GLEN RIDGE
PUBLIC SCHOOLS 
Strategic Plan
Partnered with a
supportive community, the Glen Ridge Public Schools
will provide all students the opportunity to achieve their full individual potential
through a dynamic, stimulating and challenging educational program that fosters
respect, prepares students for life-long learning and enables students to contribute
as
citizens in an ever-changing, global society.
Updated: December 2004 August 2007
November 2005
April 2006
January 2007
September 2004 – Original Submission
Daniel Fishbein, Ed.D.
Superintendent of Schools
GLEN RIDGE PUBLIC SCHOOLS
August, 2007
Dear Reader,
A long-range strategic plan sets a blueprint for an organization. Our organization, the Glen Ridge Public Schools, is a PreK-12 school system located in the borough of Glen Ridge, New Jersey. A strategic plan is both fixed and fluid. This document, which was prepared by a broad base of community representatives, will be used as a guide as we continue the important work of improving student achievement. It will be reviewed semi-annually for revision and update.
Our goals have been developed into the following action plans:
· Curriculum Action Plan
· Facilities Action Plan
· Partnership Action Plan
· Individual Potentials Action Plan
The Glen Ridge Board of Education spent the 2003-2004 school year discussing the preliminary action team plans. This final document represents what the Board feels is attainable over the next three to five years.
The ultimate responsibility for the success of this plan lies with the administration and teaching staff. Excellent teaching-learning procedures, meaningful assessments and the good relationships established among teachers, students and parents are the backbone of our successful schools. The Board of Education is confident that the strategies and action steps in this plan will equip our students with the skills to be successful adults.
We are pleased to share our goals with the entire
Daniel Fishbein, Ed.D.
Superintendent
GLEN RIDGE PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Strategic Planning Process
Executive Summary
OVERVIEW:
In January of 2003, Superintendent Daniel Fishbein, Ed.D., with the support of the Glen Ridge Board of Education, engaged the New Jersey School Board Association to work with the Glen Ridge Public Schools on the update of the long-range strategic plan. Central to the strategic plan is community input to the process and goals that will then guide policy and practice over the next three to five years. The planning process included broad-based participation of key stakeholders from both school and community. Participation occurred through an entire group meeting in January, 2003 to revisit the mission statement and beliefs as well as develop goals. This was followed by the work of action teams to develop the action team plans.
The action team plans were submitted to the Glen Ridge
THE FOCUS OF THE ACTION TEAMS:
During the late winter and spring of 2003 the action teams met to develop their individual plans in the following areas:
· Curriculum
· Facilities
· Partnership
· Individual Potentials
Action teams met and developed plans without limitations. The Board of Education accepted each plan as presented in the spring of 2003 and made decisions about priorities and achievability during the 2003-2004 school year. Each action plan was adjusted and officially approved by the Glen Ridge Board of Education.
SUMMARIZATION OF THE ACTION TEAM PLANS
Curriculum
GOAL 1: Provide students with a broad range of curricular offerings.
·
STRATEGY 1: Explore and possibly expand
curricular offerings.
·
STRATEGY 2: Explore and possibly expand curricular
offerings in all schools.
Status December 2004:
Current the Middle School is exploring the feasibility of moving chorus into
the school day. The High School is reviewing World Language, exploring the
addition of Anatomy and Physiology (Science); Human Behavior (SS); and
discussing European History (SS). Currently no one in the department feels
comfortable teaching an EH class.
Status November 2005:
New courses implemented in September 2005: Anatomy and Physiology (Science);
Human Behavior (SS); Spanish and French IV- Survey of Literature; and Spanish
and French IV – Conversation and Culture; Drawing and Painting – Art; AP
Statistics; Independent Study in Science and English; and Future Teachers
Experience
Status April 2006: In
the fall of 2006 we will offer an English class in the Study of Shakespeare; we
have set up a process of students to take classes in alternative setting
(on-line etc.); an Advanced English Language
and Composition; Statistics and Probability as well as Advanced Placement in
Statistics and Probability; Introduction to Java and Advanced Placement Java;
Pathways Technology; Database Design Programming with SQL; Web-publishing;
Current Issues in Science; Understanding the visual Arts; and Architectural
Design and Construction
Status January 2007:
During the summer and fall of 2006, 10 students took 10 online courses.
Currently we are developing planning for courses in the areas of 8th
Grade Cycle in Pathways; a World History Advanced Placement Course; a half-year
elective course in Native American
History and Culture and Introduction to Three Dimensional Art
Status August 2007:
The curricula described in January 2007 were written during the summer of 2007.
