Charlotte County Public Schools

 

Comprehensive Plan

2009

 

 

  

 

 

 

 

 

 

Approved by the Charlotte County School Board on December 8, 2009

 

 

Contact:

Sharon Hall

Director or Instruction

Phone:            434-542-5123

FAX:               434-542-5-4936

Email:             hallsn@ccps.k12.va.us

 





Statutory Requirement:

 

§22.1-253.13:6. Standard 6.  Planning and public involvement, Section B. 

 

Each local school board shall adopt a divisionwide comprehensive, unified, long-range plan based on data collection, an analysis of the data, and how the data will be utilized to improve classroom instruction and student achievement.  The plan shall be developed with staff and community involvement and shall include, or be consistent with, all other divisionwide plans required by state and federal laws and regulations.  Each local school board shall review the plan biennially and adopt any necessary revisions.  Prior to the adoption of any divisionwide comprehensive plan or revisions thereto, each local school board shall post such plan or revisions on the division’s Internet website if practicable, and, in any case, shall make a hard copy of the plan or revisions available for public inspection and copying and shall conduct at least one public hearing to solicit public comment on the divisionwide plan or revisions.

 

The above statute specifies ten areas that must be addressed by the plan.  A separate section is devoted to each area in Charlotte County Public Schools:  Comprehensive Plan.

 

Introduction:

 

Charlotte County Public Schools:  Comprehensive Plan updates objectives set forth in the Charlotte County Public Schools 2005-2011 Six Year Improvement Plan Outline  (Appendix A) and includes annual Administrative Goals By Department (Appendix B).

 

Vision:

 

Charlotte County Public Schools is dedicated to safety, service, and student success!  This vision is measured by goals and objectives in school safety, student outcomes, teacher effectiveness, and service and facility efficiency.

 

Mission:

 

Our mission is to cultivate “21st century-ready” students, faculty, and staff with a passion for life-long learning.  Long-term educational goals were established with Charlotte County Public Schools 2005-2011 Six Year Improvement Plan Outline.  Assessment and evaluation of progress on these goals are ongoing and reviewed by the Charlotte County School Board annually.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

§22.1-253.13:6. Standard 6.  Planning and public involvement, Section B.

Sections (i) though (x)

 

 

Section (i):     The objectives of the school division, including strategies for first improving student achievement, particularly the achievement of educationally at-risk students, then maintaining high levels of student achievement.

 

Long Term Education Goals were established in the 2005-2011 Six Year Improvement Plan Outline, October 2005.  (Appendix A)

 

Specific goals and objectives are documented in Appendix B.

 

Section (ii):    An assessment of the extent to which these objectives are being achieved.

 

At least annually the Charlotte County School Board reviews these goals, assessing the extent to which each objective has been achieved. 

 

Each school year, administrative goals are reviewed by the Charlotte County School Board with documentation of the status of achievement (Appendix B).

 

Each school submits a School Improvement Plan annually; these are used to assess progress and update goals/objectives for the 2005-2011 Six Year Improvement Plan Outline, October 2005 (Appendix A) and the Administrative Goals by Department (Appendix B)

 

Section (iii):   A forecast of enrollment changes.

 

Student enrollment in Charlotte County Public Schools has declined over the past years.  Fall membership enrollment in 2006 was 2116; in 2007, 2102; in 2008, 2065; in 2009, 2077.   Major industries have closed during the past five years, causing some families to relocate.  With the current economic downturn, enrollment is not expected to significantly increase.

 

Section (iv):   A Plan for projecting and managing enrollment changes including consideration of the consolidation of schools to provide for a more comprehensive and effective delivery of instructional services to students and economies in school operations.

 

To consider the decline in student population and aging facilities, a Facilities Planning Committee was established in 2004.  Extensive study and planning resulted in a proposal to the Charlotte County School Board in October of 2006.  (Appendix C).  On June 10, 2008, the Charlotte County School Board also reviewed a request by the County Administrator to approve a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for renovation of the Randolph-Henry High School auditorium. The Board discussed requesting a resolution from the Board of Supervisors to support this project, not to exceed $2.5 million and to request a meeting with the Board of Supervisors to prioritize planned school construction projects of the Charlotte County School Board.  To date, no formal action has been taken.

Section (v):    An evaluation of the appropriateness of establishing regional programs and services in cooperation with neighboring school divisions.

 

 

Charlotte County Public Schools is involved in a number of regional programs, including:

 

The Governor’s School of Southside Virginia

The Southside Pre-engineering Academy

Region VIII No Child Left Behind Partnership

Region VIII Technology Grant

Southside Virginia Technology Consortium

Dual Enrollment Articulation Agreements with Southside Virginia Community College

Virtual Virginia

Virginia Advanced Studies Strategies-AP

 

 

Section (vi):   A plan for implementing such regional programs and services   when appropriate.

 

Participation in, and implementation of, regional programs is evaluated through the Region 8 Superintendent’s Advisory Committee, the Superintendent and instructional administrators in Charlotte County Public Schools and instructional leaders of the cooperating schools/agencies.

 

Section (vii):  A technology plan designed to integrate educational   technology into the instructional programs of the school division, including the school division’s career and technical education programs, consistent with, or as a part of, the comprehensive technology plan for Virginia adopted by the Board of Education.

 

The Charlotte County Public School Technology Plan 2003-2009 is on file

and available for public review.  The division technology committee is currently

updating this plan while awaiting further information from the Virginia Department

 of Education.  The current plan is available on the division website, www.ccpsk12.org.

