ROSELLE PARK BOARD OF EDUcation...1 Roselle Park Board of Education STRATEGIC PLAN 2014 – 2017 District Mission: Roselle Park’s mission is to provide a quality education through

ROSELLE PARK

BOARD OF EDUcation

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Roselle Park Board of Education

STRATEGIC PLAN 2014 – 2017

District Mission:

Roselle Park’s mission is to provide a quality education through shared responsibility in a safe supportive environment for all

students to meet the challenges of a global society.

What is a Strategic Plan?

The strategic plan is a document used to communicate with the community the district’s goals, the actions needed to achieve those

goals, the methods that the district will use to measure the progress and effectiveness of those goals and all of the other critical

elements developed during the district’s planning.

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BOARD OF EDUCATION

Christopher Miller President

Barbara Sokol Vice President

Alex Balaban

James Damm

Troy Gerten

Scott Nelson

Scott Bruckenstein

Jeofrey Vita

Loren Harms

Pedro A. Garrido

Superintendent of Schools

Susan M. Guercio

School Business Administrator

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STRATEGIC PLANNING COMMITTEE

Patricia Anstatt Maura Kepuladze

Diane Appleby Lisa Layden

Ellen Bachert Tara Lechner

Natalie Basile Diane Litterer

Christina Beaver Denise Matarante

July Bennett Patricia Mawer

Rodric Bowman Chris Miller

Pat Butler Marie Mormelo

K. Murphy-Butler Katherine Parsons

Kathy Carlin Elisabeth Qersdyn

Michael Estrada James Salvo

Pedro Garrido Barbara Sokol

Troy Gerten Dina Wilds

Susan Guercio

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MISSION STATEMENT

THE FOUR GOALS ARE AS FOLLOWS:

GOAL #1 - Teaching and Learning

The Roselle Park School District is dedicated to the full educational, social, and emotional development of all students. Therefore,

each student will be provided with access to a rigorous curriculum and an infrastructure that will lead to high academic

achievement.

GOAL #2 - Student Support

The Roselle Park School District is committed in ensuring the success of every student; the Roselle Park School District is

dedicated to providing a quality education through student support services.

GOAL #3 - Professional Development:

The Roselle Park School District is committed to improving student learning by providing the staff with effective and productive

professional development opportunities and the resources necessary.

GOAL #4 - Infrastructure Needs

The Roselle Park School District is committed in ensuring a safe, secure and modern environment to foster learning and student

growth.

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GOAL # 1 : Teaching and Learning

The Roselle Park School District is dedicated to the full educational, social, and emotional development of all students. Each student

will be provided with access to a rigorous curriculum and an infrastructure that will lead to high academic achievement.

OBJECTIVE ACTIVITY STAFF RESPONSIBLE BENCHMARK OR DATA POINT STATUS

To ensure the implementation of Full Day Kindergarten for all eligible children of Roselle Park.

1. Locate appropriate space in each elementary school to accommodate an adequate Full Day Kindergarten Program.

2. Develop curriculum and

obtain resources to satisfy a Full Day Kindergarten Program.

3. To recruit and select the

most qualified candidates for the 3 new positions and to train all kindergarten teachers for a Full Day Kindergarten Program.


Business Administrator

Building Principals

Director of Buildings and Grounds

Director of Curriculum


Building Principal

Building Principal


March/June 2014

April 2014-June2015

May-September 2014

Space was located and adequate full day kindergarten was established in September 2014.

In progress. To be completed by August 2016

Best qualified candidates were selected and professional development was offered and attended. Continued Professional Development will be planned for 2015-2016

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OBJECTIVE ACTIViTY STAFF RESPONSIBLE BENCHMARK OR DATA POINT STATUS

To explore and expand the implementation of a STEM Program for high school and middle school students.

1. Visit school districts that are successfully implementing a Science, Technology, and Engineering & Math (STEM) Program.

2. Partner with local

colleges and universities with STEM Programs.

3. Provide professional

development for teachers to expand their knowledge of a STEM Program.

4. Create a schedule that

will allow time for students to explore areas of interest in the STEM Program.

5. Budget for purchasing resources to successfully implement the STEM Program.


Teachers



Building Principals



Building Principals


Building Principals

September - December 2014

May 2015

September 2015 - June 2016


Spring 2015

To be addressed during the 2015-2016 school year

Roselle Park High School has partner with Kean University and NJIT to provide students with college experiences in STEM Programs.

