Comprehensive school improvement plan

*Comparison Schools Chosen by the School Board:

Bolivar, Branson, Carthage, Joplin, Marshfield, Neosho, Nevada, Nixa, Ozark, Republic, Webb City, Willard
Objective 2: The four year graduation rate will increase annually with a goal of 95% or higher.

2010-2011		2011-2012	2012-2013	2013-2014	2014-2015 Goal
84.6%		92.1%	94.6%	87.9	90.9
2a. Strategy:	Maintain a comprehensive code of conduct that promotes social skills K-12.
MSIP Standard:	5
Persons Responsible:	Building Principals, Students, Teachers
Date to Implement Strategy:	08/01/2015
Date of Completion:	05/31/2019
Action Steps:	Review and evaluate current code of conduct policies to ensure alignment K-12. (Spring 2015)
2b. Strategy:	Continue to examine and utilize research of current trends and issues regarding school climate.
MSIP Standard:	5
Persons Responsible:	Superintendent, Principals, Counselors, Graduation Coach, Vision Committee
Date to Implement Strategy:	08/01/2015
Date of Completion:	05/31/2019
Action Steps:	Develop a school climate committee to address student needs as well as staff needs. (Fall 2015) Continue to support the Bright Futures program whose work includes meeting basic needs of students and their families. (Spring 2015) Explore the possibility of a student led peer mentoring program to address the needs of at risk students. (8/1/2015) Research and analyze the need for an ROTC program and how that might be implemented. (8/1/2016)
2c. Strategy:	The district at-risk committee will review at-risk student issues monthly.
MSIP Standard:	5
Persons Responsible:	Assistant Superintendent, At-Risk Committee Members, Principals, Graduation Coach
Date to Implement Strategy:	08/01/2015
Date of Completion:	05/31/2019
Action Steps:	Develop and continue both district level and building level at risk committees that will include, but not be limited to: counselors, PBS teachers, and graduation coaches. (Spring 2015) Committees will be tasked with using data from existing or future “at risk assessment” tools that test to identify at risk students, in addition, committees will seek out solutions and support for those students. (Spring 2015)
2d. Strategy:	Increase the size of the alternative school to allow for greater enrollment.
MSIP Standard:	5
Persons Responsible:	Assistant Superintendent, Principals, Teachers, Alternative School Director
Funding Source Name:	Local Funds, Basic Formula, State Monies
Date to Implement Strategy:	08/01/2015
Date of Completion:	05/31/2019
Action Steps:	Move the alternative school to a vacated building due to the passage of the bond issue. (8/1/2016) Research and evaluate the need and feasibility of alternate attendance times for students. (ex. 9am-4pm. Discussions should also include night hours.) (Spring 2015)
2e. Strategy:	Implement and/or maintain At-Risk Classrooms in each building for students without other services.
MSIP Standard:	5
Persons Responsible:	Assistant Superintendent, Principals, Teachers, At Risk Committee, Graduation Coach
Date to Implement Strategy:	08/01/2015
Date of Completion:	05/31/2019
Action Steps:	Continue to implement the following programs that are designed to aid at risk students: Alternative School, Missouri Options Program, Online Classes, Flex Program, Credit Recovery Program, Jasper County Juvenile Court Diversion Program, Service Learning mentoring program, Guided Study for incoming freshman who are at risk of not graduating, specialized homerooms for High School to address deficient areas, community member mentor program, Building Trades, and Franklin Technology Center. (Spring 2015) Continue to evaluate the performance of each of the above programs. (Spring 2015) Review additional at-risk classroom opportunities. (8/1/2015)
2f. Strategy:	Continue to promote "Graduation Matters" throughout the Carl Junction R-1 School District and include parents/community in the effort.
MSIP Standard:	5
Persons Responsible:	Assistant Superintendent, Building Principals, At-Risk Committee, Teachers, CJ Chamber of Commerce
Date to Implement Strategy:	08/01/2015
Date of Completion:	05/31/2019
Action Steps:	Develop a program that connects students/staff with local businesses that will allow at risk students to either be employed or understand the employment process. (8/1/2017) Partner with the Carl Junction Chamber of Commerce to promote “Graduation Matters”. (8/1/2015) Grades 2-6 will continue to take college visits to promote graduation. (Spring 2015)

2g. Strategy:	Expand and evaluate transitional plans that are currently in place in each building so that transition for students to new buildings is successful.
MSIP Standard:	5
Persons Responsible:	Principals, Teacher
Date to Implement Strategy:	08/01/2015
Date of Completion:	05/31/2019
Action Steps:	Principals will visit incoming students each spring/summer. (ongoing) Students will tour new buildings, speak to new teachers, etc. (ongoing) The district will evaluate and research the current “At Risk” assessment tools that may help staff identify at risk students. (ongoing)

Objective 3: Increase the Map Performance Index score by 5 index points from the previous year for identified subgroups.

