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Holyoke School District Re-1J 5-Year Strategic Plan The Board of Education and administration are pleased to present **//Destination 2016//** to our teachers, staff, parents, students and the greater Holyoke community. As we continue to strengthen the partnerships that will make our school district stronger and raise student achievement for all students, it is essential that everyone involved has a clear picture of where the school district is headed and how we will measure our progress along the way. The 5-year plan process began at a Board Retreat in January of 2010. After a year of work, the Holyoke Board of Education and administration again met in a retreat on January 8, 2011 to finalize this work. It was introduced at the regular business meeting on January 20, 2011 and adopted March 1, 2011. The Board believes that the path to an exemplary school district is a journey that includes bold visions, transparent decisions, and accountability for progress, all in the name of increased student achievement. The Holyoke School District Re-1J hopes you will join us on this journey over the next five years. We need your partnership to meet our goals. You can be involved on a variety of levels from an employee, interested citizen, volunteer at a school, involved parent, a member of one of our many shared leadership committees, or perhaps someday as a candidate for the Board of Education. **//Destination 2016//** is a bold statement of what our school can achieve, and with your partnership, we will meet every goal for our students. ** Holyoke School District Re-1J ** ** Holyoke, Colorado ** ||
 * //Destination 2016 //** is a living document, which means that as we make progress toward our goals, the plan will be updated to reflect higher expectations or perhaps even new goals. As stakeholders in our school district, you can expect an annual report outlining our progress toward each goal, and an honest reflection and corrective actions to be taken when we are not making adequate progress toward our goals.
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**MISSION ** Graduate //every// student prepared with the necessary knowledge, skill and character to find success in life. **VISION ** The Holyoke School District provides a positive, safe and stimulating learning environment under the guidance of a knowledgeable and dedicated staff with high expectations for all students. The District offers an innovative curriculum and flourishes due to strong partnerships with parents and the community. The District graduates students who have developed into self-sufficient, highly motivated, independent critical thinkers who respect cultural differences, are adaptable to change, have positive self-esteem, and who have secured the necessary skills to succeed as productive citizens.

**VALUES ** ACCOUNTABILITY The District leads with integrity, accepts responsibility for its outcomes, and works to instill these values into our students. KNOWLEDGE The District provides each student what he or she needs to grow academically, and supports the overall physical, social and emotional growth necessary for our students to be functioning members of society. COMPASSION We all learn and perform best when we feel safe and accepted, and therefore, we are obligated to extend that feeling to others. ZEAL When we are passionate about our work, dedication, determination, innovation and respect flourish. <span style="font-family: Bodoni,serif;">EXCELLENCE The continuous journey toward our personal and organizational best keeps us striving for more.

**<span style="font-family: Bodoni,serif; font-size: 18pt;">GOALS **

//<span style="font-family: Bodoni,serif; font-size: 12pt;">Each district goal has specific strategies identified to meet the goal and a clear measurement target designed for continuous monitoring of our progress. //
 * 1) <span style="font-family: Bodoni,serif; font-size: 12pt;">Increase Student Achievement with results in the top 25% of all schools in the State
 * 2) <span style="font-family: Bodoni,serif; font-size: 12pt;">Recruit, retain, and develop a high quality teaching and classified staff
 * 3) <span style="font-family: Bodoni,serif; font-size: 12pt;">Practice fiscal responsibility and develop a budget focused on district goals
 * 4) <span style="font-family: Bodoni,serif; font-size: 12pt;">Demonstrate pride in our facilities and grounds creating the optimum learning environment
 * 5) <span style="font-family: Bodoni,serif; font-size: 12pt;">Continuously improve communication and outreach with our community

** Holyoke School District Re-1J ** ** Holyoke, Colorado ** ||
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<span style="font-family: Bodoni,serif;">March 1, 2011

<span style="font-family: Bodoni,serif;">Greetings Patrons of the Holyoke School District,

<span style="font-family: Bodoni,serif;">The newly adopted mission statement for the Holyoke School District represents a clear, simple, but bold purpose that drives the actions our teachers and staff every day of the year. I say bold, because of one key word, “every.” For the Holyoke School District to reach our goals and impact our community and the world in the way we desire, every student must graduate. This is why we are here. Regardless of the language that is spoken at home, the challenges of poverty, race, learning disabilities, or even the challenges that advanced learners face, the teachers and staff of the Holyoke School District recognize that these challenges can be overcome with a high quality school system.

