PERRY LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICT 2007 STRATEGIC PLAN BOARD OF EDUCATION Elaine Campbell—President Steve Mays—Vice President Jim Casey—Member Doug Edwards—Member Laura Mottice—Member Superintendent John V. Richard, Ed.D Assistant Superintendent Jim Hodinda Director of Business Operations Joe Chaddock Treasurer Beth Winkhart

Perry Local Schools 4201 13th St SW Massillon, Ohio 44646 Phone: 330-477-8121

PERRY LOCAL SCHOOLS 2007 STRATEGIC PLAN INTRODUCTION MISSION To emphasize excellence in learning and provide opportunities for every child to realize his/her potential in a safe environment. SHARED COMMITMENTS • • • • • •

Model lifelong learning Model integrity, trust, honesty, fairness, and a good work ethic while demonstrating loyalty to the organization and one another Evaluate the effectiveness of the organization and implement changes that must occur for success Utilize collaborative structures and resources to achieve results-driven learning goals Provide a positive and safe learning environment that encourages and supports risk taking, while maintaining high expectations Celebrate our successes

PRIDE – EXCELLENCE - TRADITION Perry Local Schools is known for its pride, excellence, and tradition in all school-related areas. The strategic planning committees kept this in mind as the process has taken its course. This plan builds on current strengths and aims to improve an already excellent school district. STRATEGIC PLANNING TEAM MEMBERS In December of 2005 the Perry Local Schools began a strategic planning process by forming a steering committee and five subcommittees. These committees were comprised of community members and staff members who volunteered their time and efforts for setting a strategic direction for the Perry Local Schools. This team of volunteers has provided a plan for positive change by setting goals in several key areas, as well as defining how these goals will be achieved through specific action plans. The five-year strategic plan and those responsible for its implementation are outlined in this document. Implementation of the plan begins in 2007 and will be reviewed and updated on an annual basis. Those volunteers who served on the various committees are noted below. They deserve the community’s thanks for working to make our schools even better than they already are.

Steering Committee • John Richard • Jim Casey • Mike Bodnar • Marty Bowe • Sandy Brue • Anna Capaldi • Molly Craig • Victoria Daly • Emily Fritz • Keith Heist • Jim Hodinka • Ben Miller • Tracy Schlup • Bill Schnierle • Dr. Mike Shreffler • Larry Shumar • Beth Winkhart

Student-Centered Teaching & Learning • Dr. Mike Shreffler • Laura Mottice • Shelley Cobb • Linnea Gallagher • Don Gregoire • Erin Jones • Carla Kolp • Deana Kramer • Jo Marie Kutcher • Judi Marks • Marcy McKendry • Linda Meister • Ben Miller • Matt Miller • Emily Moore • Janet Pearce • Linda Petz • Pam Postenbaugh • Lauren Rachel • Alexis Rochford • Kathy Smith • Kayte Smreck • Jill Span • Cindy Wagner • Mem Welsh • Jolyn Woofter

Finance • Beth Winkhart • Jim Casey • Donna Bishop • Steve Burger • Anna Capaldi • Alan Fox • Marge Frease • Paul Hervey • Tim Light • Steve Oakleaf • Jennifer Peveich • Kay Port • Cindy Savage • Jerry Wolf • Matt Williams

Community • Tracy Schlup • Elaine Campbell • Sherry Barth • Samantha Callas • Frank Cilona • Kari Define • Carolyn Dick • Tim Escola • Linnea Gallagher • Dave Guertal • Linsay Holdman • Joyce Janowicz • Gary Justice • Susan Lessman • Bob Lung • Cheryl McHenry • Nick Meeks • BettE Mizer • Rosemary Nelligan • Michele Wagner • Lori Wheeler • Tom Williams • Jen Zartman

Facilities • Jim Hodinka • Steve Mays • Barb Anzalone • Robert Ballinger • Lori Barnett • Becca Barth • Joe Chaddock • Anne Foltz • Brad Fox • Ken Halter • Abigail Hexamer • Diane Kittelberger • Mark Luther • Bruce Murdock • Jenn Reese • Tom Ryan • Haley Smith • John Spring • Flo Tuesdale • Kelsey Yoder • Linda Zachocki

