Board Goals

GOAL 1: Mathematics Program

Develop understanding of high-quality instructional skills; demonstrate high-quality instructional skills; develop and align district math curriculum; develop district mathematics grade-level/ course assessments; acquire curriculum/instructional materials; develop district extended learning programs (K-12)

Target Activity/Strategy Timeline Evidence
Develop understanding of high-quality instructional skills
  • Secondary Math Instructional Project: Work/training sessions for all MS/HS math teachers w/Kathy Pfaendler and Kay Jones
  • Oct 12, 23-24,
    Dec 11-12,
    Feb 4-5,
    Mar 4-5
  • Staff attendance at instructional training sessions
  • Survey of increased knowledge of math instructional skills
  • Elementary Math Best Practices Institute: Instructional training and research overview for all K-5 teachers and principals
  • Aug 22-23,
Oct 12
  • Staff attendance at instructional training sessions
  • Survey of increased knowledge of math instructional skills
  • 5th Grade Math Instructional Project
  • Oct 22,
    Jan 23,
    Feb 6,
    Mar 3
  • Staff attendance at instructional training sessions
  • Survey of increased knowledge of math instructional skills
  • Leadership Team Instructional Conference (LTIC) Meetings for Mathematics
  • Sept 25 – SW
Oct 23 – BK
Dec 4 – EHS
Jan 24 – EMS
Feb 26 – BD
Mar 11 – SR
Apr 1 – TMMS
May 13 – WW
  • Leadership Team attendance at all sessions
  • Feedback from Principals regarding value of LTIC (Math) Meetings
Demonstrate high-quality instructional skills in our school district mathematics classrooms
  • Secondary Math Teachers Planning Institute
  • Aug 22-23
  • Lesson plans for all MS/HS math teachers for first 3 days of 07-08 school year
  • 6-12th Grade Instructional Audit
  • Feb 2008
  • Baseline data from MS/HS mathematics classroom observations that indicate degree of instructional progress toward district Mathematics Instructional Framework
  • “Big Rocks Mathematical Instructional Framework (K-12
  • 2007-08 School Year
  • Establishment of Math Instructional Framework
Develop and align high-quality mathematics curriculum in our school district
  • Review Revised State Grade-Level Math Content Standards
  • Feb 2008
  • Distribute revised standards to principals and teachers
  • Review (K-5) Investigations Math Curriculum for Soft Spots or Content Gaps According to the Revised State Math Content Standards
  • Apr 2008
  • Identification of content gaps
  • Re-Align the (K-5) Investigations Curriculum Unit Scope/Sequence
  • Apr 2008
  • Document outlining K-5 Investigations scope/sequence
  • Re-Align the (6-8) CMP Curriculum Unit Scope/Sequence
  • Mar 2008
  • Document outlining 6-8th CMP scope/sequence
  • Develop a Middle School (7-8th grade) Math Course Placement Process and Skills Test
  • May 2008
  • Baseline data of 7th-8th grade Placement Process
  • Develop a High School (9th grade) Math Course Placement Process and Skills Test
  • May 2008
  • Baseline data of 9th grade Placement Process
  • Implement the OSPI Segmented Math Course for 11-12th Students to Meet the Newly Revised State WASL Math Requirements
  • 2007-08 School Year
  • New course enrollment rates
  • Course pass rates
  • Develop a two-hour Algebra block course for 9-10th grade students not performing at grade-level in math
  • 2007-08 School Year
  • New Course enrollment rates
  • Course pass rates
  • WASL Math results for student participants
  • Develop a New High School Math Class for 2008-09 for 11-12th Grade Students that will Serve as a Rigorous 3rd Year of Math Coursework
  • 2008-09 School Year
  • New course enrollment rates
  • Overall 11-12th grade math course enrollment rates
  • Develop a Curriculum Map for the Algebra 1-2 and Geometry 1-2 courses
  • Summer 2007
  • Outline of curriculum maps
  • Develop a Scope/Sequence Calendar for the Addison-Wesley Mathematics Textbook in algebra 1-2 and Geometry 1-2
  • Summer 2007
  • Outline of scope and sequence calendar
  • Infuse the TMP College Readiness Standards in all High School/Middle School Math Courses at the Algebra Level and Above
  • Spring 2008
  • Outline of which College readiness standards are infused in specific math courses
  • EHS results on annual State College Remediation Report
  • Continue our School District Participation and Involvement with the GRCC Project TIME
  • 2007-08 School Year
  • Summary of district participation
Develop coherent, timely mathematics assessments throughout our school district that will identify students in need of academic support and/or enrichment, and will be utilized by the classroom teacher to make future instructional decisions
  • Implement the State Segmented Math Assessments for 11th-12th grade students enrolled in the high school Segmented Math course
  • Develop High School/ Middle School Semester & End-of-Course Algebra Proficiency Tests
  • Develop and Implement High School/ Middle School Semester & End-of-Course Geometry Proficiency Tests
  • Develop a Data Summary and Item Analysis of the High School/Middle School Algebra and Geometry End-of-Year Proficiency Tests
  • 2007-08 School Year
  • May 2008
  • May 2008
  • May 2008
  • Segmented Math WASL results for student participants
  • Number of Algebra Proficiency Assessments that are administered and scored
  • Number of Geometry Proficiency Assessments that are administered and scored
  • Baseline Data Analysis from Algebra/Geometry Assessments
  • Summary of curriculum and instruction action steps taken as a result of Data Review
Acquire the mathematics textbooks and instructional support materials that enable our students to meet established mathematical content standards and perform at the high levels expected by our school district, community, and state education system
  • Purchase CMP2 Curriculum Units to Augment the Middle School CMP Math Program
  • Review OSPI Mathematics Textbook Recommendations (K-12)
  • 2009-09 School Year
  • June 2008
  • List of CMP2 Unit upgrades
  • Determination if text series changes are necessary
Develop regularly scheduled, extended learning programs throughout our school district that support students who need to further develop their number sense and conceptual mathematical skills
  • Ensure all 11th -12th grade students who have not passed high school Math WASL are enrolled in appropriate Math Course
  • High School Mathematics Credit Retrieval Program: Algebra 1-2, Geometry 1-2
  • High School WASL Preparation Math Classes/Tutoring: Summer sessions and Winter Sessions
  • GRCC Summer Math Blast Program (4th Grade Students)
  • Middle School Orchard Math Classes at EMS/TMMS
  • District Elementary Orchard Math Classes at TMMS: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer Sessions
  • 2007-08 School year
  • Summer 2007; Multiple Sessions during 2007-08 school year
  • Summer: 6/25 – 8/3/07
    Winter: 1/30-4/15/08
  • June 2008
  • 2007-08 School Year
  • 2007-08 School Year
  • Math class enrollment statistics of students who have not passed the Math WASL
  • Number of student participants and credits recovered
  • Number of student participants
  • WASL Math pass rates for student participants; Smr 2007 and Spr 2008
  • Number of student participants
  • WASL Math pass rates for student participants
  • Number of student participants
  • WASL Math pass rates for student participants
  • Number of student participants
  • WASL Math pass rates for student participants
Develop regularly scheduled, extended learning programs throughout our school district that support students who need to further develop their number sense and conceptual mathematical skills (cont’d)
  • Enumclaw-Black Diamond (EBD) Tutoring Program for Elementary Students in Number Sense
  • Home Version of Orchard Math Software Program for Middle School/Elementary Families
  • January 2008
  • March 2008
  • Number of student participants
  • WASL Math pass rates for student participants
  • Number of families who check-out the disks
  • WASL Math pass rates for student participants