<span style="font-family: Bodoni,serif;">To meet this lofty mission, our work in the district is guided by a set of core values. These values were not handed down from on high, but rather were developed by our teachers and staff and shaped with input from parents and other volunteers working closely with the district. While no list is all encompassing, these values send a clear message of what it takes to be an employee here, and what is necessary to support our mission. The District chooses to share our values publicly to communicate our expectations and to create another sense of accountability with students, parents, and community. We strive to walk-the-talk every day demonstrating these values by our actions.

<span style="font-family: Bodoni,serif;">In the pages that follow, we have outlined our goals, briefly described key strategies, and set targets to measure our progress toward increasing student achievement. The time to focus our energy and resources toward increasing student achievement for all students is now. //Destination 2016// reflects our school system’s commitment to each individual student. We are committed to teaching them, supporting them, and guiding them to graduation and success in life.

<span style="font-family: Bodoni,serif;">It is an honor to be the superintendent of the Holyoke School District. I understand the pride this community takes in the city, our neighborhoods and this school. That pride and support, along with the determination of our teachers and staff will combine to be the necessary ingredients for transforming our school district into one of the top achieving districts in the state. Thank you for your support on our journey to //Destination 2016//.

<span style="font-family: Bodoni,serif;">Respectfully yours,

<span style="font-family: Bodoni,serif;">Bret Miles <span style="font-family: Bodoni,serif;">Superintendent

Goal #1
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 * Increase Student Achievement ** ||

<span style="font-family: Bodoni,serif;">Utilize the Standard of Excellence Team to monitor all student achievement targets. <span style="font-family: Bodoni,serif;"> Develop and implement a high-quality professional development program focused on improving instruction under the direction of the Leadership Team. <span style="font-family: Bodoni,serif;">Monitor the District’s curriculum review process and the materials adoption process under the direction of the Leadership Team.
 * <span style="font-family: Bodoni,serif; font-size: 12pt;">Goal 1.1 ****<span style="font-family: Bodoni,serif;">All schools and the school district are Accredited with Distinction. **
 * <span style="font-family: Bodoni,serif; font-size: 12pt;">Strategies ** <span style="font-family: Bodoni,serif;">Collaboratively develop and fully implement Building Improvement Plans. Each school will have an active improvement plan displayed on our web site [|www.holyoke.schoolfusion.net] and at [|www.cde.state.co.us]. Each plan has a description of the student achievement needs, root causes, identified solutions, and specific student achievement targets on state assessments.
 * <span style="font-family: Bodoni,serif; font-size: 12pt;">Measurement **<span style="font-family: Bodoni,serif;">Achieve levels of CSAP Status, CSAP Growth, Achievement Gaps, and Post-secondary Readiness necessary to be recognized as Distinguished by the Colorado Department of Education’s Accreditation process in 2016.

<span style="font-family: Bodoni,serif;">Refresh technology in the district on a 6-year cycle to maintain quality equipment. <span style="font-family: Bodoni,serif;"> Complete the installation of Promethean Boards in all classrooms. <span style="font-family: Bodoni,serif;"> Provide high quality professional development focused on technology in the classroom. <span style="font-family: Bodoni,serif;"> Invest in new technologies designed to increase engagement in the classroom.
 * <span style="font-family: Bodoni,serif; font-size: 12pt;">Goal 1.2 ****<span style="font-family: Bodoni,serif;">Enhance the use of technology in the classroom to increase student achievement. **
 * <span style="font-family: Bodoni,serif; font-size: 12pt;">Strategies ** <span style="font-family: Bodoni,serif;">Increase the number of available computers in both buildings.
 * <span style="font-family: Bodoni,serif; font-size: 12pt;">Measurement **<span style="font-family: Bodoni,serif;">Increase the amount and quality of technology available in the classroom supported by high quality professional development for teachers.


