Board of Education New Goals and Superintendent’s Accomplishments

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Priority 1: High Academic Achievement

Expected Outcome – All students will demonstrate academic growth based on the student growth plan.

• Committees currently in progress to review math and reading textbook series
• Committees currently in progress to complete curriculum mapping for reading and math
• Read 180, System 44, iRead, and Big Day reading programs – first year implementation
• Professional development provided to teachers through levels of need and choice on Teacher Institute Day and School Improvement Days
• Use of Teachscape as a teacher evaluation tool and a tool to provide professional development to teachers in all areas of the Danielson model
• Push-in professional development for classroom teachers beginning with math and then reading regarding the PARCC assessment, teaching resources, strategies, etc. during PLC’s
• Use of MAP assessment data with classroom teachers to promote student achievement through more differentiated instruction
• STEM- New Modules K-4
• Master Academic Schedule
• Departmentalization of 3^rd & 4^th
• NWEA/MAP
• Grade level Collaboration (PLC’s)
• Daily Five Reading
• Daily Five Math
• Completed 8 sessions at the Illinois IASBO 2015 conference
• Host custodial team meetings twice a month
• Introduced new practices to the custodial team
• Provided various professional development sessions for the custodial team
• Provided the necessary management for events and staffing needs
• Reviewing Early Childhood Programs as models for the improvements / expansion
• Supporting the creation and review of Professional Development Program / Catalog with Curriculum Director
• Full Implementation of Read 180, System 44 and iRead
• Pre and Post Assessments Developed in ALL Subject Areas to Measure Student Growth (SLO Model)
• Implementation of NWEA/Map Resources (RIT Scores/Learning Continuum) to Differentiate Instruction in ALL Classes Targeting Individual Learning Needs of Students)
• NWEA/Map Goal Setting Conferences with All Students
• NJHS Peer Tutoring Model – Full Implementation
• School-Wide Math Literacy Initiative (daily, weekly, and monthly math activities and contests to motivate students and promote students’ math literacy)
• Study Island (Supplemental Resource Accessible at Home) — Monthly Blue Ribbon Contests Implemented to Motivate Students
• L.E.A.D. (Individual Learners Excelling Academically Daily – Program Recognizes/Celebrates Students’ Academic Achievement and Progress)
• New Initiative – Building on the Vision of Superintendent, Dr. Moore: High Expectations for All Students/Building a Culture of Excellence
• Rapid Feedback and Redo Cycles
• Students are required to meet all deadlines for work completion
• Teachers are setting a clear bar of excellence for ALL students (sharing rubrics & criteria for meeting high standards)
• Aggressively monitoring student work & providing corrective feedback to students to improve their work celebrating positive improvements providing clear, actionable steps with students that allows students to understand the expectations
• Teach and provide time for students to evaluate their own work
• Cycle back to ensure students improved their work based on the feedback given Academic Fieldtrips to Extend Student Learning (Providing educational opportunities/experiences outside of school for students for which they otherwise might not have access) fieldtrips include: Sept 24, 2015 – James and the Giant Peach Theatrical Production at Homewood Flossmoor High School; Oct 9, 2015 – Museum of Science & Industry/Career Exposition; Oct 14, 2015 – Museum of Science & Industry/Robot Revolution; Oct 24, 2015 – Band Performance Partnership Bloom High School’s Marching Band (half-time football game); Oct 29, 2015 – Chicago International Children’s Film Festival (Film “Express Yourself”); Oct 30, 2015 — Chicago International Children’s Film Festival (Film “Adama”); Nov 5, 2015 — Adler Planetarium Multi-Media Production, “Undiscovered Worlds” –alignment to the NGSS; Nov 6, 2015 – Governors State University — Theatrical Production, “Fahrenheit 451”; Nov 6, 2015 – Shedd Aquarium: Aquatics Show and Ecosystems (alignment to the NGSS)
• Revised Daily Schedules; 120 Minutes of Reading Instruction Daily

• 120 Minutes of Mathematics Instruction Daily
• Common Planning Periods for all Teachers

Priority 2: Establish strategies for engagement with parents and community

Expected Outcome—Improve, through Professional Development, parental and community involvement to support academic efforts in the home environment.

