The Team also has responsibility for communicating school improvement goals and decisions to the staff and community, and for issuing regular progress reports. Specifically, the team develops the readiness levels of staff and community gathers and analyzes data to determine priority areas for school improvement. Each schools' improvement goals and objectives are outlined in a local school improvement plan which is a dynamic document used to focus both human and financial resources on student achievement. The plans are developed by the School Improvement Team with input from teachers, staff members, parents, community members, and students when appropriate. All school improvement decisions are data-driven and plans are altered as new achievement and satisfaction data become available.
Plans are available to the public upon request.
The following criterion were identified by the Strategic Leadership Council in 1996 to guide school-based decision making. Aligned to the district vision, mission, and goals. Linked to BTY 2000 goals, indicators, and results. Approval of supplementary materials of instruction, i.e. video, software, pamphlets, trade books, etc. Selection and assignment of instructional staff within the parameters of system policies, employee contracts, as well as state and federal policies, mandates, and laws.