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Academic and Student Services
| Strategies / Tactics | Champions | Success Metrics |
Resources Needed |
Start Date |
Completion Date |
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| Strategy 1: (Goals A, C and D) Create opportunities that empower students to build good character, life, social, and leadership skills. |
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| 1.1. Expand transition programs for students with disabilities ages 18-22 (LifeWork and Project Search). |
Associate Superintendent for Accountability and Intervention Services. | 1. Increase # of students enrolled. 2017-18: 21 2018-19: 2. Increase # of students competitively employed: 2017-18: 12 2018-19: |
Staff funded through FTE and grants; IDEA funding for materials, supplies (uniforms, travel costs, etc.) | August 2018 | June 2019 |
| 1.2. Decrease the achievement GAP for English Language Learners in English Language Arts | Associate Superintendent for Accountability and Intervention Services. | 1. Decrease the achievement GAP for ELL students by 5% form 37% to 32%. | Staff funded through Federal Grants | August 2018 | June 2019 |
| 1.3. Expand and increase the use of Schoology by students, parents and teachers. | Associate Superintendent for Curriculum & Instruction | Increase the time spent by all users. Increase # of submissions. (active engagement) |
Staff funded through Title 2. Annual purchase of Schoology. |
August 2018 | June 2019 |
| 1.4. Reach sustainable level with Collaborative Classrooms reading & writing materials. | Associate Superintendent for Curriculum & Instruction | School-based ILCs deliver PD (Modified Lesson Study)to elementary teachers and administrators- Collaborative team evidence of Being A Reader & Being A Writer as the Tier 1 ELA curriculum for grades K-2. |
Purchase of teacher kits as needed for additional teaching slots (growth). School-based funds to release teachers for PD |
August 2018 | June 2019 |
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| Strategy 2: (Goals B & D) Develop and implement a PreK-12 initiative to fully integrate STEM concepts. |
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| 2.1. Establish common, guaranteed STEM opportunities for every student in grades K-8. (including coding and computer science) |
Associate Superintendent for Curriculum & Instruction | Establish a STEM committee (district & principals) Curriculum maps for grades K-8 includes a specific STEM opportunity. STEM Lending Lab established. |
Grant funding to build STEM Lending Labs, STEM opportunities and STEM PD for teachers CTE Team, CAST team, Title 2 funded specialists Substitutes for teacher release |
August 2018 | June 2019 |
| 2.2. A STEM Fair will be held at every elementary school and every elementary school will be represented at the district STEM Fair. | Associate Superintendent for Curriculum & Instruction | 100% participation by elementary schools in STEM Fair. Increase community partnership participation. |
CAST Team and Title 2 funded specialists STEM leader from each school |
August 2018 | June 2019 |
| Strategies / Tactics | Champions | Success Metrics |
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| Strategy 3: (Goals A, C and D) Build literacy skills that empower students to communicate effectively. |
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| 3.1. Increase achievement of students with disabilities. | Associate Superintendent for Accountability and Intervention Services. | Achievement at or above Level 3: ELA 2016-17: 33.26% 2017-18: 2018-19: Math 2016-17: 45.03%2017-18: 2018-19: |
Access to data (EdStats.fldoe.org) Training for ESE and gen ed teachers on identifying learning gaps and providing effective interventions for students with disabilities. |
August 2018 | June 2019 |
| 3.2. Prepare an i-Ready/FSA correlation report. Determine the extent to which the i-Ready diagnostic tool accurately predicted FSA performance (proficiency, learning gains) for St. Johns County students | Associate Superintendent for Accountability and Intervention Services. | Successful completion of the correlation report | None | 6/18 | TBD |
| 3.3. Improve Early Learning Opportunities | Associate Superintendent for Accountability and Intervention Services | -Increase access to Kindergarten Readiness Summer Program -Improve Pre-K LRE Percentages -Improve FLKRS scores -Improve BDI Exit scores |
-Summer Locations -Data analysis -PLC time Assessment time |
August 10th | |
| 3.4 Develop teacher capacity to use diagnostic data to inform instruction and determine appropriate interventions when needed. | Associate Superintendent for Curriculum & Instruction |
Dates of support/PD provided to school teams and individual teachers Increase in student academic growth iReady data, FSA data |
Title 2 funded specialist CAST Annual purchase of iReady diagnostic tool |
August 2018 | June 2019 |
| 3.5 Utilize comprehensive needs assessment and SAI plans to measure ROI. |
Associate Superintendent for Accountability and Intervention Services Associate Superintendent for Curriculum & Instruction |
Results of the predicted areas of impact as stated on the comprehensive needs assessment and the SAI plan submitted by each school. |
