CRCS Strategic Plan Strategic Action Plan Goal 1

CRCS Strategic Plan

Strategic Action Plan Goal 1, Objective 1, Strategy 1 a Strategy: 1 a. Training and district implementation of the Capturing Kids Hearts Program. Related Objectives: 1. Promote conscientious citizens in a global community Products/ Outputs/ Deliverables: Due Date: ongoing Owner(s): Action Step Responsibility Start Date End Date Status

Strategic Action Plan Goal 1, Objective 1, Strategy 1 b Strategy: 1 a. Promote character education through assemblies. Related Objectives: 1. Promote conscientious citizens in a global community. Products/ Outputs/ Deliverables: Due Date: ongoing Owner(s): Action Step Responsibility Start Date End Date Status

Strategic Action Plan Goal 1, Objective 1, Strategy 1 c Strategy: 1 c. Project KNOW Related Objectives: 1. Promote conscientious citizens in a global community. Products/ Outputs/ Deliverables: Due Date: ongoing Owner(s): Action Step Responsibility Start Date End Date Status

Strategic Action Plan Goal 1, Objective 1, Strategy 1 d Strategy: 1 d. Global awareness utilizing technology integration. Related Objectives: 1. Promote conscientious citizens in a global community. Products/ Outputs/ Deliverables: Due Date: ongoing Owner(s): Action Step Responsibility Start Date End Date Status

Strategic Action Plan Goal 1, Objective 1, Strategy 1 e Strategy: 1 e. Foster global empathy and expose students to other cultures. Related Objectives: 1. Promote conscientious citizens in a global community. Products/ Outputs/ Deliverables: Due Date: ongoing Owner(s): Action Step Responsibility Start Date End Date Status

Strategic Action Plan Goal 1, Objective 1, Strategy 1 f Strategy: 1 f. Promote positive relationships among all students and staff. Related Objectives: 1. Promote conscientious citizens in a global community. Products/ Outputs/ Deliverables: Due Date: ongoing Owner(s): Action Step Responsibility Start Date End Date Status

Strategic Action Plan Goal 1, Objective 2, Strategy 2 a Strategy: 2 a. Communicate student behavior expectations to staff, students, and parents and ask all district employees to administer and adhere to the Student Code of Conduct. Related Objectives: 2. Create school settings that are physically and emotionally safe for all. Products/ Outputs/ Deliverables: Due Date: ongoing Owner(s): Action Step Responsibility Start Date End Date Status

Strategic Action Plan Goal 1, Objective 2, Strategy 2 b Strategy: 2 b. Strengthen student mentoring programs in all buildings. Related Objectives: 2. Create school settings that are physically and emotionally safe for all. Products/ Outputs/ Deliverables: Due Date: Owner(s): Effective transitions to new procedures and buildings (moving from CRE to CRMS and from CRMS to CRHS). Increase in student leadership Additional assistance for students in need of social and/or academic interventions. Ongoing Kevin Erickson, Andrew Rantz, Carrie Bold Action Step Freshman Mentoring Program in the high school. Youth Court After School Tutoring Program ACCORD After School Programs Responsibility Start Date End Date Status C. Bold Fall 2010 Ongoing A. Rantz/L. Botens Fall 2012 Ongoing Administration Winter 2013 Ongoing

Strategic Action Plan Strategy: Related Objectives: Goal 1, Objective 2, Strategy 2 c 2 c. Develop comprehensive K-12 programs aimed at preventing bullying, intimidation, and teasing. (July 2012) 2. Create school settings that are physically and emotionally safe for all. Products/ Outputs/ Training for teachers, online reporting system, and character education Deliverables : Due Date: September 1, 2012 Owner(s): A. Rantz, C. Bold Action Step Multiple trainings/workshops Responsibility A. Rantz/C. Bold Ackerman/D. Volz Start Date End Date Stat us Spring 2012 On going √ Summer On going 2012 √ Fall 2012 On going √ Board of Education Fall 2012 √ Solidify character ed program, grades P 12 (K-5: HERO program, 9 -12: electives, 68: ? ) CRCS Administration Summer 2013 Cyber bullying will be added to DASA A. Rantz/C. Bold 7/2013 Continuous updates of DASA Wrist bands – Student Council Online reporting Character Education Code of Conduct Board of Education Policy C. La. Fever CRCS Administration D. Volz/Ackerman C. Bold/A. Rantz

