STRATEGIC PLANNING 2018-2019
1. Improve student academic performance
Continue to improve county and state rankings in identified accountability areas
Continue to close gap to improve PI Score for District in State Comparison Data
Continue to improve and add curricular initiatives for student learning enhancement
Articulate strategies to continue to improve Annual Measurable Objectives
Ensure STEAM and STEM classrooms and courses are utilized to fullest potential
Continue to provide 14 hours of in-house professional development for instructional staff
2. Increase and improve instructional technology and technology infrastructure on all buildings
Disseminate year 2 Chrome books to incoming students in grades 5 and 9. Continue Chromebook rollout in same capacity through 2021, where all students in grade 5-12 will have Chromebooks for enhanced learning inside and out of the classroom
Continue Instructional Technology Professional Development via Technology, Communications
Continue to increase student and staff time spent on instructional and media technology
3. Continue to expand internal/District and Community communications and ongoing updates
Superintendent Advisory; Board Meetings; Student Senate Meetings
Superintendent Staff Electronic Communications and Video Blog
Administrator meetings
BLT/TBT meetings disseminating inside and beyond
Board communication pathways
Newsletters/School Messenger/Brochures
ESC advertisements through TCTC
Via other communication authority protocols
Twitter, Webpage, and new electronic District and Building newsletters
Parental Final Forms online paperwork
4. Establish Board Partnerships and Community and regional businesses, academic institutions, private/public entities, Township and other local entities
Maintain and create additional constituent partnerships taxpayer dollars and seek to build relationships with Township and other local entities
Maintain partnership with Warren Business Chamber through 2019
Seek to establish local partnerships with local medical entities to assist with social and emotional needs of our students
5. Continue to seek and implement efficient practices to extend current revenue for as long as possible without sacrificing educational objectives and goals for educating our kids
Continue to seek more efficient operating practices
Investigate energy efficiency consulting company to assist in identifying practices for increased revenue on return for efficiency cost savings over a 5 year period
Seek grants and additional opportunities to conserve funds to remain fiscally responsible without negatively impacting student learning
6. Continue to expand College and Career Readiness program in grades 6-12
Implement Student Services/Career development initiatives to optimal capacities 2018-19
Utilize Naviance to optimal capacities to ensure students are receiving the best opportunities
Introduce Skills USA to students in grade 8 and 10 to assist with career path development
7. Permanent Improvement
Continue engineering and site studies to determine feasibility of district-wide classroom air-conditioning systems and set planned rollout for installation for 6 buildings with approximately 160 classrooms
Continue bus purchase rotation plan without interrupting PI building needs
8. Maintain mandated staff CPR training for all required staff (initiated 2017-18)
9. Expand and improve intimidation, harassment, and bulling initiatives including reporting/investigating protocols, staff training, and student/staff awareness that included drug awareness and assistance for students testing positive
Compliance with Federal/State and local policy
Continue Professional Development for staff and education for students
Incorporate Bullying education programs via School Resource Officer
Incorporate Drug intervention education programs via School Resource Officers
Ongoing prevention education and awareness program in elementary and carrying through graduation
Implement collaborative initiatives with local community agencies
Apply Appropriate actions for students involved in incidents of bullying
10. Maintain District-Wide Safety and Wellness Committee
Conduct monthly meetings to address District safety and security needs
Implement collaborative initiatives with local authorities and county task force
Maintain random drug testing for students participating in extra-curricular activities
Apply appropriate interventions for students involved in incidents of drug use
Long-Term Howland Local Schools Future/Conceptual Plans and Goals 2020
Long-Term Ideas/Goals and Action Steps for 2020 and Beyond
Align fiscal practices and data to support future strategic planning initiatives and goals
Determine district academic/financial needs on a continuum
Investigate feasibility of retrofitting High School gymnasium as potential future auditorium
Support Stadium Foundation and seek to assist to set goals for fundraising and incorporate fundraising scoreboard program initiatives
Investigate and project enrollment (2,663) beginning of 2018-19 school year
Investigate current use of land and facilities for District future goals and interest/support
Continue to monitor and modify goals/plans according to community input and feedback
Address changes as needed for student success in a school district demographically changing and continuing to decrease in enrollment
Continue to seek business and organizational partnerships to enhance school functions and assist community with needs