 * <span style="font-family: Bodoni,serif; font-size: 12pt;">Goal 1.3 ****<span style="font-family: Bodoni,serif;">Foster an environment of mutual respect and support in the classroom **
 * <span style="font-family: Bodoni,serif; font-size: 12pt;">Strategies ** <span style="font-family: Bodoni,serif;">Build positive relationships between teachers and students.
 * <span style="font-family: Bodoni,serif; font-size: 12pt;">Measurement **<span style="font-family: Bodoni,serif;">Decrease the number of office referrals for respect. Maintain a high level of satisfaction on the District Perception Survey. Increase the number of positive comments on evaluations related to the classroom environment and interactions.

Goal #2
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 * Retain & Develop Quality Personnel ** ||

<span style="font-family: Bodoni,serif;"> Create a mechanism for systematically recognizing employees based on key values and performance. <span style="font-family: Bodoni,serif;"> Recruit and retain a high quality staff. <span style="font-family: Bodoni,serif;"> Analyze all positions for gaps, redundancies, and overall efficiency.
 * <span style="font-family: Bodoni,serif; font-size: 12pt;">Goal 2.1 ** **<span style="font-family: Bodoni,serif;">Foster a work environment most conducive to meeting needs of all students. **
 * <span style="font-family: Bodoni,serif; font-size: 12pt;">Strategies **<span style="font-family: Bodoni,serif;"> Continually adjust to the needs of students and employees to meet student achievement goals.
 * <span style="font-family: Bodoni,serif; font-size: 12pt;">Measurement **<span style="font-family: Bodoni,serif;">Maintain a high level of job satisfaction of employees as measured by the District’s perception survey.

<span style="font-family: Bodoni,serif;">Fully implement the District’s Instructional Model as the primary means of communicating about teaching and learning. <span style="font-family: Bodoni,serif;"> Create a teacher induction program that supports new teachers in the District. <span style="font-family: Bodoni,serif;"> Provide feedback to teachers on a regular basis aligned with the District’s Instructional Model and evaluation instrument.
 * <span style="font-family: Bodoni,serif; font-size: 12pt;">Goal 2.2 ****<span style="font-family: Bodoni,serif;">Improve the quality of instruction through support and accountability. **
 * <span style="font-family: Bodoni,serif; font-size: 12pt;">Strategies **<span style="font-family: Bodoni,serif;">Fully Implement the Teacher Effectiveness Act (SB 191) which includes the use of a new teacher evaluation instrument that includes student achievement as an indicator.
 * <span style="font-family: Bodoni,serif; font-size: 12pt;">Measurement **<span style="font-family: Bodoni,serif;"> Maintain high levels of satisfaction from teachers, students and parents as related to the quality of instruction in the district as measured by the District’s perception survey.

<span style="font-family: Bodoni,serif;">Develop models of compensation with appropriate levels of input from employees and other stakeholders. <span style="font-family: Bodoni,serif;"> Institute new ways to recognize employees for outstanding achievements.
 * <span style="font-family: Bodoni,serif; font-size: 12pt;">Goal 2.3 **<span style="font-family: Bodoni,serif;"> **Utilize compensation and recognition to reward employees for meeting and supporting high goals.**
 * <span style="font-family: Bodoni,serif; font-size: 12pt;">Strategies **<span style="font-family: Bodoni,serif;"> Become familiar with current successful models.
 * <span style="font-family: Bodoni,serif; font-size: 12pt;">Measurement **<span style="font-family: Bodoni,serif;">Implement a salary schedule for licensed staff by August 2016 that includes meeting or exceeding high goals as a factor in determining the salary.

Goal #3
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 * Maintain Fiscal Responsibility ** ||

<span style="font-family: Bodoni,serif;">Make decisions necessary to adjust expenditures with available revenue. <span style="font-family: Bodoni,serif;"> Maintain an adequate ending fund balance of three months of expenditures in reserve. <span style="font-family: Bodoni,serif;">Allocate at least $180,000 of general fund dollars for capital projects each year.
 * <span style="font-family: Bodoni,serif; font-size: 12pt;">Goal 3.1 ** **<span style="font-family: Bodoni,serif;">Keep District financially strong by developing and monitoring a budget that meets both short and long-term goals. **
 * <span style="font-family: Bodoni,serif; font-size: 12pt;">Strategies **<span style="font-family: Bodoni,serif;"> Prioritize needs annually with Board adopted Budget Parameters.
 * <span style="font-family: Bodoni,serif; font-size: 12pt;">Measurement **<span style="font-family: Bodoni,serif;"> Adopt a final budget each year that meets the Board’s annual Budget Parameters.

