A Framework for Operations and Evaluation

1. A Framework for Operations and Evaluation • UPDATE- JUNE, 2013

2. This is to be used as a guide moving forward to establish goals for the board, and objectives for the Superintendent to attain. Progress can be gauged monthly through reports to the board. Intro

3. Safe, Healthy, Welcoming Schools Increased Opportunity and Achievement Effective and Efficient Operations Board Aims

4. Planning • June 2012 Nov 2012 • Administration will present Board long term plans in the areas of Technology, Curriculum and Facilities during the 2012 calendar year and solicit input from the board to ensure planning remains consistent with long term District Aims. • The Board will articulate what it believes are top five leading indicators of academic excellence in the District. • Administration will outline the most significant long-term obstacles the District faces on the way to achieving district Aims. • Facilities plan has been presented to board • Technology virtualization plan has been shared, will provide update on replacement plan after start of new year • Curriculum adoption plan will be shared in December • Board indicators for academics have been established • Long term obstacles have not been identified

5. Indicators of Excellence • June 2012 November 2012- Board Academic Goals • June 2012 • Reading at grade level by grade 3. • Establish growth targets by grade level • Establish proficiency targets by grade level • Establish opportunities to meet the needs of our secondary students and community • As a district, the percent of students meeting proficiency and the percent of students exceeding proficiency on the MCAs and GRAD writing will exceed the state’s averages. • As a district, the expected growth rates for all students will better the state’s rates as measured by the MCAs. • At the elementary level, 80% of students will meet or exceed benchmark targets (fall, winter, spring) in math and reading. • At the high school level, ACT scores will exceed the state’s averages. • At the high school level, 90% of students will graduate with their 9th Grade peers.

6. Establish opportunities to meet the needs of our students and community • June 2012 June 2013 • Develop a robust school to work program by 2013-14 gathering input from community stakeholders. • Implement a program with Riverland College so students can graduate high school with an Associates Degree. Implement in 2013-14. • Increase Number of Advanced Placement Programs • Success of these programs can be measured by participation levels, stakeholder satisfaction, drop-out rates, AP success • Met with Riverland to Discuss Early College. • Traveled to Irondale to review Early College plan • Traveled to Anoka to review Secondary Tech Ed Program • Initiated Youth Apprenticeship Program with Lou Rich- MDE recognized the district at an event in June • Gathered parent input on specialist time • Increased Phy Ed time for 13-14, planned for equitable specialist time across the district • Examining Alternate Options for students with significant behavioral issues at secondary level

7. Maintain districts financial strength through maintenance of a fund balance of at least 16% Reduce long term OPEB benefits. Continue to gain fiscally sound settlements. Maintained one health insurance plan for the school district Fiscal Management

8. Policy • June 2012 Nov 2012 • Bring Policy manual up to date by the start of 2012-13. • Highlight one policy every board meeting to familiarize the board with various policies. • Maintain active policy committee • We have 4 policies left to update • Have not started practice of highlighting a policy, as we are still updating

9. Board Development • June 2012 Nov 2012 • Become more familiar with board governance through discussions and readings • Implement a short form check at the end of each meeting to gauge effectiveness of the meeting. Results reported at the following meeting • Direct administration to develop a board orientation guide on district operations, and roles of the board. • Have not implemented as of yet

10. Legislative • June 2012 June 2013 • Become familiar with legislative issues that face Albert Lea Area Schools. • Invite elected officials to meet with Albert Lea School Board to discuss state and local issues. • Met with area legislators to discuss issues such as all day K and local board levy authority. • Gained chamber support on these issues • Saw an increase of compensatory pilot revenue of $320,000 • HR director testified on statewide Health Plan impact at Capitol.

11. Shared Government • June 2012 June 2013 • Establish link with city government through meetings with Mayor and City Manager • Maintain active participation in Freeborn County Family Service Collaborative, and expand participation to the Chamber Business Education Committee • Chad Adams (City Manager) and I have met three times this winter/spring. • Have had great participation on the Chamber Business Ed Committee, and FCFSC

12. Communications • June 2012 June 2013 • Board members accompany Superintendent to various community presentations • Board members and superintendent attend coffees as listening sessions • Board members attend PTO meetings • Board members write quarterly pieces for the Albert Lea Tribune educating the public on board governance. • Board members and Superintendent have attended morning coffees throughout the fall. Superintendent continued to montly • Board members have a table at Parent Teacher conferences • Board members have spoken to community groups • One article has appeared in AL Tribune • Superintendent continues to conduct class visits weekly, and meets with PLCs weekly to listen to ideas and concerns of staff, and share information

13. Operations- policy updated to reflect this slide • Standing Committees Board Representation • Policy Review • Finance • Facilities • MSHSL • District Curriculum • Freeborn County Family Services Collaborative • Schools for Equity in Education • Teacher of the Year • Business Education Committee

14. Operating levy- propose going to the voters in November 2013 to approve our levy. Will provide an update on scope of need later in the year. Attended a levy planning workshop How are we adapting to meet the need of all our learners?-Rigor and opportunity at the high school. Role of technology, sustainability of technology School system structure: Senior year, start times, agrarian calendar Future Issues