Huntsville City Schools Strategic Plan Christie Finley Superintendent Dr. Tammy Summerville Deputy Superintendent of Instruction Donna Clark Coordinator of Behavioral Learning Lee Simmons Director of Talent Management Dr. Jeff Wilson Director of Operations Rena Anderson Director of Community Relations March 14, 2019

Vision, Mission, Core Values High expectations Character driven Student centered Mission: Inspire, engage, and empower all students in becoming creative problem solvers, active citizens, and life long learners through rigorous curriculum and relevant instruction within a supportive environment

Vision, Mission, Core Values Service Minded Transparent Resilient Accountable Team Focused Equitable Goal Oriented Inclusive Creative

Huntsville City Schools Strategic Plan HCS Vision High Expectations Character Driven Student centered HCS Mission Inspire, engage, and empower all students in becoming creative problem solvers, active citizens, and life long learners through rigorous curriculum and relevant instruction within a supportive environment HCS Vision Become a model school system, demonstrating commitment to equity and excellence by ensuring all students graduate with the capacity to compete successfully and contribute responsibly as citizens in a global society Focus Student Learning & Achievement Learning Outcomes Whole Student Professional Growth Operations and Resources Community Connections Ensure a positive school climate Increase attendance rates for all students Implementation of a comprehensive guidance curriculum Ensure all HCS facilities are safe and promote a conducive learning environment Maintain an appropriate reserves to cover operating expenses Solicit feedback from community members and stakeholders Partner with community organizations to provide enrichment opportunities for students Focus on Reading and math for all students with intention and integrity Ensure students are on-track for on-time graduation by the end of 9th grade Continue to expand career technical programs to align with workforce demands Ensure all teachers have a positive and supportive work environment Increase teacher retention Provide purposeful professional development that directly supports classroom instruction

Pillar 1: Learning Outcomes Goal Action Plan: To provide rigorous, engaging instruction to all students that facilitates problem solving and creativity, aligned to grade-level standards using innovative resources and tools. Division Priorities: To ensure that all students, regardless of level of achievement, are showing academic growth each year To increase the number of students who are mastering the academic standards that are appropriate for their grade level and increase the number of students performing at and above proficiency for their grade level To ensure students graduate on time and are college and career ready

Pillar 1: Learning Outcomes Objectives & Measurables Baseline: 2017-18 3 Year Target 1. Increase % of Grade 3-8 students meeting benchmark standards on state assessments in Reading by 5 percentage points each year 46% 61% 2. Increase % of Grade 3-8 students meeting benchmark standards on state assessments in Math by 5 percentage points each year 45% 60% 3. Increase % of Grade 11 students meeting benchmark standards on state assessments in Reading by 2 percentage points each year 36% 42% 4. Increase % of Grade 11 students meeting benchmark standards on state assessments in Math by 2 percentage points each year 26% 32% 5. Increase % of Grade 3-8 students meeting growth target on state assessments in Reading by 10 percentage points each year 40% 70% 6. Increase % of Grade 3-8 students meeting growth target on state assessments in Math by 10 percentage points each year 31% 7. Increase % of Grade K-12 EL students meeting learning gain target on state assessments in English each year 43% 8. Increase % of students meeting College and Career Readiness (CCR) Indicators by 4 percentage points each year 67% 79% 9. Achieve a federal graduation rate of 90% or above Note: College and Career Readiness percentage and graduation rate are calculated one year in arrears 90%

Pillar 2: Whole Student Development Goal Action Plan: To provide holistic services that meet the academic, social, and emotional needs of our students. Division Priorities: Create a positive school climate for all students that encourages achievement and growth Set expectations of high attendance and high engagement for all students Ensure students are supported mentally and emotionally, and have appropriate guidance throughout their academic career

