ROCKAWAY TOWNSHIP STRATEGIC 5 YEAR PLAN 2014-2019
GOAL I – ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT
Maximize student achievement with rigor and relevance so each child is working to
his/her fullest potential with appropriate challenge and real world application
OBJECTIVE
Implement
Full Day
Kindergarten
TASK
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Develop a survey to be sent out to the community as a way of assessing their
thoughts on implementation of full day kindergarten.
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Research current trends and successful implementations.
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Analyze Cost / Budget.
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Conduct school visitations of comparable districts.
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Review facilities usage / needs.
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Curriculum Revisions to augment the existing curriculum. NJDOE Kindergarten
Entry Assessment (KEA)
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Explore additional curricular resources (social / emotional.
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Develop a full day schedule.
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Registration information for Full Day Kindergarten.
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Review staffing needs / interview schedule of new staff.
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Purchase materials (hands-on, curricular, furniture).
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Conduct Professional Development.
ROCKAWAY TOWNSHIP STRATEGIC 5 YEAR PLAN 2014-2019
GOAL I – ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT
Maximize student achievement with rigor and relevance so each child is working to
his/her fullest potential with appropriate challenge and real world application
OBJECTIVE
TASK
Offer inclusion in •
every school
Provide professional development for teachers in anticipation of
implementation.
•
Observe the implementation of models.
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Analyze special education needs across the district.
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Review the benefits of inclusion.
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Conduct staff and room utilization survey.
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Employ co-teaching models observed in inclusion classrooms.
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Establish inclusion in identified schools and grades.
ROCKAWAY TOWNSHIP STRATEGIC 5 YEAR PLAN 2014-2019
GOAL I – ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT
Maximize student achievement with rigor and relevance so each child is working to
his/her fullest potential with appropriate challenge and real world application
OBJECTIVE
TASK
Expand Academic
•
Intervention
program to include •
math
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Advertise, interview and select two candidates.
Orient selected staff on the math curriculum, and anticipated program
and assessments.
Create an equitable schedule in all five elementary schools to meet the
needs of the identified (criteria to be determined) at-risk students in the
area of mathematics.
ROCKAWAY TOWNSHIP STRATEGIC 5 YEAR PLAN 2014-2019
GOAL I – ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT
Maximize student achievement with rigor and relevance so each child is working to
his/her fullest potential with appropriate challenge and real world application
OBJECTIVE
TASK
Reinstitute a
•
program for
•
students who are
gifted and talented
•
Advertise, interview and select a candidate.
Research and select appropriate criteria for student admission,
programming and ongoing assessment.
Develop curriculum component.
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Orient selected staff on the anticipated program.
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Explore opportunities with Morris County/State G&T Organizations.
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Create an equitable schedule in all five elementary schools to meet the
needs of the identified (criteria to be determined) students.
ROCKAWAY TOWNSHIP STRATEGIC 5 YEAR PLAN 2014-2019
GOAL I – ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT
Maximize student achievement with rigor and relevance so each child is working to
his/her fullest potential with appropriate challenge and real world application
OBJECTIVE
Analyze World
Language
program relative
to early exposure
and offerings.
TASK
•
Research the effects of early exposure to World Languages.
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Research and investigate vehicle / models for World Language
Instruction.
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Articulate with Morris Hills HS relative to their World Language needs.
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Explore on-line opportunities and / or the use of a certificated staff
member.
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Research neighboring district World Language implementations.
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Pursue future implementation of a six-day specials rotation. World
Language can then be included in this rotation.
ROCKAWAY TOWNSHIP STRATEGIC 5 YEAR PLAN 2014-2019
GOAL I – ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT
Maximize student achievement with rigor and relevance so each child is working to
his/her fullest potential with appropriate challenge and real world application
OBJECTIVE
Ensure up to date
and relevant
technology is
consistently being
integrated in the
instructional
process
TASK
•
Revision of an existing curriculum to establish direction of schools as
reflected in the NJDOE Technology Standard 8.1 by the end of second,
fourth and eighth grades.
•
Students will use digital tools to access, manage, evaluate and
synthesize information in order to solve problems individually and
collaboratively to create and communicate knowledge.
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
•
Technology Operates and concepts.
Creativity and Innovation.
Communication and Collaboration.
Digital Citizenship.
Research and Information Literacy.
Critical thinking, Problem Solving and Decision Making.
Ongoing professional development.
ROCKAWAY TOWNSHIP STRATEGIC 5 YEAR PLAN 2014-2019
GOAL II – SOCIAL/EMOTIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Foster an environment conducive to the social and emotional development of our
children, laying the foundation for them to become caring and responsible individuals.
OBJECTIVE
To create sports
team(s) at
Copeland Middle
School
TASK
Survey local schools (grades 6-8) to determine leagues/sports that are
currently available.
Meet with town recreation officials for articulation.
Determine costs/options associated with operating the sport(s) team(s)
and present to the Superintendent/Board for consideration & approvals.
Based on approvals, job description for coaches will be developed and
approved by the BOE.
Based on approvals, coach positions will be posted and filled for the 20152016 school year.
ROCKAWAY TOWNSHIP STRATEGIC 5 YEAR PLAN 2014-2019
GOAL III – INFRASTRUCTURE
Optimize the operational structure of the district, focusing on the
interconnected elements of facilities, finance, technology and security.
OBJECTIVE
Consider
redistricting and
the
reconfiguration of
buildings in order
to optimize class
schedule
TASK
•
Research individuals/firms with experience in redistricting/ reconfiguration.