District Climate & Culture • Larry Shumar • Doug Edwards • Sherri Barth • Ellen Casey • Mark Dean • Jessica Feagles • Ian Ferrell • Frank Gamble • Mike Griffith • Roberta Lentz • Zack Miller • Jamie Morckel • Nelly Phelps • John Schumm • Jordan Stebler • Bill Watson • Candy Williams

Student Centered Teaching and Learning Action Plan Goal 1: We will differentiate instruction as we continue to develop and implement relevant standards-based curricula. Strategies or Activities: Develop and implement a Perry Local Schools model of differentiated instruction. Objectives

Resources & Budget

Person Responsible

Professional Development Student achievement will improve through planned professional development focused on student engagement and differentiation for teachers and principals at levels of individual need

Dedicated professional development time

Superintendent Curriculum Personnel

Interaction between students and staff Student achievement will improve through increased interaction between staff and students to empower students to make connections between curriculum and real-life experiences Accountability Student achievement will improve through the teacher implementation and principal verification of differentiated instruction building-wide through processes supported by legitimate research and aided by modern technology Staff Collaboration Student achievement will improve through focused staff collaboration about implementation of differentiated instruction

Time Frame for intentional implementation 3 years

Structured building differentiation teams Online and face to face professional development $10000 annually Research based resource materials $2000 annually Dedicated professional development time Increased communication among stakeholders Expansion of E-learning initiatives $40,000 annually Research based resource materials $2000 annually Instructional materials as needed including hardware and software $20,000 first year $5000 annually

PLC time Common planning time Administrative staff meetings Release time $10,000 annually

Building administrative teams Instructional staff Students Parents E-Learning coordinator

1-2 years

Superintendent Curriculum Personnel Building principal Instructional staff

3-5 years

Building Administration All instructional staff members

2-3 years

Action Plan Goal 2: We will develop and implement a system-wide process that will require each student, with the assistance of instructional personnel, to continually plan, monitor and evaluate his or her educational progress. Strategies or Activities: Develop and implement structures to clearly convey student progress toward meeting and exceeding the standard. Resources & Budgets Person Responsible Time Frame Objectives Dedicated professional Students 4-5 years Self Appraisal Instructional staff development time Student achievement will Building administration improve through student Descriptive feedback teams self appraisal with Formative /summative Curriculum personnel assistance from staff assessment Parallel assessment Student led conferences Individual item analysis from standardized tests Research based resource material $1000 annually

Learning targets Student achievement will improve as a result of a more focused and intentional utilization of courses of study and development of curriculum maps

Data Driven Decision Making Student achievement will improve through utilizing data to inform decision making

Management software $2000 total Courses of study Curriculum maps Integration of maps Instructional materials (textbooks, teacher resources, software) $200,000 annually Dedicated professional development time Release days for course of study/materials review $20,000 annually Diagnostic data Achievement test data Value added data AYP/State report card data Demographic data IAT/IEP’s/WEP’s Student report cards Classroom data Release time for data interpretation $20,000 annually Management software $2000 total

Curriculum personnel Building admin team Instructional staff

1-5 years

Superintendent Curriculum personnel Pupil Services Personnel Gifted Coordinator Building administrative team Instructional staff Guidance Counselors

1-5 years

Action Plan Goal 3: We will provide systems of intervention to advance student progress. Strategies and Activities Develop, implement and provide instructional strategies and intervention systems to advance student progress. Resources & Budget Objective Responsible Time Frame Common assessments Superintendent 1-3 years Formative Assessment Diagnostic tools Curriculum personnel Student achievement will Standardized test scores Pupil service personnel improve through varied Opportunities for Building administrative team uses of multiple formative intervention Guidance counselors assessments Parallel assessments Instructional staff Utilization of differentiated instructional techniques within a course offering District intervention plan

Instructional Structures Student achievement will improve through varied instructional structures supported by current legitimate research

Instructional Strategies Student achievement will improve through varied instructional strategies supported by legitimate research

Release time for development of assessments and interpretation of data $5000 annually Rigorous course offerings Career pathways/options through career tech, tech prep or traditional courses All day kindergarten Master schedule study Secondary elective study Technology integration and E-Learning Graduation requirement Co-teaching Additional Kindergarten staff Instructional time study Research based best practices in instruction Best practices in special needs structures ESC initiatives and personnel ODE Website Consultants District specialists Lead teacher network

