Comprehensive School Improvement Plan 2013-2014
Action Component
District Name KY School for the BlindComponent Manager Heather Davis
School NameKY School for the BlindDate 3/2013
Priority Need / Goal (Addresses the Priority Need)1. Staff Climate: Culture and Resource committee members agree there needs to be a more personal communication format to relay information, as well as ongoing ,"staff specific" events which will continue to build camaraderie inside/outside the school day.
2. Senior Award: Outstanding Senior Award to be given in place of Valedictorian award.
3. Survey Needs: Data needed to drive Culture and Resource activities.
4. Assist with Graduation.
5. Master Wish List: Communication tool between campus needs/teacher needs and volunteers looking for service.
6.To improve communication and turn-out for Fall Parent Teacher Conference Day.
7.Through the 2013 Culture & Resources survey for KSB staff members, 50% of staff responded that they were unfamiliar (10%), disagree (17.5%) or other (22.5%) that they were familiar with the extra-curricular student participation/eligibility policy. / 1. Improve communications and build camaraderie in an organized manner.
2. To formally establish criteria & name an Outstanding Senior award to be given at KSB graduation in place of valedictorian, based on feedback from proposal sent to SBDM & share this with Seniors.
3. Create survey for Culture and Resource concerns to give better information for committee domain.
4. Assist senior class sponsors with needed items for graduation.
5. KSB will collect & maintain input from all staff Create Master wish list of needs.
6.To improve communication related to and therefore attendance at the calendar Parent Teacher Conference Day scheduled for November 2013.
7. Improve staff awareness of the student participation/eligibility policy.
Causes and Contributing Factors / Objectives with Measures of Success
1. Master list of staff birthdays, addresses, phone tree, etc. is in infancy stage. 2013 Committee-specific survey stated that many activities helped staff morale: staff participation in KSB extracurricular events, Chili Cook off, Christmas Party & Secret Santa, March Madness, Derby Hat Charity Fundraiser, Extra Mile Award, etc.
2. Due to small class sizes and changes in student population, current trends are moving away from valedictorian awards. However, the committee felt an award needed to be given to recognize outstanding achievement.
3. Revise 2013 survey for future needs & evaluate current practices re: specific areas under our committee domain. (Attendance, staff morale, drug and alcohol awareness, spirit week needs, eligibility, senior awards criteria, behavior, registration day needs/best use of parent time).
4. Graduation assistance is under domain of Culture and Resource Committee.
5. There are a number of people with time and talent and treasure, but staff are not prepared on short notice to make use of these volunteers.
6. Contributing factors prior to PTS Conference Day turnout may be lack of communication to staff about PTS extra-duty pay if they stay to attend scheduled conferences. This will be clearly communicated to staff as well as parents.
As discussed at committee meetings, and survey from staff, showed trying the week prior to Thanksgiving Break may increase turnout for working parents, as well as traveling staff and families during Thanksgiving week.
7. This policy was revised by the Culture & Resources Committee and staff members may be unaware of the changes. / 1a. Each year, by the end of September, OPTIONAL master birthday, address, phone list will have been updated/revised as needed.
1b. By the end of September 2013, 4-5 events will be scheduled and specific duties involving organizing and advertising will be assigned. An informal head count of staff attendance will be taken at each event and evaluated each year.
2. By September 2013, criteria for a new award will be formally established (draft has been submitted to SBDM) and shared with staff and students. Award will then be given the current school year.
3. Starting November 2013, committee will begin revision (Received some weaknesses in previous survey related to Spirit Week, Red Ribbon Week, eligibility, etc. Survey will need to contain questions specifically related to these indicators) of the annual survey. Survey ready to distribute by January 2014.
4. December 2013, Begin to assist class sponsorswith items needed for graduation ceremony.
5. By end of September 2013, a master list will be updated and maintained.
6. Data will be collected tracking number of Conferences attended in 2012 vs. 2013. In addition, data will be collected by the Culture & Resources Committee survey related to PTS Conference Day in 2012 vs. 2013.
7. On the 2014 Culture & Resource Committee’s annual survey, staff awareness of the eligibility policy will increase to 75% agree.