Additionally, the 6th grades will be fully departmentalized with the
addition of a technology course. Ceramics will be added to
GOAL 2: Scheduling
options for grades 7-12. (BOE Decision - No Action At This Point)
·
STRATEGY: Explore and investigate scheduling
options at the High School
building.
Status April 2006:
Currently the HS administration is organizing a scheduling study group to look
at alternative schedules.
Status January 2007:
The HS administration is continuing to explore scheduling options.
Status August 2007:
The HS administration is continuing to explore scheduling options and may pilot
and alternative schedule at some time during the 2007-2008 school year.
GOAL 3: Provide adequate technology
curriculum/resources personnel for each building. (BOE Decision - No Action At This Point)
·
STRATEGY: Improve technology support in each
building.
Status April 2006: We
have been able to accomplish this goal through better monitoring of technology
repair requests made through the increased use of our work order system.
Status January 2007:
Status is unchanged since April 2006 with the exception of additional
professional development courses in the area of technology administrative use
and the infusion of technology into instruction. The introduction of laptop
carts has been excellent. We conducted an on-line training in the are of child abuse.
Status August 2007:
We have implemented a new student management system which will include a
communication module which will keep parents informed at unprecedented level.
We have installed a new technology training center for faculty. This is located
at the High School. We have increased the number to computer carts available at
RAS and the HS. We have recently updated our world language lab by purchasing a
new digital lab. We continue to experiment administratively by conducting paper
less BOE meeting. In addition to on-line training in child abuse we will add
sexual harassment to our on-line training.
GOAL 4: Increase
the number of professional days. (BOE Decision - No Action At This Point)
·
STRATEGY: Increase professional development
opportunities.
Status April 2006: No change in status
Status January 2007: No change in status
Status August 2007: Our professional and support
staffs have many opportunities to develop professionally through ongoing
training. During the 2007-2008 school year we will add
a technology training center for increased training in that area. Additionally,
teachers in grades pre-k – 6 will be trained in CAPS and as a district we will
join the
GOAL 5: Increase support to mainstream
teachers, special education teachers and students. (BOE Decision - No Action At This Point)
·
STRATEGY: Increase special education
staff and specific professional
development.
April 2006: Our
entire professional development program focused on best practice as well as a
direct focus on, “we are all special educators”.
January 2007: During
the late fall and early winter several SE professionals gave workshops to the
community on specific SE issues. These programs were open to parents, teachers
and administrators.
August 2007: Over the
past three years we have we significantly increase in the number resource
room teachers by 4, added an ABA teacher
and Reading Specialist. In addition starting in 2007-2008 we have purchased a
mathematics program specifically for SE.
GOAL 6: Attract and retain qualified professional staff.
·
STRATEGY: Explore opportunities for local
childcare. (COMPLETE)
Status December 2004:
I have visited two local childcare facilities. I have sent the information
about one program to staff in need and they have accessed that program. I have
distributed a survey of childcare needs to the entire staff as well as the
borough employees to see I four need fit Mountinside’s ability to service our
employees.
Status November 2005:
Through our discussions with local child care providers we have established
relationships and employees are accessing the programs that fit their needs.
Status April 2006: At
this point we have not been confronted with this issue in about a year.
Additionally, the district will implement and before care for afternoon pre-k
students in the fall of 2006.
Status January 2007:
We continue to attract excellent candidates, yet are still dealing with
maternity replacements but not at the same level as in the past two years.
Status August 2007:
No change in status.
GOAL 7: Improve the existing middle school model and address administrative needs.
·
STRATEGY: Explore
improvements to the middle school program.
Status December 2004:
See attached report from Middle School Committee; We
have already hired an administrator for the Middle School Program.
Status November 2005:
The Middle School Program has established itself with the community. The
administration has work tirelessly with improved program, parents’ newsletter;
Middle School Yearbooks as well as a separate web-page for the Middle School
Program just to name a few improvements.
Status April 2006: I
believe this goal has been accomplished through the leadership of the HS/MS
program. COMPLETE, yet will continue to
monitor and look to improve.
Status January 2007:
We will continue to monitor and seek to improve and enhance the program
Status August 2007:
During the 2006-2007 school year we sent a group of
teachers to a national middle school conference with the Principal and
Assistant Principal.
