Strategic Plan At-A-Glance (2013-18) Our Vision: Greater Clark County Schools’ vision is to become nationally recognized as a premier provider of education by serving as the bridge connecting stakeholders to ensure all students are college and career ready. Our Mission: Greater Clark County Schools’ mission is for stakeholders to give 100 percent effort in meeting the academic and behavioral needs of each student ensuring acceptance to a post-secondary opportunity. Student Achievement and Instruction Goals #1 – By 2018, Greater Clark County Schools’ graduation rate will meet or exceed the state goal and ensure all graduates are accepted to post-secondary education or employment opportunities. #2 – By 2018, Greater Clark County Schools will achieve and maintain an “A” rating as defined by the Indiana Department of Education. #3 – By 2018, all certified staff will be rated as Effective or Highly Effective using the district’s evaluation system. #4 – By 2018, Greater Clark County Schools will reflect a diverse faculty that recognizes and respects the broad cultural differences of students. Key Strategies Implement IMPACT Program Implement K-12 Literacy Framework Implement College and Career Readiness Initiative Utilize Goal Clarity Process (Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment) Implement Certified Staff Evaluation Process Establish Diversity Committee Key Metrics Graduation Rate Core 40/Academic Honors Diplomas Post-Secondary Acceptance Percentage of students passing AP exams Percentage of students earning dual credits ACT Composite Score Number of schools with an “A” rating IMPACT (Individualized Student Support)

2012-13 Actual 88.1% 76.7% 87% 26.7% 15.8% 17.3 9 3727

Reading Level (STAR) Writing Proficiency

57.2% 61.8%

ISTEP+ Language Arts Passage ISTEP+ Math Passage English 10 End-of-Course Passage

76.9% 79.6% 71.8%

2013-14 Actual 90% 83% 92% 30% 34% 18.5 Acad. T 2/3 = 2930 Behavior T 2/3 = 655 65% 3-8 ISTEP WA= 72.5% Eng 10 WA – 78% Dist. = 73.4% 77% 78% 72%

2018-19 Target 93% 95% 100% 40% 50% 24 18 2000 80% 80%

85% 87% 85%

Algebra I End-of-Course Passage Percent of Effective/Highly Effective Teachers Ratio of Diverse Students:Diverse Staff

62.9% 99% 4:1

73% 98% 4:1

80% 100% 1:1

Finance Goals #1 - By 2018, Greater Clark County Schools will have the state recommended eight percent cash balance in the district’s General Fund #2 - By 2018, Greater Clark County Schools will have a five percent cash balance based on the district’s total budget in the district’s Rainy Day Fund #3 – Greater Clark County Schools will be fiscally mindful stewards of all public funds as evidenced in annual local and state audits, while maintaining high student achievement. #4 – Greater Clark County Schools is a significant partner as an economic driver in Clark County and will enhance partnerships annually with businesses, industry and local taxing entities in the share of tax dollars. #5 – Greater Clark County Schools will advocate annually for realistic state funding for all educational programs. Strategies Conduct Annual Staffing Reviews Monitor Expenditures Annually Conduct Internal Audits and Implement State Audit Recommendations Present TIF Impact on GCCS to Redevelopment Commissions Participate in On-Going Meetings with State Legislators Key Metrics

2012-13 Actual

2013-14 Actual

2018-19 Target

*General Fund Cash Balance *Rainy Day Fund Cash Balance

$1,500,000 $3,100,000

$3,100,000 $3,700,000

$5,000,000 $5,000,000

*Projected Balance as of December 31, 2014 Facilities & Technology Goals #1 – By August 2014, equitable access to technology will be available to 100 percent of faculty, staff, students, and parents so that education is enhanced and learning is facilitated. #2 – By the start of the 2018-2019 school year, all facilities will continue to provide and promote a safe and quality environment for the education of students as defined by the long-range facilities plan. #3 – By the end of each school year, Greater Clark County Schools will complete a district-wide evaluation and revision of current technology and facilities. Strategies Conduct Technology Needs Assessment Conduct Comprehensive Facility Study

Key Metrics

2012-13 Actual

Student:Computer Ratio 0.8:1 Faculty:Computer Ratio 0.05:1 Google Utilization (Daily Log-ins) My Big Campus Utilization Average Bandwidth Utilization 20,039 kb/sec 21st Century Skills Assessment (5th/8th) 5th - 60%/ 8th- 53% Average Age of Computers 2 years PBIS Impact (Reduction in Disciplinary Incidents) 12,262 Facility Study (Conducted Fall 2013/Now in Planning)

2013-14 Actual

2018-19 Target

1:1 1:1 6,000 10,000 260,000 kb/sec th th 5 – 69% / 8 32% 2 years 11,006

1:1 1:1 5000 4000 200,000 kb/sec 85%/90% 2 years 7000

Public Relations & Marketing Goals #1 - Greater Clark County Schools will improve its community perception by increasing its student population by one percent each year. #2 – Greater Clark County Schools will expand and enhance partnerships annually with families to retain current enrollment. #3 – By 2018, Greater Clark County Schools will formalize partnerships with business and community organizations. Strategies Modify District Website Create District-Produced Promotional Videos Develop Marketing Plan Maintain Data Dashboards Utilize SchoolMessenger Conduct Staff and Parent Listening Sessions Conduct Partnership Analysis Key Metrics

2012-13 Actual

2013-14 Actual

2018-19 Target

Enrollment Student Attendance Parent Satisfaction (Grade of A or B)

10,533 95.1% 68%

10,553

11,000 97% 90%

77%