Pillar 2: Whole Student Development Objectives & Measurables Baseline: 2017-18 3 Year Target 1. Increase the percent of students who are not chronically absent to 90% by the end of the 2021 school year 81% 90% 2. Reduce incidents of negative behaviors (i.e., fighting, harassment, and bullying) by 5% each year utilizing the PBIS framework and the implementation of a comprehensive school counseling program See below 2a. Reduce incidents of fighting by 5% each year 1,534 1,315 2b. Reduce incidents of bullying by 5% each year 161 138 2c. Reduce incidents of harassment by 5% each year 876 750 2d. Reduce incidents of physical attack by 5% each year 1,128

Pillar 3: Professional Growth Goal Action Plan: To provide for and continuously empower all employees with modern strategies and skills that will, in turn, equip students for success. Division Priorities: To recruit and retain the highest quality teachers, administrators, and staff in order to provide our students with the highest quality education To support, grow, and develop our teachers, administrators, and staff to have the tools they need to be successful

Pillar 3: Professional Growth Objectives & Measurables Baseline: 2017-18 3 Year Target 1. Increase the district teacher retention rate by 6 percentage points by the year 2021 79% 85% 2. Increase the number of National Board-Certified teachers by 30 by the end of the 2021 school year 25 55 3. Maintain the effectiveness of mentoring and ongoing support for new teachers while increasing the percentage of new teacher survey respondents to 100% (numbers shown represent percent of teachers that report being supported/percent of teachers completing the survey) 95%/61% 95%/100% 4. Increase the number of professional development sessions that have a direct impact on classroom instruction and meet teacher needs to 90% by the 2020-2021 school year Measures being developed 90%

Pillar 4: Operations and Resources Goal Action Plan: Ensure all Huntsville City Schools facilities are safe, while promoting conducive learning environments, maintaining appropriate financial reserves to cover all operating expenses, and setting a logistics framework for success. Division Priorities: Develop and implement processes that enable safer, more conducive learning environments in which students, faculty, and staff can efficiently, effectively, and comfortably work together to accomplish shared goals Practice responsible financial management and maintain appropriate financial reserves Practice efficient physical plant management Practice efficient and effective deployment and support of educational technology to enable learning

Pillar 4: Operations and Resources Objectives & Measurables Baseline: 2017-18 3 Year Target 1. Ensure each school has adequate security personnel (number represents schools with adequate security personnel) 37/37 Schools 2. Ensure Huntsville City Schools security personnel are adequately trained on a yearly basis (number represents % trained) 100% 3. Maintain at least one month’s operating expenses in reserves (number shown represents the percent of one’s months expenses in reserves) as mandated by ALSDE 61% 4. Ensure student computers are maintained and able to function as tools that support student learning while monitoring average age of student computers and replacing as necessary (number shown represents average age of student computers in use as of January, 2019) 1.75 years < 5 years 5. Maintain internet bandwidth at or above the recommended 8.4 megabytes (Mbps) per second to allow necessary usage by students and staff 27.8 Mbps 8.4 Mbps 6. Ensure each school has adequate custodial staff (number represents percent of needed custodial staff positions currently filled) 70% filled 100% filled 7. Work with bus company to increase the on-time average percentage for all routes 97% 8. Ensure maintenance staff completes all work orders in a timely manner (number represents % of work orders over 15 days) < 10%

Pillar 5: Community Connections Goal Action Plan: Foster active and positive communication and engagement among students, staff, families, and the community in order to ensure that all stakeholders are engaged and well-informed partners. Division Priorities: Solicit Feedback from community members and stakeholders Inform community of triumphs and challenges facing Huntsville City Schools Partner with community organizations to provide enrichment opportunities for students

Pillar 5: Community Connections Objectives & Measurables Baseline: 2017-18 3 Year Target 1. Increase the number of local stories pitched to local media outlets by 20% 72 87 2. Increase the number of social media (Facebook, Twitter and Instagram) and website postings by 20% 8,749 postings 10,500 postings 3. Increase the total number of school and district Partners in Education (PIE) by 10% 672 739 4. Increase the number of Schoolcast calls/emails/text messages at school and district level by 5% 39,262 41,225 5. Increase secured grant opportunities for instructional supports by 10% $91,341 $100,475 6. Increase the number of community and parent outreach events and speaking engagements by 10% 74 82