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Derby Public Schools
Strategic PlanSeptember 22, 2011
Prepared by:
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Introduction
On, November 1, 2010 representatives of the Derby Public Schools, Community Leaders, Parents and
Students gathered to begin discussion of the future of the Derby Public Schools. This group was
charged with developing strategies to build on the strengths of the Derby Public Schools and the
impact of the organizations programs. The strategy development process was facilitated by DNS
Associates, LLC.
The passion of the professional and volunteer leadership was evident as they discussed and debated
strategies to transform the Derby Public Schools from good to great. These initial efforts would
provide the framework for workgroups to move forward to develop a comprehensive action plan.
DNS Associates thanks the volunteers and staff of the Derby Public Schools, the Students, Parents and
Community leaders for their professionalism, passion and creativity that they brought to the process.
A special thank you is extended to the Southern Connecticut University Interns for providing research
and data to the committee so that they could make informed decisions and to Keith McLiverty for hispresentation on the City of Derbys fiscal workings and status.
The first phase of the planning efforts was reported to the Derby Public Schools on March 1, 2011.
Summary
Phase I of the Strategy Development Process brought together Derby Public Schools professional and
volunteer leadership, students, parents and community leaders of Derby to utilize the DNS Associates
Strategy Development Process to define their organization, including:
1. Developing a Mission and Vision Statement Based on Defined Core Values, Purposes and
Competencies
2. Identifying Key Strategies to Achieve the Vision and Mission
Phase II of the Strategy Development Process enlisted volunteers from the full planning committee to
join one of three workgroups that included:
1. Organizational Efficiency
2. Student Wellbeing and Community Engagement
3. Academic Excellence and Quality Instructional and Administrative Staff
The workgroups met 4-6 times between March 2011 and May 2011 to develop comprehensive plans to
propose to the full Board of Education for adoption.
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Table of Contents
................................................................................................THE FOUNDATION FOR A COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 3
...............................................................................................................................Vision 3
.............................................................................................................................Mission 3
......................................................................................................................................................KEY STRATEGIC AREAS 3
............................................................................................................................................THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 4
........................................................................................................Agenda Development 4
.................................................................................................ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE 6
STRATEGY: Promote Greater Economic Efciencies While Preserving Educational Quality.......................................................................................................................................15
STRATEGY: Promote Greater Economic Efciencies While Preserving Educational............................................................................................................................Quality 17
STRATEGY: Promote Greater Economic Efciencies While Preserving Educational Quality19
STRATEGY: Promote Greater Economic Efciencies While Preserving Educational Quality20
STRATEGY: Promote Greater Economic Efciencies While Preserving Educational Quality22
..........................................................................................................................PLANNING PROCESS COMPONENTS 48
.......................................................................................Determining The Core Ideology 49
...............................................................................................................Core Purpose 49
.................................................................................................................Core Values 49
.............................................................................................................SWOT Analysis 51
........................................................................................................................Strengths 51
.......................................................................................................................Weakness 51
.................................................................................................................Opportunities 52
..........................To Reshape the Educational Landscape (how we provide the education) 52
...........................................................................................................................Threats 52
.....................................................................................................Strategy Development 52
.........................................................................................................................................................................APPENDICES 56
......................................................................................................Committee Members: 57
......................................................................................................Workgroup Members: 57
.........................................................................Southern Connecticut University Interns: 57
..........................................................................................Core Idealogy-All Responses 58
................................................................................................................Core Purpose- 58
.......................................................................................................Core Competencies- 59
.........................................................SWOT Analysis and Vision Statement Development 60
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...............................................................................NOTES FROM THE SWOT ANALYSIS 61
..................................................................................................................................................................DATA SOURCES 62
The Foundation For A Comprehensive Plan
Vision
The Derby Public Schools Rigorously Prepares All Students For High Achievement And Success In A
Competitive Society
Mission
The Mission Of The Derby Public Schools Is To Team With Our Community To Provide All Students
With A High Quality Education And The Tools Necessary To Compete And Succeed In A Diverse,Global Society.
Key Strategic Areas
Academic Excellence
Each Of Our Students Is Academically Prepared To Succeed In Life And In The GlobalEconomy.
Organizational Efciency
Promote Greater Economic Efciencies While Preserving Educational Quality.
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Quality Instructional and Administrative Sta
We Will Recruit, Develop, Evaluate And Retain A Highly Eective, Diverse StaDedicated ToStudent Achievement And Success.
Student Wellbeing and Family & Community Partnerships
We Will Ensure A Positive Quality Of School Life For Every Student While Actively EngagingParents And Other Citizens As Partners.
The Comprehensive Plan
Agenda Development
Having identified the key strategies for the next 3-5 years, the Strategy Development Committee
began the task of developing action plans (the agenda) for the immediate future.Developing the agenda involves mapping out the tasks that will need attention in the next 12 -18
months. These are the items that can be acted on in the short term that will improve performance,
create added value for our students, staff and the community, and, ultimately, increase the efficiency
and impact of the Derby Public Schools. The workgroups also identified several goals that would
carry through for 60 months.
Current members of the Planning Committee as well as Board of Education Members and other
interested community members were recruited to participate in one or more workgroups. Each key
strategy was addressed and discussed in small workgroup settings. Participants were asked to
develop and recommend action items, create timelines, identify responsible parties and resources as
well as the process for evaluation that would begin to move the Derby Public Schools forward and
create momentum related to their assigned strategy.
The following plans are provided to the Derby Board of Education for review and adoption.
DNS suggests that the Board of Education proceed as follows:
Review and Adopt The Vision and Mission Statement
Prioritize The Strategic Areas Adopt the Prioritized Plan
Establish Committees co-chaired by a Board member and one staff or community leader.
These committees are as follows:
Organizational Efficiency
Academic Excellence/Quality Instructional and Administrative Staff
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Quality Student School Life and Community Engagement.
Once the Board committee chairs are established, DNS will meet with them to discuss the plans as
well as those persons they may want to recruit to serve as a Co-Chair and on the committee.
DNS will continue to be available to the committees to assist as needed and requested.
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ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE
Strategy: Each Of Our Students Is Academically Prepared To Succeed In Life And In The
Global Economy.
Goal I: Every Child Would Be Reading With Fluency And Confidence By The
End Of Third Grade.
Objective: By 2016, 75% of third grade children in the Derby Public Schools will be
fluent and confident readers
Tasks/Steps Timelines/Benchmarks
Responsible
ResourcesRequired
Measures OfSuccess/
Evaluation
Work with Derby School
Readiness to ensure
that every child has
access to a quality early
childhood education
Nov. 2012-
Ongoing
Academic
Excellence
Cmtee
School
Readiness
Council
Derby
Discovery
Community
Plan
Evaluations
Increase in
Preschool access
and utilization
Provide early
identification and
screening of children
an. 2013-
May 2013
and ongoing
Special
Services
Dept.
School
Readiness
Council
Birth to
Three
Services
Assessment
Tools
Plan for Early
ID and
Screening
Established
Calendar for
Screenings
Increase in the
numbers of
children
screened
Numbers of
children
receiving early
intervention
services
Ensure the curriculum
reflects the academic
standards that have
been established by the
State of Connecticut
Nov. 2012-
May 2013
Acad.
Excel.
Cmtee
School
Admin
Teachers
Parents
BOE
State
Curriculum
Standards
Curriculum
Plans in
Classrooms
District K-12
Curriculum is
based on State
Standards
Improved
Reading Scores
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Instruction is
dierentiated in
response to the
learning needs of every
child and an individual
education plan and
profile charts the
progress of every child
as a learner
Nov. 2012-
Sept. 2013
Teachers
School
Admin
Special
Services
Guidance
School
Admin
Data on
students
Professional
Development
training for
instructional
sta
Individual
Planning
Process
Completed
plans for each
child
$ for training
Student Plans
Report on
individual
education plans
Percent of
children
receiving
interventions
Plans completed
for each child in
classes
Tasks/Steps
Goal I Cont.
