Burlington Township High School Middle States Excellence By Design Board Of Education Update September 16, 2009

Tasks Completed by the EBD Planning Team Phase I Appointment of Internal Coordinators Appointment of Planning Team Communication with Faculty, Staff, and Community via: –Mail – –EBD WikiEBD Wiki –Faculty Meetings

Phase II Creation of Mission Statement Creation of Statement of Beliefs Creation of Profile of the Graduate Establishing Twelve Subcommittees Tasks Completed by the EBD Planning Team

Mission Statement The Burlington Township School District will develop the intellectual, creative, and social potential of each child through an active partnership with all members of the community. Tasks Completed by the EBD Planning Team

Statement of Beliefs WE BELIEVE... That all students learn based on their individual styles. That the school community establishes a safe, secure, and positive climate. That mutual respect and appreciation of diversity enriches a community. Tasks Completed by the EBD Planning Team

Profile of the Graduate The BTHS graduate will: Show respect toward self and others in a personal and professional environment. Think critically in order to adapt and apply knowledge to new situations. Be an effective communicator. Have knowledge of emerging technologies. Participate productively and ethically as a member of our democratic society.

Tasks Completed by the HS Faculty Faculty Indication of Support / Non-support of Mission Statement Faculty Indication of Agreement / Disagreement with Statement of Beliefs Faculty Indication of Agreement / Disagreement with Profile of the Graduate Faculty Internal Scan Faculty External Scan

Tasks Completed by the Subcommittees Collection of Artifacts and Evidence Analysis of Internal Scan Analysis of External Scan Analysis of Parent Survey Analysis of Student Survey Narrative Report Recommendations

Phase III Developing the Profile of the School and Its Community Context of the School Profile of Student Performance Profile of Organizational Capacity Tasks Completed by the HS Administrative Team

Phase IV Identifying Priorities with Three to Five Measurable Objectives Tasks Completed by the HS Administrative Team

Phase V Developing an Action Plan Appointing Implementation Teams Tasks Completed by the HS Administrative Team

Phase VI Hosting the Accreditation Team, October 19 – 22, 2009 Tasks To Be Completed by the HS Administrative Team

Phase VII Accreditation Action Task to be Completed by the Middle States Accreditation Team

Phase VIII Implementation of the Action Plan for Growth and Improvement Task to be Completed by the EBD Planning Committee and the HS Administrative Team

EBD Planning Committee Meeting Oct 1 at 6:00 PM BTHS LMC