Facilities
GOAL: All facilities used by the Glen Ridge Public Schools are appropriately maintained and upgraded to support our education programs and accommodate the needs of the community.
·
STRATEGY 1: By
2005, renovate the
to a state of good repair and useful condition.
Status December 2004:
While we will not make this 2005 date, the GREF has started to work on
fundraising for the project. They have approximately $80K and will start their
campaign in March 2005. Additionally, the BOE has complete restoring the
lighting in the Auditorium during the summer of 2004.
Status November 2005:
The Foundation is planning to have the majoring of the money by January 2006.
They are planning for the summer of 2006 for work to be done.
Status April 2006:
The GREF has almost raised the funds necessary to complete the renovations. The
administration has met with contractors all winter and spring to line up the
vendors to do the work during the summer of 2006.
Status January 2007:
I am happy to report that the community is now enjoying the hard work and
generosity of the GREF. The auditorium is 95% complete.
Status August 2007:
While we are still waiting for the AC to be connected we have been able to
replace the front exterior doors as well as replace the front exterior steps.
This was funded through the Alternative Funding Committee and the Kitchen Tour.
·
STRATEGY 2: By
2005, complete outstanding maintenance projects that are in
excess of $25K.
Status December 2004:
We are actually closing in on these items. We will not reach it by the end of
2005, but we are in very good shape. We will continue to place items within the
school budget as well as spend down any surplus allowable to meet the cap
surplus amounts under S-1701.
Status November 2005:
We have completed our LRFP for state approval. The LRFP contain lists for each
building concerning pending projects. Additionally, we will have money left
over from the High School Construction. We need to determine what we will do
with that money. Finally, we have been able to move some of our long standing
projects forward through the funding gain through the Alternative Funding
Committee as well as through cooperative bidding with the borough.
Status April 2006: We
have been able to paving at
Status January 2007:
We are currently in the process if installing four unit-ventilators at the
Status August 2007: The items listed above have been completed. In
addition we have been able to paint the exterior trim at
·
STRATEGY 3: Implement
facility enhancements to meet evolving educational
needs. ( BOE Decision - No Action At This Point)
Status April 2006: We
have been able to improve our facilities through the bond referendum as well as
through the generosity of the community. Some improvements included but not
limited to the outside classroom at Linden and the proposed outside classroom
at Forest; renovations at the Ridgewood Auditorium; paving at three schools;
Playground improvements at Ridgewood etc.
Status January 2007: Completing
the
Status August 2007:
An
·
STRATEGY 4: Revise
the
Status December 2004:
After the New Year, The BA, Supervisor of B & G and the Superintendent will
meet with representatives from DRG to start the process of updating our LRFP
which is required to be completed by October 2005.
Status November 2005:
Our LRFP was completed by the October 2005 deadline. We are currently awaiting
DOE approval of our plan.
Status April 2006:
Architect was required to make adjustment to our LRFP due to the State not
getting legislative permission to make changes in the standards that were
applied state wide. No approval, meant all the
district in the state had to make adjustments to their LRFP.
Status January 2007:
Our LRFP has been submitted to the DOE in October 2005. To date, the DOE has
not released any LRFP approvals throughout the state.
Status August 2007:
No change in status.
Partnerships
GOAL 1: By September 2005, develop two
projects that are underwritten through corporate sponsorships.
·
STRATEGY: Sponsorship
Status December 2004:
The BOE spent a good portion of the school year discussing BOE “policy” on
corporate sponsorship. This has been a difficult goal to achieve. The
Alternative Funding Committee spent considerable time cultivating some sponsorship
without success.
Status November 2005:
We have been able to renegotiate our contract with Pepsi for considerably more
money then we receive from Coke. This negotiation was done in conjunction with
the Alternative Funding Committee.
Status April 2006: We
continue to work with our partners, Alternative Funding, GREF etc. to implement
both facility and program enhancements to the district.
Status January 2007: We
continue to work with our partners, Alternative Funding, GREF, H & S and
the Kitchen Tour etc. to implement both facility and program enhancements to
the district.
Status August 2007:
No change in status
GOAL 2: By September 2005, develop a comprehensive grants program.
·
STRATEGY: Grant Development
Status December 2004: Our successes with grants have been mostly at
the local level. The
Status November 2005:
Again through the generosity of the community groups we have been able to move
forward with some major facility projects. Linden Avenue Home and School
donated and outdoor classroom and screens for some of the windows. Ridgewood
Avenue School Home and School donated a playground expansion. We were able to
pave at both the High School and the
Status April 2006:
The status remains unchanged since the last report. We will be considering a
Security grant during the month of April to see if we are eligible.