Content	2012 MPI	2013 MPI	2014 MPI	2015 MPI
Communication Arts	338.7	336.6	343.8	348.8
Mathematics	334.9	330.9	331.2	336.2

3a. Strategy:	Maintain a student-classroom teacher ratio that meets local and state desirable standards.
MSIP Standard:	2
Persons Responsible:	Administration, School Board
Date to Implement Strategy:	08/01/2015
Date of Completion:	05/31/2019
Action Steps:	Maintain smaller class sizes allowing for the teacher to create relationships with students that fall into the subgroups. (Fall 2015) Reduce size of Co-Teaching to reach subgroup students. (Fall 2016) Use High School Homeroom time to identify subgroups and build student/teacher relationships. (Spring 2015)
3b. Strategy:	Assess the need for transportation services for new and existing after-school support and enrichment programs.
MSIP Standard	2, 5
Persons Responsible	Administration, School Board, Teachers
Date to Implement Strategy	08/01/2015
Date of Completion	05/31/2019
Action Steps:	Evaluate the community need and interest level in after school program. (Spring 2016) Complete a cost analysis of after school program that extends later into the evening including busing. (Spring 2016) Evaluate resources to fund after school support and enrichment programs. (Spring 2016) Develop and implement an after school program if determined it is needed. (Fall 2016)
3c. Strategy:	Examine ways to increase awareness and participation of the qualification/benefits for free and reduced lunch.
MSIP Standard	2
Person Responsible	Administration, School Board
Date to Implement Strategy	08/01/2015
Date of Completion	05/31/2019
Action Steps:	Develop a plan to inform teachers, parents, and students about all the opportunities that filling out the free and reduced lunch form provides. (Fall 2015)

3d. Strategy:	Provide professional development to faculty and staff on instructional strategies for students dealing with poverty.
MSIP Standard	2, 4, 5
Person Responsible	Central Office, Administration, Professional Development Committee
Date to Implement Strategy	08/01/2015
Date to Completion	05/31/2019
Action Steps:	Evaluate the cost to offer Ruby Payne’s training to our teachers. (Spring 2015) Certify a district staff member on “Train the Trainer”, for Ruby Payne poverty education program so he/she can provide training to teachers. (Spring 2015) Develop and implement a plan to allow opportunities for professional development on strategies for students living in poverty. (School year 2015-2016) Have teachers implement strategies in their classroom instruction. (Fall 2016)
3e. Strategy:	Implement technology across the curriculum K-12.
MSIP Standard	2, 4, 5
Person Responsible	Administration, Teachers, Students
Date to Implement Strategy	08/01/2015
Date to Completion	05/31/2019
Action Steps:	Research software programs to help students who are struggling. (Fall 2016) Provide training opportunities for parents to help them with school issued technology. (Fall 2016) Identify new ways to provide internet access to our students. (Fall 2016) Evaluate the need for Wi-Fi on buses. (Fall 2016)
3f. Strategy:	District at-risk committee reviews at-risk student issues.
MSIP Standard	2, 4, 5
Person Responsible	Central Office, Administration, Teachers
Date to Implement Strategy	08/01/2015
Date to Completion	05/31/2019
Action Steps:	Develop both district level and building level at-risk committees that will include, but not be limited to counselors, PBS teachers, and graduation coaches. (Spring 2015) Committees will use data from multiple sources that can identify at-risk students. (Spring 2015) Committees will seek out solutions and support for those students. (Spring 2015)

3g. Strategy:	Adopt a research-based co-teaching model and provide teacher training, staff, and resources, for effective implementation.
MSIP Standard	2
Person Responsible	Central Office, Administration, Leadership Teams
Date to Implement Strategy	08/01/2015
Date to Completion	05/31/2019
Action Steps:	Professional development on Anne Benninghof’s model will be provided. (Fall 2016) Book study on co-teaching materials. (Fall 2016) Require training for teachers who participate in co-teaching. (Fall 2016)

Implementation, Monitoring, Evaluation, and Revising

The CSIP committee recognizes the need for designing a school improvement plan that can be modified and adjusted due to circumstances that may be unforeseen. In addition, the CSIP committee also thinks the ability to alter the plan after specific actions have been completed is just as vital. Therefore, every year, the Vision Committee and additional stakeholders will meet bi-annually to have responsible parties report on the progress of specific action plans.

After being informed on the progress of specific goals and actions, the CSIP Committee can make alterations and/or revisions to the plan, based on recommendations from the responsible parties.