 

 

 

Section (viii): An assessment of the needs of the school division and   evidence of community participation, including parental participation, in the development of the plan.

 

As detailed in the strategies specified in Goal 4 in the 2005-2011 Six Year Improvement Plan Outline (Appendix A), community and parent participation in assessing needs and developing plans are evident in the formal partnerships, including the Charlotte County Chamber of Commerce/Business Partnership, the Federal Programs/Early Learning Center Advisory Committee, the School Health Advisory Board, and the Exceptional Child Advisory Committee.  Public forums are scheduled as needed to discuss proposed changes or needs within the school division.

 

 

Section (ix):   Any corrective action plan required pursuant to §22.1-253.13:3.

 

All schools in Charlotte County remain fully accredited.  Therefore, no corrective action plan is required at this time.

 

Section (x):    A plan for parent and family involvement to include building successful school and parent partnerships that shall be developed with staff and community involvement, including participation by parents.

 

As detailed in the strategies specified in Goal 4 in the 2005-2011 Six Year Improvement Plan Outline (Appendix A), staff, community, and parent participation in assessing needs and developing plans are evident in the formal partnerships, including the Charlotte County Chamber of Commerce/Business Partnership, the Federal Programs/Early Learning Center Advisory Committee, the School Health Advisory Board, and the Exceptional Child Advisory Committee.  Parent and community participation is encouraged at the school levels, with active parent-teacher organizations, parent and community volunteers, and organized parent luncheons.  In addition, Community Forums are held as needed to obtain further public input on the needs of the school division.

 

Charlotte County Public Schools is currently participating in the Gear Up Program (Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs) which has a strong parent and community participation components. A Parent Resource Center has been established at Randolph-Henry High School as part of the Gear Up Program.  In addition, Central Middle School, under the 21st Century Learning Grant, has incorporated a variety of activities.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

APPENDIX A

 

Charlotte County Public Schools

2005-2011 Six Year Improvement Plan Outline

October 2005

Mission Statement: Our mission is to cultivate “21st century-ready” students, faculty and staff with a passion for life-long learning.

 

Long-Term Educational Goals

 

GOAL 1: Implement a nationally recognized, child-centered instructional program to ensure ALL students successfully complete an appropriate program of study

 

Strategies

·         Analyze student performance data at all levels to ensure a minimum of one year’s growth for all student annually.

·         Annual increases to SOL scores consistent with Consolidated Plan

·         Annual decreases to achievement gaps - (NCLB sub-groups)

·         AYP Status

·         All students reading on grade level by 3rd grade-annual increases

·         Individual plans for all students not meeting standards-implementation of T.A.T. model and behavioral specialist

·         Local graduation requirement - career certificate for non-college bound graduates

·         ALL students graduate college or workforce ready-implementation of Work Keys assessment

·         Research based instruction, benchmark testing implementation and regular evaluation of instructional programs based upon student achievement results

·         Delivery of revised challenging and rigorous curriculum to ensure student mastery of essential competencies

·         Enhanced Fine Arts Program

·         Reduce drop-out rate at R-HHS

 

GOAL 2: Ensure a full and successful implementation of all current state and national legislation

 

Strategies

·         Recruitment and retention of quality workforce

·         Expanded use of technology (students and staff)

·         Maintain state accreditation and document students improvement

·         AYP and highly qualified status for all instructional employees

·         Strategic focus and enhancement to instructional program in literacy and mathematics

·         Focused professional development efforts specifically on identified areas of improvement

·         Forecast enrollment trends/changes and projected considerations to improve efficiency and economy

·         “No Excuses” - student failure

GOAL 3: Create indoor and outdoor learning environments that will be modern, state-of-the-art facilities

 

Strategies

·         Safe and orderly school climates (NCLB standards) document decreases in incidents of serious student misconduct

·         Implementation of programs and resources that promote positive and responsible student behavior as well as supportive student and adult relationships.

·         Evaluate outcomes and recommendations of feasibility study and facilities committee - address renovation verses consolidation issue

·         Develop long-term plan/rotation for building maintenance, monitoring, repair and renovation

·         Crisis Management - finalize plans, training, readiness and communication process

·         Track, AC/renovation of R-HHS auditorium

·         Athletic Complex planning

 

GOAL 4: Facilitate the community’s renewed trust in, investment in, and benefit from public education

 

Strategies

·         Consistent decisions that reflect efficiency, effectiveness, sound management practices and accountability

·         Strengthen and/or develop strong relationships and formal partnerships - home, school, business, community

·         Expansion of alternative services for at-risk students

·         Community Forums 2-times yearly

·         Customer Service Philosophy - develop and implement system for measuring “customer” satisfaction (parent and student follow-up)

·         Improve staff morale and student school spirit through participatory decision making opportunities (BLT implementation)

·         Zero expulsions-increased continuum of educational alternatives

·         Assess effectiveness of existing “programs” targeting student risk factors (substance abuse, nonattendance, health, etc…)

·         Implementation of effective programs/strategies to address diversity issues, specifically peer pressure, bullying and violence

·         Promote and implement programs for character and citizenship education

·         Increase opportunities for student and parent leadership in schools

·         Expand efforts to ensure parent participation in schools and their children’s education

·         Implement researched based ESL program with documented results

·         Increase volunteer support for schools from extended community

·         Address cross attendance zones issue and results

·         Address demographic imbalances in school division

·         Establish “Key Communicators” for effective and accurate community information

·         Equitable, regional compensation package for employees

·         Provide leadership opportunities and development to school division administrators to ensure research based management practices

 

 


 

 

APPENDIX B

 

Table of Contents

 