Strategic Action Plan Goal 1, Objective 2, Strategy 2 d Strategy: 2 d. Educate and/or remind all staff on professional behavior expectations and share protocols to use when dealing with physical or verbal incidents. Related Objectives: 2. Create school settings that are physically and emotionally safe for all. Products/ Outputs/ Deliverables: Due Date: ongoing Owner(s): Action Step Responsibility Start Date End Date Status

Strategic Action Plan Strategy: Related Objectives: 3 a. Review all professional development opportunities for strategic alignment. 3. Ensure that all curricula are vertically (pre K-12) and horizontally (across grade level) are aligned to the New York State Common Core Learning Standards and provide instruction aimed at College and Career Readiness. District wide professional development calendar highlighting in house professional development opportunities Products/ Outputs/ Deliverables: Due Date: Owner(s): Goal 2, Objective 3, Strategy 3 a Faculty and grade level meetings centered around professional development District-wide professional development goals ongoing Gina Palermo, CRCS Administration, Jay Morris Action Step Responsibility Start Date End Date Status District Administration, Gina Palermo Spring 2013 Document highlighting professional development opportunities offered by BOCES as well as opportunities offered in house. Gina Palermo Spring 2013 Ongoing professional development at congruence meetings, K-5. Gina Palermo, Kevin Erickson Ongoing professional development at faculty meetings District Administration, Ongoing Gina Palermo Ongoing Creation of professional development calendar (technology and in house opportunities) for 2014 -2015. Gina Palermo, Jay Morris Ongoing Creation of district professional development goals Ongoing

Strategic Action Plan Goal 2, Objective 3, Strategy 3 b Strategy: 3 b. Seek common planning time opportunities for staff to address initiatives. Related Objectives: 3. Ensure that all curricula are vertically (pre K-12) and horizontally (across grade level) are aligned to the New York State Common Core Learning Standards and provide instruction aimed at College and Career Readiness. Products/ Outputs/ Deliverables: Due Date: ongoing Owner(s): Action Step Responsibility Start Date End Date Status

Strategic Action Plan Strategy: Related Objectives: Goal 2, Objective 3, Strategy 3 c 3 c. Implement the Common Core Learning Standards for English Language Arts and Math as well as literacy in all subject areas through curriculum alignment and implementation. 3. Ensure that all curricula are vertically (pre K- 12) and horizontally (across grade level) aligned to the New York State Common Core Learning Standards to develop and provide curricula aimed at College and Career Readiness. Products/ Outputs/ Deliverables: Due Date: 1. Consistent curriculum 2. Acquiring necessary resources Owner(s): Gina Palermo, CRCS Administration Action Step Share basics of Common Core Share the shifts Responsibility CRCS Administration C. Gildemeister/ C. Bold G. Palermo , Curriculum Integrator ELA and Math – See attached living document (recording sheet) Professional Development in Scio Start Date Unpack the Common Core for parents Status √ On going June, 2012 √ July 2012 G. Palermo/CRCS Middle School Administration Summer 2012 G. Palermo/CRCS High School Spring 2013 Administration G. Palermo/CRCS CRE Summer 2012 Administration √ K-12 Summer 2012 √ CA BOCES Review curriculum modules CRCS Summer 2013 available for K-12 ELA and Math as Admin/teachers available and update accordingly CRCS Summer 2013 Solidify curriculum K-5, 6 -8, 9 -12 Admin/teachers Investigate online/digital Summer 2013 G. Palermo resources ELA and Math Module training End Date CA BOCES Summer 2013 G. Palermo/CRCS Summer 2013 Administration √ √

Strategic Action Plan Goal 2, Objective 3, Strategy 3 d Strategy: 3 d. Integrate Project Based Learning in to appropriate course curriculums. Related Objectives: 3. Ensure that all curricula are vertically (pre K-12) and horizontally (across grade level) are aligned to the New York State Common Core Learning Standards and provide instruction aimed at College and Career Readiness. Products/ Outputs/ Deliverables: Due Date: Owner(s): Action Step Responsibility Start Date End Date Status