Accountability Team C&I Team |
January 2019 | August 2019 |
| 3.6 Utilize the PLC process to improve teaching and learning. | Associate Superintendent for Curriculum & Instruction | Artifacts that demonstrate the work of collaborative teams. |
Human Capital No additional funding |
August 2018 | June 2019 |
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| Strategy 4: (Goals B, C and D) Build capacity to fully support the academic, wellness and safety needs of all students. |
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| 4.1. Build parent capacity to support the success of students |
Associate Superintendent for Accountability and Intervention Services | Increase parent training and workshops to multiple sites with various topics including: -Social/Emotional -Behavior -Language Development -Home Routines |
Staff/Time | August 10th | |
| 4.2. Provide professional development and curriculum to address the social/emotional needs of Pre-K students |
Associate Superintendent for Accountability and Intervention Services | -Professional Development Conscious Discipline -Training and fidelity checks on Sanford Harmony SEL curriculum |
Training June 27th and August 6th | June 27th | |
| 4.3. Implement the “Teacher Attendance Dashboard”. The dashboard will assist district personnel in making informed decisions regarding costs associated with teacher absences |
Associate Superintendent for Accountability and Intervention Services. | Successful roll-out of the dashboard to specific district staff | None | 4/18 | TBD |
Operations
| Strategies / Tactics | Champions | Success Metrics |
Resources Needed |
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Completion Date |
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| 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. |
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| 1.1. Upgrade classroom AV equipment (Teacher Sound, Project/ Display and Document Cameras) at 34 schools | Chief Information Officer | Project complete at 34 schools | Funding, Time and Staff | Summer 2017 | Summer 2018 |
| 1.2. Continue to implement infrastructure upgrades to meet the growing network needs | Chief Information Officer | Project completed at identified sites | Funding, Time and Staff | Summer 2017 | Summer 2018 |
| 1.3. Evaluate and acquire new computers for teachers (existing machines will be refurbished to add student computers in 2018) |
Chief Information Officer | New teacher machines ready for distribution | Funding, Time and Staff | Summer 2017 | Summer 2018 |
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| Strategy 2: (Goal D) Continue to design and construct schools that accommodate growth while maintaining high quality programming with an intentional student-focused environment. |
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| 2.1. Utilize updated school design to build two new K-8 schools “KK” and “LL” | Executive Director Facilities and Operations | New schools ready to open in August 2018 | Funding, Time and Staff | Continued from 2016/ 2017 | Summer 2018 |
| 2.2. Equip two new schools and summer relocatables (2017) with network switching, wireless access points, classroom technology and computers | Chief Information Officer | New schools and relocatables equipped | Funding, Time and Staff | Continued from 2016/2017 | Summer 2018 |
| 2.3. Implement dining expansions at SPMS and POA | Executive Director Facilities & New Construction | Dining expansions complete | Funding, Time and Staff | Fall 2017 | Summer 2018 |
| 2.4. Evaluate the impact of legislative changes as it applies to building new schools, expansions and additions |
Executive Director Facilities and Operations Executive Director of Planning and Governmental Relations |
Revise or develop new prototypes for building new schools, expansions and additions | Funding, Time and Staff | Fall 2017 | Summer 2018 |
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| Strategy 3: (Goal D) Continue to improve district-wide safety and security measures. |
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| 3.1. Implement single point of entry security upgrades at identified schools | Executive Director Facilities & New Construction | Security upgrades complete | Time, Funding and Staff | Continued 2016/2017 | Summer 2018 |
| 3.2. Evaluate and propose implementation of bus GPS system | Executive Director Facilities & New Construction | GPS system implemented | Time, Funding and Staff | Summer 2017 | Summer 2018 |
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| Strategy 4: (Goal D) Continue to improve and upgrade operation systems and services to better meet the needs of students and staff. |
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| 4.1. Implement BusPlanner integration with eSchool-PLUS | Chief Information Officer | Integration complete | Time, Funding and Staff | Summer 2017 | Fall 2017 |
| 4.2. Go-Live with GovConnection in the BusinessPLUS Punch Out module | Chief Information Officer | Punch Out operational with GovConnection | Time and Staff | Summer 2017 | Summer 2018 |