 

 

 

2006-07 Administrative Goals by Department                            Pg.   9-13

 

2007-08 Administrative Goals by Department                            Pg. 14-16

 

2008-09 Administrative Goals by Department                            Pg. 17-20

 

2009-10 Administrative Goals by Department                            Pg. 21-24

 

 


 

 

Charlotte County Public Schools

“21st Century Ready-NO EXCUSES” Accountability Plan

2006-2007 ADMINISTRATIVE GOALS BY DEPARTMENT

 

Reviewed by School Board on August 14, 2007

 

GENERAL/SUPERINTENDENT

  1. Maintain division-wide AYP  MET     
  2. Monitor students identified as “at-risk” every six-weeks and require accountability at all levels   MET
  3. Facilitate community mentors for all secondary students identified as “at risk” NOT MET 
  4. Redesign remediation and enrichment programs    MET
  5. Preparedness and readiness for 21st Century Learning Center Grant 07/08   MET
  6. Increase number of R-H graduates transitioning to higher education   MET
  7. Increased school spirit and pride activities division-wide   MET
  8. Establishment of “Key Communicators” committee for public relations and critical information sharing     NOT MET
  9. Coordination of secondary level university partnership  NOT MET
  10. Increased staff morale    MET
  11. Plan for funding and implementation of Facilities Committee long-range recommendations   ONGOING
  12. Development of work skills training program/mini-business in alternative school  MET
  13. Evaluate results/impact of revised dress code, code of conduct and redesigned alternative program on student behavior, school learning environments and student achievement     ONGOING
  14. Develop and implement system to track success and receive feedback from CCPS graduates   ONGOING
  15. Oversee homeland security planning, measures and implementation    MET
  16. Investigate increased local graduation requirements to include industry or work skills training certifications    MET
  17. Three CWTs for every teacher in CCPS  NOT MET

 

 

GENERAL/ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT

  1. Develop a Comprehensive Disaster Preparedness Plan for CCPS to include but not limited to pandemic influenza, gang awareness and the risk of terrorism.  ONGOING
  2. Determine cost of installing interior cameras in hallways of CMS and all elementary schools    MET
  3. Install grates/barricades in hallways at RH for crowd control and bldg. safety  NOT MET
  4. Install signage for visitors on all external doors   MET
  5. Provide staff development for all schools on gang awareness and terrorism   MET
  6. Coordinate division-wide training and plans to address homeland security issues  MET
  7. Evaluate cost effectiveness and alternatives for present service vendors paid more than $30,000 annually   MET
  8. Evaluate revised Code of Conduct for impact on improved student behavior and school environment   ONGOING

 

 

PERSONNEL AND ADMINISTRATION

  1. Hire only personnel who are fully qualified for teacher vacancies (If fully qualified persons are not available, hire persons who qualify for a provisional or conditional license and who are actively working to secure full endorsement for their respective teaching assignments.)    MET
  2. Make sure by September 15, 2006 that those individuals currently teaching who are not fully endorsed are on a scheduled individualized plan to meet this goal in a timely manner    MET
  3. Continue offering in-service sessions to newly hired substitute teachers  MET
  4. Keep the School Board Policy manual updated to reflect new and/or revised policy as established by the Charlotte County School Board   MET
  5. Look into additional sources for locating and hiring qualified instructional staff  MET
  6. Actively recruit and hire additional qualified minority teaching personnel   ONGOING
  7. Obtain feedback from newly hired personnel so morale and support issues can be addressed if necessary and to evaluate mentoring and retention efforts annually  MET
  8. Work to raise administrative pay scales to levels comparable with the average of Region VIII and other nearby counties    ONGOING
  9. Develop a formula or system to compensate administrative personnel for previous experience in different job capacities as educators    ONGOING
  10. Actively recruit personnel desiring to assist with athletic and academic coaching  MET
  11. Actively try to keep abreast of potential retirees during the school year to allow for early recruitment of qualified replacement personnel  MET
  12. Continue to work to ensure that procedural guidelines are in place to support directives contained in the Charlotte County School Board policy manual  MET
  13. Evaluate effectiveness and efficiency of Retired Incentive Program (year 1 implementation)    ONGOING
  14. Evaluation of insurance plan, increased prevention efforts to reduce utilization and manage costs   MET
  15. Coordinate program to assist aides in gaining teacher certification  NOT MET

 

 

INSTRUCTION

  1. Develop goals and specific action plans for the “ALL Means ALL” philosophy, including:
    • Identifying at risk students at every grade level;   MET
    • Developing individual action plans for each identified student by:   MET

a)    Incorporating assessment tools (including NWEA, benchmark tests, discipline records) in devising appropriate action plans

b)    Identifying appropriate school personnel (including School Social Worker, Administrative Staff, Alternative Education personnel) to assist with implementation of plan

c)    Developing action plans which include instructional, behavioral, and vocational needs, specific objectives, and expected outcomes

d)    Providing regular, ongoing evaluation of student progress and documenting rate of success

e)    Developing a follow-up plan of action based upon evaluation of results.

