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EXPECTATION
/ GOAL: Promote meaningful and constructive communication between all district
stakeholders which includes students, parents, staff, community members,
businesses and community agencies. |
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Obstacles |
Strategy / Task / Activity |
Person(s) Responsible |
Timeline |
Evaluation |
Resources Needed |
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3
elementary buildings Limited
use of district’s lqpv.org website and email |
Promote
more cooperative activities for elementary students and parents Expand
website uses & keep email lists current Encourage
parents to use email to correspond with instructional and activities staff in
a constructive manner |
Administration,
staff & parents Technology
staff & administration Administration
& Staff |
2003-04
& On going ASAP On
going |
Participation
by and response from students, parents and staff.* Hits on
website & response from parents & community** Survey
parents and staff regarding use of email for communication |
Planning
time & transportation Time
for website expansion &
updating Equipment
and access for school
staff |
* Cooperative
Activities: Joint 5th
& 6th concert @ LqPV HS
6th
orientation day in Spring @ LqPV HS
Districtwide
traveling teams
6th
grade Cross Country run at home meet
6th
grade visitation day at elementary buildings
6th
– 8th assembly at LqPV HS
** lqpv.org Website
hits: 2004-05 80600 per month average
2005-06 77500 per month average
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EXPECTATION
/ GOAL: Provide programs and activities that will enable students to make
appropriate choices regarding chemical use. |
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Obstacles |
Strategy
/ Task / Activity |
Person(s) Responsible |
Timeline |
Evaluation |
Resources Needed |
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Current
users / Lack of knowledge Lack of
parent involvement Availability
of alcohol and marijuana Lack of
appropriate alternative activities |
Continue
to include abuse curriculum starting at an early age
Educate
& support parents by providing information and inviting them to some of
the above educational activities Monitoring
of youth activities Monitoring
of distribution Provide
more chemical free alternatives |
Parents
Community Community
Ed. Parents Law
enforcement School,
parents, community groups |
On
going Spring
2004 On going On
going On going 2003-04 |
Reduced
use as indicated on Minnesota Student Survey* Participation
of parents in offered programs** Survey
of parents Law
enforcement reports*** Participation
by district youth **** |
Funds
for materials, Activities
& programs . Community
agencies cooperation
and personnel
/ time Personnel
/ time Personnel
/ time Time /
funding |
* New MSS for
Grades 6, 9 & 12 in Feb or March of 2007
Collaboration
with
** ECFE ------
*** Law Enforcement
Chemical Violation Reports: 2004-05 =
6 / 2005-06 = 6
School
Related Tobacco Violations: 2004-05
=10 /
2005-06 = 7
**** Alternative activities
offered: 7th & 8th - 3
dances -- 150 participants each
9th
– 12th - 4 dances
– 160 participants each
2 open gyms -- 20 participants each
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EXPECTATION
/ GOAL: Continue to provide curriculum and learning opportunities that
encourage students to maintain their present high attendance rate, high
graduation rate and high rate of enrollment into post secondary programs. |
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Obstacles |
Strategy
/ Task / Activity |
Person(s) Responsible |
Timeline |
Evaluation |
Resources Needed |
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Time
& funding needed to keep current with changing State Standards and
changing needs of students |
Continue
curriculum mapping of scope & sequence to keep current with required
state standards and student needs Keep
contract days available for curriculum activities |
Certified
staff, Administration & School Board School
Board & staff |
On
going ---based on Curriculum Review Cycle Bi-annually
as new contracts are prepared |
Monitoring
of attendance*, test scores, graduation rate**, post secondary enrollments*** and anecdotal evidence from present and past
students Number
of days dedicated to curriculum development during the school year and during
the summer **** |
Staff
time and funding Substitute
teachers & contract days |
*Attendance **Graduation *** Post Secondary
01-02 95% 99% 92%
02-03 95% 97% 97%
03-04
95% 96% 92%
04-05
95% 100% 94%
05-06 95% 94% 90%
**** Curriculum Development 2005-06
Summer: 10