Timelines/
Benchmarks
Responsibl
e
Resources
Required
Measures Of
Success/Evaluation
The schools partner
with the community to
promote family literacy
-Determine what is
being done now
-Identify and promote
available
programs
an. 2012-
Ongoing
School
Admin
Teachers/
Reading
specialist
Library
School
Readiness
CouncilPTO
Formal plan to
partner with
the
community
Report on eorts
Increase in family
engagement
Increase in
library use
The schools partner
with parents to improve
and enhance childrens
reading eorts
une 2012-
Ongoing
School
Admin
Teachers/
Reading
Specialists
Parents
Formal plan to
engage
parents in
reading
instruction
Increase in
parent
involvement with
schools on
reading eorts
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Strategy: Each Of Our Students Is Academically Prepared To Succeed In Life And In The
Global Economy.
Goal II: Schools Would Formally Address The Achievement Gap That Exists
In Derby
Objective: By 2016, through concerted eorts, the Derby schools will eliminate
the current achievement gap amongst its students
Tasks/Steps Timelines/Benchmarks
Responsible
ResourcesRequired
Measures OfSuccess/
Evaluation
BOE to support and
provide All Day
Kindergarten
Nov. 2012-
Ongoing
Acad.Exc
ell.Cmtee
BOE
School
Admin
City Govt.
Research on the
value and
impact of full
day
Kindergarten
Cost impact of
providing full
dayKindergarten
Funding to
Support
Available Full
Day
Kindergarten
Programs
Work with School
Readiness to ensure
all children have
screening for
kindergarten
readiness
Nov. 2012-
Ongoing
School
Admin
School
Readines
s Council
Consistent
screening tools
Process for
conducting
screening
Personnel to
screen
Determine and
Secure Funding
for Screening
Percentage of
children
receiving school
readiness
screening will
increase
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Implement individual
student educational
plans so that
education is
dierentiated
according to student
needs
Sept. 2012-
ongoing
Teachers
School
Admin
Student Plans
Inform Software
Plans completed
for each child in
classes
Develop a District
Data Review Team to
review data by
demographics,
school and grade
level to assess where
to target eorts and
develop a plan to
enhance
instructional eorts
May 2012-
une 2013
Teachers
School
Admin
Acad.Exc
el Cmtee
School/Student
Data Sets
Dashboard
Information
Developed Plan
for Improvement
Plan for
targeting eorts
to improve
achievement
Implementation
of plan
Tasks/Steps
Goal II Cont.
Timelines/
Benchmarks
Responsi
ble
Resources
Required
Measures Of
Success/
Evaluation
Review programs
and initiatives that
have proven to be
eective-afterschool
-in-school initiatives
April 2013-
une 2013
Acad.Exc
el Cmtee
School
AdminTeachers
Parents
Consulta
nt
Review current
initiatives
utilized
Research oneective
initiatives and
programs
Summary of
best practices
and
recommendation to implement,
including
financial
resources
required
Explore and engage
in community
partnerships to
assist
une 2013-
Aug. 2013
School
Admin
BOE
Business
City Govt.
List of potential
community
partners
Developed plan
for partnershipsby curriculum
area and school
Developed plan
for partnerships
by curriculum
area and school
Increase in
community
involvement
with schools
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Develop annual
Professional
Development Plan,
secure funding and
implement
Nov. 2012-
ongoing
School
Admin.
Teachers
BOE
Current
professional
development
plan
Review of best
practices
Survey of needs
Identification of
available
training
Financial
resource needs
report
Formal, annual
professional
development
plan
Evaluations of
development
eorts and
impact
Adequate
funding
Develop and expand
communication
process between
schools regarding
students to ease
transition
an. 2012-May
2014
Parents
Students
School
Admin
School
Personnel
-5th-6th
grade
and
8th-9th
grade
Parent/student
survey on
communications
/
transitions
Teacher survey
on
communications
and transitions
between schools
Current process
for transition-
communications/plan
Developed
improved
communication
and transition
plan for
students at all
levels
Improved
communication
as evidenced
through parent
and student
evaluation
Tasks/Steps
Goal II Cont.
Timelines/
Benchmarks
Responsi
ble
Resources
Required
Measures Of
Success/
Evaluation
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Explore the need for
development of an
alternative school for
students not thriving
in regular
classrooms and
make
recommendations to
BOE
-Current # of
students who could
benefit
-Costs associated
-Opportunity for
tuition student
-Determine what
other schools aredoing
une 2012-
Dec. 2012
Acad.Exc
el.Cmtee
School
Admin
School
Personnel
Parents
Guidance
City Govt.
Number/type of
students who
could benefit
Potential
locations to
provide
alternative
school-both
school and
community
property
Survey of area
schools for
potential
collaboration
Report
recommendatio
ns to BOE for
action
Review student
accessibility to
technology
-Develop
technology needs
report
an. 2012-
Mar.2012
Acad
Excel
Cmtee
School
Admin
School
Personnel
IT
Director
Survey of
Students
Report on
available
School/
Community
technology
Report on
Technology
Needs and
make
recommendatio
ns
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Goal III: Instruction Is Guided By The Continuous Collection, Analysis And
Application Of Data Regarding Student Achievement
And Wellbeing.
Objective: By 2016, Derby schools will have a comprehensive protocol to
assess, individualize and improve the educational
outcomes and wellbeing of each student.
Tasks/Steps Timelin
es/
Benchm
arks
Responsibl
e
Resources
Required
Measures Of
Success/
Evaluation
Determine the current
individualization of
instruction that is
utilized and recorded
Nov.
2011-
Feb.
2012
School
Admin
School
Personnel
Acad.Excel.
Cmtee
Current policy
regarding
individualizatio
n
Teacher report
on
individualizatio
n
Report on current
individualization
practices
Provide additional and
ongoing professional
development on
interventions that could
be implemented for both
academic and social/
behavioral issues
Feb.
2012-
ongoing
School
Admin
School
Personnel
Plan for
professional
development
Funding
Increased
professional
development
workshops on
interventions
StaSurvey
Improved student
achievement
Develop a process forcommunicating
intervention needs
-that involves parents,
teachers and community
May2012-
Aug.
2012
SchoolAdmin
School
Personnel
Parents
Guidance
Currentprocess for
communicatio
ns
A formaldeveloped
process for
communicating
and involving all
concerned
partners in
identified
intervention
recommended to
the BOE for policydevelopment and
adoption
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Explore and define
available extracurricular
activities to support
instruction
Aug.
2012-
une
2013
Student
Cmtee
Acad. Excel
Cmtee
Parents
Teachers
Consultant
List of current
available
activities
Survey of
students on
activities
Research/
Information on
extracurricular
activities and
role in
education
Report on
extracurricular
benefits to
instruction and
recommended
actions to pursue
Goal III cont.
Tasks/Steps
Timelin
es/
Benchm
arks
Responsibl
e
Resources
Required
Measures Of
Success/
Evaluation
Utilize data to provide
input to guidance
counselors to assist in
working with student and
formulating class and
career
paths.
Nov.
2011-
May
2012
Guidance
Counselors
Students
School
Admin
Data reports
Current
Guidance
Process
Student Survey
A formal Guidance
protocol report to
the BOE for policy
development and
adoption
Make AP classes more
accessible to all students
Nov.
2011-
Mar.