Superintendent Curriculum personnel Pupil service personnel Building administrative team Guidance counselors Teachers

2-5years

Superintendent Curriculum personnel Pupil service personnel Building administrative team Guidance counselors Instructional staff

1-2 years

Community Committee Goals Action Plan Goal 1: We will continually improve communications for public awareness, building trust and confidence for the Perry Local Schools. Strategies or Activities: Communicate with all community special interest groups. Objectives

Resources & Budget

Person Responsible

Utilize advertising opportunities

Perryite, Sports Programs, PSAs $250 - $500 Perryite Financial Report $2000 Perryite, Newsletters, flyers, Assemblies $250 - $500 District buildings $100 - $200 Email

Public Relations

Provide school financial education via the Perryite Educate students on school matters so they can in return educate others Conduct townhall meetings when appropriate Utilize email for special announcements and important information

Time Frame for intentional implementation Ongoing

Treasurer Public Relations

At least annually

Administration Counselors

Ongoing

Administration

Ongoing

Administration

As needed

Action Plan Goal 2: We will expand district and community partnerships. Objectives Post venue maps on the district website and include in various publications Celebrate 50th graduating class in 2009 Provide opportunities for local businesses to network at district events Provide facility rental information to the community

Resources & Budget (no cost) Website, Perryite, Source Book

Person Responsible

Donations District Buildings

50th Year Committee

2008/2009

Fun Day, Open Houses, other events

Public Relations Administration

Ongoing

District building Website Perryite

Administration

Ongoing

Public Relations Webmaster

Time Frame for intentional implementation Ongoing

Action Plan Goal 3: We will develop a community source book that helps foster growth and promote the community and school district as a whole. Objectives

Resources & Budget

Person Responsible

Include history of Perry Schools Include important information and phone numbers for residents and new community members Mail completed source book to community residents and make available at Perry Branch Library

Archived materials Year books, etc District Personnel Directory Information $8000

Public Relations

Library, Post Office $2000

Public Relations

Public Relations

Time Frame for intentional implementation 1 year (revised yearly) 1 year (revised yearly) By January of 2008

District Climate & Culture Action Plan Goal 1: We will provide and develop a safe, orderly, cooperative and collaborative environment that treats students, staff and the community fairly and equitably so all stakeholders can work together and learn from each other. Strategies or Activities: Increase staff participation in decision-making through regular communications and meetings. Objectives Staff will perceive themselves as being part of the decision-making process

Resources & Budget E-mail, staff letters, memos, meetings $100 - $500

Person Responsible Building Principal

Time Frame 1 year

Strategies or Activities: Each building will establish a building communication committee. Objectives Increase student participation in decisionmaking

Resources & Budget Leadership camp, internet, agendas, meeting minutes, school newspaper, announcements, email $500 - $3000

Person Responsible Guidance, Administrators

Time Frame 1 - 2 years

Strategies or Activities: Each building will devote one meeting to reviewing the discipline code of conduct for the district. Objectives Each building will adhere to district code of conduct

Resources & Budget Staff meeting

Person Responsible Administrators

Time Frame 1 year

Action Plan Goal 2: We will develop an environment that clearly recognizes diversity and allows each individual in our schools to feel like he/she belongs to the larger school community. Strategies or Activities: Develop school wide awareness program with assemblies. Objectives Increase student/staff awareness of individual and cultural diversity in our district

Resources & Budget Assembly costs, speakers, programs, newsletter, email, Perryite, media $5000 (speakers) $100 - $500 (other)

Person Responsible Principal, Guidance Dept.