Strategic Action Plan Strategy: Related Objectives: Goal 2, Objective 3, Strategy 3 e 3 e. Enhance relationships with institutions of higher education. 3. Ensure that all curricula are vertically (pre K-12) and horizontally (across grade level) are aligned to the New York State Common Core Learning Standards and provide instruction aimed at College and Career Readiness. Partnerships with local universities Products/ Outputs/ Stronger focus on preparedness for college and careers Deliverables: Curricula support from local institutions of higher education. Due Date: Owner(s): Kevin Erickson, Andrew Rantz, Carrie Bold Action Step Hosting student-teachers from local colleges and universities (Alfred University. , St. Bonaventure, Houghton College) Collaboration with St. Bonaventure University to make CRE the central building for its Teacher Education Program Partnership with Houghton College for the Kids 2 College 6 th grade curriculum to promote career awareness. ACCORD After School Program partners with Alfred University for student leadership and academic programs. Offering of college credit high school courses through Jamestown Community College, Alfred State College, and SUNY Albany. Responsibility Building Principals Start Date End Date Status Ongoing Kevin Erickson Fall 2013 Ongoing Andrew Rantz/Carrie Bold Fall 2013 Ongoing Carrie Bold Ongoing

Strategic Action Plan Goal 2, Objective 4, Strategy 4 a Strategy: 4 a. Foster learning communities for all faculty and staff. Related Objectives: 4. Teachers will use a variety of research-based strategies and tools to enhance student learning. Products/ Outputs/ Deliverables: Due Date: Owner(s): Action Step Responsibility Start Date End Date Status

Strategic Action Plan Goal 2, Objective 4, Strategy 4 b Strategy: 4 b. Promote the Thoughtful Education program – every teacher equipped with strategies and tools for all students to be engaged and successful. Related Objectives: 4. Teachers will use a variety of research-based strategies and tools to enhance student learning. Products/ Outputs/ Deliverables: Due Date: Owner(s): Action Step Responsibility Start Date End Date Status

Strategic Action Plan Goal 2, Objective 4, Strategy 4 c Strategy: 4 c. Advance technology integration across the district by adhering to the District Technology Plan. Related Objectives: 4. Teachers will use a variety of research-based strategies and tools to enhance student learning. Increase technology literacy for all teachers and staff Enhance 21 st century skills for students in grades K-12 Products/ Outputs/ Deliverables: Due Date: Owner(s): 1: 1 i. Pad implementation for students in grades 3 -12; classroom i. Pad implementation for grades Pre-K- grade 2. Implementation of the SAMR model (Substitution, augmentation, modification and redefinition) ongoing CRCS Administration, Jay Morris, Gina Palermo Action Step i. Pad camp – 3 day professional development camp for district and area staff, differentiated by ability In house professional development for staff provided by five BOCES employees, I day per month each, for the 2013 -14 school year. Creation of technology integrators for CRE, CRMS, and CRHS. Responsibility Start Date Jay Morris August 2013 Jay Morris, Gina Palermo Fall 2013 End Date August 2013 Status complet ed Ongoing CRCS Fall 2013 Administration Continued in house professional Jay Morris, development for staff provided by 4 -5 BOCES employees, I day per month each, Gina Palermo for the 2014 -15 school year. Visit to Roy B. Kelly Elementary School in Jay Morris Lockport to view 1: 1 i. Pad implementation Fall 2014 Winter 2014 Ongoing

Strategic Action Plan Action Step Participation in NYSCATE and other technology conferences Host visitation of various school districts as a regional model of excellence in technology Participation in TCIF (Technology coordinators and integrators forum) and TIF (technology integration forum) for discussion of best practices Goal 2, Objective 4, Strategy 4 c Responsibility Start Date End Date Status Jay Morris Summer 2013 ongoing

Strategic Action Plan Goal 2, Objective 4, Strategy 4 d Strategy: 4 d. Promote student engagement to increase achievement. Related Objectives: 4. Teachers will use a variety of research-based strategies and tools to enhance student learning. Products/ Outputs/ Deliverables: Due Date: Owner(s): Action Step Responsibility Start Date End Date Status

Strategic Action Plan Goal 2, Objective 5, Strategy 5 a Strategy: 5 a. Implement the district Response to Intervention (Rt. I) plan. Related Objectives: 5. Administrators and teachers will use data analysis effectively to drive instruction, curriculum and professional development. Products/ Outputs/ Deliverables: Due Date: Owner(s): District Rt. I plan District Rt. I forms completed Kevin Erickson, CRCS Administration Action Step Responsibility Start Date End Date Status