Status January 2007: The
status remains unchanged since the last report. Unfortunately we were not
eligible for the security grant in April 2006
Status August 2007:
No change in status
GOAL 3: By
September 2005, develop “living treasures” in schools utilizing senior citizen
resources, and establish a community bulletin board on the web-site.
·
STRATEGY 1: Community
Outreach – Living Treasure
Status December 2004:
Developed a district wide survey to be distributed to the public (electronic)
during the spring of 2005. This satisfies our requirement to survey the
community every 7 years.
Status November 2005:
We conducted a district during the spring of 2005 and examined the data during
the summer of 2005. Senior citizens were only some of the people we received
input from. We have disaggregated the data and sent it to the HS guidance
department to be used in the following manor. Some people volunteered to
discuss their careers and/or college/university with students who have an
interest in that area or school.
Status April 2006: The
status remains unchanged since the last report.
Status January 2007:
There has been an effort since September 2006 to include more activities to
include senior citizens into our educational programs. I have met with the
Status August 2007:
No change in status
·
STRATEGY 2: Community Outreach – Community
Bulletin Board
Status December 2004:
Updating web-site during summer of 2005 and implemented e-mail distribution.
Status November 2005:
The term bulletin board in today’s technology is outdated. Web-site was updated
during the summer and fall of 2005. It received the Award of Excellence from
the NJSBA. Through our web-site along with our ability to send out
instantaneous communication through e-mail, we are able to communicate with the
community on a regular basis.
Status April 2006:
Unchanged since the last report.
Status January 2007:
Our e-mail distribution list is the manner in which we do 80% of our
communication to our parents. It has become so popular we have had to institute
new policy concerning distribution: 1) School/District business; 2) School
organization business: 3) borough business; 4) Borough organization business
Status August 2007:
No change in status
Individual Potentials
GOAL: All
students have the opportunity to pursue individual interests and develop
personal talents in accordance with their individual potential.
·
STRATEGY 1: By
2008, develop and implement required community
service component within all students’ educational program.
Status December 2004:
Surveyed existing community service activities in our schools. We have
activities at all levels. Activities at the secondary level are voluntary, yet
most students do participate. Activities at the lower levels are school wide
activities and almost all students participate.
Status November 2005:
No change in activity.
Status April 2006: No
change since last report.
Status January 2007:
No change in status.
Status August 2007:
No change in status.
·
STRATEGY 2: By
2005, require annual professional development
opportunities
focused on meeting the personal needs of all students.
Status December 2004:
Surveyed faculty and administration to determine needs.
Status November 2005:
Our professional development has focused on instruction and best practice in
schools.
Status April 2006: Our
spring in-district professional development program centers around
discussion forums versus regular in-service programs.
Status January 2007:
Our fall professional development day focused on the grieving process;
additional training on the new LA program Pre-k -5 and DYFS training.
Status August 2007:
During the 2007-2008 school year we will be working
with teachers pre-k – 6 teachers in the area of formative evaluations through
the CAPS program as well as become part of the
·
STRATEGY 3: By
2005, create an environment of greater respect among
students, staff and parents.
Status December 2004:
Administration and faculty determined need areas.
Status November 2005:
Character Education instruction and practice has really taken on new meaning
and implementation in our buildings.
Status April 2006: No
change since last report.
Status January 2007:
No change in status since last report.
Status August 2007: A district-wide Character Education Audit has been
conducted and will be on the district web-site in the early fall as part of our
curriculum web-site.
GLEN RIDGE PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Partnered with a
supportive community, the Glen Ridge Public Schools
will provide all students the opportunity to achieve their full individual potential
through a dynamic, stimulating and challenging educational program that fosters
respect, prepares students for life-long learning and enables students to contribute
as
citizens in an ever-changing, global society.
RENEWAL
Educational
Beliefs
The
§
Provides the whole child with a sound foundation
in traditional and evolving disciplines, inquiry, communication, creative and
critical thinking;
§
Encourages the active participation of students,
educators, staff, parents, community and government;
§
Challenges each individual to realize his/her
unique abilities, aptitudes, interests and creative potential;
§
Expects and challenges all to realize full
potential;
§ Recruits, retains and develops a highly-qualified staff.