Teacher Days School Year: MRVED – 44 Teacher Days / LqPV
-- 25 Teacher Days
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EXPECTATION
/ GOAL: Maintain a highly qualified, motivated staff through retention and
recruitment efforts enhanced by staff development and mentoring
opportunities. |
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Obstacles |
Strategy
/ Task / Activity |
Person(s) Responsible |
Timeline |
Evaluation |
Resources Needed |
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Recruitment
difficulty due to district location and size Retention
due to demands of the job Attaining
proper licensure and current qualifications |
Aggressive
recruitment activities – career fairs, personal contacts & targeted
individuals Attractive
compensation Provide
mentoring and peer review opportunities for new staff Staff
development to keep staff engaged with current instructional strategies |
Administration School
Board Principals,
experienced staff Staff
Development Committee |
On
going Bi-annual
contract During
first 1-3 years in the district Annual--staff
development goals and activities |
Number
of qualified applicants * Number
of “first choice” applicants hired ** Number
of mentors provided and years new hires stay with district *** Number
of participants in staff development activities **** |
Time
& Recruitment budget Time
& compensation for mentors Planning
time and designated staff
development days |
*Applicants **First Choice
School Psy 4 Y Recruitment Brochures
Speech
Path 2 N
ECSE (Part Time) 1 Y
Social
Studies 50 Y
Music (Part Time) 1 Y
*** Mentored
Retained **** Staff Development
School Psy
2 yrs Peer
Review 16 Technology All
Elem Music 1 yr
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EXPECTATION
/ GOAL: Maintain a positive financial condition which will allow for the most efficient use of facilities and resources while continuing to provide excellent learning opportunities in a nurturing, positive and safe environment. |
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Obstacles |
Strategy
/ Task / Activity |
Person(s) Responsible |
Timeline |
Evaluation |
Resources Needed |
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Declining
enrollment & funding Aging
buildings |
Encourage
continued community support through referendum levy and donations to keep
buildings open and programs intact Continued
preventative maintenance and repairs as needed |
School
Board & Administration School
board, administration and maintenance staff |
On
going On
going |
Level
of fund balance and continuation of existing programs* Aesthetic
appearance and safety status of the buildings**
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Time
& stable revenue Maintenance
time and capital expenditures |
* Fund Balance has
declined – New referendum will slow decline – Programs have been maintained
** Recent
upgrades include: Track, Tennis Courts, Roofs,
Ducts wrapped, Parking lots, Fire Marshal projects
Painting, Carpet replacement, Camera installation,
Access control system, Bleacher backs & aisle handrails
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EXPECTATION
/ GOAL: Promote activities that encourage community wide demonstration of school spirit and a sense of pride in the district’s academic, athletic and fine arts programs. |
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Obstacles |
Strategy
/ Task / Activity |
Person(s) Responsible |
Timeline |
Evaluation |
Resources Needed |
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Geographically
widespread district Communication
regarding activities to the public Lack of
involvement in elementary buildings & their respective communities |
Pep
rallies immediately prior to activities to include community Keep
website updated with schedules and results of activities Provide
posters, and promotional materials in each building and in the unified LqPV
community |
Principal,
cheerleaders & pep band Activities
director, coaches, technology staff Cheerleaders,
coaches, student counsels |
On
going Daily Weekly |
Number
of community member and student participants* Number
of hits to website & response of community** Number
of promotional items in elementary communities and response of elementary
students, staff & community members*** |
Time Time Time |
* Elementary
Homecoming Parades
Pre-game pep
rally: Garbage Can Feed / Pep Band
& Cheerleaders
** Activities website
hits: 2004-05 = 2644 hits /
2005-06 = 3697 hits
*** Homecoming: Royalty / Players /
Cheerleaders to Elementary Buildings / Parades
Snow Daze
Activities: Encouraged
community dress up days same as at school