Strategic Action Plan Strategy: Goal 2, Objective 5, Strategy 5 b 5 b. Implement Data Driven Instruction at CRCS Related 5. Administrators and teachers will use data analysis effectively to drive Objectives: instruction, curriculum and professional development. Products/ Outputs/ Higher assessment scores Deliverable Implementing interim assessments consistently across a grade level s: Due Date: Owner(s): A. Rantz Action Step Responsibility Start Date CRCS APPR – create pre and post assessments Administration/ On going for SLOs G. Palermo SLO training to incorporate data G. Palermo Summer/ Fall 2012 Benchmark testing – Elementary School K. Erickson On going Use of data warehouse to evaluate curriculum CRCS On Going Administration Investigate and choose program to manage data/testing (e. Doctrina? ) A. Rantz/ CRCS Administration Determine organization of data teams A. Rantz/ CRCS Administration End Date Status

Strategic Action Plan Goal 2, Objective 5, Strategy 5 c Strategy: 5 c. Use a variety of data to identify targeted areas to increase student achievement and monitor teacher performance. Related Objectives: 5. Administrators and teachers will use data analysis effectively to drive instruction, curriculum and professional development. Products/ Outputs/ Deliverables: Due Date: Owner(s): Identification of focus areas that are in need of improvement Thorough understanding of performance standards. Improved discussions on student performance and correlating instructional techniques Building principals Action Step Responsibility Utilization of STAR Assessment Program, Accelerated Reader and Kevin Erickson Accelerated Math at CRE Benchmark Interim Assessments at Kevin CRE and CRMS and subsequent data Erickson/Andrew analysis meetings. Rantz Analysis of Data Warehouse reports, provided through WNYRIC, on 3 -8 Building Principals State Assessments and Regents Examinations Evaluation of teacher performance through the APPR process (SLO’s, Building Principals State Provided Growth Scores, Locally Selected Measures, Danielson Rubric) Start Date End Date Status Fall 2013 Ongoing Fall 2012 Ongoing

Strategic Action Plan Strategy: Goal 2, Objective 6, Strategy 6 a 6 a. Develop consistent district procedures for hiring. Related 6. Create a high quality, trusting, respectful and committed workforce. Objectives: Products/ Outputs/ Deliverable s: Due Date: Owner(s): Check list of the interview process Hiring procedures (District) Published process August, 2012 C. Gildemeister Action Step Responsibility Start Date End Date Status Review current procedures CRCS Administration 4/2012 5/20/2012 √ Develop checklist CRCS 5/20/2012 5/27/2012 Administration √ Hiring procedures CRCS Administration √ Publish on website/Employment CRCS 7/15/2012 Administration Add background check to checklist Solidify document Publish the document internally and to the website 7/1/2012 7/15/2012 √

Strategic Action Plan Goal 3, Objective 6, Strategy 6 b Strategy: 6. b. Maintain and support new teacher orientation and mentor program. Related Objectives: 6. Create a high quality, trusting, respectful and committed workforce. Products/ Outputs/ Deliverables: Due Date: Owner(s): Action Step Responsibility Start Date End Date Status

Strategic Action Plan Goal 3, Objective 6, Strategy 6 c Strategy: 6. c. Survey district employees (annually) to identify strengths, concerns, and areas in need of improvement. Related Objectives: 6. Create a high quality, trusting, respectful and committed workforce. Products/ Outputs/ Deliverables: Due Date: Owner(s): Action Step Responsibility Start Date End Date Status

Strategic Action Plan Goal 3, Objective 7, Strategy 7 a Strategy: 7. a. Select quality instruments for evaluating administration, teaching staff, and non teaching staff. Related Objectives: 7. Evaluate all staff on a regular basis to provide feedback that is honest, timely, direct and meaningful with respect to improving performance. Products/ Outputs/ Deliverables: Due Date: Owner(s): Action Step Responsibility Start Date End Date Status