• Reestablishing a stronger partnership with Glenwood-Lynwood Public Library and the school district
• Monthly Parent University Workshops beginning in September – assessments, October – social media, November – curriculum 3rd Annual Curriculum Fair
• Currently working with South Cook Intermediate Service Center to use grant money received by the center for professional development with Foundational Services in the following areas – Reading, Math, Writing, Science, Parent Engagement, and Assessment Literacy
• PERA
• PBIS
• Girls On The Run
• Grandparents Day
• T.A.R.S
• Employee of The Month
• MPAC
• Curriculum Night
• After School Reading Assistance
• 2^nd Cup of Coffee
• Real Men Read
• Fine Arts Night
• STEM/Science Fair
• Literacy Night
• Built numerous working relationships with various directors in the field
• Developed a fully functioning relationship with the Gilbane field office crew
• Successfully provided the resources and customer service for community groups and rental partners
• Attended an Apple conference and a host of other meetings that improved our relationships with regards to our IT efforts
• Works with Ms. Seals on a regular basis with regards to facility and operations
• Timely submission of Timely and Meaningful Consultation Meeting artifacts – Special Education
• Creating program to support Substitute Teachers with support of Curriculum Director
• Sponsor and lead regular meetings focused on student growth, procedures and policies, and implementation standards for teachers of monthly meetings for Special Education, English Language Learners, Health Staff, New Teachers and attend monthly SPEED Meetings as District Rep
• Co-sponsored with EL teachers and parents the first of 3 Bilingual Parent Meetings
• Adopted and leading the implementation of a New Teacher Induction / Mentoring Program
• Reviewing programs / models for infusing SEL / in curriculum
• Co-sponsor monthly Parent University meetings with Curriculum Director
• PPS / SSW have updated a directory of local / community support services for parents to access
• Timely completion of Principal Evaluations
• Started the process of revising the Districts Student Handbook
• Working with / supporting Administration across the District to ensure the mandatory PD opportunities are met
• Sponsored training for Rainbows Program – SW will be trained to provide supportive services to students have experienced loss
• District liaison for Residency, McKinney-Vento Homeless supports,
• Biweekly meet with Teacher Leaders for Early Childhood program and English Language program
• Back to School Bash 8/12/15
• REMIND App Accessible to ALL Parents for School Information
• Teacher Websites
• Open House August 20, 2015
• Weekly Parent Newsletters
• PowerSchool Parent Portal
• Student Support Intervention Meetings (SSI)
• Involving Students, Parent(s), Teachers, Social Worker, & Administrator(s)
• State of the District Parent Participation/Attendees 9/10/15
• Bilingual Parent Meeting Oct 20, 2015
• PTA Membership
• Hosted Both Parent University Workshops (September & October)
• September – Assessments October – Social Media Safety
• Report card pick-up and parent teacher conferences Oct 22, 2015
• Data Shows a 20% Increase in Parent Participation as Compared to Last Year
• Curriculum Night: Nov 5, 2015
• 100% Participation by BJHS Teachers
• Parent Visitation Day Scheduled Nov 18, 2015
• Athletics: IESA/SSJHSA Conference
• Cross Country, Basketball, Volleyball, Track, Wrestling, Cheerleading
• Gospel Choir
• Band
• MPAC Activities
• Student Council
• National Junior Honor Society
• Chess Club
• Matheletes
• Yearbook Club
• Robotics Club
• Video/Broadcasting Club
• Anime Club
• Cooking Club
• 3D Printing Club
• Art Club
• Step Team
• PBIS Monthly Celebrations
• Student Activities on PLC Days
• Fieldtrips
• Safety Drills
• Anti-Bulling Activities/Training Monthly
• CPR Training
• Conflict Resolution/Peer Mediation Training – ALL Students
• Social Work Groups
• Response to Intervention Program
• Check in/Check out Program
• SSI Meetings
• Safety Plans for Students (Behavioral Challenges Support)
• Student Goal Setting and Feedback Conferences
• Pre-School for All State Approved Curriculum Program Scholastic Big Day

Priority 3: Financial Integrity

• Expected Outcome—Ensure that Brookwood School District is fiscally solvent.
• Introduced substitute custodians
• Completed various pre-bid meetings and bid openings for capital projects
• Introduce system to monitor and predict custodial and maintenance supply needs
• Introduced other avenues versus paying out overtime
• Consistently negotiates better rates for supplies, materials etc
• Revamped old forms to currents standards to make processing information more efficient.
• Organized office files for current school year.
• Organized office files to make it more efficient to locate information faster for everyone.
• Updated information for the business office to complement each other.
• Always keeping the lines of communication open.
• Working as a team instead of an individuals.
• To learn as much about each job and function of the district to make the district grow.
• Led completion of Districts CRDC – Federal report
• Prepared and submitted required revisions to Grants Special Education, Early Childhood, and English Language Learners Programs
• Timely submission of Required State Reports for Special Education, Early Childhood, and English Language Learners Programs, etc.
• New Middle School Construction on time and on Budget (50% Completed)
• E-Rate Funding and reimbursement ($125,402.94) Thus Far
• Fiscal Stability
• Updated and Approval of all Policies
• Affordable Care Act Reporting
• Fought and won Tax objections
• Handled Legal Issues of the District efficiently and with Positive outcomes and due process for all parties involved
• Medicaid Reporting and Filing
• All State and Federal Grants utilized and Filed for
• General State Aide Allocation of $4,612,758
• FY2015 Transportation Claim $88,188
• Reviewed all Construction Bills along with Certified Payrolls
• Bring Resolve to Paring Lot Issues

Priority 4: Technology Integration

Expected Outcome—Expand the access to and use of technology to provide innovative learning environments that support 21^st Century learning.