Time Frame 2 years

Person Responsible Principal and Staff

Time Frame 2 years

Strategies or Activities: Provide participation in Cultural Awareness Week activities. Objectives Demonstrate an appreciation of individual and cultural diversity

Resources & Budget Speakers, presenters, programs, projects, student work, media, Perryite

Action Plan Goal 3: We will develop and implement a systemic approach that will enable all community members, staff and students to be informed of district wide efforts to enhance teaching and learning. Strategies or Activities: Implement cross building communication and increase community awareness of teaching and learning. Objectives Provide collaborative opportunities

Resources & Budget Staff/Administrator time, email, newsletters

Person Responsible Principal and Staff

Time Frame 1 - 2 years

Put newsletter on district email from buildings with newsletters Submit items to Perryite related to teaching and learning Update websites and inform media

$100 - $500 Staff/Administrator time, email, newsletters $100 - $500 Staff/Administrator time, email, newsletters $100 - $500 Staff/Administrator time, email, newsletters $100 - $500

Principal and Staff

1 - 2 years

Principal and Staff

1 - 2 years

Principal and Staff

1 - 2 years

Action Plan Goal 4: We will create and facilitate co-curricular and extra-curricular activities and services for students that support positive and rewarding academic, social and cultural learning experiences. Strategies or Activities: Create a wellness policy committee that includes staff, students and community. Objectives Implement Wellness Policy (Food Services)

Resources & Budget Wellness policy, food service budget, Perryite, newsletter, email, survey $100 - $500

Person Responsible Assistant Superintendent, Business Manager, Wellness Policy Committee

Time Frame 1 year

Strategies or Activities: Survey student body regarding co-curricular and extra-curricular activities. Objectives Review and evaluate current co-curricular and extra-curricular activities

Resources & Budget Current list of activities, cost of survey, student communication committee Up to $1000

Person Responsible Guidance Dept, Administrators

Time Frame 1 - year

FACILITIES Action Plan Goal #1: We will continue to improve our district’s facilities in order to provide the best possible learning environment for students, staff and community. We will implement the district’s facility plan and communicate the status of the plan to all stakeholders. Strategies and Activities: Communicate and implement the district’s facility plan. OBJECTIVES Elementary School Focus: Construct a new elementary school and renovate our existing elementary buildings with a focus on curriculum, technology and grade level configuration. ~Retire Reedurban and Genoa Elementaries ~Construct a new elementary which can address the needs of the students in this community. ~Renovate Whipple, Watson, TC Knapp (minor) and Lohr Elementaries according to specified plan. ~Construct an addition to Lohr Elementary School ~Communicate status and progress to all stakeholders. Middle/Junior High School Focus: Renovate Pfeiffer Middle and Edison Junior High School while constructing an addition that will connect the two buildings providing classroom space and labs with the focus on curriculum, technology and grade level configuration. ~Renovate Pfeiffer Middle School addressing mechanical, lighting and other related essential needs. ~Renovate Edison Junior High School to meet the needs of middle school students according to the specified plan. ~Construct an addition connecting the two buildings that will house classrooms, science labs

RESOURCES/BUDGET Architects, Ohio School Facility Commission, Hammond Construction, Curriculum Director, Director of Technology, staff and administration

PERSON RESPONSIBLE Superintendent Assistant Superintendent Business Operations Manager, Treasurer

TIME FRAME Present-5 years Review semi-annually

Superintendent Assistant Superintendent Business Operations Manager, Treasurer

Present-5 years Review semi-annually

Superintendent Assistant Superintendent Business Operations Manager, Treasurer

Present-5 years Review semi-annually

$16,000,000

Architects, Ohio School Facility Commission, Hammond Construction, Curriculum Director, Director of Technology, staff and administration $10,000,000

Architects, Ohio School Facility Commission, Hammond Construction, Curriculum Director, Director of Technology, vocational coordinator, staff and building administration $19,000,000

and other related space. ~Communicate status and progress to all stakeholders. High School Focus: Renovate and construct additions to Perry High School to meet the demands of a comprehensive high school for grades 9-12 with a focus on curriculum, technology and the needs of the student population of this building. Communicate status and progress to all stakeholders. Action Plan Goal #2: We will continue to be prudent with taxpayer dollars while investigating funding options needed to implement our facilities plan. Strategies and Activities: Study and develop a facility funding plan which will include local, state and federal options. OBJECTIVES Provide the necessary funding sources to renovate buildings and construct additions to meet the elementary, middle school and high school focus objectives established in Goal #1

PERSON RESPONSIBLE

TIME FRAME

Superintendent/Assistant Superintendent, Business Operations Manager, Treasurer

Present-5 years

Explore HB 220 lease purchase options Ohio Department of Education, Federal Government