Strategic Action Plan Strategy: Related Objectives: Products/ Outputs/ Deliverable s: Due Date: Owner(s): 7 b. Goal 3, Objective 7, Strategy 7 b Redesign Annual Professional Performance Review to meet NYS Education Department requirements. 7. Evaluate all staff on a regular basis and provide feedback that is honest, timely, direct and meaningful with respect to improving performance. Teacher APPR Principal APPR January 17, 2013 (deadline) APPR Team (13 members) Action Step Responsibility Start Date End Date Status Look at/Review current APPR team 7/2012 Reviewed annually √ Introduce SLO list APPR team 7/2012 Reviewed annually √ Timeframes APPR team 7/2012 Reviewed annually √ Points value rubric APPR team 7/2012 Reviewed annually √ Professional Development for SLO writing G. Palermo 9/15/2012 Reviewed annually √ Review APPR forms: Pre and post observation forms Domain 4 reflection form APPR team Reviewed annually G. Palermo/C. Bold Reviewed annually Investigate how to digitize final calculations

Strategic Action Plan Goal 3, Objective 8, Strategy 8 a Strategy: 8. a. Develop collaborative decision making processes that include staff. Related Objectives: 8. Provide all staff opportunities for professional development that are aligned to the strategic plan and focused on priority areas. Products/ Outputs/ Deliverables: Due Date: Owner(s): Action Step Responsibility Start Date End Date Status

Strategic Action Plan Goal 3, Objective 8, Strategy 8 b Strategy: 8 b. Mobilize the staff towards common goals. Related Objectives: 8. Provide all staff opportunities for professional development that are aligned to the strategic plan and focused on priority areas. Products/ Outputs/ Deliverables: Due Date: Owner(s): Action Step Responsibility Start Date End Date Status

Strategic Action Plan Goal 3, Objective 8, Strategy 8 c Strategy: 8 c. When seeking professional development opportunities, look internally as well as externally and align professional development attendance to the strategic plan and focus on priority areas. Related Objectives: 8. Provide all staff opportunities for professional development that are aligned to the strategic plan and focused on priority areas. Products/ Outputs/ Deliverables: Due Date: Owner(s): Action Step Responsibility Start Date End Date Status

Strategic Action Plan Goal 4, Objective 9, Strategy 9 a Strategy: 9 a. Board of Education adoption of 2011 revisions to the strategic plan. Related Objectives: 9. Implement the district strategic plan and evaluate results on a quarterly basis. Products/ Outputs/ Deliverables: Due Date: Owner(s): Action Step Responsibility Start Date End Date Status

Strategic Action Plan Strategy: Related Objectives: 9 b. Create action plans that focus on high priority areas and monitor the progress of action plans at least 4 times during the school year. 9. Implement the district strategic plan and evaluate results on a quarterly basis. A detailed action plan will be created for strategies identified by Strategic Planning Team as high priority. Products/ Outputs/ Deliverables: Due Date: Owner(s): Goal 4, Objective 9, Strategy 9 b Each action plan will be identified by Goal, Objective and Strategy. Each action step will have a person or person(s) assigned responsible for completion of the identified action and monitoring progress. June 2012 CRCS Administration and Board of Education Action Step Responsibility Start Date CRCS Admin, Board of Education 4/17/12 Complete action plan templates electronically. Assigned Personnel 4/17/12 Save updated action plans in a secure location. Assigned Personnel 4/17/12 Assign action plans to district personnel. CRCS Calendar at least 4 dates in the next 12 Administration, months to monitor the status of Board of district action plans. Education Examine the progress of each action CRCS plan during set dates throughout the year. If any of the dates are cancelled, Administration re-schedule new date. End Date Status √ 4/17/12 Invitation to join – community C. Gildemeister 11/29/12 √ Advertise on website C. Gildemeister √

Strategic Action Plan Goal 4, Objective 10, Strategy 10 a Strategy: 10 a. Incorporate strategic plan priority areas in building next year’s budget. Related Objectives: 10. Create budgets that are educationally sound and fiscally responsible. Products/ Outputs/ Deliverables: Due Date: Owner(s): Action Step Responsibility Start Date End Date Status