We believe education:
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Is the foundation of our society
§
Is inherently valuable
§
Teaches the process of learning
§
Requires active participation and engagement
§
Takes place in all settings
§
Stimulates curiosity
§
Encourages intellectual risk-taking
§
Is an on-going evolutionary lifelong process
We believe that an effective
educational environment:
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Requires respect, decency and genuine civility
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Addresses and respects diversity
§
Fosters self-esteem
§
Is safe, accessible and well designed for
student/community needs
§
Is appropriately funded
§
Reflects current data and looks to the future
RENEWAL
District Strengths
- dedicated faculty and administration
- strong community support
- education highly valued
- motivated student body
- on-going professional development
- pride in facilities/buildings
- collaborative effort among stakeholders
- size of school district
- student services department
- safe/nurturing environment
District Challenges
- funding
- middle school support
- increase
course offering and schedule flexibility
- facility needs (space utilization)
- up-to-date staff development
- staff retention
- balance between external testing mandates and our own
curriculum goals
(assessment data management)
- technology: keeping up and re-evaluating needs
- technology utilization
- security/safe school environment
- class size
- auditorium
- support for types of diversity (academic, social, etc.)
GLEN RIDGE PUBLIC
SCHOOLS
CURRICULUM ACTION PLAN
A strength of the
GOAL 1: Provide the students with a broad range of
curricular offerings.
STRATEGY 1: Explore and possibly expand
offerings.
|
Major Activities |
Personnel Responsible |
Timeline |
Measure of Progress |
|
Survey students and parents
for area of interest. |
|
Fall/Winter 2004 |
Presentation of results |
|
Survey faculty for
resources, expertise and interest in new areas. |
|
Fall /Winter 2004 |
Presentation of results |
|
Investigate curricular
offerings in other similar districts. |
|
Fall/Winter 2004 |
Presentation of results |
|
Hire district Director of
Curriculum K-12. |
No Action |
NA |
Budgetary reasons |
|
Possibly expand
opportunities for vocational, career, informational technology training. |
|
Fall 2005 (Ongoing) |
Final determination of need
and possibly offer class(es) |
|
Possibly expand
opportunities in the fine arts and social studies. |
|
Fall 2005 (Ongoing) |
Final determination of need
and possibly offer class(es) |
STRATEGY 2: Explore and possibly expand
curricular offerings in all schools.
|
Major Activities |
Personnel Responsible |
Timeline |
Measure of Progress |
|
Explore opportunities to
partner with other facilities. |
|
Ongoing |
Report out what is offered |
|
Explore online courses,
information technology, distance learning, corporate partnerships,
internships, senior year projects. |
|
Ongoing |
Report out what is offered |
|
Major Activities |
Personnel Responsible |
Timeline |
Measure of Progress |
|
Expand world language
program and multicultural opportunities to PK-2. |
Action Taken Complete in the Fall of
2007 |
Fall 2007 Complete |
Budgetary reasons
(Multicultural activities are already an important part of our curriculum.) |
|
Expand course offerings in
world language 3-12. |
No Action |
NA |
Currently investigating. |
GOAL 2: Scheduling
options for grades 7-12.
STRATEGY: Explore and investigate scheduling options at
the High School building.
|
Major Activities |
Personnel Responsible |
Timeline |
Measure of Progress |
|
Explore/investigate
different daily time schedules.
|
Partial Action Taken |
NA |
No Action – We are already
working on the senior year option. HS admin. Is exploring
scheduling options |
|
Explore/investigate the
option of students “testing out” of requirements. |
No Action |
NA |
No Action – State may
mandate. |
GOAL 3: Provide
adequate technology curriculum/resources
personnel
for each building.
STRATEGY: Improve technology support in each building
and keep current.
|
Major Activities |
Personnel Responsible |
Timeline |
Measure of Progress |
|
Hire qualified personnel
(media specialists, technology support for instructional and technological
support in each building.) |
Partial Action Taken |
Ongoing for tech support. |
We have installed a tech
training center in the HS for all staff. |
|
Keep technology
opportunities and usage current and on the cutting edge. |
Action Taken |
Ongoing |
Currently being done |
|
Provide updated
technological hardware access for staff and students in school and at home. |
Partial Action Taken |
Ongoing |
|
GOAL 4: Increase
the number of professional development days.