| 4.3. Analyze student growth to establish and revise the attendance zones for the new K-8 school ”KK” | Executive Director for Planning and Government Relations | Attendance zones created | Time and Staff | Summer 2017 | Winter 2017 |
| 4.4. Analyze student growth to establish and revise the attendance zones for the new K-8 school “LL” | Executive Director for Planning and Government Relations | Attendance zones created | Time and Staff | Summer 2017 | Winter 2017 |
Community Relations
| Strategies / Tactics | Champions | Success Metrics |
Resources Needed |
Start Date |
Completion Date |
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| 1.1. Develop guidelines for limited use of social media. | Community Relations Team |
Development of guidelines Number of registered social media accounts on ArchiveSocial |
Committee to include CR staff, school-based administrators and IT | July 1, 2018 | June 30, 2019 |
| 1.2. Improve the accessibility of our websites to effectively communicate with families with disabilities. | Community Relations Team |
Implementation of scanning tool to identify and resolve issues Potential for user surveys |
Media accessibility committee Scanning tool Additional funding |
July 1, 2018 | June 30, 2019 |
| 1.3. Research and implement closed-captioning services to provide necessary accessibility to stakeholders | Community Relations Team |
Testing and trials to determine best vendor for transcription services Identify priority videos and number of those transcribed |
Procure transcription service Media accessibility committee Additional funding |
July 1, 2018 | June 30, 2019 |
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| 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. |
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| 2.1. Expand advocacy, awareness and practice of CHARACTER COUNTS! through The Players partnership and involvement to include rebranding. | Community Relations Team |
Annual Surveys Completing consistency of brand awareness in schools |
Individuals from CC! Steering Committee and The Players Vendors to provide promotional materials |
July 1, 2018 | Ongoing |
| 2.2. Strengthen focus in K-8 academies with formal and informal programs to foster good character. | Community Relations Team |
Number of secondary teacher trainings held Number of CHARACTER COUNTS! lessons provided to |
Determine number and types of programs already in place at schools Curriculum materials |
July 1, 2018 | June 30, 2019 |
| 2.3. Increase student-led CHARACTER COUNTS! productions and training on video production. | Community Relations Team |
Number of videos produced Number of student trainings held Number of views per video |
Identify students Potential additional funding Community Relations Staff |
July 1, 2018 | June 30, 2019 |
| 2.4. Increase awareness of CHARACTER COUNTS! and highlight significant district activities through production of Superintendent Spotlight. | Community Relations Team |
Number of Spotlight videos produced Number of views per Spotlight video |
Community Relations Staff | July 1, 2018 | June 30, 2019 |
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| Strategy 3: (Goals A, B & C) We will continue to seek and expand business and community partnerships to provide more opportunities for students. |
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| 3.1. Assist in branding efforts for FCTC including website and video production. | Community Relations Team |
Launch of the website Completion of the re-branding effort Number of videos produced |
Collaboration of the CR and FCTC staff | July 1, 2018 | June 30 , 2019 |
| 3.2. Create and expand opportunities for networking with community partners and schools to ensure all needs are met using collaboration of faith-based partners, Connect Event with local non-profit organizations and school-to-school partnerships. | Community Relations Team |
Number of partnerships formed across district Inventory of needs |
Involvement of community partners | July 1, 2018 | Ongoing |
Human Resources
| Strategies / Tactics | Champions | Success Metrics |
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| 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). |
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| 1.1. Continue to refine strategies to recruit new employees including social media and virtual fairs |
Associate Supt. for Human Resources Director of Instructional and Non-Instructional Personnel |
List of fairs and social media utilized | Personnel, Time, Funding | July 2017 | June 2018 |
| 1.2. Continue to refine our practices to increase number of recruit employees that are representative of the diversity of our school district |
Associate Supt. for Human Resources Director of Instructional and Non-Instructional Personnel |
Increase in diversity recruitments hired | Personnel, Time, Funding | May 2017 | May 2018 |
| 1.3. Continue to recruit new employees needed in critical need areas that are in demand | Director of Instructional Personnel | Critical need areas filled with certified teachers | Personnel, Time, Funding | Sept. 2017 | March 2018 |
| 1.4. Provide opportunities for hiring authorities to interact with qualified candidates for possible early hiring |