2012
Acad. Excel
Cmtee
School
AdminHigh
School
Teachers
Parents
Students
List of Current
AP Classes
Current
AccessibilityGuidelines
Financial
Impact of AP
Classes
including
Stafng
Analysis of
Financial/Sta
impact if
expanded
Report and
recommendations
to BOE
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BOE provides continued
support for Data
collection system
an
2012-
ongoing
BOE
School
Admin
City Govt.
Costs of
maintenance
of Data
collection
system
including
upgrades
Current Budget
for Data and IT
needs
Support included
in annual BOE
budget
Establish a District-wide
data team to review and
recommend services for
individual students,
grade levels and schools
Nov.
2011-
ongoing
School
Admin
Teachers
Guidance
Defined
expectations
and time
commitment
for
participation
List of
identified
school
personnel by
school to
participate
Training plan
for participants
A trained and
defined team to
provide
recommendations
for needed
services for
individual
students, grade
levels and schools
Improved student
achievement
based on data
system reports
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ORGANIZATIONAL EFFICIENCYSTRATEGY: Promote Greater Economic Efciencies While PreservingEducational Quality
GOAL I: Explore Regionalization
OBJECTIVE: By June 2013, A Comprehensive Report Regarding The Impact OfRegionalization On The Derby Public Schools Will Be Provided To
The Board Of Education.
RATIONALE:All Potential SchooShould Be Explored For Their PoteAnd The Efcient Use Of Resource
l Configurat
tial To Incr, Both Hum
ions And Mana
ase Educationn And Fiscal
gement Models
l Eectiveness
TASKS/STEPS TIMELINE
S/
BENCHM
ARKS
RESPONSIB
LE
RESOURCES
REQUIRED
MEASURES OF
SUCCESS/
EVALUATION
Gather legal information on
the process required to
regionalize
April
2011
Organizatio
n
Workgroup
Contact with
SDE
Concise List of
Steps
Required
Discuss actual experience of
regionalization with other
districts, including costs,
savings, student outcomes
Nov.15,
2011-
Feb.
1,2012
Superinten
dent
Business
Manager
Organizatio
n Cmtee
Lists of
regional
districts
Info. On
similar
demographic
s
Notes
regarding
experience
and report to
committee
Evaluate the financial impact
of regionalization on the
district
Nov.15,
2011-
Feb.
1,2012
Business
Manager
Superinten
dent
Current
Derby Costs
Financials
from aRegional
District
Chart
comparing
costs
Determine the costs
associated with the process
Nov.15,
2011-
Feb.
1,2012
Org.
Committee
SDE
information
List of costs
associated
with
regionalization
Explore the variety of
models that could be
pursued:
K-12, K-8, 9-12
Nov.15,
2011-
Feb.
1,2012
Org.
Committee
Superinten
dent
Guidance
from SDE on
locations
Contactinformation
for each
model
Report on
potential
models and
impact onDistrict
Recommendati
on of best
model for
Derby
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Research and Align best
educational practices and
transition practices with the
regionalization process
Nov.15,
2011-
Feb.
1,2012
Superinten
dent
Consultant
Parents,
residents,
businesses
Principal
Research
Articles of
best practice
of
educational
environments
on youth and
their
achievement
Summary of
research
information
Goal I Cont.
TASKS/STEPS
TIMELINE
S/
BENCHM
ARKS
RESPONSIB
LE
RESOURCES
REQUIRED
MEASURES OF
SUCCESS/
EVALUATION
Develop a model
organizational structure for
each potential modelexplored to include
administrative positions.
(infrastructure)
Feb.1-
May 12,
2012
Superinten
dent
BusinessManager
Org, Cmtee
Business Mgr.
SDE
Legislators
Grid
comparing
positions foreach model
Begin informal discussions
to determine if there are
local school systems
interested in regionalization
April
2011-
Aug.2011
Org. Cmtee
BOE
Superintende
nt
BOE
Report from
Superintenden
t
Determine community
reaction and support for
regionalization
an.
2012-
Mar.2012
Org.Cmtee
BOE Chair
Location
Initial Report
from
committee
Recorded
resident, key
stakeholderand school
personnel
statements
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Provide a report and
recommendations to the
Board of Education for
Action
une
2012
Org. Cmtee Report of all
findings
Board minutes
reflecting
report
presentation
Board Action
If the Board
Votes to
Pursue
Regionalizatio
n, a fully
developed
work plan
STRATEGY: Promote Greater Economic Efciencies While PreservingEducational Quality
GOAL II: Explore Reorganization of Elementary Schools to Achieve Greater
Efciency and DiversityOBJECTIVE: By June 2012, Determine the Value of Changing the Current K-5
Model to Pre-K-2 and 3-5
RATIONALE: Reorganization
3-5 provides the opportunit
delivery, shared resources a
student achievement and di
of schoo
y for cons
nd the op
ersity in
ls into Grades
istency in edu
ortunity for
ach.
Pre-K-2 and
cational
reater
TASKS/STEPS TIMELIN
ES/
BENCHM
ARKS
RESPONSIBL
E
RESOURCES
REQUIRED
MEASURES
OF SUCCESS/
EVALUATION
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Speak with other districts
on their experience with the
model and the impact on
student outcome
Aug.
2011-
Nov.
2011
Superintende
nt/
Principals
Special
Services
Director
Contact
information
on locations
of various
models.
Developed
questions to
ask each
contact
Report to
committee
Survey teachers for input
and their perception of the
impact on the students,
their work and the families
if elementary configuration
is changed
Sept.
2011-
Nov.
2011
Principals
Consultant
Online survey
tool
Survey
responses
Survey parents for input on
the impact of the
reorganization on their
child, family and
neighborhood
Nov.
2011-
an. 2012
Teachers,
Principals
Survey tool
Forum at each
school
Collated
responses
Align the eects of
reorganization with
research-based best
practice for children
Oct.
2011-
Dec.2011
Superintende
nt
Consultant
Child
development
research
Report on
research
Determine the costs
associated with
implementation- Determineadded costs or savings
associated with the
reorganization
Nov.
2011-
Feb.2012
Superintende
nt
BusinessMgr.
Draft budgets
that compare
current andproposed
costs
Report
Compare the current model
of elementary education
delivery with new model for
teacher and support
services.
Dec.
2011-
Feb.2012
Superintende
nt
Principals
Current
stafng plan
and proposed
plan
Comparison
of current to
proposed
model
Make formal report and
recommendation to the fullBoard
March
2012
Org
Committee
Report Board
minutesrecording
Report and
recommendat
ion
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STRATEGY: Promote Greater Economic Efciencies While PreservingEducational Quality
GOAL III: Explore Reorganization of Elementary Schools to Achieve Greater
Efciency and Diversity
OBJECTIVE: By June 2012, Determine The Value Of Closing One Elementary
School And Combining The Two Current ElementarySchools Into One Facility And Make Recommendations For Board
Of Education Action
RATIONALE:All Potential S
Management Models Shoul
Increase Educational Eecti
Resources, Both Human An
hool Confi
Be Explore
eness And
Fiscal
urations A
d For Their
he Efcien
d
Potential To
t Use Of
TASKS/STEPS TIMELINES
/
BENCHMA
RKS
RESPONSI
BLE
RESOURCES
REQUIRED
MEASURES OF
SUCCESS/
EVALUATION
Determine the current facilityand administrative costs foreach elementary school
an.-Mar.2012
BusinessManagerPrincipals
Currentbudgets andactual expensereports
Report
Explore potential renovationor construction that would berequired and approximatecosts
Mar.-June2012
Org. CmteeBusinessMgr.