STRATEGY: Increase professional development
opportunities.
|
Major Activities |
Personnel Responsible |
Timeline |
Measure of Progress |
|
Increase the number of
professional development days.
|
Partial Action Taken |
Ongoing |
BOE currently funds professional
development |
|
Expand types of
professional development opportunities offered.
|
Action Taken |
Ongoing |
We currently do this and
continue to investigate new delivery techniques. |
|
Provide curriculum
orientation and mentoring for newly hired staff. |
Action Taken |
Ongoing |
We currently do this. |
GOAL 5: Increase
support to mainstream teachers, special education
teachers and
students.
STRATEGY: Increase special education staff and specific
professional development.
|
Major Activities |
Personnel Responsible |
Timeline |
Measure of Progress |
|
Provide opportunities for
ongoing/ continuous support for mainstream students and teachers.
|
Partial Action Taken |
Ongoing |
We hire what is necessary
and are code compliant. We have increased the number of SE teachers
significantly over the past three years. |
|
Expand community awareness
of disabilities.
|
Action Taken |
NA |
We currently do this.
Through GRASE; MAC; H &S and the GREA. |
GOAL 6: Attract
and retain qualified professional staff.
STRATEGY: Explore opportunities for local childcare.
|
Major Activities |
Personnel Responsible |
Timeline |
Measure of Progress |
|
Explore opportunities for
local childcare. |
Superintendent |
Spring/Fall 2004 |
Faculty enrolling in local
childcare. Complete |
|
Improve tuition
reimbursement. |
Partial Action |
NA |
Contractual |
|
Expand roles and
responsibilities of program leaders to all schools and levels. |
No Action |
NA |
Budgetary |
|
Compare existing salaries
and benefits for all staff to similar districts. |
Action Taken |
NA |
We do this as part of
negotiations. |
|
Implement mentoring program
for new teachers. |
Action Taken |
NA |
We are currently doing
this. |
|
Provide professional develop-ment
on curriculum. |
Action Taken |
NA |
We are currently doing
this. |
|
Explore opportunities for
student teachers. |
Action Taken |
NA |
We are currently doing
this. |
|
Explore flex time and job
sharing. |
No Action |
NA |
Not something we want to
do. |
GOAL 7: Improve
the existing middle school model and address
administrative
needs.
STRATEGY: Explore improvements to the middle school
program.
|
Major Activities |
Personnel Responsible |
Timeline |
Measure of Progress |
|
Hire administrator to focus
on middle school issues. |
Superintendent |
03/04 |
Successful completion of
first year. |
|
Research alternative middle
school models and curricular programs. |
HS/MS Administration |
04/05 |
Report submitted to
Superintendent -Winter 2004/2005. |
|
Explore/investigate
alternative middle school configuration to include 6th grade. |
Part of item above |
|
|
|
Explore/investigate possibility
of alternative middle school facility. |
Part of item above |
|
|
|
Explore/review transition
activities. |
Part of item above |
|
|
|
Explore staffing needs for
middle school population to re-establish teaming. |
Part of item above |
|
|
|
Expand co-curricular
activities for middle school. |
Part of item above |
|
|
|
Expand opportunities to improve
communication between the home and school. |
Part of item above |
|
|
GLEN RIDGE PUBLIC
SCHOOLS
FACILITIES ACTION PLAN
GOAL: All
facilities used by the Glen Ridge Public Schools are
appropriately maintained and upgraded to
support our education programs and accommodate the needs of the community.
STRATEGY 1: By
2005, renovate the
|
Major Activities |
Personnel Responsible |
Timeline |
Measure of Progress |
|
BOE Finance Committee
conducts a site visit of auditorium. |
BOE Finance Committee |
Spring 2004 |
Visitation and discussion |
|
Appoint committee to develop
plan to ascertain educational/ community needs for the auditorium and the
needed work to restore to a state of good repair. (Complete list of
enhancements for further consideration.) |
Superintendent, Business
Administrator and GREF |
Spring 2004 |
Committee formed through
the GREF. House lighting and stage lighting fixed during summer 2004.
