LONG-RANGE STRATEGIC PLAN

HAMBLEN COUNTY SCHOOLS

FIVE-YEAR DISTRICT GOALS AND STRATEGIES 2018 -2023

(approved by Hamblen County Board of Education 04/10/18)

 

  1. We will increase student achievement

     

    1. We will develop and implement an aligned HCBOE curriculum for all grade levels/subjects
    2. We will create common HCBOE pacing guides
    3. We will create common HCBOE benchmark assessments
    4. We will focus professional development to support the curriculum/instructional program
    5. We will develop common HCBOE expectations for all grade levels/subject
    6. We will provide each building with useful/effective academic data analysis
    7. We will allocate additional resources to schools most in need
    8. We will conduct an audit to eliminate unnecessary initiatives to save instructional time
    9. We will increase student attendance rates
    10. Central Office will provide support and resources to improve student achievement
    11. We will create a strong early childhood literacy foundation (PK-3) in math/language arts

       

  2. We will improve the instructional program and curriculum to help specialty groups

     

    1. We will create criteria to identify at-risk students
    2. We will identify at-risk students early in the school year and provide constant monitoring
    3. We will develop/implement early intervention programming for at-risk students
    4. We will create a specialized program to challenge the top 5% of our students
    5. We will ensure students have the opportunity to secure dual-enrollment credits
    6. We will create a highly rigorous and challenging curriculum for high-ability students
    7. We will continue to strengthen our AP program
    8. We will address the needs of all critical subgroups

       

  3. We will prepare students for the workforce and expand our CTE programming

     

    1. We will expand CTE opportunities for all students
    2. We will promote CTE and improve parental/community perceptions
    3. We will create effective partnerships with Walters State and TCAT
    4. We will ensure students graduate with a CTE completer program
    5. We will create a strong working relationship with community business/industry
    6. We will create a comprehensive and clear pathway for CTE completers
    7. We will help prepare students to enter the workforce ready to work

       

      1. We will create a quality preschool experience for all 4-year-old students

         

        1. We will conduct a needs assessment to determine communities in most need
        2. We will develop common kindergarten readiness skills and developmental checklist
        3. We will create partnerships with local daycare and faith-based daycare centers
        4. We will increase 4-year-olds’ exposure to the normal school experience
        5. We will specifically target at-risk and English Language Learners for preschool
        6. We will create a Jump-Start program for all 4-year-old children

           

      2. We will more effectively involve our Hispanic community in the school district

         

        1. We will provide some type of interpreter (volunteer/paid) at schools in need
        2. We will place more value, and demonstrate more appreciation, for Hispanic culture
        3. We will create a welcoming environment for Hispanic families in our schools
        4. We will increase the number of Hispanic students in upper level classes/dual enrollment
        5. We will increase parental involvement among our Hispanic population
        6. We will provide language training for staff

      3. We will create an effective capital improvement program

         

        1. We will address any student/staff safety concerns
        2. We will prioritize capital improvement needs that support the instructional program
        3. We will prioritize capital improvement needs that prevent future maintenance issues

           

      4. We will improve the use and effectiveness of technology throughout the district

         

        1. We will ensure all schools have access to the same technology
        2. We will create an effective replacement plan for staff/student computers
        3. We will create an effective replacement plan for multi-media presentations
        4. We will ensure technology devices are repaired quickly and ready for use
        5. We will implement staff development to help with effective use of technology

           

  4. We will redesign our alternative school to more effectively help students

     

    1. We will maintain the current alternative school programs and practices
    2. We will create additional programming to help at-risk and non-traditional students
    3. We will focus on credit recovery for at-risk students (help with graduation)
    4. We will create non-traditional programming for non-traditional students
    5. We will redesign our graduation requirements/standards to help at-risk students
    6. We will provide additional CTE training for students interested in this area

       

  5. We will improve communication and maintain transparency

     

    1. We will publish School Matters in the local paper
    2. We will provide monthly updates to staff
    3. We will create routine listening tours
    4. We will create strong superintendent’s advisory committee
    5. We will effectively communicate with county commissioners
    6. We will effectively communicate with board of education
    7. We will conduct routine community forums for parents and members of the community
    8. We will create community workshops and activities to engage the community

       

  6. Central Office will provide more assistance and create a positive work environment

     

    1. We will attempt to increase take-home pay each year
    2. We will attempt to absorb health insurance increases for the individual
    3. We will implement a new technology-assisted substitute calling system
    4. We will maintain transparency and increase communication with staff
    5. We will adopt a servant-leadership model to serve staff members
    6. We will create leadership opportunities for staff members
    7. We will provide opportunities for staff to engage in the decision-making process

       

  7. We will improve the following quantitative academic measures

     

    1. We will increase student attendance rates
    2. We will increase graduation rates
    3. We will increase average ACT scores
    4. We will increase the percentage of students reading on grade level (3rd Grade)
    5. We will increase the percentage of students performing on grade level in math (5th Grade)
    6. We will increase the percentage of students scoring 3 or better on AP tests
    7. We will decrease the percentage of students with chronic absenteeism
    8. We will increase the percentage of students ready to enter the workforce
    9. We will increase the percentage of students ready to enter college