Strategic Action Plan Goal 4, Objective 11, Strategy 11 a Strategy: 11 a. Adhere to the 3 -5 year facilities maintenance and improvement plan as outlined in the budget process, and in agreement with the capital improvement project. Related Objectives: 11. Ensure that district facilities are well-maintained and in compliance with State Education and local safety requirements. Functional improvements/upkeep of the building and grounds. Products/ Outputs/ Deliverables: Delivering quality environments for students, teachers, and the community. Due Date: Owner(s): Ongoing Carlos Gildemeister Action Step Utilization of remaining Capital Project funds for moderate priority improvements (electronic signs, athletic facility). Pursuing $100, 000 Capital Project improvements each year through CNS Companies. Principals actively providing building maintenance feedback to Superintendent of Grounds. Creation of RFP for energy reduction services to help the district effectively reduce their consumption and costs in the most effective manner available. Responsibility Start Date Administration /BOE Spring 2013 Administration Ongoing /BOE End Date Status Ongoing Building Principals Ongoing Carlos Gildemeister/ BOE Winter 2013 Ongoing

Strategic Action Plan Goal 5, Objective 12, Strategy 12 a Strategy: 12 a. Support the growth and implementation of early education programs (Success by Six, Head Start, Universal Pre-K). Related Objectives: 12. Strive to ensure that all students enter school ready for success. Products/ Outputs/ Deliverables: Due Date: Owner(s): Action Step Responsibility Start Date End Date Status

Strategic Action Plan Goal 5, Objective 12, Strategy 12 b Strategy: 12 b. Maintain positive relationship with town libraries as they relate to education. Related Objectives: 12. Strive to ensure that all students enter school ready for success. Products/ Outputs/ Deliverables: Due Date: Owner(s): Action Step Responsibility Start Date End Date Status

Strategic Action Plan Goal 5, Objective 13, Strategy 13 a Strategy: 13 a. Use multiple forms of communication to share what CRCS students are learning and doing (for example; district newsletter, website, Alumni Facebook, Cuba Patriot, automated communication systems, etc. ) Related Objectives: 13. Improve and enhance communications, involvement and partnerships within the community. Products/ Outputs/ Deliverables: Due Date: Owner(s): Action Step Responsibility Start Date End Date Status

Strategic Action Plan Goal 5, Objective 13, Strategy 13 b Strategy: 13 b. All articles written for publication will be reviewed by a designated district employee for editing and to ensure readability by the public including explanations of all acronyms. Related Objectives: 13. Improve and enhance communications, involvement and partnerships within the community. Products/ Outputs/ Deliverables: Due Date: Owner(s): Action Step Responsibility Start Date End Date Status

Strategic Action Plan Goal 5, Objective 13, Strategy 13 c Strategy: 13 c. Provide opportunities for the community to utilize district assets. Related Objectives: 13. Improve and enhance communications, involvement and partnerships within the community. Products/ Outputs/ Deliverables: Due Date: Owner(s): Action Step Responsibility Start Date End Date Status

Strategic Action Plan Goal 5, Objective 13, Strategy 13 d Strategy: 13 d. Seek out increased opportunities for the community to utilize district assets. Related Objectives: 13. Improve and enhance communications, involvement and partnerships within the community. Products/ Outputs/ Deliverables: Due Date: Owner(s): Action Step Responsibility Start Date End Date Status

Strategic Action Plan Goal 5, Objective 13, Strategy 13 e Strategy: 13 e. Create partnerships with local businesses, organizations, and senior groups to promote opportunities for students and staff to work with members of the community in connection with course curriculums, fundraisers, job shadowing, internships, etc. Related Objectives: 13. Improve and enhance communications, involvement and partnerships within the community. Products/ Outputs/ Deliverables: Due Date: Owner(s): Communication Input On going Casey Linderman Action Step Responsibility Start Date End Date K. Erickson 2012 -13 On going Calendar Hero program Status

Strategic Action Plan Goal 5, Objective 13, Strategy 13 f Strategy: 13 f. Communicate with parents and guardians on a regular basis to identify specific expectations for student readiness at each grade level and provide suggestions and ideas for home support. Related Objectives: 13. Improve and enhance communications, involvement and partnerships within the community. Products/ Outputs/ Deliverables: Due Date: Owner(s): Action Step Responsibility Start Date End Date Status

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Strategic Action Plan Goal 1, Objective 1, Strategy 1 a Strategy: 1 a. Training and district implementation of the Capturing Kids Hearts Program. Related Objectives: 1. Promote conscientious citizens in a global community Products/ Outputs/ Deliverables: Due Date: Owner(s): Action Step Responsibility Start Date End Date Status