1.    Targeting students at risk of academic failure, including RHHS students lacking verified credits, developing schedules providing maximum opportunities for SOL testing and obtaining needed verified credits   MET

2.    Continue implementation of 6 weeks benchmark tests and STAR Reader and analysis of results   MET

3.    Continue to analyze school data and oversee development of data driven school improvement plans. This includes continuation of analyzing of secondary master schedules (class size, course offerings, schedule conflicts, semester imbalances)  MET

4.    Develop formal AYP plan for division, collaborating with the special education and ESL departments, also targeting minority and disadvantaged subgroups  MET

5.    Continue implementation of monthly curriculum evaluation/revision meetings, incorporating data analysis into planning/revisions.  Use school/division-wide SOL performance by questions to determine revisions/additions

6.    Continue to evaluate effectiveness of Teacher Assistance Teams to target struggling learners   ONGOING

7.    Working with the vocational department at RHHS, document progress toward the local graduation requirement of career readiness certificates for non-college bound graduates   ONGOING

8.    Continue the 24/7 Classroom walk-thru training for all administrators and evaluate effectiveness   MET

9.    Increase R-H elective course offerings with industry or business certifications  MET

10. Identify elementary non-traditional curriculum options (like NovaNet)   ONGOING

 

 

FEDERAL PROGRAMS

  1. Continue management and administration of federal programs, (Title I, II-A, II-D, III, IV, V, VI and Reading First) and state funds, (Educational Remediation, Day Care, Safe and Stable Families and Virginia Pre-School Initiative)   MET
  2. Oversee implementation of Early Learning Center’s School Improvement Plan, which includes accomplishment of NAEYC annual criteria   MET
  3. Oversee first year implementation of the Virginia Pre-School Initiative   MET
  4. Oversee and support Title I initiatives at Bacon District Elementary School  MET
  5. Oversee coordination of division-wide nursing program and School Health Advisory Board   MET
  6. Oversee continued development of LEP program   MET
  7. Coordinate and oversee division-wide staff development activities specifically the opt-out program   MET
  8. Continue to seek and submit proposals for grant funding that support division initiatives then to manage and administer all funded proposals   MET
  9. Facilitate on-going, and develop further, Charlotte Business Education Partnership Program involvement in school/division programming   MET

 

 

GIFTED EDUCATION

  1. Explore options to enhance middle school enrichment opportunities   ONGOING
  2. Explore testing options to identify gifted elementary students  MET
  3. Support current enrollment at Governor’s School and  Pre-Engineering Program  MET

 

 

SPECIAL EDUCATION

  1. Implement, coordinate and provide staff development training on final federal regulations   MET
  2. Analyze and address concerns of the number of high school special education students scheduled to received a modified, standard diploma     ONGOING
  3. Explore programs to facilitate transition services at the high school  MET
  4. Oversee the implementation of the Instructional Support Intervention Program at the middle school   MET
  5. Increase participation of the special education students in the general education curriculum, mainstream setting and SOL testing   ONGOING
  6. Evaluate implications of special education students accessing CCPS alternative program   MET

 

 

TECHNOLOGY

  1. Oversee and lead implementation of Microsoft Share Point by all employees  MET
  2. Deploy IT management system (Triactive)   MET
  3. Develop plan for transition of new accounting system at Statesmen Computers  MET
  4. Coordinate complete ownership of WAN expanded opportunities for school/community through off-campus wireless connections   MET
  5. Begin integration of Voice Over IP system   ONGOING
  6. Assess and evaluate technology integration in the classroom pertaining to SOL instruction   ONGOING
  7. Establish training regime for teachers to meet the new 2008 mandated technology requirements   MET
  8. Improve backbone connectivity across the LAN and WAN   MET
  9. Evaluate new management software for librarians inventory control to be used for the 2007-08 school year   MET
  10. Form technology committee and revise the Charlotte County Technology Plan - align with the 2008 goals   MET
  11. Plan for elementary on-line testing    MET

 

 

FINANCE/SCHOOL NUTRITION

  1. Focus on customer service philosophy in department   ONGOING
  2. Timely payment of invoices   MET
  3. Track all purchase orders via centralized tracking system   ONGOING
  4. Report budget status by department/category on as needed basis  ONGOING
  5. Evaluate historical spending to develop accurate 2007-2008 budget  MET
  6. Produce all DOE reports on-time and error-free  MET
  7. Cross-training SBO support staff to maintain coverage in vital areas of operation  ONGOING
  8. Investigate funding options for future facilities improvement  NOT MET
  9. Provide input and data analysis for salaries and health insurance costs  MET
  10. Revise SNP Standard Operating Procedure manual to include procedures not currently addressed  NOT MET
  11. Revise centralized menu system to accommodate differences in nutritional requirements for different age-groups  ONGOING
  12. Emphasize variety of nutritional food choices   ONGOING
  13. Develop strategies to increase participation in SNP  MET

 

MAINTENANCE

1.    Develop a plan to renovate R-H auditorium   ONGOING

2.    Install heating/cooling units in the R-H vocational building  ONGOING

3.    For energy efficiency, continue to “drop” ceilings in classrooms at R-H   MET

4.    Tar and gravel CMS driveway to athletic fields and stadium gate at R-H  NOT MET

5.    Complete construction of R-H/CMS Soccer field   MET

6.    Construct dugouts for CMS baseball and softball programs   MET

7.    Develop plan to improve playing fields for all elementary schools    MET

 

 

TRANSPORTATION

  1. Purchase and implement a route monitoring system to report stop times and driver speed throughout the route   NOT MET
  2. Purchase and implement a verifiable pre-trip system on buses to verify the drivers are inspecting buses as required   NOT MET
  3. Continue consolidating routes until maximum fuel savings are met and eliminate double running of routes   MET
  4. Incorporate a training program to retrain veteran drivers on driving skills and student management   MET
  5. Develop a plan to rotate purchasing buses instead of purchasing a large block of buses  ONGOING
  6. Gang Awareness Training for all drivers   MET
  7. First Aid/CPR Training for all drivers, aides and substitutes    MET