• Technology – IPads, additional devices for more usage in the classroom – teachers and students
• IPAD initiative (K & 1^st Grades)
• 4^th Grade iPAD Book Club
• On-line registration
• Crisis Go App
• Remind App
• Google Apps
• Class Dojo
• Increased diverse vendor relationships
• School Dude
• Attended an Apple conference and a host of other meetings that improved our relationships with regards to our IT efforts
• Supported the process of Teachscape Learn initiation – videos
• Evaluation of Technology and related systems at Brookwood 167 submitted
• iPad 1-1 Pilot program – Completed updates and installations
• JAMF setup for iPad 1-1 Pilot
• Network upgrade – all campuses and district office
• SIS/IWAS data – required state reports submitted
• SIS/IWAS – identified issues around data integrity – connected with responsible parties
• PowerSchool – Identified key challenges across the application
• PowerSchool – set up formal training for data entry, school setup, State Reporting and security
• PowerSchool – Set up parent portal, submitted letter to parents
• Oversaw network upgrade in district – identified further challenges and developed plan to correct
• Oversaw installation of new phones – identified further challenges and developed plan to correct
• Oversaw InfoSnap registration data – worked with IS in developing data submission standards
• Oversaw Read 180 data and student/staff updates
• Upgraded most staff desktops to modern computers
• In process of upgrading all teachers laptops to more modern units required by technology requirements
• Developed web-based Tipline for anonymous communication
• Started conversation about upgrade to technology plan with new tech committee
• Set up new procedure for inventory tracking
• Trained tech staff on new machine set up, security, and standards
• Updated data for Study Island
• Set up plan for troubleshooting CrisisGo
• Network Infrastructure Upgrade
• Implemented VOIP Phone System with Voice Mail
• Sexual Harassment Training
• Suicide Prevention and Depression Training
• Crisis Go Training
• Teachscape Training
• ISBE Model Math Units Training, Collaboration & Planning
• Child Abuse/Mandated Reporter Training
• New Teacher Mentor Program
• Student Growth Model & PERA Training
• STEM Training (University of IL at Chicago – PLTW) for new STEM Teacher
• School Improvement Team/Leadership Team Collaboration – Preparing for Board of Education Retreat Presentation – 8/22/15
• PBIS Training and Review
• Active Shooter Preparedness Training
• Study Island Training
• Smart Notebook and Google Apps Training
• Research Skills/21^st Century Learning Training
• PowerSchool Training
• PLC Team Meetings Held Regularly – Grade Level Teams and Department Teams
• Differentiated Professional Development Provided to Every Teacher at BJHS Supported by Superintendent in areas targeted for their individual professional growth
• iPads for every Kindergarten and 1^st Grade Student
• Project Lead the Way STEM
• 2 additional projects were purchased for each grade level
• Common Planning Periods for all Teachers
• Project Lead the Way STEM

• 2 additional projects were purchased for each grade level

Priority 5: Safe and Secure Environment

Expected Outcome—Maintain a safe, nurturing and culturally responsible learning environment.

• On-line registration
• Fingerprinting & Background checks
• Raptor – Visitor ID badges
• Active Shooter Program w/Glenwood Police
• Introduced Green chemical solution dispensary system
• Improved green chemical usage
• Integrated security surveillance at Administration Center
• Enacted monthly crossing guards meetings where we lengthen their work shift to include after school programming
• Enacted monthly crossing guards meetings where we lengthen their work shift to include after school programming
• Increased diverse vendor relationships
• Installed tailgate salt spreader for district truck
• Board of education confirmed new security vendor for new BMS
• Successfully completed the district’s Health/Life Safety Inspection
• OSHA certified all custodial team members
• Implemented reusable towel program vs paper towels
• Introduced streamlined process for supplies
• Created color coded working document for facility walk-thru concerns
• Introduced and implemented the K9 security team for BMS new construction
• Chosen to be a Regional Health/Life safety coach
• Successfully passed all annual inspections
• Introduced recycling program district-wide
• Improved our radio communications with new radios and updated FCC licensing
• Co-planned CPR training for staff across the district
• Completed west section of Jr. High Roof, Hickory Bend Parking Lot, Updated all exterior Parking Lot Lights
• District Security and Safety: 3M Film, Security Systems, Dog Man Team
• Safety Matters

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