Strategic Plan

CPISD Strategic Plan

Adopted in 2003

ACADEMIC ENVIRONMENT

GOAL: To require 100% of students to take the most accelerated academic path indicated by their Personal Learning Plan/Individual Educational Plan by 2004.

STRATEGY: We will develop and monitor for each student a Personal Learning Plan or Individual Education Plan. We will direct each student towards the most accelerated academic plan devised for them. This will allow them to reach their highest intellectual potential.

STRATEGIES	PERSONS RESPONSIBLE	MATERIALS/ RESOURCES	TIMELINES	SUMMATIVE EVALUATIONS
Construct a Personal Learning Plan Model	Committee of administrators, teachers, counselors and parents	None	May 30, 2003	Model approved and implemented
Develop and administer an interest survey to all students in middle and high school	Principals and counselors	Survey Campus budget	2003-2004 school year	Survey administered, scored and reviewed
Increase student exposure to career opportunities	Principals and counselors	Grants Campus budget Volunteers	2003-2004 school year	Student attendance and participation at various events
Provide diverse cultural awareness opportunities	Superintendent and principals	District and campus budgets	2003-2004 school year	Student participation in activities Increased cultural tolerance
Enhance curriculum to provide certification in technical fields, which may include building trades, auto mechanics, child development, computers and nursing	Superintendent and principals	Local budgets	2007-2008 school year	Obtained certifications

ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT

GOAL: 100% of students will graduate in an appropriate high school curriculum or achievement program.

STRATEGY: Teach TEKS and test-taking strategies that will ensure program mastery of TAKS, SAT, ACT, PSAT, AP and other standardized assessments

GOAL: By the end of the 2004-2005 school year students will be better prepared for the next level in their educations or lives as measured by a 10% yearly increase in one or more of the following:

a. Standardized test scores (TAKS, SAT, etc.)

b. Number of students with scholarships awarded

c. Number of students pursuing post secondary educations

d. Number of students pursuing higher school curriculums

e. External awards

f. Amount of scholarship/grant monies

g. Number of college credits at graduation

STRATEGY: Increase classroom opportunities for higher level education

STRATEGIES	PERSONS RESPONSIBLE	MATERIALS/ RESOURCES	TIMELINES	SUMMATIVE EVALUATIONS
Provide ACT/SAT/PSAT preparation classes	Principal and counselor	Teacher Prep materials Cost of online course	2004-2005 school year	35% of all juniors/seniors will participate in the classes
Increase mastery of all TAKS and other tests through emphasis on reading at grade level	Principal and teachers	Cost of tests	September and May of each year	Student test scores
Advanced Placement teacher training	Principal Teachers	AP grants	Annually	All AP teachers trained
Institute a school maintained electronic career portfolio	Principal Counselors Teachers	State Comp funds CATE funds Grant	2004-2005 school year	100% of students have portfolios
Bring people in the core content areas and vocational fields into the classrooms for career awareness days	Principal Counselors Teachers	Lunch for volunteers	2003-2004 school year	Augment career portfolios

Provide staff development for all teachers dealing with graduation programs, career opportunities, and scholarship and college information by subject	Principal	Budgeted staff development monies	2003-2004 school year	100% participation in staff development opportunities
Promote enrollment of students taking internet and dual credit courses	Principal Counselor Teachers	Textbooks	2003-2004 school year	At least 30% of seniors and 10% of juniors will be enrolled in internet/dual credit classes
Encourage higher education for teachers to better equip them for a more challenging curriculum	Superintendent	Increase stipend for higher degrees Teacher scholarships	2004-2005 school year	Record of degrees earned
Use of district website for students to display work, access assignments, receive scholarship, college and career information and information about school activities	Superintendent Principals Webmaster Teachers	None	2003-2004 school year	Hits on website and computer use logs

FACILITIES

GOAL: By the end of the 2003-2004 school year, 100% of the CPISD facilities will be maintained at the highest level for safety and appearance in order to provide an environment that supports student achievement.

STRATEGY: We will put in place a long and short range facility plan that will assure that no conditions exist that may endanger students or staff.

STRATEGY: We will seek input from all stakeholders to develop a plan to provide a professional, clean, and inviting environment for students, staff, and community.