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Charlotte County Public Schools

“21st Century Ready-NO EXCUSES” Accountability Plan

2007-2008 ADMINISTRATIVE GOALS BY DEPARTMENT

 

                                                Reviewed by the School Board July 8, 2008

 

GENERAL/SUPERINTENDENT

1.    Oversee division-wide initiative to connect 100% of R-HHS graduates to Higher Education CASHE (MET)

2.    Oversee division-wide bullying prevention program (MET)

3.    Recruitment/selection and orientation of new high school principal (MET)

4.    Increased emphasis on data analysis, research based instructional strategies, intervention and remediation in all classrooms (MET)

5.    Complete 2 CWT’s for each teacher (NOT MET)

6.    Community mentors assigned to all secondary students (ONGOING)

7.    Planning and resource development interagency partnership for after-school program (MET)

 

 

PERSONNEL AND ADMINISTRATION

  1. Oversee full ICS implementation division-wide (MET)
  2. SBO emergency plan (NOT MET)
  3. Complete Salary analysis division-wide (MET)
  4. Evaluation and potential implementation of  Performance Contracting (MET)

 

 

 

INSTRUCTION

1.                  Update all curriculum maps and provide copies on the Curriculum Resources link on the website (ONGOING)

2.                  Finalize plans for changes to Content Specific History at the middle school level, including revisions of curriculum maps, updating resources needed, and scheduling of SOL testing at Grade 6, 7, and 8, beginning in the 2008-09 school year (MET)

3.                  Review SOL and benchmark testing data regularly with administration in order to improve instruction (METONGOING)

 

 

FEDERAL PROGRAMS

  1. Develop an Emergency Management Plan for Charlotte County Public Schools that is coordinated with local, state and national Homeland Security objectives. (MET)
  2. Coordinate and schedule Emergence Management training with administrators and school staffs and first responders. (MET)
  3. Seek and submit proposals for grant funding, through both public and private sources, to support division initiatives then manage and administer all funded proposals:

a)    After-School Alternative Education Program (SUBMITTED – NOT FUNDED)

b)    Advance Placement Training and Incentive Program (SUBMITTED – NOT FUNDED)

c)    Emergency Response and Crisis Management Program (NOT FUNDED, BUT IMPLEMENTED)

 

GIFTED EDUCATION

  1. The potential of gifted and talented students will be maximized with an increased focus on differentiated instruction and enrichment activities. (MET)

 

 

SPECIAL EDUCATION

  1. The performance of students with disabilities will increase and will meet the targeted areas of the Special Education State Performance Plan. (ONGOING)
  2. NWEA implementation and planning for special education students using growth model to assess progress. (ONGOING)

 

 

TECHNOLOGY

  1. Complete the Voice over IP rollout division-wide (ONGOING)
  2. Upgrade all hardware infrastructure to accommodate the vast demand for the SOL testing (ONGOING)
  3. Increase student numbers at Statesmen Computers (ONGOING)
  4. Prepare all elementary schools for SOL testing (MET)
  5. Upgrade all classrooms to 100Mb full duplex (MET)
  6. Complete Sharepoint portal server rollout (MET)
  7. Wireless in all elementary schools (MET)
  8. Implement and configure the Indentikid software rollout (MET)
  9. Complete VLAN configuration (MET)
  10. Upgrade Bacon District Elementary School’s wireless connection (NOT MET)

 

 

SCHOOL NUTRITION

1.    School Safety:  SNP employees will operate in a 100% safe manner; as evidenced by zero Workers’ Compensation claims. (MET)

a) All SNP employees will successfully complete ICS course, IS-100.SC. (MET)

b) All Health Department inspections will be passed. (NOT MET)

c) Develop division-wide plans for food service/security in emergency situations. (MET)

2.    Student Outcomes:  Serve nutritionally balanced meals to support cognitive & physical development of students. (MET)

3.    Teacher Effectiveness:  Encourage nutritionally balanced cafeteria selections in order to model wellness plan for students. (ONGOING)

4.    Service And Facility Efficiency:  Develop Customer Satisfaction Survey of school cafeterias (via SharePoint) to be administered late spring to internal stakeholders (students & staff). (NOT MET)

a) Present plan to School Board in early spring (with supporting statistical documentation) on proposal of out-sourcing SNP operation for FY2009. (MET)

 

 

FINANCE

1.    School Safety:  SBO support staff employees will operate in a 100% safe manner; as evidenced by zero Workers’ Compensation claims. (MET)

a) All SBO support staff employees will successfully complete ICS course, IS-100.SC. (MET)

b) Develop division-wide plans for roles to be filled by SBO staff in ICS situations. (ONGOING)

2.    Student Outcomes:  Provide division-wide support in providing timely documentation to necessary stakeholders to achieve increases in SOL and Industry Certification outcomes. (MET)

3.    Teacher Effectiveness:  Provide data-gathering and analysis for developing competitive salary scales. (MET)

4.    Service And Facility Efficiency:  Develop Customer Satisfaction Survey of School Board Office transactions (via SharePoint) to be administered late spring to internal stakeholders (staff). (NOT MET)

a) Develop long-term financing plans for building projects (Literacy Loan). (MET)

b) Provide monthly expenditure status reports to cabinet-level administrators.  (ONGOING)

 

 

MAINTENANCE

  1. Increased emphasis on energy efficiency, especially lighting (ONGOING)
  2. Additional paving at Randolph-Henry High School (NOT MET)
  3. Build concession stand at Central Middle School (NOT MET)
  4. Refurbish pavement at Bacon District Elementary School, Phenix Elementary School, J. Murray Jeffress Elementary School, Randolph-Henry High School and Eureka Elementary School (NOT MET)

