Report

Mission Statement: Our mission statement is "We believe in and encourage the development of necessary skills and attitudes for students to reach their academic potential and become citizens of good character." Stakeholders began in August reviewing the past mission statement. Revisions were made during several faculty meetings and email communications with school stakeholders. After final additions and revisions were made to the mission statement in January 2008, the total staff and the school community reviewed it by means of the Burnside School Newsletter, staff meetings, email communications, grade level meetings, PTA meetings, and SBDM meetings.
Needs Assessment: The 2008-2010 Comprehensive School Improvement Planning teams were organized to assist in the needs assessment, action plan, and review of our current instructional strategies, goals, and objectives. The following were represented on all committees/team; teachers, Family Resource Center staff, instructional assistants, secretaries, parents, school nurse, community members, employers, and Central Office staff. During an intensive one-day analysis session, all committees used a district created needs assessment document to establish strengths and areas of need. Needs assessment data, student, parent and teacher surveys, including identification of achievement gaps, were reviewed at the November 2007 and January 2008 SBDM Meetings. The staff also used the Standards and Indicators for School Improvement to determine areas of need. School staff used the document to evaluate the level of implementation in nine areas. Follow up sessions continued in grade level meetings, explicit planning meetings and school wide common planning meetings. Goals:
During an intensive one-day analysis session, all committees used a district created needs assessment document to establish strengths and areas of need. Needs assessment data, including identification of achievement gaps, were reviewed at the November 2007 and January 2008 SBDM Meetings. The staff also used the Standards and Indicators for School Improvement to determine areas of need. School staff used the document to evaluate the level of implementation in nine areas. Follow up sessions continued in grade level meetings, explicit planning meetings and school wide common planning meetings. Once specific areas were identified as an area of need, school personnel (certified and classified), parents, and community members were chosen for their expertise to consult and provide input on the appropriate committees to develop action plans. These action plan committees used information from the Needs Assessment Document, Key Findings, Priority Needs, Causes, the 06-08 Improvement Plan, and the evaluation of Standards and Indicators for School Improvement (SISI) to write goals. These goals were utilized to write objectives in order to meet the goals. The goals and objectives were then used as a starting point to plan strategies/activities. Action Plans from the 2006-2008 CSIP were reviewed to determine successful strategies and to determine those that were determined not to be successful.
Evaluation:
We expect implementation of the plan to increase the effectiveness of instructional practices and improve student learning. This will aid in achieving the ultimate goal in 2014, which is - all students performing at the proficient level. The SBDM council reviewed drafts of the components and estimates for cost during the March 2008 meeting. The review of the plan has been accomplished through the following approaches. First, we utilized deliberations and discussions at faculty meetings, grade level meetings, school wide common planning meetings and content area meetings. Second, an announcement at SBDM meetings, PTA meetings, in the Burnside newsletter, and the county newspaper reported the plan was available for review by any interested stakeholder. The review encouraged comments and suggestions. Third, an internal review session was conducted with our school review team. Fourth, Central Office staff and the Kentucky Department of Education conducted an external review. The SBDM will officially adopt the 2008-2010 Comprehensive School Improvement Plan during the April 2008 meeting. In order to ensure the evaluation and planning process, The SBDM council will review and act on recommendations made in the plan. The Action Component Committees will continue to meet and complete Implementation/Impact Checks monthly. They will use this information to refine and change the plan if necessary. During the 2008-2010 school years, adjustments, revisions, and changes will be made as needed to ensure the goals are met in order to improve student achievement and student learning.
Stakeholders:
The following were represented on all committees/teams; teachers, Family Resource Center staff, instructional assistants, secretaries, parents, school nurse, community members, employers, and Central Office staff. Committee meetings were conducted where stakeholders provided necessary input.