1. School Governance Council Meeting February 9, 2016
River Eves *Elementary School
School Governance Council Meeting
February 9, 2016
NEIL PINNOCK, PRINCIPAL MATTHEW DONAHOE, ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL

2. School Governance Council Meeting
Strategic Plan
Request for Flexibility
Seed Fund

3. Strategic Plan Long-term Outcomes:
Increase student academic achievement
Prepare students with 21st century skill readiness
Prepare students socially and emotionally for middle school

4. Strategic Plan Focus Areas: Instructional Practices
Academically Challenging and Engaging Environment
School Culture and Community Connection

5. Long-Term Outcomes STRATEGIC PLAN SY 2015/16 –SY 2017/18 Focus Area #1
Short-Term Goals
Increase student reading fluency in grades K-2
Increase student mastery of writing
Increase student mastery of mathematical concepts on Georgia Milestones Assessment
Increase student mastery of scientific concepts on Georgia Milestones Assessment
Increase the number of 2nd- 5th grade students performing above grade level in math and reading on May benchmark STAR Assessment
Strategic Initiatives
Phonics program in grades K-2 *
Implement instructional practices that promote the integration of mathematics and science *
Build on existing Science Technology Engineering Math (STEM) Program. *
Implement semester-long Project-Based Learning (PBL) Units *
Focus Area #1
Instructional Practices
Long-Term Outcomes
Increase student academic achievement in math, science, reading, and writing
Students will demonstrate 21st Century Skill readiness through collaborative learning, critical thinking, creativity, and communication
Students will develop social and emotional competence.
Strategic Initiatives
Implement Personalized Learning Program to meet student learning needs *
Teachers will use Professional Learning Communities to plan for the effective use of technology in the classroom.
Quarterly peer observation classroom visits to identify instruction with high engagement and rigorous instruction
Teachers who demonstrate high engagement and rigorous instruction will peer mentor to leverage the skills of all teachers.
Create collaboration spaces in media center and computer labs
Implement Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID) college readiness system in grades 3 – 5 *
Focus Area #2
Academically- Challenging and Engaging Environment
Short-Term Goals
Increase teacher utilization of instructional technology
Increase teacher proficiency in differentiation with technology
Increase the number of teachers who provide highly engaging instruction
Increase student use of technology throughout the school
Strategic Initiatives
Bi-lingual communication to address language barriers (newsletters, meetings, etc.) *
Offer one or more parent academic visits to classroom per quarter
Implement Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS) strategies *
School-wide leadership opportunities for students *
Additional STEM Competitive Teams *
Weekly K-5 academic & homeroom updates to parents *
Implement Power Up for 30 physical activity program *
Increase recess time by ten minutes on non-PE days *
Short-Term Goals
Increase the number of students who hold student leadership roles in grades 3-5
Increase the frequency and quality of school-home communication by teachers
Increase the number of students participating in after-school enrichment programs
Improve student, parent, and staff perception of school culture
Increase time for student physical activity
Focus Area #3
School Culture and Community Connection

6. Project Based Learning
Strategic Plan
Project Based Learning

7. Request for Flexibility
Student Release Days for Teacher Training October 11-13, 2016
October 10: Holiday
October 11: District Teacher Workday
October 12-13: Proposed release days for REES Students

8. Seed Fund
Buck Institute
PBL Coordinator
Materials & Supplies

9. Elections Candidate Declaration Period: February 16 – March 1
Elections: March 23-29
Term: July 1, 2016 – July 1, 2018
Parent Representative & Teacher Representative positions are opening.

10. School Governance Council Meeting