Burton I.S.D.

District Improvement Plan

2007-2008

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BURTON I.S.D. MISSION STATEMENT

The mission of Burton I.S.D. is to provide the highest quality education possible to all students. Students will be provided the opportunity to develop the ability to think logically, independently, creatively and to communicate effectively. The district will promote the worth and dignity of each individual child and enable each student to become a productive and responsible member of society.

BURTON I.S.D.

DISTRICT GOALS

Burton I.S.D. will provide a safe, orderly and positive learning environment for all students.
Burton I.S.D. will improve the academic achievement of all students.
All students in the Burton I.S.D. will prepare for and have knowledge of career choices and post-secondary opportunities.
Ensure the continued academic progress of students in special programs.

5. Burton I.S.D. will improve communication and parental involvement.

Burton I.S.D. District Level Educational Improvement Committee

Composition. Note that consent of each nominee shall be obtained before the person’s name may appear on the ballot. Election of the committee shall be held in the fall of each school year. Representatives shall be elected or selected annually and shall be limited to two consecutive terms on the committee.

Professional Staff. Two teachers nominated and elected by teachers assigned to each campus.
Paraprofessional Staff. One representative shall be nominated by and elected from non-teaching professional employees assigned to each campus.
Parents of students enrolled in the district. One to represent each campus as parent laison selected from a pool of volunteers by the Administrator of each campus.
Community representative are defined as persons that reside in the district and are at least 18 years of age. One to represent each campus, selected by the Administrator of each campus from a pool of volunteers. Their selection should provide for adequate representation of the community’s diversity.
Business representative, one to represent each campus selected by the Administrator of each campus from a pool of volunteers. They do not have to reside in nor operate businesses in the district
Campus administrators
Superintendent

Duties:

To serve exclusively in an advisory role to develop, evaluate and revise every two years a district improvement plan that addresses the improvement of student performance for all student groups in order to attain state standards in respect to the academic excellence indicators.
Hold at least two meetings a year for the purpose of reviewing the annual AEIS reports and to approve staff development of a District-wide nature.

Needs Assessment will consist of the staff’s disaggregation of student’s scores on the state mandated tests, AEIS and Safe Schools information, a formative evaluation of instructional programs, a review of budget expenditures on administrative and instructional programs, the distribution of district resources, the integration of Technology and the Technology Plan, access to ongoing staff development and staffing. The results of the Needs Assessment will be used to identify academic and behavioral goals in the Burton I.S.D. District Plan.

In reviewing the information found in the Needs Assessment Survey, strategies for improving student performance may include:

Instructional methods to improve student academic performance;
Methods to address the needs of students for special programs, such as conflict resolution, dyslexia treatment, and gifted and talented;
Dropout reduction;
Integration of technology in instructional and administrative programs;
Staff development;
Career education;
Accelerated education;
Communication with parents about financial aid, higher education admissions, the Texas Grant, contact and websites for more information about these programs;
Timelines, resources and staffing
Formative evaluation to determine the effectiveness of past strategies.
Anti-Bullying prevention.
Dating violence prevention.

Communication with the community, businesses, parents, teachers and students will be a necessary component of the District Improvement Plan. The goal of Committee members will be to actively solicit input from their colleagues to effectively represent the interests of all stakeholders of Burton I.S.D.

Burton I.S.D. Educational Improvement Plan

2007-2008

Goal #1: Burton I.S.D. will provide a safe, orderly and positive learning environment for all students.

NCLB Goal 4.1

Objective Strategies Person Materials/ Timeline Evaluation

Responsible Resources

1.1 Reduce instructional time lost due to placement in ISS.

1.2 Increase Average Daily Attendance to 97%

1.3 Programs to deter student abuse of drugs and alcohol.

1.4 Upgrade Elementary classroom facilities, Ag Building and transportation building

1.5 Renovate existing buildings at Secondary campus.

1.6 Safe Schools Audit will reflect satisfactory results

1.7 Students will be provided information to prevent and report dating violence

1.1.1 District staff

will attend

professional

development

on the use of

positive

discipline,

parent

involvement,

conflict

resolution,

classroom

management

and lesson

cycles.

1.2.1 Provide incentives for regular attendance

1.3.1 Programs promoting a safe and drug free school environment.

1.4.1 Employ architect, put bond election before Burton I.S.D. voters for new buildings.

1.5.1 Employ architect, put bond election before Burton I.S.D. voters.

1.6.1 Staff will conform to expectations of Safe School Audit

1.7.1 Information will be presented in designated classes and by guest speakers.

Campus Principals

Campus Administrators

Counselor

Campus Administrators

Staff

All Administration,

School Board, Community and Business members.

All Administration, School Board, Community and Business members.

Campus principals

Staff

Counselor

Campus principals

Staff

Counselor

Region Six consultants

Region VI

District funds $1000

P.T.O.

Campus Activity Funds

Classroom rewards.

Positive notes sent home to parents recognizing the student.

Newspaper articles in the local paper.

