Tactical Plans | St. Johns County School District

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Academic and Student Services

Strategies / Tactics	Champions	Success Metrics	Resources Needed	Start Date	Completion Date
Strategy 1: (Goals A, C and D) Create opportunities that empower students to build good character, life, social, and leadership skills.
1.1. Identify current programs/ initiatives by grade level	Associate Supt for Student Support Services and Associate Supt for Curriculum & Instruction	List of programs	Personnel	August 2016	December 2016
1.2. Identify areas of need	Associate Supt for Student Support Services and Associate Supt for Curriculum & Instruction	Template created, Data collected	Personnel	August 2016	December 2016
1.3. Form an implementation plan	Associate Supt for Student Support Services and Associate Supt for Curriculum & Instruction	Impact report	Personnel	January 2017	June 2017
Strategy 2: (Goals B & D) Develop and implement a K-12 initiative to fully integrate STEM concepts.
2.1. Identify our current STEM activities by grade level	Associate Supt for Curriculum & Instruction	List of programs	Time/ Survey and Personnel	August 2016	December 2016
2.2. Identify areas of need	Associate Supt for Curriculum & Instruction	List of needs	Personnel	August 2016	December 2016
2.3. Develop a scope and sequence for STEM	Associate Supt for Curriculum & Instruction	Scope and Sequence	Time/ Funding for Subs	January 2017	June 2017
Strategy 3: (Goals A, C and D) Build literacy skills that empower students to communicate effectively.
3.1. Provide additional student access to early learning opportunities	Associate Supt for Accountability & Intervention Services, Associate Supt for Curriculum & Instruction	Increase number of students participating in Early Learning/ Student data	Facilities and Funding	August 2016	December 2016
3.2. Identify and utilize teacher experts to lead professional development cadres	Associate Supt for Accountability & Intervention Services, Associate Supt for Curriculum & Instruction	Meetings / Agendas / Development of Instructional Materials/ Student data	Time / Funding / Teacher experts	August 2016	June 2017
3.3. Monitor student progress on the literacy standards and disseminate data to inform instruction	Associate Supt for Accountability & Intervention Services, Associate Supt for Curriculum & Instruction	Student data	Data reports/ Progress monitoring tools	August 2016	June 2017
Strategy 4: (Goals B, C and D) Build capacity to fully support the academic, wellness and safety needs of all students.
4.1. Finalize implementation of the FLDOE Comprehensive Developmental School Counseling Plan	Associate Supt for Student Support Services	School based counselors implementation of the model/ observation & evaluation data	Staff development/ Quarterly assessments	August 2016	June 2017
4.2. Increase resources for student wellness and safety	Associate Supt for Student Support Services	Increase internal capacity and partnerships with health providers/ caseload data	Funding and community agencies	August 2016	June 2017
4.3. Develop a tool to track each student’s individual learning plan	Associate Supt for Curriculum & Instruction	Tool development and utilization	Input from IT, Curriculum & Guidance	August 2016	June 2017

Operations

Strategies / Tactics	Champions	Success Metrics	Resources Needed	Start Date	Completion Date
Strategy 1: (Goals A, B and D) Develop a K-12 continuum of technology integration, including necessary network infrastructure, to ensure teachers are well equipped to implement technology in the classroom.
1.1. Research and evaluate the feasibility of a district-wide Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) practice	Chief Information Officer	Analysis completed	Time /survey / personnel	July 2016	June 2017
1.2. Continue to implement infrastructure upgrades to meet the growing network needs	Chief Information Officer	Network meets requirements for Bandwidth	Funding(capital, eRate, sales tax)/ personnel	July 2016	June 2017
1.3. Develop a scope and sequence for student technology skills PreK-5	Associate Superintendent for Curriculum & Instruction	Fully developed technology skills pacing guide is complete	Personnel	July 2016	June 2017
1.4. Identify teacher technology integration needs and develop related training modules	Associate Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction, Chief Information Officer, Associate Superintendent for Human Resources	Training developed	Personnel	July 2016	June 2017
Strategies / Tactics	Champions	Success Metrics	Resources Needed	Start Date	Completion Date
Strategy 2: (Goal D) Continue to design and construct schools that accommodate growth while maintaining high quality programming with an intentional student-focused environment.
2.1. Utilize updated school design to build two new K-8 schools “KK” and “LL”	Executive Director for Facilities & New Construction	Schools open in August 2017	Funding (capital, sales tax, School impact fees, Proportionate share mitigation)/ Personnel	May 2016	August 2017
2.2. Utilize updated school design to build new Elementary School “M”	Executive Director for Facilities & New Construction	School opens in August 2017	Funding (capital and sales tax)/ Personnel	May 2016	August 2017
2.3. Implement the Nease High School Expansion, Renovation and Site Improvements Master Plan	Executive Director for Facilities & New Construction	Kitchen / dining expansion and new building addition completion in August 2017	Funding (capital)/ Personnel	May 2016	August 2017
2.4. Equip three new schools, Nease Expansion, Crookshank Expansion and additional relocatables with classroom and network technology	Chief Information Officer	Technology installed	Funding (capital) / Personnel	July 2016	June 2017
Strategies / Tactics	Champions	Success Metrics	Resources Needed	Start Date	Completion Date
Strategy 3: (Goal D) Continue to improve district-wide safety and security measures.
3.1. Implement 800 MHz radio system within the Transportation Department	Executive Director for Facilities & New Construction	Fully operational system	Funding (sales tax)	May 2016	August 2016
3.2. Complete plans to install a single point of entry for remaining schools	Executive Director for Facilities & New Construction	Plans complete	Funding (capital and sales tax)/ personnel	July 2016	June 2017
3.3. Review Emergency Operation Plans (EOP) and further develop a district-wide Business Continuity Plan (BCP).	Deputy Superintendent for Operations / Associate Superintendent for Student Support	Plans updated and developed	Personnel Time	July 2016	June 2017
Strategies / Tactics	Champions	Success Metrics	Resources Needed	Start Date	Completion Date
Strategy 4: (Goal D) Continue to improve and upgrade operation systems and services to better meet the needs of students and staff.
4.1. Revise the Capital Outlay plan to incorporate sales tax and e-Rate funding	Deputy Superintendent for Operations / Chief Financial Officer	Plan revised	Personnel / Time	May 2016	September 2016
4.2. Analyze student growth to establish and revise attendance zones for the opening of the three new schools and to address capacity issues	Executive Director for Planning & Government Relations	New attendance zones approved by School Board	Personnel / Time	August 2016	Nov 2016