Estimatedsq.footagerequired
Currentconstructioncosts
Report onapproximatecosts
Explore and report onpotential locations
And grade configurations
Mar.-June2012
FacilitiesCommitteeParents,residents
List ofpotentiallocations
Report andrecommend
Top two prioritylocations
Survey parents for input onthe impact of thereorganization on their child,family and neighborhood
Include withsurveyconductedbetweenNov. 2011-an. 2012
Org. CmteeSuperintendentConsultant
Information onpotentiallocations/costs
Survey results
Survey teachers for input and
their perception of theimpact on the students, theirwork and the families
Include with
surveyconductedSept.-Nov.2011
Superintend
entInstructional StaConsultant
Information on
potentiallocations/costs
Survey results
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Align the eects of thereorganization withresearch-based best practicefor children
April-July2012
SuperintendentConsultant
Researchregardingschool sizeand studentachievement
Summary ofresearch
Determine added costs or
savings associated with thereorganization
uly 2012-
Sept.2012
Superintend
entBus.ManagerFacilitiesCommittee
Current costs
compared tonew buildingcosts
Cost Analysis
Provide full report and makerecommendations to the BOE
October2012
Org. Cmtee Full Report Board Minutesand Action
STRATEGY: Promote Greater Economic Efciencies While Preserving EducationalQualityGOAL IV: Explore Online Instructional Delivery Models for Improved and ExpandedCurriculum Delivery to Positively Impact
Student Achievement and Fiscal Efciency
OBJECTIVE: By June 2012, Deliver a Formal Recommendation Regarding OnlineLearning to the Board of Education for Consideration
RATIONALE: The use of onlicurriculum options for studemodel for some courses thatmaterials costs. Online instrother districts.
ne instructints as wellcould resul
uction coul
n would provs provide a ct in reduced salso attract
ide expandedhanged deliverytafng andtudents from
TASKS/STEPS TIMELINE
S/
BENCHMA
RKS
RESPONSIB
LE
RESOURCES
REQUIRED
MEASURES
OF SUCCESS/
EVALUATION
Explore known successesand online users
an.2012-Mar.2012
Superintendent
Org. Cmtee
State Dept. ofEducation
Identified onlineusers from otherSuperintendents
Report on
findings
Determine the technologyrequirements and costsnecessary to implement
an.2012-Mar.2012
Principals
Facilities
Onlineproviderguidelines
IT Director
Current techinventory
Specifications ofupgrade needs
Report on
findings
Establish the fiscal andorganizational impact ofonline learning to thedistrict
Mar.2012-May 2012
Superintendent
Bus.Manager
IT Director
Summary andcomparison ofcurrenttechnology costs,and costs forimplementationof online courses
Fiscal report
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Review the types of onlineprograms available by gradelevel
Mar.-May2012
Org. Cmtee
Superintendent
Principals
Lists of Providers
Contactinformation oncurrent users
Report on
online
programs
Review the research
regarding best practice andvalue of online learning
an. 2012-
Mar. 2012
Superintende
ntConsultant
Available
research on howchildren learnand componentsof eectiveinstruction
Report on
findings
Determine the impact oncredits for graduation andmethods of assessment
April2012-June2012
Superintendent
Principals
SDE Report
GOAL IV CONT.
TASKS/STEPS
TIMELINE
S/
BENCHMA
RKS
RESPONSIB
LE
RESOURCES
REQUIRED
MEASURES
OF SUCCESS/
EVALUATION
Review how online
learning programs align
with the CT curriculum
standards
April
2012-July
2012
Superintend
ent
Org.Cmtee
Consultant
State Standards
Online
curriculum
Comparison
of standards
to online
curriculums
Develop a potential
stafng plan if online
learning is implemented
Aug.
2012-
Nov. 2012
Superintend
ent
Principal
Instructional Sta
Identified
instructional
stawho could
participate in
onlineinstruction
Report
Determine professional
development needs to
implement and the
impact of retention and
hiring
Oct.
2012-De.
2012
Principals
Instructiona
l Sta
Superintend
ent
Survey of
interested sta
and those
wishing to
receive training
Professional
Development
Plan
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Determine potential
available public and
private dollars to support
costs to support online
learning pilot and/or
initiative
Oct.-Dec.
2012
Superintend
ent
Consultant
List of Potential
Foundations to
Approach
Selected online
provider and
costs
Report on
potential
funders and
plan for
solicitations
Report to the full BOE
with recommendations
for action
an. 2013 Org. Cmtee Comprehensive
Report and
Power Point
presentation
Report and
Board Minutes
STRATEGY: Promote Greater Economic Efciencies While PreservingEducational Quality
GOAL VI: Explore Creation of a Magnet School and/or Alternative Education
Program
OBJECTIVE: By June 2014, the Board of Education will Determine Whether to
Develop a Magnet School or Develop a Model that
Includes a Magnet School Within An Existing School.
RATIONALE: A Magnet SchCan Serve As A Means To
Attract New Tuition Paying
Improving Its Fiscal Positio
ool or Alternetain Studen
Students To
n.
tive Educatts In The Di
The District
ional Programstrict As Well As
, Thereby
TASKS/STEPS TIMELINES/
BENCHMAR
KS
RESPONSI
BLE
RESOURCES
REQUIRED
MEASURE
S OF
SUCCESS
/
EVALUAT
ION
Secure State guidelinesand information regarding
Magnet Schools
an. 2012 Org. CmteeConsultant
SDE Guidelines GuidelineDocumen
ts
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Seek Input from
Community and Students
on Potential Areas of
Focus
Mar.2012-
See Goal #1
Org. Cmtee
Consultant
Superinten
dent
Venue
List of Potential
Focus Areas
Questions To Pose
Event
Attendan
ce
From Indentified Focus
Areas, review similarprograms in/out of the
State for student
outcomes and fiscal
impact
April 2012-
une 2012
Org. Cmtee
ParentsStudents
List of Contacts
and MagnetSchools
Report on
Findings
Identify the Model Most
Appropriate for the
District, its Facilities and
Fiscal Efciency
une 2012-
Sept. 2013
Org. Cmtee
Superinten
dent
Principals
Parents
Developed Model
Schematics With
Stafng Patterns
etc.
Identified
Model
Evaluate Current Facilitiesfor Appropriateness of
Model
Sept. 2013-an. 2014
Superintendent
Org. Cmtee
BOE
Evaluation Report
and
Recomme
ndation
Provide BOE with a report
that includes
recommendations for
consideration
March.
2014-June
2014
Org. CmteeComprehensive
Report
Board
Minutes
and
Action
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QUALITY INSTRUCTIONAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE STAFFSTRATEGY: We Will Recruit, Develop, Evaluate And Retain A Highly Effective, Diverse StaffDedicated To Student Achievement And
Success.
GOAL I: We have a systematic employment process that results in the selection of high
quality candidates for every teaching
position and ensures that our faculty reflects the diversity of the students and thecommunity that we serve
OBJECTIVE: By 2016, a systematic recruitment and employment process will
ensure high quality diverse sta
RATIONALE: A high qualit
educational achievement
y profession
f our studen
l stais ke
ts.
y to the
TASKS/STEPS TIMELINES/
BENCHMAR
KS
RESPONSI
BLE
RESOURCES
REQUIRED
MEASURES
OF
SUCCESS/
EVALUATI
ONReview current
recruitment and
employment systems and
protocols
an 2012-
May 2012
Quality
Sta
Cmtee
School
Admin
Teachers
Parents
Current written
protocol
Meeting
minutes
Identify and define high
quality attributes and
revise protocol to reflect
the definitions
May 2012-
Aug. 2012
Quality
Sta
Cmtee
School
Admin
Teachers
Any research
regarding
attributes of
quality
administrators
and instructional
sta
Report
and
recommen
dations for
adoption
of revised
recruitmen
t protocol
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Establish goals to bring
school personnel in line
with the diversity of the
student body and
community
May 2012-
Aug.2012
Quality
Sta
Cmtee
School
Admin
Teachers
Parents
Data regarding
demographics of
student
population
Data regarding
demographics ofschool personnel
Recruitment and
employment
protocol
See Above
STRATEGY: We Will Recruit, Develop, Evaluate And Retain A Highly Effective, Diverse StaffDedicated To Student Achievement And
Success.
