BDFA-E1

Format for School Improvement Plan

PREAMBLE

The following format for the school incorporates the language included in the Educational Reform Bill. The school plan will be submitted to the School Committee by April, 1994.

MISSION/GOAL STATEMENT OF THE SCHOOL

The Mission Statement/Goal statement is in concert with the District Vision and priorities and the State Wide goals.

THE FOLLOWING CATEGORIES ARE TAKEN DIRECTLY FROM THE REFORM BILL

CLASS SIZE

Assessment of the impact of class size on student performance.

Student to teacher ratios and other factors and supportive adult resources.

Inclusion of a scheduled plan to reduce class sizes if necessary.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR STAFF

This plan will be developed in tandem with the district wide plan as required by Educational Reform Bill.

Allocation of budget funds for the plan at the school level.

PARENTAL INVOLVEMENT IN THE SCHOOL

Indicate the areas where there is parental involvement in the school. Are there plans for involvement in other area?

SAFETY AND DISCIPLINE

What are the current disciplinary measures in the school? What measures have been taken to make this an orderly and safe school?

TOLERANCE AND RESPECT FOR ALL GROUPS OF PEOPLE IN THE SCHOOL

What specific programs are in place to increase the tolerance and respect for all people?

What specific guidelines are in place to ensure that students and staff have tolerance and respect for one another?

If improvement is needed what specific plans are being developed?

EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

What are the present programs and what are the needs for the future?

PROGRAMS FOR THE DIVERSE LEARNING NEEDS OF ALL STUDENTS

Identification of students with diverse learning needs and appropriate programs for those needs.

OTHER PROGRAMS AS IDENTIFIED BY THE PRINCIPAL AND THE COUNCIL

The intent of this section is to allow for the identification of needed program improvement that is not covered in the above sections. Also, this section will provide the framework for the development of areas as identified in previous school plans.

OUTLINE OF BUDGET RESOURCES FOR THE SCHOOL AND IDENTIFICATION OF FUNDS USED TO MEET THE COMPONENTS OF THE SCHOOL PLAN.

Are the budgeted amounts sufficient to meet the needs of the school plan?

If not sufficient, list amounts needed for the particular line item.

METHOD OF MONITORING THE PLAN

This section is linked to the accountability thrust of the School Reform Bill. There should be indicators developed that would allow the council to evaluate the effectiveness of the plan and subsequently the school. The State Department of Education will be developing school profiles. Some of the local school indicators will be included in the School Profile when released by the Department of Education.

ACCOUNTABILITY ISSUE

The role of the council is to advise the principal in the development of the plan. The superintendent will hold the principal accountable for the leadership of the school, the day by day management of the school, and the school/student results. The superintendent cannot hold a council accountable for results but the hope is that the advisory nature of the council around school issues will enhance the educational results for which the principal is held accountable.

NAME OF SCHOOL

DATE

SIGNATURES OF COUNCIL MEMBERS - CO-CHAIR. PRINCIPAL and MEMBERS

First Reading: 2/8/94 ADOPTED: 3/8/94