S T R A T E G I C
P L A N
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MONMOUTH-ROSEVILLE
COMMUNITY UNIT SCHOOL DISTRICT #238
“Empowering Students to take the next step”
Core Values and Beliefs
Students/Learning
We believe…
1. All students matter and can learn.
2. Students learn better when they feel
connected to their school from the positive
school experiences.
3. All students deserve a safe and encouraging
learning environment where all children and
adults demonstrate respect, tolerance, and
acceptance of others.
4. Teachers must have realistic expectations of
student learning and encourage students to
achieve academically at their highest level of
ability.
5. Teachers must be able to teach to the ability
level of each student.
Teachers/Teaching
We believe…
1. Teachers should have the resources/tools to
continuously improve their teaching skills.
2. Teachers must be compassionate and have
interest in students’ well-being.
3. Teachers must make connections to form
personal relationships with students.
4. Teachers
must
create
an
engaging
environment
where
life-long
learners
continually set and pursue goals and work
together to achieve results.
Community and District Relations
We believe…
1. Building trust and ownership through open and
honest conversation is important.
2. Sharing success stories with the community is
important.
Monmouth-Roseville #238 promotes a cooperative, positive, and safe learning environment which
ensures that the education of each child is the heart of the school operation. Through partnerships
with family and community, District #238 enables students to become responsible citizens who are
productive members of the global community, committed to excellence and life-long learning.
Monmouth-Roseville CUSD 238
District Goals and Indicators of Success
Goals
S – Simple
M – Measurable
A – Attainable
R – Realistic
T - Time bound
Goal Area 1 – Student Achievement and Curriculum
Vision:
Students that achieve at their highest ability to become career/college ready.
Goal 1:
The district will prepare all students for post-secondary education and/or
gainful employment.
Goal 2:
Indicator 1.1
Continue to partner with Carl Sandburg College to increase the
number of dual credit courses offered at the high school.
Indicator 1.2
Utilize community members, software programs and other forms
information to educate our students about post-secondary education
and career options.
Indicator 1.3
Students will be responsible for tracking and monitoring their learning
progress and will set goals for future academic/career success.
The district will provide professional development opportunities on
differentiated instruction.
Indicator 2.1
The teachers/administrators will provide professional development
opportunities on differentiated instruction for our teaching staff.
Indicator 2.3
The administration will require the use of differentiated instruction
teaching methods in the classroom.
Goal Area 2 – Program/Services
Vision:
The district will enhance our students’ educational experience in a supportive
learning environment to position them for success in a globally competitive world.
Goal 1:
The district will develop a strong ELL program to show growth in assessments.
Indicator 1.1
Goal 2:
The District will work toward meeting the requirements of the
Division of English Language Learning (DELL) compliance review.
The district will enhance academic/behavioral interventions to decrease the
number of students that received multiple discipline referrals.
Indicator 2.1
Staff members will receive ongoing professional development in
positive behavioral interventions.
Indicator 2.2
Administrators and teachers will review discipline data on a regular
basis to implement strategies to reduce discipline referrals.
Goal Area 3 – Facilities
Vision:
The district will prioritize facility upgrades and maintain existing improvements.
Goal 1:
The district will complete all projects listed on a current 10 year life safety study.
Goal 2:
Indicator 1.1
The School Board will issue a Life-Safety bond to pay for needed
life-safety projects.
Indicator 1.2
Repair projects noted in the Life-Safety study will be completed in
a timely, fiscally responsible manner.
The district will improve facilities to promote pride in students, staff, and community.
Indicator 2.1
The district will create a long-range facilities plan that promotes
pride and is comparable to benchmark districts
Indicator 2.2
Improvements will be made in a timely manner and will balance
the needs of a safe, secure learning environment with the district’s
financial ability to promote adequate resources.
Goal Area 4 – District Finances
Vision:
To provide a financially stable district that can support student and personnel
achievement through the use of resources and progressive curriculum.
Goal 1:
The district will develop a balanced budget each fiscal year.
Goal 2:
Indicator 1.1
The district will strive to maintain the status of “Financial Recognition”
each year as determined the Annual Financial Report
Indicator 1.2
The tentative and final district budget will contain no deficit spending.
The district will develop a budget that conservatively operates within current
education funding that reflects the priorities and needs of the district.
Indicator 2.1
Building administrators and teachers will determine instructional
and curricular materials needed for our students.
Indicator 2.2
Short and long range financial decisions will balance the needs
of high quality educational programs for students with the financial
ability of the district to provide adequate resources.
Goal Area 5 – Community/District Relations
Vision:
The district and community will work together to foster a relationship of trust,
ownership, and accountability to ensure student success.
Goal 1:
Schools will provide timely and relevant information to parents and community members.
Goal 2:
Goal 3:
Goal 4:
Indicator 1.1
Schools will update webpages and activity calendars on a weekly basis.
Indicator 1.2
Schools will update their Facebook page with school related
information on a weekly basis.
Gain the trust of community through Superintendent Newsletters and a
community-wide survey
Indicator 2.1
The Superintendent will create a newsletter two times per year
updating the community on what is occurring in the school district.
Indicator 2.2
Issue a community-wide survey on a yearly basis to determine
current levels of satisfaction with the school district and areas
for improvement.
Educate community on changes occurring within our school system to improve
the education our children receive.
Indicator 3.1
Increase the number of parents that attend Parent-Teacher Conferences.
Indicator 3.2
Provide parent/community education nights and provide
information to parents relevant to their child’s education.
Update website.
Indicator 4.1
The District Technology Curriculum Coordinator will coordinate the
improvement of our District/School website making it easier to navigate.