PEIMS 425 report

Review of disciplinary notices

Input from DIP members

Parent surveys Interquest Search Dogs $1000

Random Drug Testing $1200

Public Meetings

Bond election $1200

Public Meetings

Bond Election $1200

QZAB funding

Region Six contract

Outside contract with guest speakers

$500

Summer 2007

School year 2007 - 2008

Each six weeks

Monthly beginning August 2007 ending May 2008

On-going through November 2007.

On-going through 2007-2008 school year.

During 2007-2008 school year.

Decrease in serious offenses requiring ISS placement

End-of-year Report

PEIMS 425 Report

Annual Evaluation

Increase in the Average Daily Attendance to 97%

PEIMS 400 Report

PEIMS 425

Title IV Annual Evaluation

Possible revision submitted for Board Approval

Solicit Participation in Board and Community Meetings to discuss recommendations to address the findings of the various committees.

Building inspections.

Solicit Participation in Board and Community Meetings to discuss recommendations addressing the findings of the various committees.

Successful Safe Schools audit report.

No reported incidences of dating violence, sexual harassment.

PEIMS 425

Goal 2: Burton I.S.D. will improve the academic achievement of all students.

Objective 1: By the Spring of 2008, at least 75% of all students and each sub-group will pass the Reading/Writing TAKS.

NCLB Goal: 1.2

Objective Strategies Person Materials/ Timeline Evaluation

Responsible Resources

2.1.1District-wide alternative and/or supplementary services will be provided in Reading, Writing, Vocabulary and Grammar skills.

2.1.2 Instructional time will be more efficient and focused on achieving the TEKS in each content area.

2.1.3 Students will be subject to ongoing benchmark testing to document progress in mastery of the TEKS.

2.1.4 Students identified as having dyslexia will be provided trained staff to address their skills.

2.1.5 Maintain the progress of students in the ELA program as they leave the Elementary campus and enter the JH campus.

2.1.6 Increase participation in UIL ELA/Writing Events.

2.1.1Students scoring below the scale score of 2300 on ELA TAKS will be provided Accelerated Reading Instruction.

2.1.2Teachers will utilize C-Scope curriculum support to provide focused instruction to increase instructional time.

2.1.3 Teachers will be required to regularly schedule, access data and test students to acquire data through benchmarks to monitor student progress on mastery of TEKS. The information will be used to document teacher’s progress in meeting their student’s needs.

2.1.4 Staff members will be trained to test and provide support for students with dyslexia.

2.1.5 ELA staff from the 6^th grade will hold weekly Vertical alignment meetings with JH ELA staff to support the students transition.

2.1.6 Students will utilize skills learned in a “real world” exercise.

Campus Administrator

Instructional staff

Campus Administrator

Instructional staff

Campus Administrator

Designated Campus Staff

Campus Administrators

Counselor

Elementary and JH staff

Campus administrators

Counselor

Staff

Reads Naturally Curriculum $1000.

Voyager Curriculum $1600.

Read About Curriculum $1200

Title I $1000

Teacher

C-Scope curriculum support w/Region 6

Total $5642 ($2500 HSTW grant, $3142 Compensatory Education funds)

Cambridge online data management and support. Total $16,200 ($2500 HSTW, $13,700 local funds).

Lesson Plans

Kurzweil Reading software.

Staff training.

Region Six Specialist Assistance

Time

UIL Rules and Regulation Manuals, practice sets. Local $200

Supplemental instruction to begin by first week of September. Students will be monitored through benchmarks at least every three weeks and remediation provided as needed.

Training to begin the summer of 2007 and supported through school year.

Training provided in spring of 2007. Support will continue through 2008 school year.

Initial screening will begin by the second week in September. Staff resources are available as the need arises.

Benchmarking will be on a regular basis. Results will be shared. At the discretion of the campus principals, planning for instruction of the JH ELA program may include members of both staffs.

Activity periods during school year.

At least 50% of students enrolled in supplemental classes should improve their scale scores to 2300 or better. 100% of students enrolled should pass the TAKS ELA exam. Monitor the STAR Assessment, Texas Primary Reading Inventory, Reads Naturally, Voyager Curriculum Assessments, Read About Assessments and benchmarks.

Campus administrators will monitor and document teacher utilization of all features of C-Scope

Time on task will be documented by classroom observation and walkthroughs.

Utilizing classroom observations and walk-throughs, Campus administrators and counselor will monitor and document teacher utilization of all features of Cambridge data management. Data will be used to make decisions on staffing, remediation and resource allocation.

Monitoring of the

Six weeks report card in ELA.

Staff members complying with accommodations. Meetings with parents and students to assess impact of program.

Lesson plan and

Lesson cycle using C-Scope.

Review of benchmarks from Cambridge. Campus administrator walk-throughs and observations will document progress of students and teachers.

Increased participation in UIL academic events.

Goal 2: Burton I.S.D. will improve the academic achievement of all students.

Objective 2: By the Spring of 2008, at least 75% of all students and sub-groups will pass the Social Studies TAKS.

