Goals
The following two goals listed and summarized below were selected based on the most current and pertinent issues/needs:
Goal 1
By the end of the three year library plan period, budget development will consider opportunities to modernize the elementary, middle, and high school libraries. Integration of new technologies, resources, flexible learning spaces, and adequate shelving/storage spaces, aiming to increase student usage of library resources, will be prioritized with yearly assessments to track progress.
Specific: Upgrade all three school libraries (elementary, middle, and high school) by incorporating new technologies, resources, flexible learning spaces, and adequate shelving/storage spaces. Priority will be given to the elementary school library in order to accommodate larger "specials" classes.
Measurable: Increase student usage of library resources and enhance student satisfaction ratings by the end of the three year library plan timeline.
Achievable: Collaborate with teachers, staff, students, and parents to gather input and around budget development for new technologies. A combination of common school funds, regular budgetary funds and donations will support these goals.
Relevant: Modernized libraries will support the district’s goal of improving literacy and fostering a love of reading among students.
Time-bound: During the first year of the library plan, assess the needs of each library, in relation to incorporating new technologies, resources, flexible learning spaces, and adequate shelving/storage spaces. During year two, make a plan to meet the needs derived from the assessing of each library. Continue to work on completing the modernization goal through year three of the library plan.
Goal 2
Within the first year of the library plan, we will develop and implement a streamlined system for acquiring and repairing new technologies, aiming to have a strategical and sustainable replacement and acquisition system, with year two running implementation of the system, quarterly reviewing the effectiveness of the plan and making necessary adjustments, so the plan can be fully running during year three of the library plan.
Specific: Develop and implement a streamlined system for acquiring and repairing new technologies, aiming to have a strategic and sustainable replacement and acquisition plan which aligns with overall district policies.
Measurable: In year two, running implementation of the system, quarterly reviewing the effectiveness of the plan and making necessary adjustments, with a goal of full implementation during year three of the library plan
Achievable: Collaborate with IT staff, vendors, and school administrators to create a procurement process and establish repair protocols.
Relevant: An efficient system will enhance the availability and reliability of technologies, supporting the district's commitment to integrating digital learning tools in the classroom.
Time-bound: Launch the system within the first year of the library plan. During the second year, fully implement the new system, tracking the effectiveness of the system with quarterly reviews to assess performance and make necessary adjustments. Fully run the system during year three of the library plan.
*The District recognizes that state budget variables may impact the ability to implement portions of this plan. Priorities presented here represent goals based on adequate state support for education via the Wisconsin state budget. We also recognize that the goals described in this plan do not commit the Oostburg School Board to specific staffing or resource allocations as those decisions will continue to be prioritized as part of the overall budget process.