February 11, 2016

Steps for Updating Strategic Plan  Identifying key stakeholders  Gathering appropriate data / background (internal/external, perceptions of stakeholders)  Confirm Vision / Mission  Review / Analyze Current Situation & Environment  Identify and analyze strategic alternatives as necessary and agree on strategic direction  Identify key indicators of success (metrics)  Develop the written strategy  Communicate  Build detailed plans, goals, budgets, etc.  Implement the strategy  Conduct Follow-up

Session / MilestoneFrameworkObjectives / Outcomes #1 - October Pre-Session: Identify Stakeholders Gather Data (Board input, stakeholder feedback) Session: Revisit Vision / Mission Revisit Values / Beliefs Review / Analyze Current Situation & Environment - Assess Current Strategy (As Is) - Determine other info needed to build strategy Session: Teambuilding Role Clarity Where do we want to be? Review As / Is - Start / Stop / Continue Define Future State November / December Pre-Session: Conduct Survey Analyze data for trends / themes (SWOT) and comparison to trends from initial feedback gathered by committee Session: Final Draft of Mission, Vision, Values & Beliefs Draft strategic plan #2 - January Pre-Session: Provide overview of survey results to Board and Committee Session: Review Survey Data Finalize Mission, Vision, Values & Beliefs Identify / analyze strategic alternatives Draft strategic objectives Session: Team review of strategy Feedback Update Build change communication plans Draft key tactics to be executed Year 1 February Pre-Session: Provide preview to Board Board Session: Review recommended strategic plan Gain board input for edits / additions Finalize Session: Final strategic plan approved with any feedback incorporated Approach to planning

 Board Final Approval of Mission/Vision  Gather input, make final edits  Sub-set of Strategic Planning Committee partner with Dr. Parker and H. Bowman to draft goals, indicators, action plans, and balanced scorecard  Administration return to board in March/April for Board input/approval  Create change management plan  Change Management Plan:  Create communications plan  Align and engage key partners around new strategic plan  Develop / update supporting marketing materials & collateral to support communications plan (i.e. web updates, posters, etc.)  Implement plan and goals

VISION Maximize individual potential as:  Motivated life long learners  Creative critical thinkers  Effective communicators  Collaborative problem solvers  Respectful and culturally aware citizens VALUES & BELIEFS We believe in and value:  Honesty  Trust  Open communications  Safety  Embrace Diversity  Pursuit of excellence Integrity Individual growth Accountability Teamwork Respect Health and Wellbeing

In order to achieve our Mission and Vision, we will: 1. Provide a challenging and positive learning environment in the pursuit of excellence. 2. Managing resources in a responsible, efficient, effective manner 3. Foster partnerships to benefit the overall development of the school community 4. Promote growth and achievement in the Dunlap school community

 Break into three groups  Review list of Start/Stop/Continue  Place a dot next to the top three items on each list needing to be addressed by the district

 11 classrooms participating Teacher-Grade LevelSchool-Device Sara Solorio-KindergartenHickory Grove-iPADS Stephanie Pitzer-2 nd GradeDunlap Grade Chromebooks Justin Hansen-3 rd GradeWilder Waite-Chromebooks Hannah Dutton-4 th GradeBanner-Chromebooks Nicole Loser-5 th GradeRidgeview-Chromebooks Denise DeDecker-6 th Grade S.S.Dunlap Middle-Chromebooks Shauna Segler-6 th Grade ELADunlap Middle-Chromebooks Ashley Gratton-7 th Grade ELADunlap Valley Middle-Chromebooks Homer Montemayer-6 th & 7th Grade-S.S.Dunlap Valley Middle-Chromebooks Mary Ann Henry-ScienceDunlap High-Chromebooks Kathy Russell-MathDunlap High-Chromebooks

 Provide equitable access to technology for students  Enhance learning experiences (student engagement and inquiry, differentiated instruction, real-world scenarios)  Establish uniform, effective communication between teachers, students and parents  Develop and promote digitally responsible citizens  Extend guided, academic learning beyond the walls of the classroom

 Use devices as a means of communication and organization for their students.  Meet the individual needs and interests of their students.  Promote 21st Century Learning Outcomes.  Staff will work with students when requiring internet connections outside of the school day.  Respond to student messages in a reasonable time frame, and establish times and days on which electronic communication is acceptable.

 Students who are a part of the piloting program will...  care for and return assigned devices to cart daily,  utilize 1:1 technology responsibly, as mature digital citizens,  and abide by the rules, expectations and policies as outlined in the student handbook.

Board Recommendation Presentation Student, Parent, Teacher Surveys Qualitative Tool Quantitative Tool

 1:1 Implementation Plan Website 1:1 Implementation Plan Website

 Break into three groups  Create a list of pro’s and cons of adding 1:1 technology in our district  List what grade levels you feel this initiative would be appropriate for

 Staff Evaluation Philosophy  An evaluation tool is an avenue to help our employees grow in their position by providing feedback on their strengths and areas of improvement.  If there are areas of improvement it will provide the supervisor and employee the opportunity to discuss needed supports to help the employee grow.  Evaluation Tool Development  Department leadership teams have reviewed and updated job descriptions for their department.  Based on the updated job descriptions they are helping to develop the tool for their department.  Final review of the tool will be completed by the department directors and district office administrators.  The evaluation tool will go to the Board for information in early summer and be implemented across all support staff areas for the school year.

 What is an educational foundation?  An educational foundation is a not-for-profit (501c3) organization whose purpose is to support the district’s mission and vision by enhancing the educational opportunities of our students.  What is the benefit of an educational foundation?  Provides a focused board of community members whose purpose is to support the educational programs of the district.  Provides an avenue for individuals and organizations to share resources with our schools.

 Who should be on the Foundation Board?  How should the board members be selected?  What types of support should the foundation provide?

 PARCC Testing  One session vs. two  Will not be used as a part of the assessment matrix for Enrichment Eagles or middle school enrichment courses  Illinois Science Assessment (ISA)  May 2016  Grades 5, 8 and H.S. Life Science  Online only  Based on NGSS  College Readiness Assessment  Dunlap School District, Board of Education and DHS PTO committed to offering ACT this school year  ISBE offering SAT but no details have been released