GOAL II: We employ differentiated staffing in order to extend the influence of great
teachers and to control personnel costs.
OBJECTIVE: By 2016, instructional stawill implement dierentiated stafng
and instructional models that will provide enhanced
educational achievement and provide fiscal efciency
RATIONALE:The knowledgsalaries makes it evident thamaximum advantage. Low-le
money or supervising recessnon-professional personnelprescription development, trto specialist teachers. Roles
order for increased learning t
e explosion athe professio
vel responsibi
or sports evehile the profeatment and aand responsib
o take place.
d the rise innals time mlities such a
ts needs tosional taskssessment silities must b
professionalst be used tocollecting lunch
be delegated toof diagnosing,ould be assigned
e differentiated in
TASKS/STEPS TIMELINES/
BENCHMAR
KS
RESPONSI
BLE
RESOURCES
REQUIRED
MEASURES
OF
SUCCESS/
EVALUATIO
N
Survey school personnelfor skills and expertise
that fall outside their
current role
Aug. 2012-October
2012
SchoolAdmin
Quality
Sta
Cmtee
Consultant
SurveyDocument
Defined listof school
personnel
talents and
expertise
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Review current curriculum
and stafng patterns to
determine how
dierentiated stafng
might better support
student outcomes
-Analyze financial impact
Oct. 2012-
Feb. 2013
School
Admin
Quality
Sta
Cmtee
Consultant
Curriculum
Stafng
patterns by
school
Report and
proposal
regarding
Dierentiate
d stafng
Report recommendations
to the Board of Education
for consideration and
adoption
March 2013 Quality
Sta
Cmtee
STRATEGY: We Will Recruit, Develop, Evaluate And Retain A Highly Eective,Diverse StaDedicated To Student Achievement And
Success.
GOAL III: We invest in our faculty by providing a comprehensive, coherent
program of professional development that focuses on
the needs of our students.
OBJECTIVE: By 2013, a comprehensive system to identify and provide ongoing,
targeted professional development opportunities to the
instructional and administrative stato strengthen instructional
and administrative capacity that will enhance their ability to
positively impact student learning.
RATIONALE: In addition tparticipating teachers, profto the school's social capitamay enhance student learnipractices. When teachers hcommunity their morale isProfessional community helteachers address the uncerteaching of the sort encour
enhancing th
ssional devell. In this view,ng through itsve a strong seetter and teac
ps support teaainty that accoged by many
human ca
pment canprofessionaleects on t
nse of profeher commitching practimpanies nochool refor
ital of
lso contributedevelopmentachingsionalent is higher.es, and helps
n-routineinitiatives.
TASKS/STEPS TIMELINES/
BENCHMAR
KS
RESPONSI
BLE
RESOURCES
REQUIRED
MEASURES OF
SUCCESS/
EVALUATIONReview past professionaldevelopment activities
an 2013-Feb.2013
Acad. ExcelCmteeSchoolAdmin
List ofProfessionalDevelopmentProvided in2001-2012
Minutes ofmeeting
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Survey administrative andinstructional staforindividual professionaldevelopment needs
Feb. 2013-April 2013
Acad. ExcelCmteeSchoolAdminConsultant
Survey Tool Collation ofResponses
Discuss with school
principals whatprofessional developmentis needed school-wide
Feb. 2013-
Mar.2013
Acad. Excel
CmteeSchoolAdmin
Meeting Time List of
professionaldevelopmentneeds
Determine costsassociated withprofessional developmenteorts
April 2013 Acad. ExcelCmteeSchoolAdminBus. Mgr.
Budget Report Identified Costs
With SchoolAdministration, develop aprofessional developmentcalendar for the next year,
including cost projections
April-May2013
Acad. ExcelCmteeSchoolAdmin
Bus. Mgr.
CalendarBudget
A Calendar ofProfessionalDevelopmentActivities
ProfessionalDevel. Is includedin the schoolbudget
QUALITY OF STUDENT LIFE AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENTSTRATEGY: We Will Ensure School Environments That Promote a Quality Of Life ForEvery Student And Enhances Their Engagement
And That Of The Parents And CommunityGOAL I: Our Schools Will Value, Fund And Provide Students With TheOpportunity To Engage In Extra Curricular Activities That
Include Athletics And The Arts (Performing, Music, Creative Arts)
OBJECTIVE: By September 2012, Students Can Continue To Participate In Athletic OrArts Programs. So They Can Have A Well Rounded School
Experience.
RATIONALE:The Derby Schoutside of the curriculum tbuild new skills and learn texperiences provide a mor
assist students in their abilpost high school educatio
ool experieno allow studeo work in teae well- round
ity to gain acal pursuit.
e must inclnts to explom settings.ed individua
ceptance an
de programse interests,Thesel as well as
funding for
TASKS/STEPS TIMELINES/
BENCHMAR
KS
RESPONSIB
LE
RESOURCES
REQUIRED
MEASURES OF
SUCCESS/
EVALUATIONReview CIAC Studyconducted previously
Nov. 2011-an. 2012
Student LifeCmtee
Report Improvement Plan
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Determine participationrates for all currentextracurricular activitiesand clubs
an. 2012 SchoolAdmin
ClubAdvisors
Lists ofActivities bySchool
Attendance/Member Lists
Report of number ofstudentsparticipating byschool and activity
Survey students on
interests and access tocurrent activities
See Goal # 5
Conduct a communityforum on what they wouldlike to see available
See Org.Cmtee Planand ShareForum
Student LifeCmtee
Establish goals for studentparticipation
April 2012-une 2012
Student LifeCmtee
SchoolAdvisors
SchoolAdmin
ScheduledMeetings
Published List ofGoals for StudentParticipation
Goal I Cont.
TASKS/STEPS
TIMELINES/
BENCHMAR
KS
RESPONSIB
LE
RESOURCES
REQUIRED
MEASURES OF
SUCCESS/
EVALUATION
Obtain data from other
schools on their
participation rates and
what they are doing
an. 2012-
April 2012
Student
Life Cmtee
Contact
Information
List of Activities
Provided in other
Districts with
Comparative Derby
Data
Explore school/
community
collaborations to
expand and enhance
participation/oerings
une 2012-
Sept. 2013
Student
Life Cmtee
SchoolAdmin
Meetings
with
Community
Members
Agreements
for
Participation
Agreements for
Participation/
Implementation of
new or enhanced
activities
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Explore/Secure
Resources for program
enhancement
an. 2012-
Ongoing
School
Admin
Student LifeCmtee
Consultant
Local/
Regional
Foundations
Valley
Foundations
List of Potential
Sources of funds
Secured Resources
STRATEGY: We Will Ensure School Environments That Promote aQuality Of Life For Every Student And Enhances Their
Engagement And That Of The Parents And
Community
GOAL II: Our Students Feel A Sense Of Safety And Belonging
OBJECTIVE: By September 2013, Systems Will Be In Place To InsureThat All Students In The Derby Public Schools Can
Participate In A Safe, Inclusive And Welcoming
Environment
RATIONALE: Students M
That Is Conducive To Th
A Sense Of Belonging Is
Diminish Their Need Con
Aect On Their Future
st
ir
e
ne
Be Provided
Continued D
To Student
ct With Grou
ith A Safe
velopment
otivation A
s That Can
Environm
nd Learn
nd Can
Negatively
nt
ing.
