A. Continue the strategic planning process.

• The development of a strategic plan.
• Increased capacity of system as a learning organization.

B. Reorganize the grade levels of the school system upon the opening of the Floral Street School:

1. Develop updated enrollment projections;
2. Redistrict students in grades 1 through 5;
3. Curriculum design activities for grades 5 and 8;

1. Professional development for staff to assist in the reorganization activities.

• A report on enrollment projections to guide decision making.
• Creation of updated school district lines.

• Revised curriculum for grades 5 and 8 in new school settings.

• Staff readiness for the reorganization of the school system.

C. Address the requirements of education reform that specify that 990 hours of instruction be scheduled for all middle and high school students.

• New High School schedule and adjustments to the academic program that meet the requirements of the Department of Education.
• A revised Middle School program that meets the requirement of the Department of Education

D. Continue planning to address the facilities and space needs of the high school with particular attention to the NEASC recommendations.

• A written report to the School Committee with recommendations for improving the high school facility.

E. The implementation of the new Teacher Supervision and Evaluation Program:

1. Orientation of supervisory personnel;
2. Orientation of PreK-12 staff;

1. Continued training for supervisory personnel and staff;

1. Assessment of the first year of the program.

• Working knowledge of the new program.

• In-depth knowledge of the program.

• Data for the revision of the program
• Publication of the revised program for the Fall of 1997.

F. Respond to the requirement of the teacher's contract for a new professional development committee.

• A newly configured professional development committee.

G. Address the growing need for technology across the district and the issue of equity from building to building.

• Increase in hardware for September 1997.
• A plan to address equity issues.
• A plan to provide human resources to support the integration of technology.

H. Address the need to recruit high quality teaching candidates for positions in the school district.

• An Employment Exposition designed to attract high quality applicants to our district.
• Improved applicant pools for new positions.

I. Implement the grant funded program to support pre-service and new teachers.

• Improved pre-service and student teaching experiences for college students.
• Improved mentoring for new teachers.

J. Update job descriptions for administrative positions.

• Updated job descriptions for Assistant Superintendent, Director of Business Services, Director of Special Education and Pupil Personnel Services, and Principals.