Lawrence Township Strategic Plan 2016-2020 Achievements

UPDATE 2016 -2020 STRATEGIC PLAN FOR THE MSD OF LAWRENCE TOWNSHIP MAY 11, 2020

2016 - 2020 MSDLT Strategic Plan

Priority 1 -Accelerate Student Achievement Focus Area: Student Achievement Elementary Rigorous Teaching and Learning Rigor Diagnostic measurement: BOY Rigor Diagnostic increases at 10/11 of elementary schools and 3/4 ELCs. End of Year Rigor Diagnostics were cancelled; however, growth has been observed through the use of Trend Tracker data. MSDLT will be a honored as a Showcase District at the 2020 Marzano Building Expertise Conference. Reading Revolution Development of early literacy practices based on scientific research; trained reading specialist(s) in each school, Significant closing of the reading achievement gap among racial sub-groups in kdg and 1st grade based on the percentage of students achieving the national benchmark of 56th percentile in Dec. and Feb. Star Reading Assessment. STEM for ALL: PLTW and Computer Science curriculum across all elementary schools, 3 additional elementary schools (FG, OE, CV) become STEM Certified (11 certified, State-wide, this year.) Bilingual Learning Opportunities Spanish Dual Immersion in 2 Early Learning Centers and 6 elementaries, English acquisition for students in Dual Immersion exceeds expectations.

Priority I-Accelerate Student Achievement Focus Area: Student Achievement - Secondary Rigorous Teaching and Learning 2nd year of secondary rigor implementation, Demonstration School for district PD - BMS, Both middle schools developed leading data systems aligned with ILEARN. Graduation Pathways/Workforce Readiness Partner with Industry Trades Committee/Nepris Expansion of pathways Education Professions, Early Childhood, Business, Construction Trades, Computer Science Expansion of Bilingual Learning Opportunities Highest number of Multi-lingual Proficent Graduates in the State for the last two years, Add American Sign Language to World Language Offerings Recognized as the District of the Year by the Indiana Foreign Language Teachers Assocation Support for Teachers D3 teacher leadership model implemented at secondary (instructional coaches, team leads, PLC leaders, advisor leads, reading specialists, LATISS facilitators)

Priority 2 -Enhance Student Experiences Focus Area: Student Services - Implement a district-based system of care Accomplishments to Date Development and implementation of the Lawrence Township Integrated System of Support Family Liaisons in every school District-wide Levels of Behavior Support Communities in Schools at BP, HH, IC, OE, SS, WR, BMS, FCV, LC, and LN School based instruction & interventions in substance use by Family Liaison for Prevention Future Promises programming for pregnant and parenting teens at LC and LN Ongoing capacity building with PBIS (Positive Behavior Intervention and Support) and Restorative Practice Implementation of Second Step (Tier 1) and Ripple Effects (Tiers 2 and 3) Advisor Leads in place to support social emotional learning at all schools

Priority 2 -Enhance Student Experiences Focus Area: Performing Arts - Implement a comprehensive pre-K -12th music program Performing Arts Council: Partnerships to Increase Equity and Access for LT PA All 4th grade students experienced a performance at the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra, Named a 2020 Best Community for Music Education by the NAMM Foundation. Equity and Access 7th grade recruitment process, 6th grade Performing Arts Program Development Team, Equity and Access Team led by PA Regional Specialists and Betty Perry, consultant, Sustainable system for equipment repair and replacement.

Priority 2 -Enhance Student Experiences Focus Area: Athletics & Wellness Sustain Athletic Excellence & Improve Student Wellness Team Accomplishments during Fall & Winter 2019-20 Marion County Champions: FCV 7thGirls Basketball, FCV 8thBoys Basketball Conference Champions: Belzer 7thGrade Football, Belzer 8thGrade Football LN Girls Basketball, LC Boys Basketball & LN Boys Basketball Sectional Champions: LN Boys Tennis, LN Girls Soccer, LN Girls Basketball, LN Boys Basketball Regional, Semi-State, & State Champion: LN Girls Basketball Achieved American Heart Association Employee Wellness Gold Status Building Wellness Champions established

Priority 2 -Enhance Student Experiences Focus Area: Public Relations & Communications - Activate the LT Brand Accomplishments Successful completion of the 2019-2020 Marketing Plan. Roll out of rebranded Lawrence Central & Lawrence North mascots (added BMS & FCV) 8 targeted mailers to community members (including HH, BP, & WR) & OE in development Positive articles in numerous print publications with digital/print advertising where available Three district billboards - 465 & Pendleton Pike / 82nd & Clearvista Parkway & 4 district posters in southern part of district Development of Niche online marketing relationship Refresh of district promotional video Planning implementation timeline for new ParentSquare communication tool with IT.

Priority 3 -Maximize Operational Efficiencies Focus Area: Operations - Improve quality of services Accomplishments to Date Completed upgrades to High School Auditoriums and Softball Stadiums Completed renovations to Skiles Test, Harrison Hill and Indian Creek Elementary Schools Completed the Safety Audit by DOE Continue tracking utility costs & implementing energy savings projects Completed: Sent out RFP for snow removal Completed: Renewed lawn and spray contract Completed: Renewed Athletic Field Prep contract Continue to Update Blue Ribbon Plan Continue with Energy Savings efforts with LED Lighting/building automation Implementing a Strategic Energy Management Program through IPL

Priority 3 -Maximize Operational Efficiencies Focus Area: Business & Finance - Maintain strong financial position Accomplishments since March 2019 Maintained a $10 million cash balance and ensured all taxing funds had a positive cash balance at the end of the calendar year. Implemented various budget efficiencies to ensure cash balance remains at $10 million at the end of the calendar year. Presented plan to save approximately 15% on bus maintenance parts.

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Priority 3 -Maximize Operational Efficiencies Focus Area: Technology - Expand sustainable infrastructure Accomplishments during 2018-19 Installed faster internal fiber network connections in two buildings and completed bid processes to complete similar enhancements in four more buildings Upgrade wireless network infrastructure at Fall Creek Valley Middle School and LECC Continued annual surplus equipment sales to augment replacement cycle funding Reorganized department to create a dedicated infrastructure support team Began implementing district-wide mass notification and public address system Evaluated and established direction for new security camera solution Implemented video conferencing software, issued additional laptops and established a drive through Chromebook repair schedule to support eLearning during extended school closure Utilized initial operational performance measures to inform strategic decisions

Priority 4 -Attract & Retain Talent Focus Area: Human Resources - Recruit, Retain, Reward Accomplishments through April 2020 Staffing Puerto Rico recruiting 4 Conditional Job offers. Developing a professional partnership with UAGM. Maintaining professional partnership with Universidad Catolica in Puerto Rico for recruiting, professional development, and student teacher exchange. District Based Alternative Certification (DBAC) Cohort 3 completed their first year and will student teach in Fall 2020. DBAC Cohort 4 will begin their coursework in August. A Secondary Cohort will be added. Recruitment opportunities in and out of Indiana, including virtual fairs during the closure, focusing efforts on minority recruitment and monitoring the results. Added Racial & Equity Bias Training into Safe Schools Completed Annual New Teacher and Administrator Orientation LT Wellness Wellness Challenge $1,000, $500, and $250 incentive gift cards were awarded. FMLA Source was implemented in July and is working to keep overall leaves to a minimum. Financial Wellness 403b/401a/457 provider AXA Equitable was chosen in January by a committee and approved by the Board

This is the final presentation to the School Board. Spring 2020 will be the closing out of the 5-year plan.

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