•
Interviews and select the vendor based on their scope of work and experience
in other districts.
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Review study submitted by vendor.
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Requests principals to complete a space utilization survey on their school.
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Complete all data work to include map creation downloading and address
matching of students, drawing in current attendance zones and school
locations, verification of the map data, updating and analyzing current
enrollment projections and review utilization of current elementary schools.
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Create options and review these with the district and Board of Education.
Findings will be prepared and presented to the public.
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Changes and / or adjustments recommendation to the findings will be provided
on the Districts Website.
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Adopts plan by Board of Education in time for budget preparation,
transportation changes and for public awareness .
ROC ROCKAWAY TOWNSHIP STRATEGIC 5 YEAR PLAN 2014-2019
GOAL III – INFRASTRUCTURE
Optimize the operational structure of the district, focusing on the
interconnected elements of facilities, finance, technology and security
OBJECTIVE
TASK
Establish an
Educational
Foundation for the
Rockaway Township
Elementary School
District
Ask Questions:
Tentative Name:
Rockaway Township
Elementary School
Education
Foundation
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What do we want Educational Foundation to do?
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What will it do that can’t be done with taxes?
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Taxes are high already, why do we need this?
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How do we make sure Educational Foundation doesn’t compete with other
fundraisers?
• Develop Mission Statement
Schedule a Public
Meeting
• Review purpose,
proposed organization,
proposed programs,
proposed Mission Statement
• Invite general public from attendees and level of interest shown, select
board of directors
ROCKAWAY TOWNSHIP STRATEGIC 5 YEAR PLAN 2014-2019
GOAL III – INFRASTRUCTURE
Optimize the operational structure of the district, focusing on the
interconnected elements of facilities, finance, technology and security.
OBJECTIVE
TASK
Establish and
Schedule a Board
of Directors
meeting.
Early May, 2014
• Select program list
Schedule a
meeting to set up
Committee Work.
May, 2014
• Review Mission Statement draft
• Decide name of foundation
• Join NJEFP
• Decide committees (led by director, comprise community members)
• Draft Bylaws
• Begin process to incorporate as 503(c)(3) Corp
• Decide process for handling funds
Schedule a Board
of Directors
Meeting
Early June 2014
• Finalize Mission Statement
• Review first draft of Bylaws
• Review status of Incorporation
• Register with State as Non-Profit
ROCKAWAY TOWNSHIP STRATEGIC 5 YEAR PLAN 2014-2019
GOAL IV– COMMUNICATION AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
Enhance communication and engagement among school personnel, parents, extended family and community
members, promoting a collaborative partnership in the successful education and development of our children.
OBJECTIVE
Expand Parent
Academies and
Informational
Sessions
TASK
•
Distribute a needs assessment survey to families requesting topics of
interest.
•
Expand the current array of Parent Academies to include; Family
interactive common core experiences in Literacy and Math with
students.
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Video tape sessions to be posted on website.
ROCKAWAY TOWNSHIP STRATEGIC 5 YEAR PLAN 2014-2019
GOAL IV– COMMUNICATION AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
Enhance communication and engagement among school personnel, parents, extended family and community
members, promoting a collaborative partnership in the successful education and development of our children.
OBJECTIVE
Optimize district
website as
needed to
streamline
communication
TASK
•
Place elementary report cards online.
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District forms sent home electronically where possible or to the
youngest child in the family to reduce duplication.
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Place registrations, applications and permission slips on line.
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Xplor – an integrated web enhancement
Cloud based content repository
Homework Drop Box
Tests and quizzes with advanced assessment tools
Sharing of content rich course materials
Discovery Education is fully integrated for K-8
Use of Student Email capabilities
Purchase 2,000 licenses (no cost) Microsoft-Office 365.
Explore student emails grades 3-8 to allow teachers direct
communication of assignments and class content for entire class or
individual students.
These capabilities supports concepts of virtual learning, flipped classrooms
and a variety of blended learning approaches.
ROCKAWAY TOWNSHIP STRATEGIC 5 YEAR PLAN 2014-2019
GOAL IV– COMMUNICATION AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
Enhance communication and engagement among school personnel, parents, extended family and community
members, promoting a collaborative partnership in the successful education and development of our children.
OBJECTIVE
Encourage and
Strengthen open
Communication
among
Administrators,
teachers, parents
and community
members.
TASK
•
Monthly Administrative Council meetings.
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Schedule quarterly alternate district morning and evening meetings
with parents to share ideas and share information.
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Meet monthly with PTA Council.
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Write quarterly “Blog and Boast” items to be posted on district website.
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Continue posting building “Weekly Highlights” and sharing with
school/district communities.
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Provide special area updates (nurse, music, physical education, art)
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Encourage more parental participation in family events.
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Maintain current parent information on school website.
ROCKAWAY TOWNSHIP STRATEGIC 5 YEAR PLAN 2014-2019
GOAL IV– COMMUNICATION AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
Enhance communication and engagement among school personnel, parents, extended family and community
members, promoting a collaborative partnership in the successful education and development of our children.
OBJECTIVE
Encourage and
Strengthen open
Communication
among
Administrators,
teachers, parents
and community
members.
(Cont’d)
TASK
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Maintain current parent information on school website.
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Maintain web-based calendar of upcoming events and news.
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Maintain the operation of CMS parent portal to include teachers’ grade
book.
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Send email blasts and phone broadcasts of important upcoming
events and news.
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Text messaging of time-sensitive critical information.
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Post newsletters on websites.
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Encourage greater participation at monthly PTA meetings.