Goal 1:
The Superintendent will continue to meet expectations of the Board of Education regarding student achievement.
- CRCT – Continue to make progress toward target goal in system average results of CRCT
- (Target: above state average on 95% of all categories in Grades 3, 5, and 8)
- SAT - Continue to make progress toward target goal for system wide average SAT scores
- ACT – Continue to make progress toward target goal for system wide average ACT scores
- (Target: of 23 in 2012-13)
- Graduation Rate – Continue to increase system average
- (Target: 75% based on new state cohort calculation for class of 2012)
- Investigate availability of grant funding to establish alternative and/or non-traditional routes to a high school diploma
- Graduation Assessment date (GHSGT/EOCT) – Continue to make progress toward target goal in system average for 11th-grade first time regular program test takers
- AYP – Make progress toward 100 % AYP at school and system level
Goal 2:
The Superintendent will use the System Strategic Plan to guide the implementation of the Charter System and Vision for Education in Georgia Vision Plan goals.
- Fully adopt the Vision for Education, and educate all stakeholders of the impact of the vision plan
- Annually Update the Strategic Plan relative to the most current student achievement data
- Continue to Integrate Strategic Plan goals into the Board meeting agendas, administrative staff meeting agendas, and appropriate meeting agendas at the building levels, including Local School Governance Team meetings
- Fully utilize the strategic planning module of eBoard to provide maximum information to the public
- Develop transition strategies at critical grade levels (3-4, 5-6, 8-9)
- Begin process of incorporating School Improvement Plans into System Strategic Plan using eBoard format (Local School Governance Team, Principal/Directors meeting agendas and minutes on eBoard for 2012)
Goal 3:
The Superintendent will increase involvement of all Stakeholders in the implementation of the Charter System and Vision Goals.
- Conduct at least one joint work session with board and Local School Coordinating Council (LSCC)
- Complete Tier II Local School training and incorporate training sessions into monthly Administrative Staff meeting agendas (Principals/Directors and Assistant Principals)
- Share Superintendent’s Goals and Communication Plan with all stakeholders via eBoard Strategic Plan module and incorporate Superintendent’s Goals into school improvement planning process
- Utilize community partnerships to further enhance the local school governing process and the involvement of all stakeholders
- Continue to develop leadership capacity at all levels
- Implement components of BRIDGE ACT Phase I & II by 2013
Goal 4:
The Superintendent will maintain a balanced budget for 2011-2012.
- Continue the excellent work of maintaining an adequate fund balance and keeping expenditures at or under budget, while still providing a high quality educational program
- Continue Budget Planning process using the established structure of the Budget Steering Committee in an advisory role
- Continue regular meetings with Administrative Staff to evaluate and monitor line item expenses and share accountability
- Continue SPLOST Reconciliation Reports to the Board on a regularly scheduled basis
- Make sure the Budget Planning information is updated on the eBoard Strategic Plan site for public review
- Complete a modified zero base budget process by May 1, 2012
- Review all staffing assignments and work schedules, use of overtime, feasibility of outsourcing and use of county vehicles in regard to possible budget savings
Goal 5:
The Superintendent will implement further stages of the new organizational structure at the central office. The purpose of the new structure is to improve delivery of services to schools, control budget expenditures, and advance employee talent effectiveness. The primary goal of the Floyd County Schools is to support student learning and achievement by providing “Quality Education for Quality Life.”
- Continue to improve effectiveness at the central level to provide excellent delivery of services to the schools and school communities and evaluate personnel assignments at the central level, recommending changes as needed
- Continue to work with central level administrative team and principals to develop more effective, timely, and systemic documentation of all employee evaluations to include developmental needs and commendations
- Develop a reporting system twice a year to the Board at the beginning and end of school year on: Employee Evaluation Summaries, Referrals to Professional Standards Commission, placement and progress of employees on Professional Development plans and use of part-time employees
- Complete addition of Superintendent Evaluation Module to Strategic Planning
- Evaluate and justify use of all 49% staff based on the system's needs and available funding
Goal 6:
Parental / Community / Student Involvement
- Research and implement as needed and appropriate, research-based programs to encourage parent involvement in their children’s education
- Implement Superintendent’s Communication Plan designed to provide two-way communication between Superintendent and Stakeholders
- The Superintendent will continue to seek ways of being involved in national, state and local organizations/leadership opportunities pertinent to the progressive movement of Floyd County Schools
- Conduct one Town Hall meeting in each school district to receive input from citizens
- Implement Superintendent’s Communication Plan designed to enhance relationships between the school system and the internal and external stakeholders dependent upon the success of the schools and the students served
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