 

GOAL 2 Facilities:

To have district facilities that optimize staff instruction in order for students to learn at the highest possible level.

Target Activity/Strategy Timeline Evidence
Determine long range facilities needs
  • Hire architect through open process
  • Gather information on facility needs from staff/community
  • Update Capital Facilities Plan
  • Update Study & Survey
  • Summer 2007
  • Spring 2007
  • Summer 2008
  • Spring 2008
  • Hired architect
  • Charts
  • Completed plan
  • Completed survey
Develop bond package to meet district facilities needs
  • Select bond Agent & determine debt capacity
  • Use study & survey results
  • Winter 2007
  • Spring 2008
  • Hired Agent
  • Bond Package
Build staff & community understanding of facility needs
  • Televised superintendent update on facility needs – newsletter & website updates
  • Develop Core Group of staff/citizens to proactively lead bond effort
  • Ongoing
  • Spring 2008
  • Video on TV and through video streaming
Conduct comprehensive review & audit of technology needs
  • Partnership w/PSESD for outside audit
  • On-line survey to gather input
  • Develop district/community technology work & oversight committee
  • Fall 2007
  • Fall 2007
  • Fall 2007
  • Audit/survey result
Develop 5-year technology strategic plan utilizing district/outside funding sources
  • Utilize data from audit to formulate plan
  • Decide what funding sources are needed
  • Summer 2008
  • Summer 2008
  • Technology strategic plan
  • Levy or bond plan

 

GOAL 3 Staff / Community Relations

Target Activity/Strategy Timeline Evidence
Broad based communication to all parents and community members about events & progress of Enumclaw School District
  • Community newsletter embedded in Courier Herald
  • Superintendent Update on Enumclaw City TV
  • Sunday Evening News – all staff
  • Regular explanation to staff on major incidents
  • State of ESD Address
  • Website Updating
  • School Messenger
  • Monthly contribution in Voice of the Valley
  • Monthly
  • Monthly
  • Weekly
  • Daily
  • Annually
  • Spring 2008
  • Winter 2008
Build strong identity
  • New logo/letterhead development
  • Connect logo development with strategic plan pillars
  • Select defining word as a motivational focus for staff & students (“Inspire”)
  • Summer 2007
Regular and ongoing 2-way communication & partnership opportunities to gather wisdom from stake holders
  • Community/staff meetings to gather facilities input
  • Inclusion of staff/community in selection of architect process
  • Build positive relationships with media
  • Create partnerships with police/fire department for emergency planning purposes
  • Affirmative Action Plan
  • Spring 2007
  • Spring 2007
  • Fall 2007
  • School Mapping
  • Adopted by board & distributed to all schools
Purposeful outreach and connection to parents (families) & community
  • BBQ and parade
  • Street Fair booth
  • Chamber connection to businesses
  • Joined Black Diamond/Maple Valley Chamber of Commerce
  • Purpose/direct connection of Cabinet to service organizations
  • Building relationships with city officials (Enumclaw/Black Diamond)]
  • Beyond High School event with recent grads
  • Creation of new service and longevity awards program for staff
  • Active recruiting
  • Hispanic Parent Advisory Committee
  • August 2007
  • August 2007
  • Fall 2007
  • Dec 2007
  • Fall 2007
  • Spring 2007