TASKS/STEPS TIMELINES/
BENCHMARKS
RESPONSIBL
E
RESOUR
REQUIR
CES
ED
MEASURES
OF
SUCCESS/
EVALUATIO
N
Adopt a District-wide
developmental guidance
program
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Review/Revise facility
safety protocols and
responses a. Propose
revisions to Board of
Education for approval
uly 2011-
Sept. 2011
Superinten
dent
Principals
Current Plan Final
adopted
and
implement
ed plan.
Assess the welcoming
environment and culture
each school
of
Nov. 2011-
May 2012
Principals
Faculty
Students
Parents
Welcomin
Schools
Assessme
nt
Completed
Assessmen
t and
report to
Board of
Education
Provide a welcoming
environment in each
school
Sept.2012-
Ongoing
Principals
Faculty
Recomme
ons from
Assessme
nda
nt
ti
Follow up
assessment
in 2013
indicates
changes.
Review student handboo
for information on stude
life
-Revise student
handbook as necessary
ks
nt
an. 2012-
Sept. 2012
Principals
Students
Parents
Teachers
Current
handbook
Revised
handbook
Goal II Cont.
TASKS/STEPSB
IMELINES/NCHMARKS
RESPONSIBLE
RESOUR
CES
REQUIRE
D
MESU
EV
SC
L
URES OFESS/
ATION
Involve students in
decision-making
-develop annual
survey for student input
Se
St
Previous
p
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STRATEGY: We Will Ensure School Environments That Promote a Quality OfLife For Every Student And Enhances Their
Engagement And That Of The Parents And Community GOAL III: Our Students Experience A Sense Of Empowerment AndSuccess OBJECTIVE: To Develop A Curriculum And Support Network To Ensure ThatStudents Have The Opportunity To Acquire The
Experiences Necessary To Feel Empowered And Successful.
RATIONALE: Research hasrelated to the development obelonging, usefulness, compshould have the opportunityeducational experience.
hown thatf key assetetence andto experie
stu
themce
dent succes
at include:powermenteach throu
s
.h
is directly
sense ofStudentsout their
TASKS/STEPS TIMELINE
S/
BENCHM
ARKS
RESPONSIBL
E
RESOURCES
REQUIRED
MEA
OF S
EVA
SURES
UCCESS/
UATION
Survey students regardingtheir interests
Seeprevioussteps
Engage the students andcommunity in mentoring
and tutoring-define mentoring/tutoring
-review current practices
April2012-
Sept. 2012
StuCm
SchCoproPar
dent Lifetee
ool Adminmunity
gramsents
Pl
tRtrD
an forentoring and
toringelease Plan foravelefined Program
Defiprog
deveAgreregaparti
Parepermparti
edram
lopedmentsdingipation
tission toipate
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Develop a wider variety ofextracurricular and interestgroups and determine costs
See goal#1
StuCmSchCo
dent Lifeteeool Adminsultant
SCifCT
udent/ommunityput fromrumost Estimatesarget resources
Newoer
Newsecusuppactiv
activityings
fundinged toortities
Recruit communityvolunteers to assist withspecial interest groups andclubs
Sept.2012-ongoing
SchTeBoEd
ool Adminchersrd ofcation
CLievOf
ontactsst ofpectations forlunteers
rientation planr volunteers
ComVolunum
Numstudparti
munityteerers
bers ofntsipating
Solidify current Child StudyTeam
May2012-Ongoing
ChiTe
Sch
ld Studym
ool Admin
Meeting Time FormStud
al ChildTeam
Goal III Cont.
TASKS/STEPS TIMELINE
BENCHM
KS
S/
R
RESPONSILE
B
RESOURCEREQUIRED
S MEASURES OF
SUCCESS
/
EVALUAT
ION
Identify and intervene
with struggling students,
either academically or
socially
Nov. 2011
ongoing
- Guidance
Counselor
Teachers
Child StudTeam
School
Admin
Individual
Intervention p
Assigned
instructionalsta/voluntee
Assigned
guidance
lans
r
Individual
Plans
Progress
ReportsReport on
numbers
and
impact
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STRATEGY: We Will Ensure School Environments That Promote aQuality Of Life For Every Student And Enhances Their
Engagement And That Of The Parents And Community
GOAL IV: TheSchools Will Ensure That All Students Receive
Comprehensive Guidance And Counseling Services
OBJECTIVE: By September Of 2012, Develop And Implement A
Formal, Written Guidance And Counseling Service Process
RATIONALE: Students needdevelop future goals that wilchoices as well as working thmay restrict their achieveme
formal guidal assist them irough thoset.
ce and counplanning tehaviors an
seling toeir curriculumbarriers that
TASKS/STEPS TIMELINES/
BENCHMAR
KS
RESPONSI
BLE
RESOURCES
REQUIRED
MEASURES OF
SUCCESS/
EVALUATION
Review the process for
early identification and
screening of students
an. 2012-
Ongoing
Guidance
faculty
Special
ServiceDirector/
Sta
DNS
Current
Process
State statutes
and lawsgoverning
Report on
process and
revisions to
improve
Survey students regarding
guidance needs and
expectations
See Step on
Annual
student
survey
Develop a District-wide
developmental guidance
system
See Goal #5
Review current guidance
and counseling processes
an. 2012-
Feb. 2012
Guidance
faculty
DNS
Current
Process
Report on
Findings
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Revise guidance and
counseling process to
eect positive student
results
a. Ensure there is a
process to guide studentsto appropriate paths to
attain post High School
goals
April 2012-
Sept. 2012
Guidance
faculty
Superinten
dent
Principals
Current
Process
Student
Surveys
Explore potential online
guidance to support
students. (See NEASC ref.)
an. 2012-
Sept.2012
School
Admin
Guidance
Information
on Models
Recommended
model
Resources
STRATEGY: We Will Ensure School Environments That Promote aQuality Of Life For Every Student And
Enhances Their Engagement And That Of The
Parents And Community
GOAL V: Our Schools Teach, Model and Promote Respect for
Self and Others
OBJECTIVE: By September 2012, Students will Be Informed of the
Schools Model for Behavior and Their
Core Beliefs Regarding Respect for Self and Others
RATIONALE: Students And
Areas Will Experience A R
For Improved Learning En
Schools T
duction O
ironments
at Internaliz
Behavioral Is
.
Respect In
sues And All
ll
ow
TASKS/STEPS TIMELINES
/
BENCHMA
RKS
RESPONSIBLE RESOURC
REQUIRE
S MEASU
RES OF
SUCCES
S/
EVALU
ATION
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Explore Developmental
Models for Behavior
a. Discuss and define what
would be included and
outcomes desired
b. Determine any districtwide models in place
c. Research best practice
d. Propose a district-wide
developmental model for
adoption by the Board of
Education
e. Ensure that all school
personnel and volunteers
are provided with trainingon the adopted model
(Responsive classroom,
Boys Town Model etc.
Nov.
2011-Mar.
2012
Superintende
nt
Guidance
faculty
Student Life
Committee
Board of
Education
Consultant
Outlines of
various
development
models
Information o
current modebeing utilized
Research on
practice
Volunteer
handbook
l
n
ls
est
A
formal,
district-
wide
develop
mental
plan.
Adoptio
n by the
Board
of
Educati
on
Implem
entation
byGuidanc
e
Counsel
ors and
Teacher
s
An
annual
evaluati
on ofresults
Goal V Cont.
TASKS/STEPS TIMELINES
/
BENCHMA
RKS
RESPONSIBLE
RESOURCES
REQUIRED
MEA
OF
SUC
EVA
N
SURES
ESS/
UATIO
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Annually survey students
on the current school
environment (Gr.1-4) (Gr
5-12)
-develop survey questions
-survey students inanuary of each year
-collate/share survey
results with faculty
-include survey results
when possible in school
improvement plans
Aug.2011-
Dec.2011
Students
Superintende
nt
Principals
DNSConsultant
Survey
instrument
Process for
online
distribution
Incentives forreturn or
survey
90%
stud
all s
will
com
the s
of
nts at
hools
lete
urvey
Develop and include a
district-wife statement of
beliefs and include instudent handbook and
display in schools
May 2012-
Sept. 2012
Superintende
nt
Principals
Teachers
Board of
education
Parents
Students
City rep.