 

 

TRANSPORTATION

  1. Increase security for buses 

a) limit non-school personnel on buses including trips (MET)

b) establish specific routes for drivers on trips and athletic events (MET)

 

  1. Increase safety and emergency preparedness training for drivers

a) Increase driver training emphasizing student safety and driving skills

    (MET)

b) increase driver training on student management and student behavior

    (ONGOING)

 

  1. Decrease student discipline on buses by 5% decrease in referrals (MET)

 

  1. Continue adjusting routs to maximize efficiency and reduce mileage if possible (ONGOING)

 

 

 

   

 


 

 

Charlotte County Public Schools

“21st Century Ready-NO EXCUSES” Accountability Plan

2008-2009 ADMINISTRATIVE GOALS BY DEPARTMENT

 

Reviewed by the School Board on August 11, 2009

 

GENERAL/SUPERINTENDENT

  • Formal after school program for at-risk youth (ONGOING)
  • Mentors for all secondary students (ONGOING)
  • Oversight to bus accident investigation (MET)
  • Training and transition of new HS principal (MET)
  • 100% RH grads to college…CA$HE! (NOT MET – 80%)
  • Chair of Region 8 Sups for 08/09 (MET)
  • Complete all coursework and begin dissertation for doctorate (MET)
  • Teleconferencing partnership with Cumberland and Pr. Edward  (ONGOING)
  • Lead grass roots community effort of “Going Green” with significant emphasis on environmental education (K-12) (MET)
  • Lead interagency task force on community gang awareness (MET)
  • Retrain bus drivers on behavior management/prevention (MET)
  • Fuel & energy crisis/money management in tough budget times (MET)
  • India trip and follow-up implications (DELAYED)
  • 2 CWT’s for each teacher (NOT MET)
  • Cost saving strategies in response to state shortfall (MET)

 

 

 

PERSONNEL AND GENERAL ADMINISTRATION

  • Transition to Third Party Administrator for IRS Compliance-403B (MET)
  • RH renovation project development and oversight (NOT MET)
  • Preventative plan for innovative and experimental program as alternative to losing pre-Labor Day waiver (MET)
  • Revise coaching/sponsor pay plan (NOT MET)
  • SBO Emergency Plan (NOT MET)
  • Training and transition of new Special Programs Director (MET)

 

 

 

FINANCE

  • SBO support staff employees will operate in a 100% safe manner; as evidenced by zero Workers’ Compensation claims (MET)
  • Develop division-wide plans for roles to be filled by SBO staff in emergency situations (NOT MET)
  • Provide division-wide support in providing timely documentation to necessary stakeholders to achieve increases in SOL and Industry Certification outcomes (MET)
  • Provide data-gathering and analysis for developing competitive salary scales and for any instructional program of Charlotte County Public Schools  (MET)
  • Provide monthly expenditure reports to Board and administrators to pinpoint status of budget in each category (MET)
  • Submit all VDOE reports in accurate and timely manner (MET)
  • Provide service to Southside Virginia Governor School, Region 8 NCLB Office, and Virtual Virginia as fiscal agent -- Provide monthly expenditure and cash flow reports to the three entities for which CCPS served as fiscal agent (MET)

 

 

INSTRUCTION

  • Reduced tuition for all new dual enrollment students and 4 year phase-out (to 100%) for existing students  (MET)
  • AP Grant  (MET)
  • Official GED Testing Site (MET)
  • Build band and football programs at Randolph-Henry High School (ONGOING)
  • Division-wide bullying program kick-off and implementation (MET)
  • Complete updates of all curriculum maps and post updates on website. (MET)
  • Assist administration and teachers at CMS in targeting, implementing, and evaluating instructional strategies and resources to improve SOL scores in Math 6 and 7 by 10% [This includes close monitoring of using ARDT (Algebra Readiness Diagnostic Test) and SOL released tests (epats)] (MET)
  • Implement new online benchmark testing program (Testing Information System) divisionwide.  Continue to analyze benchmark and SOL data for effective instructional and staff development planning (MET)
  • Begin planning (K-12) for implementation of new History SOLs by 2010-11, as mandated (MET)
  • Identify teachers with lower than expected SOL scores and assist administration at the school level in planning support and instructional strategies (ONGOING)

 

 

FEDERAL PROGRAMS

  • Using the National Staff Development Council’s Standards, develop the staff development plan for the division and assist principals as they individualize and implement their school’s training needs (MET)
  • Continue to oversee the implementation of the ICS system (MET); plan and coordinate at least one full-scale emergency drill (NOT MET)
  • Oversee expansion of the pre-kindergarten program (MET)
  • Oversee the renewal of membership of the Charlotte County Education Foundation (MET)

 

 

GIFTED EDUCATION

  • Increased M.S. program (grades 7/8) (NOT MET)
  • Increased enrichment opportunities through 21st Century Grant (MET)
  • Increased after school opportunities through 21st Century Grant (MET)
  • Increased H.S. offerings through expanded DE program (MET)

 

 

SPECIAL EDUCATION

  • Day treatment programs through FPS in ALL schools (ONGOING)
  • Transition and Training of new Director (MET)
  • Increased collaborative teaching divisionwide (ONGOING)
  • Add of Science for Testing (MET)
  • Teacher observations/CWT’s (MET)
  • Needs assessment of department (MET)
  • Prep for New Regulations (anticipated) (ONGOING)
  • Train and Support Deaf Educator (ONGOING)