Majority of work done Summer ‘06 |
|
Seek architectural firm to
determine deficiencies and include as a capital project in the revised Long
Range Facilities Plan. |
Partial Action Taken |
NA |
Project will be done in
pieces. |
|
Direct architectural firm to
prepare bid specification and submit paperwork to the DOE for approval to bid
the project. |
No Action |
NA |
Project will be done in
pieces. |
|
Begin fundraising efforts
to restore auditorium as soon as we receive a solid cost estimate. (Grants: i.e. |
GREF COMPLETE |
Fall 2004 |
GREF will start fundraising
campaign with assistance of community groups. |
|
Advertise, award and notice
to proceed. |
No Action |
NA |
Project will be done in
pieces. |
STRATEGY 2: By 2005, complete outstanding
maintenance projects that are in excess
of $25K.
|
Major Activities |
Personnel Responsible |
Timeline |
Measure of Progress |
|
Develop a plan to complete
large maintenance projects (over $25K) by September 2004. |
Yes, Combine with strategy
4 |
|
|
|
Incorporate large
maintenance projects into LRFP and update annually. |
Yes, Combine with strategy
4 |
|
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Track outstanding large
projects and routine maintenance projects (under $25K) through the BOE work
order system. |
Yes, Combine with strategy
4 |
|
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Prepare annual report to
the BOE on the status of large and routine maintenance projects. |
Yes, Combine with strategy
4 |
|
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STRATEGY 3: Implementation of facility enhancements
to meet evolving educational
needs.
|
Major Activities |
Personnel Responsible |
Timeline |
Measure of Progress. |
|
Conduct an update to the
district census. Appoint demographer. |
No action at this time. Will revisit during the 05/06 school year. |
|
Deferred to 07/08 |
|
Review enrollment forecast
and compare with earlier report. |
No action at this time. Will revisit during the 05/06 school year. |
|
Deferred to 07/08 |
|
Form ad-hoc committee to
study report and make facility enhance-ment recommendations to the BOE. |
No action at this time. Will revisit during the 05/06 school year. |
|
Deferred to 07/08 |
|
Prepare a facility needs
assessment which will be based on existing programs, projected enrollment,
and proposed program enhancements and additions. |
No action at this time. Will revisit during the 05/06 school year. |
|
Deferred to 07/08 |
STRATEGY 4:
|
Major Activities |
Personnel Responsible |
Timeline |
Measure of Progress |
|
Appoint architectural firm
to work with administration to revise LRFP. |
Completed |
|
State has not approved any LRFP’s |
|
Inspect facilities and
develop list of deficiencies and determine which deficiencies will be
included. |
Combine with strategy
number 2 |
|
|
|
BOE reviews draft LRFP for
approval and submission to DOE. |
Combine with strategy
number 2 |
|
|
|
Annual update of LRFP, if
necessary. |
Combine with strategy
number 2 |
|
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GLEN RIDGE PUBLIC SCHOOLS
PARTNERSHIP ACTION PLAN
GOAL 1: By
September 2005, develop two projects that are underwritten
through
corporate sponsorships.
STRATEGY: Sponsorship
|
Major Activities |
Resources/Person
Responsible |
Timeline |
Indicators of Success |
|
Determine if BOE with
community input feels corporate or other sponsorship is appropriate for
school district. |
BOE with community input |
Fall 2004 |
BOE consensus |
|
Establish ethical criteria
for the establishment of corporate sponsorships. |
BOE and Central
Administration |
Winter 2004/2005 |
Approval of BOE Policy |
|
If yes above, identify
programs and/or projects. |
BOE, Administration,
Community |
Winter/Spring 2005 |
Firm identification of 3 or
4 programs and/or projects |
|
Identify prospective
sponsors and approach for funding. |
Alternative Funding
Committee, BOE and Administration |
Spring 2005 |
Funding commitment from
sponsor |
|
Implementation of program
and/or project. |
Administration |
Summer/Fall 2005 |
Project complete and/or
program implemented |
GOAL 2: By
September 2005, develop a comprehensive grants program.
STRATEGY: Grant Development
|
Major Activities |
Resources/Person Responsible |
Timeline |
Indicators of Success |
|
Determine the viability of
hiring a grant writer to be funded by a percent of the grants secured. |
BOE |
Fall/Winter 2004/2005 |
Decision on hiring |
|
Identify available grants
through subscription in appropriate grant publications and/or subscription
services. |
Administration |
Fall 2004 |
Receipt of subscriptions |
|
Identify specific needs
within the district. |
Administration, Community
Member Volunteers |
Fall/Winter 2004/2005 |
BOE discussion and approval
(Finance & Curriculum) |
|
Major Activities |
Resources/Person Responsible |
Timeline |
Indicators of Success |
|
Identify individuals to
investigate possible grant opportunities. |
Administration, Community
Member Volunteers |
School Year 05/06 |
Identification of grants
that meet specific district needs |
|
Identify individuals to
submit grant applications. |
Administration, Community
Member Volunteers |
School Year 05/06 |
Submission of grant(s) |
|
Implement grants. |
Administration |
School Year 05/06 - 06/07 |
Satisfactory grant
implementation |
GOAL 3: By
September 2005, develop “living treasures” in schools
utilizing senior citizen resources and
establish community bulletin board on the web-site.
