3. VISION To become a model for excellence in education
Action Plans
VISION To become a model for excellence in education
on the local, state, national, and international level.
MISSION
The mission of the Shelby County School System, a progressive education leader rich in diversity, is to empower all students to develop their full potential through an innovative educational system characterized by a committed staff, challenging curriculum, and collaborative community partnerships.
To provide the highest quality education and appropriate support
for each student
while meeting and exceeding all standards
To analyze and address
the influences of growth
proactively
To employ, develop,
and retain highly
qualified staff for
all positions
To increase family
involvement and
community
partnerships
To seek continuous
improvement in all
schools and system
departments
GOALS
STRATEGIC AREAS
Action Plans
VISION To become a model for excellence in education
on the local, state, national, and international level.
MISSION
The mission of the Shelby County School System, a progressive education leader rich in diversity, is to empower all students to develop their full potential through an innovative educational system characterized by a committed staff, challenging curriculum, and collaborative community partnerships.
To provide the highest quality education and appropriate support
for each student
while meeting and exceeding all standards
To analyze and address
the influences of growth
proactively
To employ, develop,
and retain highly
qualified staff for
all positions
To increase family
involvement and
community
partnerships
To seek continuous
improvement in all
schools and system
departments
GOALS
STRATEGIC AREAS
Action Plans
VISION To become a model for excellence in education
on the local, state, national, and international level.
MISSION
The mission of the Shelby County School System, a progressive education leader rich in diversity, is to empower all students to develop their full potential through an innovative educational system characterized by a committed staff, challenging curriculum, and collaborative community partnerships.
To provide the highest quality education and appropriate support
for each student
while meeting and exceeding all standards
To analyze and address
the influences of growth
proactively
To employ, develop,
and retain highly
qualified staff for
all positions
To increase family
involvement and
community
partnerships
To seek continuous
improvement in all
schools and system
departments
GOALS
STRATEGIC AREAS
Action Plans
VISION To become a model for excellence in education
on the local, state, national, and international level.
MISSION
The mission of the Shelby County School System, a progressive education leader rich in diversity, is to empower all students to develop their full potential through an innovative educational system characterized by a committed staff, challenging curriculum, and collaborative community partnerships.
To provide the highest quality education and appropriate support
for each student
while meeting and exceeding all standards
To analyze and address
the influences of growth
proactively
To employ, develop,
and retain highly
qualified staff for
all positions
To increase family
involvement and
community
partnerships
To seek continuous
improvement in all
schools and system
departments
GOALS
STRATEGIC AREAS
At Risk
Communi-cation
Community Partnerships
Continuous
Improvement
Curriculum, Instruction
&
Assessment
Facilities
Finance
Governance
Leadership
Human
Resources
Professional
Learning
Safety
Discipline
Support
Operations
At Risk
Communi-cation
Community Partnerships
Continuous
Improvement
Curriculum, Instruction
&
Assessment
Facilities
Finance
Governance
Leadership
Human
Resources
Professional
Learning
Safety
Discipline
Support
Operations
At Risk
Communi-cation
Community Partnerships
Continuous
Improvement
Curriculum, Instruction
&
Assessment
Facilities
Finance
Governance
Leadership
Human
Resources
Professional
Learning
Safety
Discipline
Support
Operations
At Risk
Communi-cation
Community Partnerships
Continuous
Improvement
Curriculum, Instruction
&
Assessment
Facilities
Finance
Governance
Leadership
Human
Resources
Professional
Learning
Safety
Discipline
Support
Operations

4. Five Year Strategic Plan
Recently completed a new five year strategic plan for the district
Included 12 strategic areas
At Risk; Communication; Community Partnerships; Continuous Improvement; Curriculum, Instruction & Assessment; Facilities; Finance; Governance & Leadership; Human Resources; Professional Learning; Safety & Discipline; and Support Operations
Careful study of the growing needs in our community
Involved more than 400 key stakeholders, including employees, parents, business leaders and community leaders
Developed new beliefs, mission statement, standards, goals and action plans

5. Strategic Plan Goals
To provide the highest quality education and appropriate support for each student while meeting and exceeding all standards
To analyze and address the influences of growth proactively
To employ, develop, and retain highly qualified staff for all positions
To increase family involvement and community partnerships
To seek continuous improvement in all school and system departments

6. Long Range Strategic Plan 2008-2009 Accomplishments
At Risk
Promotion/Retention Policy
Transition Models
Preschool Development at Title School
Communication
Key Leaders Network
New Ethical Communication Standards
System Profile
Active data Calendar System
Recruitment Video
Translation Services

7. Long Range Strategic Plan 2008-2009 Accomplishments
Community Partnerships
“My Future” Project
TIPS Program Expansion/Revision
Community Involvement Toolkit
Stakeholder/Partnership Development
Greater Alabama Council of Boy Scouts
Health Explorer Program at Shelby Baptist Hospital
Culinary Explorer Program at Jefferson State Community College
Youth Leadership Program at Jefferson State Community College
National Association of Women in Construction
Southern Company
Governor’s Office for Workforce Development