Community Relations

Strategies / Tactics	Champions	Success Metrics	Resources Needed	Start Date	Completion Date
Strategy 1: (Goal D) We will continue to embrace technology to effectively communicate with families, students, employees and community members by researching and seeking the best available communication methods.
1.1. Create and market a community-wide communications tool using text messaging with opt-in capability	Chief of Community Relations	Enrollment numbers	Research to determine best practices/ marketing campaign plan	July 2016	December 2016
1.2. Promote pertinent district information on school websites in a standardized way	Chief of Community Relations	Website metrics	URL/Content development calendar	July 2016	June 2017
Strategies / Tactics	Champions	Success Metrics	Resources Needed	Start Date	Completion Date
Strategy 2: (Goal C) We will continue to build a culture of character by further integrating CHARACTER COUNTS! initiatives and related programs throughout the St. Johns County School District while expanding into the community at large.
2.1. Highlighting CHARACTER COUNTS! through public recognition	Chief of Community Relations	Number of opportunities/ Increased programming on SEA TV (metrics)	Community partners/School administrators/ Community Relations Department	July 2016	June 2017
2.2. Expand advocacy, awareness and practice of CHARACTER COUNTS!	Chief of Community Relations, Associate Supt for Student Support Services	Annual surveys/ Number of activities/ Increased programming on SEA TV (metrics)	Student advocates at each high school/School administrators and staff	July 2016	June 2017
Strategies / Tactics	Champions	Success Metrics	Resources Needed	Start Date	Completion Date
Strategy 3: (Goals A, B & C) We will continue to seek and expand business and community partnerships to provide more opportunities for students.
3.1. Provide community members information regarding school district needs and opportunities to become involved.	Community Relations Strategic Plan Team	Number of needs fulfilled/ Develop metrics for partnerships/ Number of events	Business partners/ Community members/ Students/ Parents	July 2016	June 2017
3.2. Schools partnering with schools to provide support or needs	Community Relations Strategic Plan Team	Numbers of partnerships/ Amount of financial and in-kind support/Build and maintain inventories	PTO reps/ School administrators/ Community Relations Department	July 2016	June 2017