Superintendent/Assistant Superintendent, Business Operations Manager, Treasurer

Present-3 years

Review information on QZAB federal interest loans Ohio Department of Education, Federal Government

Superintendent/Assistant Superintendent, Business Operations Manager, Treasurer

Present-3 years

Superintendent/Assistant Superintendent, Business Operations Manager, Treasurer

Present-1 years

Superintendent/Assistant Superintendent, Business Operations Manager, Treasurer

Present-5 years

Superintendent/Assistant Superintendent, Business Operations Manager, Treasurer

Present-5 years

RESOURCES (NO COST) Explore a bond issue Ohio Department of Education, Stark County Board of Elections

Conduct a HB 264 energy conservation review Ohio Department of Education, Local Contractors Review permanent improvement levy options Treasurer, Ohio Department of Education Review our 5 year forecast and general fund Treasurer, Ohio Department of Education

FINANCE Action Plan Goal 1: We will work to ensure adequate revenue is available to maintain excellence in education. OBJECTIVES Adequate Local Revenue

Increase Grant Applications 10% Each Year

Maximize State Funding

STRATEGIES/ ACTIVITIES Pass Renewal Levy in 2008

RESOURCES/ BUDGET Levy Campaign

PERSON RESPONSIBLE Administration Levy Committee

Research Income Tax Vs Property Tax

Survey $5,000 $7,500 Professional Survey Firm

Central Office Administration

Apply for Grant Funding

OSBA, ODE, Federal Government Release Time for Grant Writers

EMIS Correct Reporting

TIME FRAME Now until 11/08 Fall 2007 to Spring 2008

On going Central Office Administration PR Coordinator Building Principals

Training and Inservice for Staff

On going EMIS Coordinator

Action Plan Goal 2: We will continue to practice and demonstrate fiscal responsibility. OBJECTIVES Demonstrate Fiscal Responsibility

Expand Finance Committee

Identify Facility Project Costs

STRATEGIES/ ACTIVITIES Compare and Contrast Operations with like Districts

RESOURCES/ BUDGET State Auditors Office Best Practices Info Data from Like Districts

Expand Board Finance Committee to include Business Professionals and Community Members

PERSON RESPONSIBLE

TIME FRAME

Central Office Administration

2007

Board Finance Committee, Treasurer

2007

Business Manager Assistant Superintendent Treasurer

2007

Energy Cost Experts Identify and quantify increased costs or savings from proposed facility construction and renovations

Action Plan Goal 3: We will provide fiscal education for staff, students and community OBJECTIVES Educate Community

STRATEGIES/ ACTIVITIES Four Financial Sections in Perryite

RESOURCES/ BUDGET $2,000 each insert

Include Did you Know and Fiscal Facts

Educate Students

Financial Updates VIA Email Supplement HS Govt classes with school funding info

TIME FRAME

Treasurer

2007 and beyond 2007

Treasurer

Update Web Site with direct link to financial information Educate Staff

PERSON RESPONSIBLE

2007 PR Coordinator

2007 and beyond Staff Email system

Treasurer 2007-08 School year and after

Teaching Staff Curriculum

Curriculum Director Treasurer

Strategic Plan Definitions DifferentiationThe process of adapting content, process, and product (what the student does) in response to student readiness, interest and/or learning profile. The teacher acknowledges that students learn in different ways and responds through curriculum. Student engagementA student’s attitude toward learning and his or her level of participation in school learning activities. The extent to which students identify with and participate in school learning activities. E-LearningComputer or technologically facilitated learning Formative assessmentThe process of tracking and promoting student learning; assessment for learning Summative assessmentThe process of reporting on the status of learning at a point in time; assessment of learning Curriculum mapSometimes called a concept map, this is a tool for clarifying the vision and values that drive curriculum and instruction Parallel assessmentsTwo or more assessments that cover the same learning objectives using similar but not the same questions. Different versions of an assessment to measure the same learning outcome.

IAT- Intervention assistance team IEP- Individual education plan; a specific plan for a special needs student WEP- Written education plan; a plan for the gifted student ESC- Educational Service Center; the county schools office ODE- Ohio Department of Education