Goal One:

To successfully educate all students

Goal 1,Obj 1

Objective 1:
Rank 2

Review / Implement on-line standards for English/Language Arts/Reading, Math, Science, and Social Studies, K-12. (Pacing Guides, Unit and Lesson Plans)

Goal 1,Obj 2

Objective 2:
Rank 1

Establish baseline from 2005-06, 2006-2007, and 2007-2008 and develop strategies for improvement for 2008-2009.

·   CRCT (Criterion Referenced Competency Test) 1-8
·   Grades 5 and 8 Writing Test
·   EOCT (End of Course Tests) 8-12
·   GHSGT/GHSWT (Georgia High School Graduation Tests) 9-12
·   Graduation Rate (Completion Rate) 9-12
·   Dropout Rate 9-12
·   Continue Advanced Studies Plan using the Direct Service Model

Goal 1,Obj 3

Objective 3:
Rank 1

Emphasize individual student achievement in English/Language Arts/Reading, Math, Science, Social Studies, and Writing.

• Work to ensure equal emphasis on all subject areas by implementing Standards Based Classroom Practices
   

• Continue pre/post assessment in grades 1-8 in Math, Science, Social Studies, and benchmark assessments in English/Language Arts/Reading.
   

• Begin weekly/monthly assessments with basic math facts in August: Addition/Subtraction, 1-2, Multiplication/Division, 3-5, Fractions/Decimals/Percentages, 6-8.
   

• Identify students at risk of reading failure through use of screening diagnostic tools DIBELS (Dynamic Indicators of Basic Early Literacy Skills) and SRI (Scholastic Reading Inventory).
   

• Continue improving writing scores by using 6+1 Writing Strategies

Goal 1,Obj 4

Objective 4:
Rank 1

Implement Talent Development Model.

(Year 2 consists of implementation of Career Academies at Ware County High School).
 

Goal 1,Obj 5

Objective 5:
Rank 2

Identify sub-groups that did not make absolute bar for AYP and develop strategies to improve performance. 

Goal 1,Obj 6 

Objective 6:
Rank 1

Identify students by school that are at risk of not meeting standards on state assessment and/or not completing high school and implement an appropriate Pyramid of Intervention or RTI strategies as required by the State. 

Goal 1,Obj 7

Objective 7:
Rank 3

Report specific research-based “best practices” that have been implemented at each school K-12 to reduce the performance gap for the identified students in each grade level. 

Goal 1,Obj 8

Objective 8:
Rank 3

Professional Learning Communities K-12 continue to evolve.

Whole Faculty Study Groups (Murphy/Lick), or other structured model must be used with emphasis on academic achievement.

Goal 1,Obj 9

Objective 9:
Rank 2

Continue using the evaluation instrument that correlates with the Learning Focused Schools’ model to improve performance of certified personnel. 

Goal 1,Obj 10

Objective 10:
Rank 3

Coordinate a shared reading study with school faculties on A Framework for Understanding Poverty (Payne) and The 360 Degree Leader (Maxwell) for administration. 

Goal 1,Obj 11

Objective 11

Goal 1,Obj 12

Objective 12:
Rank 3

Continue to implement the new Georgia Performance Standards (GPS) during 2008-2009. 

Goal 1,Obj 13

Objective 13:
Rank 1

Develop and/or expand credit recovery programs for students including Grade 8.5 and Ombudsman.

Goal 1,Obj 14

Objective 14:
Rank 3

Track, review, and implement strategies that will improve student discipline and attendance. 

Goal 1,Obj 15 

Objective 15:
Rank 1

Implement Georgia Leadership Institute for School Improvement (GLISI) model in developing Competency Models and Performance Pathways for leadership personnel.

Goal 1,Obj 16

Objective 16:
Rank 1

Goal Two:

To expand the climate/culture of success, credibility, and trust with all stakeholders (students, parents, staff, business, and the community at large)
 

Goal 2, Obj 1

Objective 1:
Rank 3

Foster better relationships between parents, teachers, administrators, and community. 

Goal 2, Obj 2

Objective 2:
Rank 3

Involve the community in the school improvement process. 

Goal 2, Obj 3

Objective 3:
Rank 3

Emphasize career and academic planning with expanded opportunities in conjunction with Waycross College and Okefenokee Technical College. 

Goal 2, Obj 4

Objective 4:
Rank 3

Partner with the Children’s Initiative to provide services which may not be otherwise available in the schools; for example (but not limited to), mentoring tutorial programs, teenage pregnancy, dropout prevention, etc. 

Goal 2, Obj 5

Objective 5:
Rank 1

Establish goals and objectives for 2008-2009 on the Ware County School System’s Website and ensure significant changes are brought to the Board’s attention prior to implementation.

Goal 2, Obj 6 

Objective 6:
Rank 3

Develop a timeline for Board of Education reports that demonstrate accountability and proof of success towards goals/objectives. 

Goal 2, Obj 7

Objective 7:
Rank 3

Approve the performance accountability cycle. 

Goal 2, Obj 8

Objective 8:
Rank 3

Place superintendent’s annual evaluation on the Ware County School System’s Website. 

Goal 2, Obj 9

Objective 9:
Rank 1

Provide parents and community members with access to data/scores at the school, district, and classroom level.  Encourage portal access to the Infinite Campus Student Information system.

Goal 2, Obj 10

Objective 10:
Rank 3

Promote Ware County by showcasing student achievement and award-winning recognitions by staff and students. Conduct a communications audit through the Office of Public Information.

Goal 2, Obj 11

Objective 11:
Rank 2

 Work to develop strategies to recruit the very best staff and administration with an emphasis on minority employees. 

Goal 2, Obj 12

Objective 12:
Rank 3

 Establish Superintendent’s Teacher Advisory Committee (Representatives will be the Teachers of the Year from each school site). 

Goal 2, Obj 13

Objective 13:
Rank 3

Goal Three:

To provide clean, safe, and orderly educational facilities that facilitates learning.
 

Goal 3, Obj 1

Objective 1:
Rank 3

Implement Five-year Facility Plan. (DAFFODIL project begins).

Goal 3, Obj 2

Objective 2:
Rank 2

Continue rating scale to evaluate the cleanliness of every school and hire and maintain adequate staff to maintain system facilities. 

Goal 3, Obj 3

Objective 3:
Rank 1

Review and update emergency management plans for all Ware County School System’s facilities. 

Goal 3, Obj 4

Objective 4:
Rank 3

Maintain the existing Ware County Policy Manual with support as needed from the Georgia School Boards Association and/or Harben and Hartley.

Goal Four:

To provide fiscal accountability to Ware County citizens
 

Goal 4, Obj 1

Objective 1:
Rank 2

Review school and district financial procedures and provide recommendations for improvement.

Goal 4, Obj 2

Objective 2:
Rank 2

Provide a monthly update on the current Sales Tax for Education projects.

Goal 4, Obj 3

Objective 3:
Rank 2

Monitor Sales Tax for Education III projects.

Goal 4, Obj 4

Objective 4:
Rank 1

Establish a tentative budget for the 2009 – 2010 School Year.

Ware BOE - Department of Finance:  Tentative budget for 2009-10
 

Goal 4, Obj 5

Objective 5:
Rank 1/2

Post monthly financial reports for the Board of Education.