District Strategic Plan

Miamisburg City School District
Strategic Plan 2011-12 and 2012-13

DRAFT

Vision

Miamisburg City School District’s vision is to assist teachers in helping students become skilled, knowledgeable, independent, and self-directed learners who are comfortable with and proficient in using technology in all forms. Through the use of varied instructional strategies and technology each student will be afforded opportunities and challenges that will allow them to successfully acquire 21st century skills which include:

•Critical thinking and problem solving

•Research and information literacy / fluency

•Enhanced means of communication

•Collaboration

•Use of creativity and innovation

1. Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment

Every classroom will have robust instruction led by an effective teacher using an aligned curriculum, ongoing assessments to guide instruction, integrated technology, and engaged learners. Teachers will engage in relevant professional development to enhance teacher effectiveness and increase student achievement.

1.1. Work with district administration as grade levels, buildings, and department teams, guided by the OIP
framework and other data, to ensure that by June of 2012 at least 88% of students in state-tested grades
and subjects score proficient or higher resulting in a Performance Index score above 100 and an
Excellent State rating.

1.2 By June of 2013, all courses of study will be aligned to the new state content standards and common
assessments will be implemented.

1.3 By June of 2013, 100% of students will show adequate yearly growth as measured by Value-Added data.

1.4 By June of 2013, 100% of our teachers will be using a data driven instructional improvement system including
both state and local assessments to improve student achievement.

1.5 By June of 2013, teacher evaluations will drive professional development and instructional improvement goals of
100% of the teaching staff.

2. Fiscal Stability

The Miamisburg City Board of Education continually strives to be good stewards of the public tax dollars received. While funds from the State continue to fluctuate and financial challenges face our district, the Board, CFO and Superintendent have taken proactive steps to live within our means and still provide every student with the best possible education. The CFO will carefully watch and update the Board, administration and staff during this era of financial uncertainty.

2.1 Prepare a Consolidated Annual Financial Report (CAFR) every year beginning with FY 2010-11 in order to gain more
detailed analysis of district finances and to increase the timeliness of audits.

2.2 Implement technology enhanced procedures for financial processes to improve efficiency such as Employee Kiosk, Board
Docs, or E-procurement.

2.3 Improve overall communications and transparency efforts in our financial matters by posting the 5-year forecast on the
district website and sharing the monthly financial statement through Google Docs.

3. Facilities

The Miamisburg City School district will plan and provide facilities which are aligned to projected student population growth and that enhance present and future educational programs. Long range plans include maintenance, renovation, and construction of efficient facilities as related to district educational and operational program needs.

3.1 The Miamisburg City School District will maintain an effective long range plan for facilities development and maintenance
that will be continually reviewed, evaluated and communicated.

3.2 The facilities planning process will include guidance and input from a representation of stakeholders and led by the district
Facilities Steering Committee, inclusive of district personnel; Board of Education member(s) and stakeholders.

3.3 The Miamisburg City School District will review and develop an operational plan to provide cost and energy efficiencies
within the facilities including 1) a review and analysis of current energy utilization, 2) increased awareness and improved actions
regarding energy and resource conservation, 3) a review the efficiencies and effectiveness of Business operations including
Maintenance, Custodial Services, Nutrition Services, and Transportation.

4. Technology

The Miamisburg City School District will use technology to assist teachers in helping students become skilled, knowledgeable, independent, and self-directed learners. Through the use of technology each student will be afforded opportunities and challenges that will allow them to successfully acquire 21st century skills.

4.1 Increase accessibility to and training for a variety of technologies used in education by 50% including devices such as smart
boards, mobies, and student response systems.

4.2 Increase by 20% annually staff use of technology in the daily aspects of instruction as measured by pre /post survey data.

4.3 To enhance student achievement scores by 10% through improved quality, flexibility and delivery of instruction including the
development and implementation of lesson plans that integrate technology and align to content standards.

4.4 To ensure students will be prepared to excel in the community, work place and in our global society using 21st century skills
as measured by Student Tracker data.

5. Community

Miamisburg City School District is an integral part of the surrounding community and will work collaboratively with all stakeholders to enhance the quality of life in our region.

5.1 Through the use of email, phone contact, notes/letters or other means interact with 100% of your parents on a quarterly
basis during the school year.

5.2 Implement outreach activities that engage non-school groups through invitations to building activities, newsletters, frequent
website updates, and other means.

5.3 Sustain current partnerships and increase by 1 per building this year vibrant business partnerships that enhance the
educational process in your school.

5.4 District-wide recognize 100% of our business partners through newsletters, announcements and/or web site links.

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