Activities