Several staff members have been provided with professional development in the area of STEM

To be determined during the 2015-2016 school year Each elementary school will have a full time technology teacher. Elementary and high school has partnered on a STEM girls extra-curricular program

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The district has budgeted for purchasing STEM resources


To incorporate interactive technology into daily instruction through the use of SMART Boards, laptops, Chrome books, etc…

1. Inventory current curriculum technology devices in district. (SMART Boards, laptops, e-reader devices, etc…)

2. Evaluate the use of technology in classroom instruction.

3. Assess the capacity to support current and future technology.

4. Obtain technology that will support the Partnership of Assessment for Readiness for College and Careers (PARCC) assessment.

Technology Department and Committee

Building Principals

Teachers

Technology Department





May 2014

September - June 2014/2015

Inventory is up-to-date in the tech inventorying program

Teacher observations were conducted through the required evaluation process or informal administrative walkthroughs

Recommendations have been made to the Superintendent and Board of Education regarding the amount of support personnel. In 2015-2016 the district will implement the “vanguard team” which will assist in closing the gap regarding support needs.

Technology required for PARCC was acquired

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OBJECTIVE

ACTIVITY STAFF RESPONSIBLE

BENCHMARK OR DATA POINT

STATUS

To update Pre-K-12 Language Arts Curriculum to reflect a deeper understanding of Common Core and PARCC Assessment expectations

1. Establish a Literacy Committee.

2. Identify priority areas

for updated curriculum.

3. Formalize common assessments and teaching practices.

4. Identify and obtain resources to implement updated curriculum for the 2014-2015 school year.

5. Articulate changes and

provide training to support implementation.



Literacy Committee


Literacy Committee



Building Principals

Literacy Committee

January 2014

January - March 2014

April - June 2014

April - June 2014

May 2014 - June 2015

Literacy Committee September 2014-June 2015 school year to update /revise curriculum.

Members led process of outlining expectations of using new programs and defining key points/expectations for classroom implementation through 2015-2016

Emphasis placed on data collection and formative assessment practices

Emphasis placed on standardized literacy vocabulary throughout district

Benchmark assessment schedule developed with collection/analysis established

Schoolwide reading program adoption

Ongoing purchases/replenishment of leveled text to support student needs and provide engaging, current text.

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Shared PLC’s used as a collaborative environment to reflect and align literacy practices across elementary schools

School wide Reading Inc. training provided

Literacy Consultant support provided throughout 2014-2015

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To update current Arts program to increase student involvement.

1. Survey current students to determine areas of interest in the Arts.

2. Explore scheduling

options to integrate Arts into the regular school day.

3. Explore local school districts Arts programs for programs and scheduling ideas.

4. Explore grant opportunities for Arts to enhance programs.

5. Implement updated courses.


Teachers


Building Principals


Building Principals

Teachers


Building Principals


Building Principals

June 2014





Was not determined. To be a continued activity


Arts programs are being explored to enhance existing programs

Grants for opportunities for Arts are being researched and submitted by the Grant writers


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GOAL # 2: Student Support

To ensure the success of every student, the Roselle Park School District is dedicated to providing a quality education through student support services.


To increase student performance on PSAT/SAT/PARCC through quality test preparation.

1. Saturday classes

2. Energize with Math.

3. Test Prep as an elective.

Principal

Teacher to implement

September 2014-June 2015

Additional SAT prep classes were scheduled

A successful energize program was held in three elementary schools to prepare students for the math portion of PARCC

To ensure that at-risk students receive adequate response to intervention, resources, and services.

1. Streamline/ improve Intervention & Referral Services & (I&RS) process.

2. Increase available Response to Intervention (RTI) resources

3. Increase dedicated support staff to RTI.

4. Determine a concise plan of action for each individual student.

Principals

I&RS Team

Guidance Dept.

Special Services

Classroom Teachers

Interventionists

September-June 2014 - 2015

The district continues to explore ways to steamline/improve the I&RS process. Continued Professional Development in this area will be consider for the 2015-2016 school year Some schools are conducting data analysis on the process and results to share evidence and concerns.

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To provide opportunities for students to participate in community outreach programs. To raise awareness of civic responsibility.

To provide opportunities for students to volunteer in the school and community.

1. Identify local

volunteer opportunities.

2. Increased contact between National Honor Society and Elementary students.

3. Searchable database of volunteer opportunities.

4. Encourage volunteerism as a requirement for both high school and middle school graduations.

School Stakeholders

School Stakeholders




High School students volunteered time to assist in the Early Childhood Center Middle school students and Academy students were involved in additional peer-leadership activities

To be explored during the 2015-2016 school year

To create least restrictive environments that are supportive so students of all abilities can learn and collaborate together.

1. Review current models.

2. Streamline/determine what programs/strategies will be used district wide.

3. Establish a set procedure for

Co-Teaching across the district.