Human Resources

Strategies / Tactics	Champions	Success Metrics	Resources Needed	Start Date	Completion Date
Strategy 1: (Goal A, C, and D) Using a comprehensive recruitment approach, Human Resources will recruit high quality personnel in all employee groups (Administrative, Teachers, and Non-Instructional).
1.1. Identify new strategies to recruit new employees	Associate Supt for Human Resources	List of strategies	Personnel, Time, Funding	February 2016	September 2016
1.2. Recruit employees that are representative of the diversity of our school district	Associate Supt for Human Resources	List of diversity recruitments hired, Diversity match between Instructional Staff/Students	Personnel, Time, Funding	February 2016	June 2017
1.3. Recruit new employees in identified critical need areas	Associate Supt for Human Resources	List of critical need areas, Identified employees filling critical need areas	Personnel, Time, Funding	February 2016	September 2016
1.4. Provide hiring authorities with a pool of certified/qualified candidates for open positions	Associate Supt for Human Resources	List of qualified candidates	Personnel, Time, Funding	February 2016	June 2017
Strategies / Tactics	Champions	Success Metrics	Resources Needed	Start Date	Completion Date
Strategy 2: (Goals A, B, and C) Align all professional development opportunities so all employees can grow professionally while performing at their highest potential.
2.1. Identify and utilize employee experts to lead collaborative professional development cadres	Associate Supt for Human Resources	List of experts, List of PD topics, PD developed sessions, List of professional training materials	Survey, Time, Teacher Experts, Funding for PD	May 2016	June 2017
2.2. Identify first year hires and meet to provide ongoing support and feedback	Associate Supt for Human Resources	List of new hires, List of meeting topics, List of meeting dates, Agendas, Minutes	Personnel, Teacher Experts	August 2016	June 2017
2.3. Provide professional development for all employee groups utilizing current and best practices and an opportunity for leadership development	Associate Supt for Human Resources, Associate Supt for Curriculum & Instruction, Director for Leadership Development	List of offerings in top categories identified	Survey, Time, Personnel, Curriculum Specialists	May 2016	June 2017
2.4. Identify the needs and provide professional development in subject content areas for instructional personnel	Associate Supt for Human Resources, Associate Supt for Curriculum & Instruction	List of PD offerings, Attendance sheets, Development of training materials, Student data	Survey, Time, Personnel, Teacher Experts, Curriculum Specialists	August 2016	June 2017
2.5. Identify the needs and provide professional development in classroom discipline and management for instructional personnel	Associate Supt for Human Resources, Associate Supt for Curriculum & Instruction	List of Discipline & Classroom Management PD developed and offered, Attendance sheets, Reduced number of referrals, Increase student engagement	Survey, Time, Personnel, Teacher Experts, Curriculum Specialists	August 2016	June 2017
2.6. Identify the needs and provide professional development in communication skills for instructional personnel	Associate Supt for Human Resources, Associate Supt for Curriculum & Instruction	List of communications skills, Communications Skills PD developed and offered	Survey, Teacher Experts, Time	August 2016	June 2017
Strategies / Tactics	Champions	Success Metrics	Resources Needed	Start Date	Completion Date
Strategy 3: (Goal C, D) Provide ongoing ethics and professional conduct training to all employee groups.
3.1. Identify strategies to impact district’s beliefs and ethical conduct on all employee groups	Associate Supt for Human Resources	List of strategies	Personnel, Time, Funding	May 2016	June 2017
3.2. Educate employees on our state and district’s core values, culture, and high expectations	Associate Supt for Human Resources	New employee ethics training module developed, Training dates, Sign in sheets, evaluations	Personnel, Time, Funding	May 2016	June 2017

Superintendent & School Board

Strategies / Tactics	Champions	Success Metrics	Resources Needed	Start Date	Completion Date
Strategy 1: (Goals A, B, C & D) Align all decision-making in the best interest of students.
1.1. Align all board items with the strategic plan	School Board and Superintendent’s Cabinet	All Board decisions are aligned with the school district mission	Staff	July 2016	On-going
Strategies / Tactics	Champions	Success Metrics	Resources Needed	Start Date	Completion Date
Strategy 2: (Goals A, B, C & D) Continue to influence state legislation and set policy at the local level to further the mission, vision and Goals of the school district.
2.1. Educate and engage local delegation members on the needs of the school district	School Board and Superintendent’s Cabinet	100% of local delegation is knowledgeable on the needs of the school district	Time, Staff and budget	July 2016	June 2017
2.2. Educate and utilize parents, community members, students and administrators to proactively advocate for legislative changes	School Board, Superintendent and Coordinator for Governmental Relations	Create and execute a plan to educate and involve all stakeholders	Time, Staff and budget	July 2016	June 2017
2.3. Proactively propose legislative changes and funding requests to further the mission of the school district	School Board, Superintendent and Coordinator for Governmental Relations	Create and execute a proactive legislative platform	Time, Staff and budget	July 2016	June 2017
Strategies / Tactics	Champions	Success Metrics	Resources Needed	Start Date	Completion Date
Strategy 3: (Goal A, B, C & D) Maintain a nurturing and supportive environment by continuing a culture that fosters teamwork and collaboration that emphasizes shared values, integrity and loyalty.
3.1. Develop a timeline and process for selecting a new Superintendent	School Board and Assigned Staff	Hire a high-quality Superintendent	Budget and District Support Staff to facilitate	February 2016	Oct 2016
3.2. Transition plan once a selection has been made for the new Superintendent	School Board and Assigned Staff	New Superintendent’s successful transition into the school district	Budget and District Support Staff to facilitate	Oct 2016	1-February 2017
3.3. Continue to emphasize master board training	School Board and Superintendent	100% participation	Budget and Time	December 2016	June 2017