VERONA PUBLIC SCHOOLS STRATEGIC PLAN REVIEW & ANNUAL GOAL SETTING JULY 2015 VERONA PUBLIC SCHOOLS

MISSION STATEMENT VERONA PUBLIC SCHOOLS The mission of the Verona Public Schools, the center of an engaged and supportive community, is to empower students to achieve their potential as active learners and productive citizens through rigorous curricula and meaningful, enriching experiences. CORE VALUES Collaboration Diligence Initiative Integrity Respect Responsibility

STRATEGIES VERONA PUBLIC SCHOOLS In order to support our mission, we focus on the following strategies: 1. Secure adequate financial resources, 2. Foster a healthy and respectful school culture consistent with our core values, 3. Partner locally and globally to expand opportunities for our school community, 4. Continue to implement a rigorous, integrated curriculum with authentic experiences and assessments, 5. Provide a meaningful professional development program for all staff and, 6. Provide upgraded, sustainable buildings, grounds and technical infrastructure.

Goal Setting Implement year 3 of the Verona Strategic Plan 1.Support new administrative team members in their new roles as district and building leaders VERONA PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Secure Adequate Financial Resources VERONA PUBLIC SCHOOLS Strategy Number StrategyResults Objectives Department 1Secure Adequate Financial Resources Grant Applications Partnership with Conference SCA to Coordinate District- wide Fundraising Continue to Build the District Operations and Maintenance Continue to Seek Financial Resources to Support Educational Needs Finance

Foster a Healthy and Respectful School Culture VERONA PUBLIC SCHOOLS Strategy Number StrategyResults Objectives Department 2Foster a Healthy and Respectful School Culture Climate Survey Spring 2015 Conflict Resolution/Peer Mediation HBW House Model Revise HIB Policies, Procedures, and Staff Development Analyze Climate Survey Results Continue to Implement Conflict Resolution/Peer Mediation Support House Model Implementation Implement Faculty Advisory Councils Education

Partner Locally and Globally VERONA PUBLIC SCHOOLS Strategy Number StrategyResults Objectives Department 3Partner Locally and Globally Capstone Program Superintendent Corner Column Newsletters Stakeholder Meetings (Parent Coffee, Schoolhouse Visits, Superintendent Student Advisory Councils) Expand Capstone Program Develop Partnerships for Global Connections for Student Learning Focus on the Future Seminars Education, Community Resources

Curriculum, Instruction & Assessment VERONA PUBLIC SCHOOLS Strategy Number StrategyResults Objectives Department 4Curriculum, Instruction & Assessment Reading Workshop K-4 Design Orton- Gillingham Reading Intervention Addition of AP World History & AP Human Geography Develop Inquiry- based Science Pilot Program Grades 1-8 Reading Workshop Grade 5 Implement Orton- Gillingham Reading Intervention Explore New Course Offerings Implement Inquiry- based Science Pilot Program Grades 1-8 Education

Curriculum, Instruction & Assessment VERONA PUBLIC SCHOOLS Strategy Number StrategyResults Objectives Department 4Curriculum, Instruction & Assessment Expand Band & Vocal Program Develop Common Rigorous & Complex Unit Assessments Curriculum Revision Student Growth Objective (SGO’s) Refinement Informal & Formal Staff Evaluations Monitor and Enhance Music Program Refine Assessments Continue to Revise Curriculum Review and Revise SGO’s Annually Refine Evaluative Feedback for Continuous Improvement Education

Professional Learning VERONA PUBLIC SCHOOLS NumberStrategyResults Objectives Department 5Professional Learning GCN Online Professional Development Develop Google Teacher Academy Design Orton- Gillingham Cohort Enhance New Teacher Program Implement Teacher Facilitated Professional Development Programs Google Apps for Education (GAFE) District-wide, Educationally Focused Staff Book Clubs Education

Provide Upgraded Facilities & Technology VERONA PUBLIC SCHOOLS NumberStrategyResults Objectives Department 6Provide Upgraded Facilities & Technology Upgrade District- wide Technology Infrastructure Commitment to GAFE and Cloud Computing Chromebook Deployment Enhance Wireless Access Point Coverage Upgrade Wireless Bandwith Expand Chromebook in the Classroom Initiative Implement Aesop Staff Attendance System Technology, B&G, Finance

Provide Upgraded Facilities & Technology VERONA PUBLIC SCHOOLS NumberStrategyResults Objectives Department 6Provide Upgraded Facilities & Technology Honeywell ESIP Partnership Planning & Coordination of Referendum Projects Improve District Facilities through Capital Projects School Security Infrastructure Implement ESIP Project Continue to Coordinate Referendum Projects Continue to Enhance District Facilities through Annual Budget School Security Policy, Procedure, Training Technology, B&G, Finance