<span style="font-family: Bodoni,serif;">Annually approve the budget timeline to communicate publicly the budget process. <span style="font-family: Bodoni,serif;"> Publish an annual report for the public with information on the District’s finances.
 * <span style="font-family: Bodoni,serif; font-size: 12pt;">Goal 3.2 **<span style="font-family: Bodoni,serif;"> **Build trust with employees and community in the school’s budget.**
 * <span style="font-family: Bodoni,serif; font-size: 12pt;">Strategies **<span style="font-family: Bodoni,serif;"> Utilize input from employees and the community during the budget development process.
 * <span style="font-family: Bodoni,serif; font-size: 12pt;">Measurement **<span style="font-family: Bodoni,serif;"> Maintain a high level of support from employees, parents and the community in regard to the use of district funds as measured by annual perception survey.

<span style="font-family: Bodoni,serif;">Utilize grant funding when appropriate. <span style="font-family: Bodoni,serif;"> Increase enrollment through innovative programs and by establishing a strong reputation among all schools in the region.
 * <span style="font-family: Bodoni,serif; font-size: 12pt;">Goal 3.3 ****<span style="font-family: Bodoni,serif;"> Enhance the general fund budget with additional revenue through an increase of educational choice or through sources of revenue outside of the School Finance Act. **
 * <span style="font-family: Bodoni,serif; font-size: 12pt;">Strategies **<span style="font-family: Bodoni,serif;"> Accurately account for mill levy money.
 * <span style="font-family: Bodoni,serif; font-size: 12pt;">Measurement **<span style="font-family: Bodoni,serif;"> The adoption of the final budget will reflect increased revenue.

Goal #4
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 * Facilities Management ** ||

<span style="font-family: Bodoni,serif;">Maintain adequate supplies, equipment and personnel to meet facility goals. <span style="font-family: Bodoni,serif;">Provide high quality supervision of maintenance, grounds, and custodial staff. <span style="font-family: Bodoni,serif;"> Research other methods for managing custodial, maintenance, and grounds services.
 * <span style="font-family: Bodoni,serif; font-size: 12pt;">Goal 4.1 **<span style="font-family: Bodoni,serif;">Establish a reputation with employees, students, community and surrounding communities as the District with the premiere facilities in Northeastern Colorado.
 * <span style="font-family: Bodoni,serif; font-size: 12pt;">Strategies **<span style="font-family: Bodoni,serif;">Hold Department Heads and Principals accountable for presentation of facilities and grounds.
 * <span style="font-family: Bodoni,serif; font-size: 12pt;">Measurement **<span style="font-family: Bodoni,serif;"> Maintain a high level of satisfaction from students, parents, employees and community as a result of well-maintained and clean facilities as measured by the District’s perception survey.

<span style="font-family: Bodoni,serif;">Continue to involve the District Budget and Facilities Committee in annual planning. <span style="font-family: Bodoni,serif;">Utilize the Facilities Master Plan to determine priorities for the best use of capital projects money.
 * <span style="font-family: Bodoni,serif; font-size: 12pt;">Goal 4.2 **<span style="font-family: Bodoni,serif;"> Create a multi-year facilities plan and monitor progress toward repairing and improving facilities and grounds.
 * <span style="font-family: Bodoni,serif; font-size: 12pt;">Strategies **<span style="font-family: Bodoni,serif;"> Create and monitor a written capital projects plan.
 * <span style="font-family: Bodoni,serif; font-size: 12pt;">Measurement **<span style="font-family: Bodoni,serif;"> Annually present and approve updates to the Facilities Master Plan and a 10-year capital projects list prior to the approval of the preliminary budget.