 

 

 

TECHNOLOGY

  • Complete Migration of Voice-over IP at CMS (MET) / SBO (ON HOLD)
  • Convert Web Page to share point to allow more than one individual to perform updates (MET)
  • Configure high availability/redundancy for server farm (MET)
  • Improve and build upon disaster recovery (ONGOING)
  • Implement power back-up system at Statesmen Computers (MET)
  • Complete Fiber connections for last mile to all schools (MET)
  • Implement thin clients in labs at high school which will reduce the total cost of ownership (MET)
  • Increase instructional technology use in the classrooms (ONGOING)
  • Implement on-line lesson plan procedures and storage media to house all lesson plans for in-house library (MET)
  • Implement Marzano’s first two strategies (MET)
  • Consolidate copier contracts to reduce costs and increase manageability and serviceability (ONGOING)
  • Increase public awareness of technology in Charlotte County (ONGOING)
  • Establish IT committee – Develop long range plan for instructional technology integration (ONGOING)
  • Website facelift (MET)

 

 

 

SCHOOL NUTRITION

  • Successful transition to ARAMARK Education Food Services; as evidenced by increased participation in meals purchased (NOT MET) and ‚fiscally viable food service program (MET)
  • Increased nutritionally sound food choices for students, resulting in increased participation in the School Nutrition Program (MET)
  • Increased dining opportunities for teachers/staff, resulting in increased participation in the School Nutrition Program (MET)
  • ARAMARK will conduct on-going staff training, resulting in meeting the Meals per Labor Hour standards in all schools.  Daily communication between ARAMARK and CCPS to insure facility maintenance (ONGOING)

 

 

MAINTENANCE

  • Additional energy efficient strategies – special lighting divisionwide (ONGOING)
  • Additional paving at Randolph-Henry High School (ONGOING)
  • Building concession stand at Central Middle School and concession stand renovation at Randolph-Henry High School (MET)
  • Refurbish pavement at Bacon District Elementary School, Phenix Elementary School, J. Murray Jeffress Elementary School, Randolph-Henry High School, at Eureka Elementary School  (ONGOING)

 

 

TRANSPORTATION

  • Continue to improve driver training, emphasizing on student behavior and discipline problems on the buses (ONGOING)
  • Continue to consolidate and adjust routes to maximize efficiency (MET)
  • Decrease fuel consumption 5% through driver training (MET)
  • Reconstruct summer school routes for more efficient summer school transportation (MET)
  • Increase driver safety meetings from 2 per year (as required by DOE) to 4 safety meetings per year (MET)

 

   

 


 

Charlotte County Public Schools

“21st Century Ready-NO EXCUSES” Accountability Plan

2009-2010 ADMINISTRATIVE GOALS BY DEPARTMENT

 

Reviewed by the School Board on September 8, 2009

 

GENERAL/SUPERINTENDENT

·         Training and transition of new high school principal and assistant principal

·         100% graduates to college or competitive employment

·         Two CWTs for every teacher

·         Organize and implement a division-wide process to respond to state budget shortfall

·         India Trip and follow-up implications

·         Lead division-wide focus on closing global achievement gap

·         Lead division-wide effort to evaluate non-instructional contract requirements of Charlotte County Public Schools calendar

·         Visit/Spectator at least one contest for every extra-curricular group

·         Experiment and begin using new technology (ex: Skype, scanners, FLIP camera)

·         Complete qualitative study on expulsion for Ed.D. dissertation

·         Division-wide preparedness plan for H1N1 flu virus

 

 

PERSONNEL AND GENERAL ADMINISTRATION

·         Evaluate staffing to determine appropriate reduction/changes necessary to address state budget constraints

·         Oversee and evaluate revised secondary athletic coverage plan

·         Revise and defend (as needed) DOE Pre-Labor Day Opening Waiver proposal

·         Facilitate process of evaluating and restructuring technology department and alternative education department (potential partnerships)

·         Closely monitor and evaluate improvement of employees on Plans of Improvement

·         Oversee VSBA Go Green Challenge application process

 

 

FINANCE

·         Monitor all revenues and expenditures to ensure adequate resources are available in expectation of continuing State revenue shortfall

·         Maintain detailed records for all ARRA funds expended, ensuring compliance with all requirements

·         Provide data-gathering and analysis for developing competitive salary scales

·         Provide monthly expenditure reports, including payroll, to Board and administrators to pinpoint status of budget in each category

·         Provide service to Southside Virginia Governor’s School, Region 8 NCLB Office, and Virtual Virginia as fiscal agent.  Provide monthly expenditure and cash flow reports to the three entities for which CCPS served as fiscal agent

 

INSTRUCTION

·         Develop a division-wide strategy for full implementation (projected date 2011-12) of the Math 2008 SOLs and for changes to graduation requirements effective with the ninth grade class of 2010-11

·         AP Grant:  Continue to monitor progress of current AP classes at RH and plan for implementation of additional AP classes, as well as pre-AP classes for 2010-11

·         Fully integrate changes in History 2007 SOLs during 2009-10; new SOL tests will be administered in 2010-11; 7th grade will test in Content Specific History during 09-10

·         Monitor instructional strategies and use of resources for continued improvement in Math 6 and 7 SOL test scores

·         Fully update the Curriculum Resource link on the school sites, including all updated curriculum maps.  Plan with elementary principals to update 5th grade curriculum maps during 09-10

·         Fully implement assessment program, Interactive Achievement, at all grade levels.  Continue to analyze benchmark and SOL data for effective instructional and staff development planning

