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Strategic Plan  Back Linn-Mar Community School DistrictStrategic Plan 2004-2010
VisionStriving for Educational Excellence
MissionWe are a learning communityWorking together to develop our students By educating them To confidently meet life’s challenges.
BeliefsWe believe that1. The entire community, working together creates the conditions for successful learning. 2. A changing world demands that all people be lifelong learners. 3. Learners must be ready and prepared with skills to handle and anticipate change. 4. Application of knowledge and skills is critical to success in the real world. 5. Learning occurs best in a safe and secure environment. 6. Individuals are unique and learn at different rates and in different ways. 7. There is value in diversity. 8. All people have equal worth and deserve equal opportunity. 9. Quality schools measure what they do, clearly define expectations, and act upon results. 10. Responsible decision making requires a knowledge of the past, an understanding of the needs of the present, and a vision of the future. 11. All individuals have the right to privacy of their beliefs and values. 12. An educated population, capable of thinking independently and working together is critical for success. As productive, responsible, lifelong learners it is essential that Linn-Mar students be: Competent in Core Skills – Who are proficient in reading comprehension, computation, mathematical reasoning and technology skills. Users of Core Skills and Knowledge – Who can use cultural, artistic, historical, scientific, and technological applications to explain, assess, and anticipate change as well as construct knowledge, as needed. Thinkers – Who independently access information and resources; who create and critically investigate multiple options; who make decisions that effectively solve a variety of problems. Self-Directed Learners – Who are aware of their strengths, needs, interests, and wants; who can set achievable goals, monitor and evaluate their progress; who are resourceful in responding to change. Responsible Citizens – Who recognize the relationships between self and others; who accept responsibility for their personal actions; who actively participate in improving themselves, their family, and local and global communities. Effective Communicators – Who listen, speak, write, read, and respond clearly to a variety of audiences and purposes. Collaborative Workers – Who use their interpersonal skills to develop constructive relationships with diverse individuals and groups. Practitioners of Healthy Lifestyles – Who are aware of physical, social and emotional health and wellness and incorporate appropriate practices into their everyday life. Strategic Goal 1Student Achievement: Every student will improve his/her achievement to his/her highest potential.Comprehensive School Improvement Plan · Short Term: Within 5 years, 90% of all children will be proficient in core academic measures. · Long Term: Within 10 years, 100% of all children will be proficient in core academic measures. Curriculum · Introduce a foreign language experience at the primary level. · Offer at least one AP course offering in each department (strand area) within 5 years with the goal of balanced AP offerings within 10 years. Instruction · Implement instructional strategies that meet the needs of diverse learners. Assessment · Align assessments to the Education Goals. Technology · Use technology to offer courses to accelerate learning opportunities Strategic Goal 2Learning Environments: Linn-Mar will upgrade, maintain, and expand facilities to support the district mission and to provide a safe environment for students, faculty, and community. Buildings · To provide buildings that accommodate growth and maximize each child’s educational opportunity consistent with Linn-Mar’s commitment to excellence. · To provide space that ensures appropriate class size for optimum learning. Facilities · To provide facilities that meet the needs of all curricular and extra-curricular programs consistent with Linn-Mar’s commitment to excellence. Renovations · To adapt existing buildings to support educational programs. Climate Quality · To consistently provide a healthy environment conducive to learning. Safety · To provide physical and emotional safety and security for all students, staff, and patrons. Staff Development: Linn-Mar will obtain and retain quality staff. Recruiting & Retention · Competitive Salaries · Competitive Benefits Development · Proper preparation for classroom assignment · Opportunity for new challenges · Hands-on community experiences Performance Evaluation – Excellence · Consistent performance evaluations · Feedback for growth beyond required criteria Leadership · Mentoring teachers into administrative positions · Encourage teacher leaders, e.g. department chairs Environment · Supportive work environment · Comfortable physical environment, e.g. maintenance Strategic Goal 4Programs: Linn-Mar programs will provide educational and extra-curricular opportunities tailored to the needs of individual students. Character Development at all levels, e.g. PRIDE Technology · Computers and software on a 3 year refresh cycle. · Include hand-held and wireless technology. Diversity · Expand cultural opportunities. · Maintain inclusive learning environment for special needs students Gifted · Expand opportunities for identified gifted students. Leadership · Increase student participation in extra-curricular activities. Career · Expand real world learning experiences, e.g. mentoring Alternative School · Offer non-traditional high school opportunity Strategic Goal 5Resources: In recognition of the importance of establishing a world class educational environment, Linn-Mar will develop a seamless continuation of existing funding options and aggressively pursue new funding mechanisms, including advocacy for more equitable and effective state allocation of financial resources for public education. Budget Levies: Maintenance & Equipment · Renew PPEL for 10 years – September 2004 Budget Levy: Building · Bond Referendum Back Up Plan Budget Levy: Instruction · Renew Instructional Support Levy (ISL) for 10 years – September 2005 Construction: 422B County One Cent Sales Tax · Active exploration of resource allocation combination possibilities with other jurisdictions Financial Management · Develop future annual budgets with a 3 year projection of fund distributions from all sources of funding. · Attain professional recognition designations for financial management. Other Resources · Continue to pursue existing project-based grant funding options · Pursue an endowment for technology
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