Action Component
District Name KY School for the BlindComponent Manager Heather Davis
School NameKY School for the BlindDate 3/2013
Strategies/Activities
Objective Label / Strategy/Activity / Expected Impact in Terms of Progress and Success / Responsible Person / Start Date / End Date / Estimated Resources and Costs1a / Annually, on opening PD day, each staff member will be asked for voluntary information related to master lists of staff birthdays, addresses, phone tree, etc. In addition, staff wanting to be part of a more organized "Sympathy/Encouragement Troupe" may sign up. / Better staff communication outside school hours. / School Counselor: Elaine Hall / 8/2013 / Update yearly / $0
1b / Plan, implement & advertise 4-5 staff events during each year: Chili Cook off, Christmas Party & Secret Santa, March Madness, Charity Fundraiser, Extra Mile Award, etc. / Improve staff morale, increase staff participation, and build communication among the staff. (Beyond grade levels or special areas.) / Culture Committee Members / 8/2013 / 5/2013 / $0
1c / Annually, on opening PD day, a sheet, listing KSB extracurricular activities with dates which will occur throughout the school year, will be available for all staff who wish to sign up, in advance to support specific activities. / Improve staff morale and build communication among the entire staff. (Beyond grade levels or special areas.) / Culture Committee Members / 8/2013 / Update yearly / $0
2a / Establish, in writing, the criteria & name for earning the new Senior Award and will be explained to Seniors at the beginning of the school year. / Student recognition for outstanding achievement. / School Counselor: Elaine Hall / 8/2013 / 9/2013 / $0
2b / Give an Outstanding Senior Award. To be hung in designated area in school building. Names will be added to this plaque each year, as the award is given.. / To be given at the 2013-2014 Graduation. / Culture Committee Members / Aug. 2013 / May 2014 / $150 for student $100 for plaque
3a / Revise survey to address specific needs under our committee's domain. / Better data with which the committee can use to determine needed activities. / Culture Committee members / November 2013 / December 2013 / $0
3b / Distribute and then analyze results of survey. / To receive data related to needs of our committee. / Culture Committee Members / Jan. 2014 / March 2014 / $0
3c / Determine if there are needs or follow-up actions related to data. / Data driven activities. / Culture Committee Members / March 2014 / May 2014 / $0
4 / Send letter to senior/parents concerning graduation announcements
Feb - order (Payment is due from students) caps & gowns for 8th grade and seniors
Feb - call Deanna Scoggins asking if she will play the piano at graduation
May - order and pick up roses for senior graduation ceremony / Early parent notice. Organized help for graduation. / Culture Committee / Oct. 2013 / May 2014 / $15 per student (approx. 5 students=$75)
5a / Survey staff, annually, on individual wishes and needs for volunteer services / A list of ready made activities to best utilize volunteers. / School Counselor: Elaine Hall / 8/2013 / 9/2013 / $0
5b / Update & maintain a master wish list for volunteer work. / Master notebook for organized communication tool. / School Counselor: Elaine Hall / 10/2013 / Update yearly / $0
6a / Counselor will include information about the changes to PTS Conferences at the Parent Communication table. / Increased communication between parents and teachers. / School Counselor:
Elaine Hall / 8/2013 / School Registration 2013 / $0
6b / Front office will call parents to schedule a phone, in person, or Skype conference, following a specific script. / Increased communication between parents and teachers. / Front Office / 3 Week prior to PTC Day / PTC Conference Day / $0
6c / Parents will be given the option Monday, November 18 and Tuesday, November 19, 2013 from 3pm to 7pm, rather than Monday, November 25, 2013. As discussed at committee meetings, and survey from staff, showed that trying the week prior to Thanksgiving Break may increase turnout for working parents, as well as traveling staff and families during Thanksgiving week. / Increased communication between parents and teachers. / Front office / 3 week prior to PTC Day / PTC Conference Day / $0
Extra Duty pay rate for 23 teachers for 2 hrs each?
7a / Athletic Director will explain the policy to all staff members. / All KSB staff will be aware of the policy and therefore, implement fairly and consistently. / Athletic Director / KSB Opening Day for Staff / Yearly / $0
7b / Policy will be printed in the weekly newsletter quarterly. / Parents, staff and students will be keep this information fresh in their minds throughout the year. / Culture and Resources Committee / Quarterly during 2013-2014 School year / Yearly / $0
7c / Each time a new Extracurricular activity starts, the coach/adult leader will sit down with students and have them sign that they understand and have been informed of the student extracurricular policy/eligibility . signed forms will be kept in the Guidance Counselor’s Office. / Students/coaches/adult leaders will be reminded of policy. / Culture and Resources Committee / 2013-2014 School year / Yearly / $0