·         Use observation/evaluation data, along with SOL and benchmark results, to assist building level administrators in targeting teachers needing additional training or support.  Implement specific plans for improvement of teacher performance

·         Effectively work with Special Education Director to plan for full participation of special education students in all subjects in 2010-11, this will mean adding participation in History and Writing in 2010-11

·         Monitor conversion to new student data system (Star Base) to assure accurate student data reporting to the Department of Education and for grades/report cards

 

 

FEDERAL PROGRAMS

·         Work with the Department of Education and Early Learning Center staff to gain certification in Virginia’s Star Quality Initiative

·         Work with Longwood University and Early Learning Center staff to complete the Bob Bear Research Project

·         Work with the publishing company to print at least one book written by the Early Learning Center staff

·         Work with the Charlotte County Education Foundation members to set goals and begin program implementation

·         Develop the staff development plan for the division and assist principals to individualize and implement their school’s training needs centered around the Global Achievement Gap

·         Continue grant management and oversee Year-2 of the 21st Century & GEAR-UP Grants

·         Work with school nurses and regional health department to coordinate and implement prevention efforts and the vaccination clinic for the H1N1 virus

·         Work with Randolph-Henry High School staff to design programming and apply for the Learn & Serve Grant

·         Design programming and submit applications for ARRA funding

·         Support and assist principals with ongoing ICS implementation

·         Work with the Director of Finance to better align fiscal record keeping

 

GIFTED EDUCATION

·         Continue enrichment opportunities through 21st Century Grant

·         Increase High School offerings through Advanced Placement courses and video teleconferencing

·         Support continuation of the Governor’s School of Southside Virginia during budget crisis

·         Expand Middle School program and gifted offerings

 

 

SPECIAL EDUCATION

·         Conduct weekly teacher observations/CWT’s

·         Provide staff development for special education teachers, general education teachers, paraprofessionals, and related service providers in regards to the newly adopted federal special education regulations and procedures

·         Learn more about the Therapeutic Day Treatment program offered through Family Preservation Services and assist superintendent in evaluation of other providers and services

·         Continue to provide materials and resources required for standardized assessments

·         Provide staff development for secondary special education teachers in age- appropriate transition assessments for students with disabilities

·         Improve collaborative teaching division-wide

·         Evaluate appropriate utilization of IDEA stimulus funds

 

 

TECHNOLOGY

·         Increase database of lesson plans and expand capabilities by partnering with another school district (Cross District Collaboration)

·         Increase the usefulness and effectiveness of file storage integration of teaching through the added features of SharePoint

·         Improve the usefulness and visual appearance of the interactive bulletin boards through the integration of Mac's iMovie software

·         Increase the use of Mac software throughout the school system

·         Form technology committee to review current technology plan

·         Draft and implement new 3 year technology plan

·         Draft and implement disaster recovery plan

·         Oversee successful transition to ITRT coaches (Partnership with NCLB office)

 

 

SCHOOL NUTRITION

·         Increased participation in meals purchased

·         Increased internal support for services provided by ARAMARK Food service

·         Fiscally viable food service program, including up-dated financial report to show monthly reconciliation between CCPS, VDOE and ARAMARK

·         Increased nutritionally sound food choices including implementation of Fresh Fruit & Vegetable Program at Bacon Elementary

·         Meet all Health Department inspections and operate in a 100% safe manner; as evidenced by zero Workers’ Compensation claims

 

MAINTENANCE

·         Installation of new irrigation system for both (girl’s and boy’s) ball fields at R-H

·         Pave parking lot at Phenix Elementary School

·         New air conditioning unit for Vo-tech building at R-H

·         Upgrade lighting systems in all schools

·         Keep up-to-date on all work orders for all schools

·         Restructure department as result of employee retirement

·         Continue evaluation of all buildings for “greener”, more environmentally oriented decisions

 

 

TRANSPORTATION

·         Continue to consolidate routes in order to utilize the maximum capacity of each bus

·         Develop and submit for approval a transportation department handbook for each bus driver and new hires outlining the duties of a Charlotte County bus driver and proper safety procedures

·         Extend oil change intervals on the buses, conduct a cost comparison with four buses with synthetic oil verses conventional oil

·         Maximize tire wear by monitoring tread depth monthly and evaluating driver performance pertaining to their driving habits and the effects on the tire wear, Conduct a cost comparison on eighteen buses between different tire brands for cost effectiveness and maximum tire wear

·         Continue evaluation of transportation fleet and bus shop for “greener”, more environmentally oriented decisions

 

   


 

APPENDIX C

 

Charlotte County Public Schools

FACILITIES PLANNING COMMITTEE

School Board Presentation

October 10, 2006

 

 

COMMITTEE PROPOSAL TO SCHOOL BOARD

(In order of priority)

 

  1. Consolidate and build new school for PES/JMJ/ELC on JMJ site
  2. Renovate Randolph-Henry High School
  3. Renovate Bacon District Elementary School
  4. Update (ongoing) Eureka Elementary and Central Middle Schools

 

 

 

JUSTIFICATION

(In order of importance)

 

A.    Cost implications/effectiveness…specifically, the cost of doing nothing

B.    Safety and security

C.    Ensure that CCPS is competitive in locality and state

D.    Instructional benefits directly impacting student achievement

E.    Maintain our commitment to “community schools”

 

 

RATIONALE

 

  • Diverse study group representative of all school “communities”
  • Two years of intensive research, effort, collaboration and negotiation
  • Support of proposal through architectural feasibility study
  • We are behind; WE MUST DO SOMETHING!