STRATEGIES	PERSONS RESPONSIBLE	MATERIALS/ RESOURCES	TIMELINES	SUMMATIVE EVALUATIONS
Aggressively pursue all grant opportunities	Superintendent Grant Writer	None	Beginning September 2003	Grant received
Locker-less schools	Principal	Textbooks	August 2003	Lockers removed
Improved parking conditions for students and staff	Superintendent Maintenance Director	Local monies	August 2004	Additional and improved parking spaces
Lights for baseball and softball fields	Superintendent	Grant monies	May 2004	Lights installed
Rebuild press box	Superintendent Maintenance Director Building Trades Teacher	Local monies	May 2004	New press box for 2003 football season
Rebuild/repair visitors stands	Maintenance Director Building Trades Instructor	Local monies	May 2004	Rebuilt stands
Create and distribute a “Facility Safety and Appearance Survey” to all staff members	Principals	Survey	September 2003	Completion of survey
Prioritize and address all issues identified by survey	Maintenance Director	Local monies	May 2004	Checklist complete
Develop and implement a campus beautification, recycling and litter control plan	All employees	Local monies	January 2004	Plan completed and implemented
Create a maintenance advisory committee	Superintendent Principals Maintenance Director	None	May 2004	Maintenance schedule Physical appearance of campuses
Implement landscaping program	Maintenance Director Groundskeeper Horticulture Teacher	Local monies Grants	May 2004	Addition of trees, shrubs, flower beds, etc. and upkeep
Create and follow a schedule for re-painting facilities	Maintenance Director	Local monies	June 2003	Schedule in place
Seek opportunities to acquire adjoining properties	Superintendent	Local monies	Ongoing	Acquisition of property
Provide teacher lounges, restrooms, and work areas on all campuses	Principals Maintenance Director	Local monies Grants	May 2004	Lounges, restrooms and work areas in place
rovide heaters for Middle School student restrooms	Superintendent Maintenance Director	Local monies	May 2004	Heaters in place
eparate the maintenance, transportation, and janitorial departments	Superintendent Maintenance Director Transportation Director	Local monies	May 2004	Separate staff

SCHOOL PRIDE

GOAL: To have 90% of students contributing to a school program/activity by 2004.

STRATEGY: We will develop a system to keep track of all students, identify the school program in which they participate, and develop incentives for the students not participating.

GOAL: To have 100% of staff actively contributing to a school program/activity by 2004.

STRATEGY: We will develop a system to keep track of staff and identify the school programs they participate in, to ensure every teacher is involved.

STRATEGIES

PERSONS

RESPONSIBLE

MATERIALS/

RESOURCES

TIMELINES

SUMMATIVE EVALUATIONS

Clubs- UIL, academics and special interests

Principal

Teachers for sponsors

None

September 2004

90% participation in UIL events

Increased student self-esteem

Recognition of awards by campus

Principals

Trophies

Certificates

Medals

Ribbons

Other awards

Local monies

May 2004

Increased pride

Increased self-esteem

PALS

Future Teachers Club

Principal

Sponsor

None

September 2004

Tutoring for students

Increased awareness of teaching profession

Marquee/Sign

Superintendent

Principals

Donations/sponsors

Local monies

May 2005

Increased community/parent communication

Report school events to newspaper and radio

Campus designated people

District designated person

None

September 2003

Increased community/parental communication

P.A.T. District-wide

Principals

P.A.T. officers

None

September 2004

Increased parental involvement

All staff and students learn school song	Music teacher Teachers	None	September 2004	Increased school pride
History Club- Junior Center Point Historical Society	Sponsor Historical Society President	None	September 2004	Increased awareness of Center Pont history
School Pride Days-Friday wear T-shirts or school colors	Staff members	School T-shirts	2004-2005 school year	Increased school pride and spirit
Morning announcements including student participation	Principals	None	September 2003	Increased student involvement
System to track student participation	Principals Teachers	None	September 2004	90% of students involved in activities, K-12
System to track faculty participation	Principals	None	September 2004	100% staff involved in activities, K-12

BUDGET

GOAL: No later than 2005 have optimum fund balance three times monthly expenditures.

STRATEGY: We will continue to monitor needs versus wants to eliminate overspending.

GOAL: To have obtained $25,000.00 in grant/alternate funding by 2005.

STRATEGY: We will hire a grant writer to actively seek funding.

STRATEGIES	PERSONS RESPONSIBLE	MATERIALS/ RESOURCES	TIMELINES	SUMMATIVE EVALUATIONS
Establish a committee of campus staff members to provide input into the budget process.	Principal Campus Site Base Decision Making Committee	List of budget items needed Budget print-outs	Spring of each year during budget development	All lists compiled and considered for budget
Establish Grant Writing Committee	Superintendent Principals	Lists of available grants	September of each year	End of year grant reports to district staff
Input into grants being sought; communicate with surrounding districts that have successful grant writing programs	Grant Writing Committee	None	Begin in September of each year	End of year grant reports to district staff
Research grant sources and alternative forms of funding-prioritize needs	Grant Writing Committee	None	Quarterly	Written summary of application made and results
Post grant results on website, post office, Mini-Mart, quarterly publications	Grant Committee	Copy of results for postings	Quarterly as grants are received	Increased communication with parents and community.

STAFF MORALE

GOAL: By 2003-2004, achieve a district-wide turnover rate of 10% or less.

STRATEGY: We will obtain more funding to increase all salaries to a competitive level and to lower the district-wide student to teacher ration to 17:1.

STRATEGIES

PERSONS