8. Long Range Strategic Plan 2008-2009 Accomplishments
Continuous Improvement
Instructional Staff/Local School Walkthroughs
Continuous School Improvement Training (2-3 times a year)
Response to Intervention (Elementary and Secondary Plans)
Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment
Pearson Prosper Data Collection (Grades 6-12)
Credit Recovery (Intervention tool)
Instructional Initiatives (research-based)-WOW, 4MAT, Ruby Payne, and Common Formative Assessments
Staffing Committee to analyze teacher duties and schedules

9. Long Range Strategic Plan 2008-2009 Accomplishments
Facilities
5 Year Capital Plan Revisions
Inspection, Assessment, and Evaluation Procedures for Facilitates and Maintenance Program
Energy Management Strategies
Finance
Updated Finance Policy
Unqualified Audit Opinion for Fiscal Statement
Governance & Leadership
Policy Manual Revision (completed during school year)
System Leaders Training – Goals and Trainers established
Systematic Organizational Structure
State Approved Professional Study for Administrative Leadership Training (PLU)

10. Long Range Strategic Plan 2008-2009 Accomplishments
Human Resources
System-wide Benefits Package (supplemental retirement)
Professional Learning Opportunities for Central Office Clerical Support Staff
Professional Learning
National Board Teacher Certification Annual Recognition Practice
Instructional Orientation for New Teachers
Interactive Video Conference Sessions with National Consultants on PLCs
Mentor Program for New Teachers

11. Long Range Strategic Plan 2008-2009 Accomplishments
Safety & Discipline
Directory of Agencies
Multi-Agency Task Force
ISD (In-school detention) in all High Schools
“Who to Call” Flow Chart for Student Services
Social Worker
District-wide Training Needs Survey Completed
Support Operations
Custodial Formula for all Facilities
Support Employee of the Year Award
Framework for Support Employee Relations and Positive Recognitions

12. District Vision, Mission, and Beliefs
The mission of Shelby County Schools is to empower our diverse students to reach their full potential through an
innovative educational system.
Shelby county schools
To become a model for excellence in education on the local, state, national, and international levels
Vision
Mission
Beliefs
Everyone can learn.
Every learning environment will be safe, caring, healthy, and positive.
All individuals will be treated with
dignity and respect.
All individuals will have an equal
opportunity to a quality education.
Our community is enriched through
diversity.
Community and family involvement are vital.
Learning is a lifelong process.
Continuous improvement is the standard for excellence.
The mission of Shelby County Schools is to empower our diverse students to reach their full potential through an
innovative educational system.
Shelby county schools
To become a model for excellence in education on the local, state, national, and international levels
Vision
Mission
Beliefs
Everyone can learn.
Every learning environment will be safe, caring, healthy, and positive.
All individuals will be treated with
dignity and respect.
All individuals will have an equal
opportunity to a quality education.
Our community is enriched through
diversity.
Community and family involvement are vital.
Learning is a lifelong process.
Continuous improvement is the standard for excellence.
The mission of Shelby County Schools is to empower our diverse students to reach their full potential through an
innovative educational system.
Shelby county schools
To become a model for excellence in education on the local, state, national, and international levels
Vision
Mission
Beliefs
Everyone can learn.
Every learning environment will be safe, caring, healthy, and positive.
All individuals will be treated with
dignity and respect.
All individuals will have an equal
opportunity to a quality education.
Our community is enriched through
diversity.
Community and family involvement are vital.
Learning is a lifelong process.
Continuous improvement is the standard for excellence.
The mission of Shelby County Schools is to empower our diverse students to reach their full potential through an
innovative educational system.
Shelby county schools
To become a model for excellence in education on the local, state, national, and international levels
Vision
Mission
Beliefs
Everyone can learn.
Every learning environment will be safe, caring, healthy, and positive.
All individuals will be treated with
dignity and respect.
All individuals will have an equal
opportunity to a quality education.
Our community is enriched through
diversity.
Community and family involvement are vital.
Learning is a lifelong process.
Continuous improvement is the standard for excellence.

13. District Accreditation Standards
Shelby County
8 Points of Excellence
Shared Vision and Beliefs
Instructional Leadership and Design
Opportunity to Learn and Student Time on Task
Frequent Monitoring of Academic Needs
Climate of High Expectations
Partnership Development
School Safety, Discipline, Facilities, and Culture
Professional Learning
District Accreditation Standards
Vision and Purpose
Governance and Leadership
Teaching and Learning
Documenting and Using Results
Resources and Support Systems
Stakeholder Communications and Relationships
Commitment to Continuous Improvement

14. District Accreditation Process
District Level
Development, implementation, and evaluation of Long Range Strategic Plan – 12 Strategic Areas
District Leadership Team
Monthly Administrators’ Meetings – Standards Review
District Focus Questions/Indicator Checklist
Partner Visits and Evidence Box Reviews – Monitoring
SI Specialist – Compiles information for District Accreditation Report, monitors Long Range Strategic Plan, and monitors standards implementation at local schools
Local Schools
School Leadership Teams
Local School Goal Action Teams
Development, implementation, and evaluation of continuous improvement plans (CIPs)
Monthly PLCs – Review implementation of local school standards
Local School Focus Questions/Indicator Checklists
Completion of Evidence Boxes to document goals, strategies, action steps, and interventions of CIP
Local School Constituents

