Job Entry Plan

First Day:

Goal(s): I will articulate a vision of learning that is to be shared and supported by cabinet members, and solicit input to gain additional knowledge of structures currently in place.

                                

Objective(s): 

1.    Communicate a vision that focuses on increased academic rigor.

2.     Gather information from current cabinet members that will assist in making sound decisions in the future.

Activities addressing goals and objectives

1.    Meet with secretary to discuss pressing issues and to gain insight for how the current system works.

2.    Meet with cabinet member: Chief of Finance, Chief of Instruction, Chief of Student Services, and Chief of School Operations to discuss the basic workings of the group. Conduct a plus/delta session to identify areas of strength and areas of needed improvement.

3.    Meet with other central office employees to share my vision and solicit input from each department.

Resources needed to achieve goals and objectives

*Personnel

*District Data: FIRST Report, AEIS Report, AYP Report, PBMAS Report, Budget

*Scheduled Sessions

*Comfortable meeting location

*Effective and efficient manner for recording responses

First Week:

Goal(s):

1.  Apply organizational, decision-making, and problem-solving skills to comply with federal and state requirements and facilitate positive change in varied contexts.
2. Ensure educational success for all learners.

                                

Objective(s): 

1.     Use strategies for working with others, including the board of trustees, to promote collaborative decision making and problem solving, facilitate team building, and develop consensus.

2. Analyze district policies to improve student learning and district performance in compliance with state and federal requirements.

Activities addressing goals and objectives

1.    Meet with campus principals.

2.    Review district strategic plan and conduct a needs assessment

3.    Meet with school board

4.    Send public address to all employees

Resources needed to achieve goals and objectives

*Secretary needs to coordinate meetings

*Campus Data and Improvement Plans

*School Board Goals and Objectives

*Assistance from Public Information Officer

First Month:

Goal(s):

1. Shape district culture by facilitating the development, articulation, implementation, and stewardship of a vision of learning that is shared and supported by the educational community.
2. Apply principles of effective leadership and management in relation to district budgeting, personnel, resource utilization, financial management, and technology application.

                                

Objective(s): 

1.   Establish and support a district culture that promotes learning, high expectations, and academic rigor for self, students, and staff.
2. Articulate the district's vision and priorities to the community and to the media.
3. Evaluate appropriate procedures to ensure efficient, effective district transportation services, food services, health services, and other services.

Activities addressing goals and objectives

1.    Meet with Directors of: Human Resources, Technology, Transportation, Staff Development, and Food Services.

2.    Visit each campus

3.    Public Address to stakeholders during the monthly board meeting

Resources needed to achieve goals and objectives

* Staffing Allocations and Student Projections

*Long Range Technology Plan

*Action Plans from Departments

*Schedule of Staff Development offerings

*Assistance from Public Information Officer

First Year:

Goal(s):

1.    Communicate and collaborate with stakeholders.

2. Facilitate the planning and implementation of strategic plans that enhance teaching and learning; ensure alignment among curriculum, curriculum resources, and assessment.
3. Apply principles of effective leadership and management in relation to district budgeting, personnel, resource utilization, financial management, and technology application.
4. Manage the district's physical plant and support systems to ensure a safe and effective learning environment.
5. Advocate, promote, and sustain an instructional program and a district culture that are conducive to student learning and staff professional growth.

Objective(s): 

*Utilize assessment data to monitor and adjust district curriculum to meet the needs of all learners.

*Update and implement a technology plan that increases the utilization of technology with the classroom.

*Assess and support organizational health and climate to improve performance of all staff members.

*Develop a budget that meets the needs of students and meets legal requirements

*Evaluate and implement procedures to ensure the district will provide and maintain safe, secure and nurturing environments conducive to learning.

Activities addressing goals and objectives

*Meet with Chief of Curriculum and Instruction to analyze data and discuss changes to curriculum

*Survey staff in order to have a clear understanding for the types of staff development opportunities needed

*Meet with Chief of Finance to go over budget planning templates.  Meet with campus leaders to determine campus budget expectations.

*Conduct staff surveys, parent surveys, and student surveys in order to retrieve information regarding the perception of the district and determine organizational health and climate.

*Conduct a Needs Assessment and develop an updated District Improvement Plan with the input of all stakeholders.

*Update emergency operation plan if needed

*Address any concerns with facilities and any other area regarding student safety

Resources needed to achieve goals and objectives

*Surveys and a process for disaggregating the data

*Meetings with community members, business members, district staff, and parents.

*Needs Assessment templates

*Finance templates and time with the Chief of Finance

*Public Information Officer will need to help ensure appropriate communication

*Incident/accident data

*Emergency Operating Plans and current standards