Meeting
space and
time
Funds/in
kind
resource to
print posters
or banners
Visib
displ
beliestate
in th
scho
thro
the c
le
ays of
fments
e
ols and
ghout
ity
STRATEGY: We Will Ensure School Environments That Promote aQuality Of Life For Every Student And
Enhances Their Engagement And That Of The
Parents And Community
GOAL VI: Schools Will Exhibit A Respect For Cultural DiversityOBJECTIVE: By January 2012, A Process For Student Recognition
In Schools And The Community Will Be Implemented
RATIONALE: Exhibited respegender related increases a studas assists them in gaining apprworkplace and the global societ
ct for diversity,nts sense of ipriate attitude
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whether cultuclusion and bnecessary fo
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TASKS/STEPS TIMELINES/
BENCHMAR
KS
RESPONSI
BLE
RESOURCES
REQUIRED
MEASURES
OF
SUCCESS/
EVALUATIO
N
Develop a protocol forcommunications so that
they are accessible to
non-English speaking
families and students
an. 2012-Mar. 2012
SchoolAdmin
Student
Life Cmtee
Parents
Students
Currentprotocol
Parent Input
Formalprotocol
Adoption by
Board of
Education
Promote events that
celebrate our diverse
population
April 2012-
Ongoing
School
Admin
Students
Parents
Meeting Times Calendar of
Events
STRATEGY: We Will Ensure School Environments That Promote aQuality Of Life For Every Student And
Enhances Their Engagement And That Of The Parents
And Community
GOAL VII: Parents And Other Citizens Will Be Actively Engaged As Partners In
The Work Of The Derby Public Schools.
OBJECTIVE:To Provide An Environment That Is Welcoming To Students,
Families And The Community That EncouragesInvolvement And Engagement
RATIONALE: The Educatio
Interest, Engagement And
n Of Our Stu
Support Of T
ents Is De
he Full Com
endent On The
munity.
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TASKS/STEPS TIMELINES/
BENCHMAR
KS
RESPONSI
BLE
RESOURCES
REQUIRED
MEASURE
S OF
SUCCESS/
EVALUATI
ON
Assess all schools for awelcoming environment
Sept. 2011-Dec. 2011
SchoolAdmin
Student
Life
Committee
PTO/PTA
Students
Board of
Ed
City Rep
Consultant
Assessment To l Completedassessmen
ts and
delivered
reports
Explore and develop
potential volunteer
opportunities for parents
and community members
and include in student
handbooks
See Step #3
Develop and implement a
communications plan to
inform key stakeholders
of school e
orts andactivities
an. 2012-
Mar.2012
Student
Life Cmtee
School
AdminSchool IT
Person
Senior
Center
Parks &
Rec. Dept.
Current Plan
List of
Communication
to share
s
Formal
Communic
ation Plan
BOEAdoption
Goal VII Cont
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TIMELINES/
BENCHMAR
KS
RESPONSI
BLE
RESOURCES
REQUIRED
M
O
SU
EV
N
ASURES
CCESS/
ALUATIO
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Explore and develop
partnerships with local
businesses and
organizations to support
schools and students
April 2012-
Ongoing
School
Admin
Consultant
In
Fo
Pa
ormal and
rmal
rtnerships
Identify any existing
barriers for parent and
community engagement
and remove
See
Org.Cmtee
Forum Plan
Parents
School
Admin
Consultant
An
Pa
Su
nual
rent
rvey
STRATEGY: We Will Ensure School Environments That Promotea Quality Of Life For Every Student And
Enhances Their Engagement And That Of The
Parents And Community
GOAL VIII: Our Students Are Recognized By Their School And The
Community For Their Eorts And Successes.
OBJECTIVE: By June 2012, A Formal Plan Is Developed And Implemented ToProvide Recognition For Students
RATIONALE: Recognition
Fosters A Sense Of Belongi
Community With Positive I
And Support For The Scho
f Students F
ng And Provi
formation T
ls.
r Their E
es Them A
at Builds A
rts And Succ
nd The
Sense Of Prid
ss
e
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TASKS/STEPS TIMELINES/
BENCHMAR
KS
RESPONSI
BLE
RESOURC
REQUIRE
S MEASURE
S OF
SUCCESS
/
EVALUAT
IONDevelop a process and
protocol for daily
announcements of
student eorts or success
-secure locations for
display
Aug.2011-
Sept.2011
Principals
Students
Teachers
Information
submitted by
students, fac
Agreement of
Principals to
participate
lty
Record of
the
number
of
student
kudos
announce
d.
Create a district
newsletter that could beelectronic, posted on the
district and school
websites and facebook at
least three times per year
a. Develop calendar for
submissions
b. Develop protocol for
process, editing
c. Create a Districtfacebook page for each
school
d. Print 100 hard copies
for distribution in
Community
e. Solicit community for
contributions of paper
and ink.
Aug.2011-
Sept.2012
Webmaster
SchoolPersonnel
Students
Available
Technolog
y
Communit
y
Volunteers
Board of
Education
Library
Consultant
Computer/Te
system
Resources to
support
ch Printed
newsletters
Newslette
rs on
District
website
Goal VIII Cont.
TASKS/STEPS TIMELINES/
BENCHMAR
KS
RESPONSI
BLE
RESOURCES
REQUIRED
MEA
SUC
EVA
URES OF
ESS/
UATION
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Develop a quarterly,
online student-driven
newspaper for each
school
-discuss with Bradley the
specifics of theirnewspaper including costs
-develop an editing
protocol
-determine if hard copies
should be printed and
distributed
-engage community
ournalism professionals
to assist-if hard copies are
prepared, solicit
community contributions
of paper and ink
-determine potential for a
newspaper or journalism
club
Oct.2011-
April 2012
Principals
School
Volunteers
Communit
y
Volunteers
Students
Available
computer
and software
A stu
news
the 2
of 2
then
time
there
dent
paper innd quarter
12 and
three
per year
after
Review and update theformal website
management plan to keep
information current
-develop approved list of
items to be included
-ensure a system is in
place for gathering
information
-determine humanresources required/costs
Nov.2011-Sept.2012
Webmaster
Superinten
dent
Principals
Teachers
Reviewcurrent plan
Formfor w
man
Time
place
infor
webs
al planebsite
gement
ly
ment of
mation on
ites
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Goal VIII Cont.
TASKS/STEPS
TIMELINE
S/
BENCHMA
RKS
RESPONS
IBLE
RESOURCES
REQUIRED
MEASURES OF
SUCCESS/
EVALUATION
Develop a student andfaculty speakers bureau
-recruit faculty and
students who could speak
in the community on
topics of interest
-promote available
speakers to local
organizations
-determine release cost
for faculty and
considerations for
students leaving school
during instructional time
Sept.2013-
Sept. 2014
Superintendent
Faculty
Students
List of speakersand topics
Faculty andstudents are
engaged to
speak at least
five times per
year
Ensure annual recognition
and/or awards assemblies
or banquets are
conducted
-review what awards arecurrently available
-define list of
recognitions and awards
that could be provided
-engage business
community and alumni in
sponsoring the events
Sept.
2012-June
2013
Superinte
ndent
Principals
PTOs
Alumni
List of current
available awards
Any current plan
for student
recognition
All schools
have a
minimum of
one
recognition
event annually
Provide students with the
opportunity to mentor/
read/tutor youngerstudents as a reward for
academic achievement
Nov.