Goal #5
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 * Communication & Community Outreach ** ||

<span style="font-family: Bodoni,serif;"> Create and distribute an Annual Report to the community outlining progress on all goals. <span style="font-family: Bodoni,serif;">Utilize local media to share positive stories about the school district. <span style="font-family: Bodoni,serif;">Create and maintain a high quality website with current and relevant information.
 * <span style="font-family: Bodoni,serif; font-size: 12pt;">Goal 5.1 **<span style="font-family: Bodoni,serif;">Increase opportunities for, and the effectiveness of the District’s internal and external communications
 * <span style="font-family: Bodoni,serif; font-size: 12pt;">Strategies **<span style="font-family: Bodoni,serif;">Maintain appropriate opportunities to listen to employees.
 * <span style="font-family: Bodoni,serif; font-size: 12pt;">Measurement **<span style="font-family: Bodoni,serif;"> Maintain a high level satisfaction with the District’s communication with employees, parents and community as measured by the District’s annual perception survey.

<span style="font-family: Bodoni,serif;"> Partner with other community organizations to support the mission of the District. <span style="font-family: Bodoni,serif;"> Develop collaborative partnerships with other districts to enhance student achievement.
 * <span style="font-family: Bodoni,serif; font-size: 12pt;">Goal 5.2 **<span style="font-family: Bodoni,serif;"> Expand partnerships for the district that support increased student achievement.
 * <span style="font-family: Bodoni,serif; font-size: 12pt;">Strategies **<span style="font-family: Bodoni,serif;"> Create shared leadership opportunities for employees, parents and community.
 * <span style="font-family: Bodoni,serif; font-size: 12pt;">Measurement **<span style="font-family: Bodoni,serif;"> The Board shall annually assess progress in this area through the Superintendent evaluation and Board self-reflection.

** Holyoke School District Re-1J ** ** Holyoke, Colorado ** || **<span style="font-family: Bodoni,serif; font-size: 16pt;">Board of Education Proclamation ** <span style="font-family: Bodoni,serif;">WHEREAS, Article IX, Section 7 of the Colorado Constitution provides local Boards of Education “shall have control of instruction in the public schools of their respective districts;” and <span style="font-family: Bodoni,serif;">WHEREAS, the Holyoke School District has a long tradition of excellence and is fortunate to have a supportive community that has high expectations for all students; and <span style="font-family: Bodoni,serif;">WHEREAS, high quality instruction and a focused school system can overcome all challenges; and <span style="font-family: Bodoni,serif;">WHEREAS, it is the responsibility of the Board of Education and administration to provide quality leadership which includes clear goals and a mechanism of accountability for those goals; and <span style="font-family: Bodoni,serif;">THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, on this the first day of March in the year 2011, that; <span style="font-family: Bodoni,serif;">The mission, vision, values and goals represent the expectations of the Holyoke School District; and <span style="font-family: Bodoni,serif;">The Holyoke School District Re-1J Board of Education hereby adopts //Destination 2016// as the official plan to achieve the mission, vision, values and goals for the District.
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**<span style="font-family: Bodoni,serif;">Holyoke Board of Education ** <span style="font-family: Bodoni,serif;"> <span style="font-family: Bodoni,serif;">Mr. Dan Kafka, Board President <span style="font-family: Bodoni,serif;">Dr. Jeff Tharp, Board Vice President <span style="font-family: Bodoni,serif;">Mrs. Linda Jelden, Board Secretary <span style="font-family: Bodoni,serif;">Mr. Kris Camblin, Board Treasurer <span style="font-family: Bodoni,serif;">Mrs. Kimbra Killin, Board Director <span style="font-family: Bodoni,serif;">Mr. Jon King, Board Director <span style="font-family: Bodoni,serif;">Mrs. Laura Krogmeier, Board Director

**<span style="font-family: Bodoni,serif;">Administrative Council **

<span style="font-family: Bodoni,serif;">Mr. Bret Miles, Superintendent of Schools <span style="font-family: Bodoni,serif;">Mrs. Susan Ortner, Jr./Sr. High Principal <span style="font-family: Bodoni,serif;">Mr. Kyle Stumpf, Elementary Principal <span style="font-family: Bodoni,serif;">Ms. Kimberlee Bennett, Dir. of Assessment / AD