1. State of the district Address 2017-2018

2. Welcome to our 2nd annual State of the district
August 31, 2017

3. Thank you for allowing me to serve as your emcee this morning
Thank you for allowing me to serve as your emcee this morning. Now, it is both my honor and my privilege to turn the program over to our new Superintendent, Dr. Nettie Collins-Hart.
Let’s give her a heart-felt welcome as she comes to the stage. Dr. Collins-Hart!

4. Agenda Welcome Hazelwood Central Choir State of the District Address
Invocation
Dinner (Working)
Report Out/Discussion
Points of Pride Video
Closing

5. Dr. Nettie Collins-Hart Superintendent of Schools
State of the District
Thank you for allowing me to serve as your emcee this morning. Now, it is both my honor and my privilege to turn the program over to our new Superintendent, Dr. Nettie Collins-Hart.
Let’s give her a heart-felt welcome as she comes to the stage. Dr. Collins-Hart!
Dr. Nettie Collins-Hart Superintendent of Schools

6. Mission Statement
We are a collaborative learning community guided by a relentless focus to ensure each student achieves maximum growth.
Vision Statement
HSD will foster lifelong learners, productive citizens and responsible leaders for an ever-evolving society.
District Goals
Goal 1 - Improve student achievement
Goal 2 - Enhance professional development
Goal 3 - Increase parent and community engagement

7. Hazelwood NOW 2017-2018 Focus Areas and Initiatives
N - New and Innovative Educational Programming
O - Options and Opportunities
W - Working together with parents, staff, and
community to build coalitions and capacity
…and Moving Forward

8. Goal 1 - Improve Student Achievement
Initiatives:
Curriculum Innovation
Thematic Schools (elementary, middle)
Program Development
Redefining Ready (middle, high)
Support for Students Suffering from Trauma
Special School District Partnership Expansion Opportunities

9. Goal 1 - Improve Student Achievement
Initiatives:
Program Implementation
Progress Monitoring Toward Accreditation with Distinction
Successful Implementation of Middle School Options
Successful Implementation of Alternative Program and
Opportunity Center
Committee Work
Improving Adult Attendance
Block Scheduling
Faculty and Staff Retention, Recruitment, and Recognition Initiative

10. Goal 2 - Enhance Professional Development
Initiative: Building Employee Capacity, Skills, and Knowledge
Cross-Training and Sustainability Coaching
Fully Implement 1:1 Technology Initiative
Providing Curriculum Resources, Professional Development, and Mentoring for New Teachers
Principal Coaching and Developing Capacity for Future Leadership
Baseline Professional Development: Cultural Competence, Restorative Practices, and John Hattie Research

11. Goal 2 - Enhance Professional Development
Focus Area: Building Employee Capacity, Skills, and Knowledge
Initiative: Level-Setting Expectations
Address State Audit Findings
Internally Assess Operations Against Guiding Principles
Policies
Communications
Customer Service
Administrative Responsibilities at/for Board Meetings
Budget

12. Goal 3 - Increase Parent and Community Involvement
Focus Area: Working Together with Parents, Staff, and Community to Build Coalitions and Capacity
Initiative: Ambassadors and Advocates
Tea Talks/Teacher Talks, Forums, Key Communicators, and Workshops
Communications and Public Relations Plan

13. Goal 3 - Increase Parent and Community Involvement
Focus Area: Working Together with Parents, Staff, and Community to Build Coalitions and Capacity
Initiative: Community Outreach and Partnerships
Maintain Balanced Budget While Sustaining Quality Educational Programming
Manners Matter and Family Involvement
School Based Health Center and Opportunity Center Partners

14. Goal 3 - Increase Parent and Community Involvement
Focus Area: Working Together with Parents, Staff, and Community to Build Coalitions and Capacity
Initiative: Committee Work
Strategic Planning
Study on Redistricting, Demographics, and Staffing
Student Recruitment, Retention, and Return to HSD Committee
Code of Conduct Committee
Budget Committee

15. “Schools Cannot Do It Alone” How Might You Help?
Stay Informed and Participate In Structured Opportunities to Engage
Share State of the District Message
Participate in Board of Education Community Forums 6-7:30 p.m.
Sept. 14, 2017 at WHS
Jan. 11, 2018 at EHS
April 12, 2018 at CHS
Observe Board of Education Meetings

16. “Schools Cannot Do It Alone” How Might You Help?
Stay Informed and Participate In Structured Opportunities to Engage
Work on Committees
Develop Outside Partnerships to help Support Student Needs
Engage in the Strategic Planning Process
Participate in Tea Talks
Become a PR Ambassador and Advocate for our schools
Visit Schools and Share Good News

17. Discuss assigned topic for each table
Dinner Discussion
Hazelwood NOW and Moving Forward…
What Might We Provide Our Students By 2022?
Discuss assigned topic for each table
Summarize key points
Two-minute table report out

18. Pastor Kyle Rainbolt Trinity Church
Invocation
Thank you for allowing me to serve as your emcee this morning. Now, it is both my honor and my privilege to turn the program over to our new Superintendent, Dr. Nettie Collins-Hart.
Let’s give her a heart-felt welcome as she comes to the stage. Dr. Collins-Hart!
Pastor Kyle Rainbolt Trinity Church

19. Table Report Outs 2 minutes each
And now to share a few Hazelwood School District Points of Pride through this video.
Enjoy!