Director of Instructional Personnel Associate Supt. For Human Resources |
List of screened and qualified candidates | Personnel, Time, Funding | Sept. 2017 | June 2018 |
| 1.5. Identify career and technical needs for schools (FCTC & Academies) |
Associate Supt. for Human Resources Director of Instructional Personnel |
Plan of action to assist with obtaining CET needs | Personnel, Time, Funding | Sept. 2017 | March 2018 |
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| Strategy 2: (Goals A, B, and C) Align all professional development opportunities so all employees can grow professionally while performing at their highest potential. |
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| 2.1. Assist in coordination of Professional Development efforts for all employee groups. | Director of Leadership Development | List of PD offerings/schedules | Personnel, Time, Funding | July 2017 | June 2018 |
| 2.2. Develop New Teacher Leader Cadre | Director of Leadership Development | List of cadre members, dates met, year plans developed and implemented | Personnel, Time, Funding | June 2017 | May 2018 |
| 2.3. Continue to provide and expand professional learning opportunities for all employee groups in leadership development | Director of Leadership Development | List of multiple sessions with multiple employee groups | Time, Funding, Personnel | June 2017 | June 2018 |
| 2.4. Develop professional learning in classroom discipline and management for all instructional personnel |
Director of Instructional Personnel Director of Leadership Development Evaluation Specialist |
Module developed for online learning Number of participant completions |
Time, Funding, Personnel | Sept. 2017 | May 2018 |
| 2.5. Develop professional learning opportunities in communication skills for all instructional personnel |
Director of Non-Instructional Personnel Employee Specialist Teacher Leaders |
Module developed for online learning Number of participant completions |
Time, Funding, Personnel | Sept. 2017 | May 2018 |
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| Strategy 3: (Goal C, D) Provide ongoing ethics and professional conduct training to all employee groups. |
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| 3.1. Identify specific focus areas related to ethical conduct for employees to view annually |
Associate Supt. For Human Resources Employee Specialist Director for Risk Management Teacher Leaders |
List of focus areas, online module created with quiz | Time, Personnel, Funding | Oct. 2017 | May 2018 |
| 3.2. Identify the best strategy to educate all employees on our district’s core values, culture and high expectations |
Associate Supt. for Human Resources Director for Instructional and Non-Instructional Personnel Teacher Leaders Employee Specialist |
Strategy identified, module developed and is offered to employees to view at the beginning of the school year | Time, Personnel, Funding | Nov. 2017 | June 2018 |
Superintendent & School Board
| Strategies / Tactics | Champions | Success Metrics |
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| Strategy 1: (Goals A, B, C & D) Align all decision-making in the best interest of students. |
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| 1.1. Integrate FCTC into SJCSD through all activities and functions | Superintendent | FCTC is part of the SJCSD | July 2017 | June 2018 | |
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| 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. |
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| 2.1. Educate and engage local delegation members on the needs of the School District | Coordinator, Governmental Relations |
100% of local delegation is knowledgeable on the needs of the School District Increase invitations to District and school events Develop marketing materials |
July 2017 | June 2018 | |
| 2.2. Educate and utilize parents, community members, students and administrators to proactively advocate for legislative changes | Coordinator, Governmental Relations |
Create and execute a plan to educate and involve all stakeholders Correspondence with PTO presidents about invites to delegation members PTOs have a legislative liaison position Supervisor of Election invited to new employee orientation |
July 2017 | June 2018 | |
| 2.3. Proactively propose legislative changes and funding requests to further the mission of the School District |
School Board members Coordinator, Governmental Relations |
Create and execute a proactive legislative platform | July 2017 | October 2017 | |
| 2.4. Proactively engage community leaders in support of advocacy efforts |
School Board members Superintendent Coordinator, Governmental Relations |
A list of targeted leaders and meetings initiated is created | July 2017 | June 2018 | |
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| 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. |
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| 3.1. Continue to emphasize Master Board Training |
School Board Members Superintendent |
100% participation | |||
| 3.2. Annual Leadership Retreat for School Board and Superintendent |
School Board Members Superintendent |
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