STRATEGY 1: Community Outreach – Living Treasures
|
Major Activities |
Resources/Person Responsible |
Timeline |
Indicators of Success |
|
Establish database of
senior citizen resources. |
Community Volunteers and
Liaison with Senior Groups |
Fall 2004 |
Developed database |
|
Invite seniors to read to
classes, judge competitions, share careers, and be part of intergenerational
dances, free concerts and mentoring projects. |
School Principals |
School Year 04/05 |
Senior participation |
STRATEGY 2: Community Outreach – Community
Bulletin Board
|
Major Activities |
Resources/Person Responsible |
Timeline |
Indicators of Success |
|
Establish community bulletin
board on website. |
Community Volunteers and
Director of Technology |
Fall 2004 |
Community use |
|
Establish protocol to get
information to Technology Department (i.e. timing, content, etc.) Possible partner with Borough. |
Director of Technology |
Fall 2005 |
Distribution of protocol |
GLEN RIDGE PUBLIC
SCHOOLS
INDIVIDUAL POTENTIALS ACTION PLAN
GOAL: All
students have the opportunity to pursue individual interests
and develop personal talents in
accordance with their individual potential.
STRATEGY 1: By 2008, develop and implement
required community service
component within all students’ education
programs.
|
Major Activities |
Resources/ Person Responsible |
Timeline |
Indicators of Success |
|
Primary Schools (Grade K-2) ·
Assess current
community service activities and student participation rates. Utilize data to determine continuity
between buildings and to expand activities and increase student participation
rates. |
Principals and Faculty |
Present -9/2008 |
Increase student
participation. Positive feedback from
participants. |
|
Elementary/Middle School
(Grades 3-8) ·
Assess current
community service activities and student participation rates. Utilize data to determine continuity
between buildings and to expand activities and increase student participation
rates. |
Principals and Faculty |
Present -9/2008 |
Increase student
participation. Positive feedback from
participants. |
|
·
Assess current
community service activities and student participation rates. Utilize data to determine continuity
between buildings and to expand activities and increase student participation
rates. ·
Assess
possibility of mandatory 5 hours per year community service graduation
requirement. ·
Expand existing
community service activities to include working with existing community
groups. |
Principals and Faculty |
Present -9/2008 |
Increase student
participation. Positive feedback from
participants. |
STRATEGY 2: By 2005, require annual professional
development opportunities
focused on meeting the personal needs of
all students.
|
Major Activities |
Resources/ Person Responsible |
Timeline |
Indicators of Success |
|
Generally satisfied with
current professional development activities.
|
Principals and Faculty |
05/06 |
Needs assessment report |
|
Require a written report
upon completion of an outside workshop on the effectiveness of the workshop
and its implications to the teacher’s classroom instruction. |
Principals and Faculty |
September 2005 |
Development and
implementation of workshop follow-up report. |
STRATEGY 3: By
September 2005, create an environment of greater respect among students, staff
and parents.
|
Major Activities |
Resources/Persons
Responsible |
Timeline |
Indicators of Success |
|
Primary/Elementary Schools
(Grades K-4) We believe that an
environment of respect exists, yet there is a need to enhance mutual respect
in the areas of diversity, life style choices, bullying and disabilities.
|
Principals Teachers Students |
September 2005 |
Favorable feedback from
staff, students, parents and community members that an environment of respect
is flourishing. |
|
Elementary/Middle (Grades
5-8) We believe that an
environment of respect exists among students, staff and parents. We perceive
a need to enhance the existing character education programs.
|
Principals Teachers Students |
September 2004-05 |
Favorable feedback from
staff, students, parents and community members that an environment of respect
is flourishing Reduced number of reported
incidents of bullying and other inappropriate behavior. |
Major Activities |
Resources/Persons
Responsible |
Timeline |
Indicators of Success |
|
High School (Grades 9-12) We believe that an
environment of respect exists among students, staff and parents. We perceive
a need to enhance the existing character education programs.
|
Principal Teachers Students |
September 2005 |
Favorable feedback from
staff, students, parents and community members that an environment of respect
is flourishing. Reduced number of reported
incidents of bullying and other inappropriate behavior. |