15. Stakeholder Input
District Leadership Team – Community and Parent Representatives
District Action Teams – Community and Parent Representatives
Local School Leadership Teams – Parent Representative
NSSE Surveys – Professional Staff, Students, Parents, Community Members, Support Staff – Spring 2009
Media Collaboration – Local Newspapers and TV

16. Continuous School Improvement
All schools have implemented the Continuous School Improvement process.
All schools have established School Leadership Teams that work to analyze data and determine goals.
CSI leadership training has been held for local school administrators and local school leadership teams.
The goal is to unify our system and move it from “good to great.”

17. Local School Continuous Improvement Components
Analysis of Data
Goals
Academic – Math, Reading, Science,
Culture – Character Education, Parenting, At-Risk,
Survey
Professional Development
Strategies, Action Steps, Benchmarks, Interventions
Monitoring
Monthly reviews
Evidence Boxes for each goal
Central Office Partner Visits (5 per school year)

19. District Accreditation Important Information
Visit Date – October 25 – 28th, 2009
District Responsibilities – Nov./Dec. 08 Newsletter
Key Components of a DA Review – Feb./Mar. 09 Newsletter
Sample Interview Questions for ALL stakeholder groups – Mar./Apr. 09 Newsletter
Preparing for School Visits – Mar./Apr. 09 Newsletter
Note: All newsletters are found on the Shelby County website/District Accreditation/Highlights

20. Next Steps after the District Accreditation Visit
AdvancED STANDARDS CHECKLIST
Shelby County Schools
School’s Name:_____________________________________________
Principal’s Name: __________________________________________
Please write yes or no in the appropriate spaces provided verifying your school’s compliance to each indicator/standard for this school year.
Standard 1 Vision and Purpose
The school establishes and communicates a shared purpose and direction for improving performance of students and the effectiveness of the school.
In fulfillment of this standard, the school:
YES NO
____ ____ 1.1 Establishes a vision for the school in collaboration with its stakeholders
____ ____ 1.2 Communicates the vision and purpose to build stakeholder understanding and support
____ ____ 1.3 Identifies goals to advance the mission
____ ____ 1.4 Develops and continuously maintains a profile of the school, its students, and the community
____ ____ 1.5 Ensures that the school’s vision and purpose guide the teaching and learning process
____ ____ 1.6 Reviews its vision and purpose systematically and revises them when appropriate
Deficiencies
List any deficiencies and give a brief explanation of how each deficiency will be cleared.
_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

21. Let’s all work together to achieve Shelby County’s vision!
Action Plans
VISION To become a model for excellence in education
on the local, state, national, and international level.
MISSION
The mission of the Shelby County School System, a progressive education leader rich in diversity, is to empower all students to develop their full potential through an innovative educational system characterized by a committed staff, challenging curriculum, and collaborative community partnerships.
To provide the highest quality education and appropriate support
for each student
while meeting and exceeding all standards
To analyze and address
the influences of growth
proactively
To employ, develop,
and retain highly
qualified staff for
all positions
To increase family
involvement and
community
partnerships
To seek continuous
improvement in all
schools and system
departments
GOALS
STRATEGIC AREAS
Action Plans
VISION To become a model for excellence in education
on the local, state, national, and international level.
MISSION
The mission of the Shelby County School System, a progressive education leader rich in diversity, is to empower all students to develop their full potential through an innovative educational system characterized by a committed staff, challenging curriculum, and collaborative community partnerships.
To provide the highest quality education and appropriate support
for each student
while meeting and exceeding all standards
To analyze and address
the influences of growth
proactively
To employ, develop,
and retain highly
qualified staff for
all positions
To increase family
involvement and
community
partnerships
To seek continuous
improvement in all
schools and system
departments
GOALS
STRATEGIC AREAS
The mission of Shelby County Schools is to empower our diverse students to reach their full potential through an
innovative educational system.
Shelby county schools
To become a model for excellence in education on the local, state, national, and international levels
Vision
Mission
Beliefs
Everyone can learn.
Every learning environment will be safe, caring, healthy, and positive.
All individuals will be treated with
dignity and respect.
All individuals will have an equal
opportunity to a quality education.
Our community is enriched through
diversity.
Community and family involvement are vital.
Learning is a lifelong process.
Continuous improvement is the standard for excellence.
At Risk
Communi-cation
Community Partnerships
Continuous
Improvement
Curriculum, Instruction
&
Assessment
Facilities
Finance
Governance
Leadership
Human
Resources
Professional
Learning
Safety
Discipline
Support
Operations
At Risk
Communi-cation
Community Partnerships
Continuous
Improvement
Curriculum, Instruction
&
Assessment
Facilities
Finance
Governance
Leadership
Human
Resources
Professional
Learning
Safety
Discipline
Support
Operations