Welcome to the 2016 School Year!

Thanks to

who provided breakfast this morning

Thanks to all of the staff members, parents and others who volunteered to work at registration or otherwise helped out this summer

Leadership Priorities• Safety and Security

• Needs of Each Individual Child

• Professional Support and Growth of the Staff

• Fiscal Stability and Efficiency

Communicate

Basic Tenets•No surprises•Meet your deadlines•Do what is best for children•Always treat staff fairly•There are no “bad” children; some children do bad things from time to time•Remember, all parents care, some may have trouble knowing what to do•Use data to inform decision making

Concerns Raised• Financial Issues•Condition of our Facilities• Secondary Failure Rate• Suspension and Expulsion Numbers• Too many special education students being educated outside of the regular classroom• Impactful use of Technology / No LMS•Consider How to Move Away from “One Size Fits All” Educational Program

Some Things Being Implemented

Some Foundational Issues•Total review of :PoliciesAdministrative ProceduresJob Descriptions & Skill ExpectationsHandbooksNon-Certified Evaluation Processes

•Review all of our current vendor relationships•Review our technology and printing services to develop more effective and efficient methods

More Foundational Issues•Focus the organization on Instruction and Student Programs•Create systems for stronger PD and Succession Planning•Create a broader leadership base for MCS•Create more opportunities for district leadership

More Proactive Communication

Strategic Planning and Vision• Complete staff and community surveys on the state of MCS

• Develop a strategic planning process with the board: Five primary areas of focus A Board member and administrator will co-chair each area

Planning teams for each area Focus groups to review draft plans by the winter

Complete the plan by Spring 2016

Finance & FacilitiesCurriculum & InstructionStudent Services, Support and SafetyHuman Resources & Professional DevelopmentCommunications and Parent Engagement

My Request to Each of you for 2016• Be actively engaged in setting the direction for the future of MCS• Apply for at least one competitive grant this year • Share what good things are going on in your classroom/building/team/cafeteria, etc.• Always do what is best for the children we serve

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