NCLB Goal: 1,2

Objective Strategies Person Materials/ Timeline Evaluation

Responsible Resources

2.2.1 Student participation in UIL Social Studies events will increase.

2.2.2 Students enrolled in dual credit US History and Government/Economics will be successful.

2.2.3 Student led discussions and interaction with the staff will increase.

2.2.4 Students will be subject to ongoing benchmark testing to document progress in mastery of the TEKS.

2.2.1 Demonstrate the “real world” applications a knowledge of geography, history and economics can lead to careers.

2.2.2 Provide access to Burton I.S.D. staff members and library for support.

2.2.3Teacher utilization of C-Scope to lesson plan for more student involvement in active learning.

2.2.4 Teachers will be required to regularly schedule, access data and test students to acquire data through benchmarks to monitor student progress on mastery of TEKS. The information will be used to document teacher’s progress in meeting their student’s needs.

Campus Administrator and Staff

Campus Administrator

Counselor

Staff

Campus Administrators

Staff

Campus Administrator

Instructional staff

Black-line masters, globes, relief maps, highway maps, computer applications, internet, Library.

Local funds $300

Social Studies staff will be available for tutorials before school and during the activity period

Library

Internet access

C-Scope $5642

Training

Cambridge online data management and support. $16,200.

September through May 2007 – 2008. Can utilize the activity period.

Before school and during activity period during the school year.

2007-2008 school year

Training provided in spring of 2007. Support will continue through 2007-2008 school year

Increased student driven interest in subject matter. Higher order thinking skills used in solving questions.

Participation in dual credit will increase in percentage of students per class.

Teacher utilization of C-Scope will be monitored by walkthroughs and classroom observations. Documentation will note progress.

Utilizing classroom observations and walk-throughs, Campus administrators and counselor will monitor and document teacher utilization of all features of Cambridge software. Data will be used to make decisions on staffing, remediation and resource allocation.

Goal 2: Burton I.S.D. will improve the academic achievement of all students.

Objective 2: By the Spring of 2008, at least 75% of all students and sub-groups will pass the Social Studies TAKS.

NCLB Goal: 1,2

Objective Strategies Person Materials/ Timeline Evaluation

Responsible Resources

2.2.2 Student participation in UIL Social Studies events will increase.

2.2.4 Students enrolled in dual credit US History and Government/Economics will be successful.

2.2.5 Student led discussions and interaction with the staff will increase.

2.2.4 Students will be subject to ongoing benchmark testing to document progress in mastery of the TEKS.

2.2.1 Demonstrate the “real world” applications a knowledge of geography, history and economics can lead to careers.

2.2.2 Provide access to Burton I.S.D. staff members and library for support.

2.2.3Teacher utilization of C-Scope to lesson plan for more student involvement in active learning.

Campus Administrator and Staff

Campus Administrator

Counselor

Staff

Campus Administrators

Staff

Campus Administrator

Instructional staff

Black-line masters, globes, relief maps, highway maps, computer applications, internet, Library.

Local funds $300

Social Studies staff will be available for tutorials before school and during the activity period

Library

Internet access

C-Scope $5642

Training

Cambridge online data management and support. $16,200.

September through May 2007 – 2008. Can utilize the activity period.

Before school and during activity period during the school year.

2007-2008 school year

Training provided in spring of 2007. Support will continue through 2007-2008 school year

Increased student driven interest in subject matter. Higher order thinking skills used in solving questions.

Participation in dual credit will increase in percentage of students per class.

Teacher utilization of C-Scope will be monitored by walkthroughs and classroom observations. Documentation will note progress.

Goal 2: Burton I.S.D. will improve the academic achievement of all students.

Objective 3: By the Spring of 2008, at least 65% of all students and sub-groups will pass the Science TAKS.

NCLB Goal: 1,2

Objective Strategies Person Materials/ Timeline Evaluation

Responsible Resources

2.3.1Student participation in UIL Science events will increase.

2.3.2 Increase the number of Students enrolled in the Recommended Plan.

2.3.1 Demonstrate the “real world” applications, a knowledge of scientific methods.

2.3.2 Provide a state of the art lab and interesting and challenging curriculum that will peak interest.

Campus Administrator and Staff

Campus Administrator

Counselor

Staff

Labs, computer applications, internet, Library.

Local funds $1000

C-Scope curriculum $5642

Library

Internet access

September through May 2007 – 2008. Can utilize the activity period.

School year 2007-2008.

Increased student driven interest in subject matter. Higher order thinking skills used in solving questions.

Increased enrollment in the Recommended Plan. Teacher utilization of C-Scope will be monitored and documented by Campus Administrators.

Goal 2: Burton I.S.D. will improve the academic achievement of all students.

Objective 4: By the Spring of 2008, at least 55% of all students and sub-groups will pass the Math TAKS.

NCLB Goal: 1,2

Objective Strategies Person Materials/ Timeline Evaluation

Responsible Resources

2.4.1 District-wide alternative and/or supplementary services will be provided in improving math skills.

2.4.2 Instructional time will be more efficient and focused on achieving the TEKS in the content area.

2.4.3 Students will be subject to ongoing benchmark testing to document progress in mastery of the TEKS.

2.4.4 Maintain the progress of students in the Math program as they leave the Elementary campus and enter the JH campus.

2.4.5 Increase participation in UIL M