All personnel

May - June 2015 Teachers have been

trained in more effective models of co-teaching. Teachers have utilized team-teaching, parallel teaching, and center-based teaching models in class. Increased number of co-teaching pairs at Sherman, Robert Gordon and Middle School.

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GOAL # 3: Professional Development

The Roselle Park School District is committed to improving student learning by providing the staff with effective and

productive professional development opportunities.


Technology Training 1. Training as needed for upcoming technology

2. Ask or survey teachers asking what their needs are for technology.

3. Teacher webpage training for parent/teacher communication.

Technology Coordinator

Survey at first staff meeting of the year (September 2014)

Web page and other tech training on first full professional development day September 2014- June 2015

Technology training is always on the agenda for Professional Development. In 2015-2016 training will focus heavily staff training to incorporate existing technology into curriculum.

Surveying staff will continue in coordination with the technology and curriculum committees.

Genesis gradebook in the parent portal has increased to include elementary grades. With the implementation of Office 365, we will be implementing an intranet for collaboration between parent, students, and educator.

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Common Core and PARCC

1. Inform parents where to find information about Common Core State Standards (CCSS) and PARCC. Give websites, etc.

o Videos on rpsd.org

website o Links for parents on

school/teacher webpages

o Share with students on your teacher webpage so they can show parents.

2. Teacher Workshop Training for PARCC (or online virtual training) with knowledgeable presenters.

Technology Coordinator, Administration

Principals

Technology

Coordinator responsible for workshop training at all sites

Link to be uploaded onto school website September 2014

By January 2015 - teacher training for PARCC


All areas have been addressed during the 2014-2015 school year. The district was successful in the implementation of PARCC in the spring of 2015 with minimal issues.

Teachers received PARCC overviews via shared videos, school level meetings and web resources.

OBJECTIVE ACTIVITY STAFF RESPONSIBLE BENCHMARK OR DATA POINT

STATUS

Teacher Modeling Program

1. Develop annual plan and procedures for lesson studies.

2. Technology and devices to share new trends for the use of communicating effectively.

Principals

Administration



In progress. To be addressed during the 2015-2016 school year

Office 365 has been implemented and administrators trained

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GOAL #4 : To Ensure A Safe, Secure And Modern Environment To Foster Learning And Student Growth.

The Roselle Park School District is committed in ensuring a safe, secure and modern environment to foster learning and student

growth.

OBJECTIVE

ACTIVITY

STAFF RESPONSIBLE

BENCHMARK OR DATA POINT

STATUS

Infrastructure Needs 1. Space for Full Day Kindergarten

2. High School Auditorium

Renovation 3. Automation of Human

Resources System 4. Maintenance and

proactive improvements of district infrastructure

Administration

Administration

Business Office


Director of Plant Operation


Feasibility/Impact Study

Structural Study/Improvement Plan March 2014

Feasibility Study

Structural/ Improvement Plan May/June 2014

Utilize job posting portal

Develop resume intake site

Implement filtering software/site to sort results

Evaluate existing systems to identify potential enhancement September 2015-June 2016

Assessment of current district building status to develop a baseline.

Assessment of district vehicles

Assessment of Core Technology (Network, Server, HVAC.)

Assessment of security (fire, burg, surveillance).

Assessment of grounds (fields, walkways, lots, etc. 2014-2015

Space for kindergarten classes was located in all three elementary schools

High School Auditorium was fully refurbished


A facility planner was hired and is currently conducting facility inspections and developing an action plan

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Improvement of Food Services

1. Automation of Point Of Service Systems

2. Solicitation of Community

Input into food quality and selection.

3. Explore recycling

opportunities

Technology Business Administrator


Administration

Determine software vendor

Acquire hardware to implement and integrate into the Student Information System and Alert Systems. September 2014-June 2016

Hold series of meetings to gain school community input; Students, Parents and Staff.

Summarize the findings and potentially include in the bid. June 2014

Inclusion of additional opportunities within the food services bid.

Reinforce and expand recycling knowledge. September 2014-June 2015

The POS system was upgraded during the 2014-2015 school year. The system now is integrated fully with our student database and allows payment online as well.

Surveys were created and presentations scheduled with food service providers

Additional recycling programs will be explored

To improve Communication with the Community

1. Redesign/Improvement of the district website

2. Greater access and easy

understanding of the

areas addressed within

the accountability and

compliance section of our

survey.

3. Increased parental involvement through regular communication

Administration

Board office staff

Board office

Principals

July 2015

2014-2015 2014-2017

The district has continued our contract for the 2015-2016 school year, however the new company has agreed to make all upgrades at no cost to the district. The look of the site will be updated in the fall of 2015.

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