2012-
Sept. 2015
Guidance
Superinte
ndentPrincipals
Parents
Student
Life
Cmtee
Information on
student
mentoring andtutoring
programs
Student, parent
and faculty input
Formal
implementatio
n Report onparticipation
and evaluation
of experience
by mentor/
tutor and
mentee/tutee.
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Planning Process Components
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Determining The Core Ideology
Core Purpose
The core purpose is the Derby Public Schools reason for being
and is the idealistic motivation for doing the Schools work.
to ensure that every student receives the highest quality
education possible, with the goal of creating well-
educated, responsible and productive members of
society.
to realize high levels of academic achievement and the
personal well being for every child.
to be committed to the development of our students
character, talents, abilities and intellect in order that they
may have the opportunity to succeed in a global society.
Core Values
Core values are the essential and enduring principles that guide
every action and decision on behalf of the Derby Public Schools
That the Derby Public Schools establish clear goals,
measure progress, and take responsibility for results.
That as educators, we accept responsibility for thesuccess of our students.
That the family is an integral and valued part of the learning process.
That the Derby Public Schools provide a supportive and respectful environment that
Promotes the development of the whole (physical, social, emotional and cognitive) child and
enhances learning for all children.
That the Derby Public Schools openly share relevant information about their performance with
all stakeholders.
These core values should be communicated and embraced throughout the organization. They should
be honored by everyone involved, particularly the board and staff leadership.
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Determining the Core
An important first step in theplanning process for anyorganization whether it is for-profit or nonprofit - is determiningthe core. This part of the processdefines the organization. The corepurpose and core values aredefined.
Core Purpose
The organizations reason forbeing.
The core purpose states what theorganization seeks to accomplish the reason for its existence.
Core Values
These are the non-negotiableintrinsic beliefs that serve asguiding principles for theorganization, its sta, andvolunteers. While these values maynot necessarily be published, they
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Core Competencies
To accomplish our purpose, the Derby Public Schools must
ensure:
The understanding of the academic standards established
by the state of Connecticut.
High quality, effective instruction for all students.
Systematic professional development that promotes academic excellence and assists teachers in
the delivery of effective instruction.
That every educator is skilled in the promotion of motivation, engagement and self discipline
among our students.
The capacity to collect, analyze the utilize data on student performance so as to provide
constructive feedback and to promote the improvement of instruction.
Proactive support services (PCRC, Youth Service Bureau etc.) are engaged and available to
support students and educators.
To provide a stimulating, challenging and culturally responsive curriculum.
That a metric is established to evaluate and monitor child development and instructional
programs of the educational system
Effective relationships and interpersonal skills
Rigor (thoroughness, meticulousness, care, attention, precision)-Need a more concise
statement-can you make this a statement
That all staff members and students are effective communicators.
The effective use of modern communications and learning technology with an infrastructure
that supports ongoing advances in technology.
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Core Competencies
The core competencies are thoseactivities or programs anorganization must do well in ordeto pursue its core purpose. These
are the things the organizationmust excel at to accomplish thepurpose.
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SWOT Analysis
At this point in the process, the Derby Public Schools has
defined itself by determining its core and has its sights set on
where it would like to be in the long-term through the
envisioned future. Prior to setting a course to reach that future,
the Schools set a baseline understanding of its current capacity.
Through completion of the SWOT Analysis, committee
members identified the Schools Strengths, Weaknesses,
Opportunities and Threats the result of this SWOT analysis
follows:
Strengths
Our Students
The Intimacy of Our School
Dedicated, Caring and Committed Staff
Small District
Small Community
Diverse Population in Schools and Community
Weakness
Student Turnover
Large Class Size
Educational Apathy in the Community
Transient Population
Small District
Imbalance of Diversity in Elementary Schools
Lack of Resources
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The SWOT Analysis
The SWOT Analysis is a tool forassessing the organizationinternally and externally.
Internally by charting the
Strengths capabilities that enablethe organization to excel
Weaknesses characteristics orpractices that prohibit theorganization from reaching itspotential
Externally by charting the
Opportunities - trends, forces,events and ideas on which theorganization can capitalize
Threats trends, forces or eventsoutside of the organizationscontrol, that may negatively impact
its eorts
In an eort to focus the analysisand apply business principles, theSWOT Analysis was conducted usingthe following four perspectives:
Internal Operations operationalprocedures, products and services,cost, quality, asset utilization, etc
Intangible Assets human capital,corporate culture, technology, etc.
Customers / Clients cultivation,
interaction, and satisfaction ofcustomers
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Opportunities
To Provide Excellent Programs to Attract Students from Out of Town
To Bring Back Pride and a Positive Image to Derby
Room for Improvement
A Data Collection System That Allows For Timely Response to Data
To Reshape the Educational Landscape (how we provide the education)
Continued Professional Development
Threats
State and Federal Regulation and Funding
Unmotivated and Directionless Student
Students Leaving District to Attend Other Schools
East vs. West Old versus New
Lack of Revenue Stream
Curriculum
Real Estate (City has little geographical room to grow for increased tax base through home ownership
or business developmentLack of Community Development
Strategy Development
Utilizing the SWOT Analysis, the Committee Developed Six Key Strategies and Identified Potential Goals ThatCould Be Considered by Workgroups as They Construct an Action Plan For Each. These Include TheFollowing:
1. Academic Excellence
We Will Ensure That Each Of Our Students Is Academically Prepared To Succeed In Life And In The
Global Economy.
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Indicators of Success
Every child is motivated and engaged to do quality work in school.
Every child has access to a quality early childhood education.
Every child reading with fluency and confidence by the end of third grade.
The achievement gap between the children of families who are well off and those who are less
well off will become a thing of the past.
Instruction is guided by a curriculum that reflects the academic standards that have been
established by the State of Connecticut.
Instruction is differentiated in response to the learning needs of every child. Every student has
an education plan and profile that charts her/his progress as a learner.
Instruction is guided by the continuous collection, analysis and application of data about
student achievement and wellbeing.
We take full advantage of the power and flexibility offered by on line learning to promote
student achievement.
2. Quality Teaching
We will recruit, develop, evaluate and retain a highly effective, diverse staff dedicated to student
achievement and success.
Indicators of Success
We have a systematic employment process that results in the selection of high quality
candidates for every teaching position.
The diversity of our faculty more nearly reflects the diversity of the students and the
community that we serve.
We employ differentiated staffing in order to extend the influence of great teachers and to
control personnel costs.
We invest in our faculty by providing a comprehensive, coherent program of professional
development that focused on the needs of our students.
We have a program of teacher evaluation which places a premium on demonstrated success
in promoting student achievement.
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We have a culture of accountability that celebrates teaching excellence, provides assistance
to those who need improvement and deals forthrightly with those who prove incapable of
meeting our standards for quality teaching.
3. Organizational Efficiency
We will pursue alternatives to the districts present organizational arrangements that will promote
greater economic efficiencies while preserving educational quality.
Indicators of Success
We will explore the creation of a regional school district that would result in a reduction of
administrative and overhead expenses for schools in the lower Naugatuck Valley.
We will examine the feasibility of closing Derby High School and tuitioning our students out to
neighboring high schools. We will consider reorganizing our elementary schools such that all students in grades K-2 are
served in one school and all students in grades 3-5 in the other.
We will consider closing one of our four school facilities and consolidating enrollment in the
remaining three buildings.
4. Family & Community Partnerships
Parents and other citizens will be actively engaged as partners
in the work of the Derby Public Schools.
Indicators of Success Our schools go out of their way to be welcoming to families and other visitors.
We encourage community volunteerism and mentoring in our schools.
We have active partnerships with area businesses, community organizations and institutions of
higher educa