1. District Improvement Plan 2016-2017 June 16, 2016

2. District Improvement Plan Annual Progress Schedule
June 16, 2016
DIP Report to the Board
Dr. Rue/Jerhea Nail √
June 27, 2016
Board Action – DIP for
August 8, 2016
CIP – Report to the Board
Dr. Griffin/Dr. Faris
August 22, 2016
Board Action – CIP for
October 2016
Review of Progress
Executive Cabinet
December 2016
January 9, 2017
Report to Board – Annual Report
Supt./Dr. Thornell
February 13, 2017
Board Action – Strategic Plan
Goals & Objectives
February 2017
April 2017
June 12, 2017
Summative Report to Board – DIP

3. The District and Campus Plan will consist of:
District & Campus Improvement Planning
The District and Campus Plan will consist of:
Comprehensive Needs Assessment
Comprehensive Needs Assessment Data Documentation
Goals
System Safeguard Strategies
State Compensatory
Title I
Title I Personnel
Plan Notes
District/Campus Education Improvement Council
District Funding associated with Title I

4. Strategic Planning Flowchart
Core Beliefs
Vision
Mission
Operational Goals
&
Targeted Objectives
District Improvement Plan
Superintendent ‘s Priority Goals
Department Action Plans
Campus Action Plans

5. Core Beliefs We believe that: Kids come first
Continuous improvement is essential for future success
The success of each student is the shared responsibility of students, families, schools, and communities
Environment influences learning

6. Mission
Northwest ISD, in partnership with parents and community, will engage all students in a premier education preparing them to be successful, productive citizens.

7. Goals
Goal I
Northwest ISD will design dynamic learning experiences to ensure that all students are future-ready learners.
Goal II
Northwest ISD will recruit, develop, retain, and recognize an exceptional, highly motivated staff to optimize student engagement and learning.
Goal III
Northwest ISD will communicate in a timely, open manner and engage parents and the community members in positive partnership opportunities in our schools.
Goal IV
Northwest ISD will provide premier facilities and support systems that enhance a positive learning environment and foster student and community pride.
Goal V
Northwest ISD will invest resources to ensure that students, parents, and the community receive optimal educational services.

8. Goal I
Northwest ISD will design dynamic learning experiences to ensure that all students are future-ready learners.
Goal I – Targeted Objective A
Design and implement curriculum that incorporates the learning requirements of future- ready students as identified by the NISD Profile of a Graduate.
Goal I – Targeted Objective B
Transform the learning environment through choice, relevance, and engagement.
Goal I – Targeted Objective C
Advance collaboration, creativity, imagination, and innovation through differentiation and multi-dimensional learning.
Goal I – Targeted Objective D
Provide personalized anywhere/anytime learning through the integration of evolving digital resources.
Goal I – Targeted Objective E
Facilitate healthy life choices to advance student health, productivity, and well-being.

9. Goal I
Continue to concentrate and expand Early Literacy programs and training
New teacher appraisal system T-Tess
Deploy Chromebooks Grades 6-12
Google Educator Certification – Teacher Certifications
Communications on CBAS

10. Goal II
Northwest ISD will recruit, develop, retain, and recognize an exceptional, highly motivated staff to optimize student engagement and learning.
Goal II – Targeted Objective A
Promote a climate and culture within Northwest ISD to ensure that actions align to the core beliefs and vision of the District. 
Goal II – Targeted Objective B
Recognize excellence by rewarding efforts that are successful reflections of the District's mission and goals.
Goal II– Targeted Objective C
Develop a wellness program designed to improve employee health, productivity, and well-being.
Goal II – Targeted Objective D
Reward continued service to the District and profession through a salary structure that is competitive and that serves as a recruiting tool.
Goal II – Targeted Objective E
Expand comprehensive professional learning systems that remain responsive to the needs of future-ready learners.

11. Goal II Streamline the EXIT process electronically Stipend review
Customer service training for Central Office staff
Earn status as a Blue Zone Employer

12. Goal III
Northwest ISD will communicate in a timely, open manner and engage parents and the community members in positive partnership opportunities in our schools.
Goal III – Targeted Objective A
Engage parents as partners to create a shared ownership of established and emerging cultures to enhance the learning of students. 
Goal III – Targeted Objective B
Increase community connections and relationships that positively contribute to the academic and social success of students. 
Goal III– Targeted Objective C
Engage in open dialogue and information sharing between the District and the greater Northwest community.  
Goal III – Targeted Objective D
Brand Northwest ISD to promote an identity that is immediately recognizable and conveys connection and pride in the school district and its schools.

13. Goal III Explore a New to NISD Parent Orientation program
Develop train the trainer model for NISD mentors in the classroom
Redesign district and campus websites
Update website guidelines for the district, campus, teacher webpages

14. Goal IV
Northwest ISD will provide premier facilities and support systems that enhance a positive learning environment and foster student and community pride.
Goal IV – Targeted Objective A
Ensure safe, comfortable, and secure facilities by evaluating, making modifications, and incorporating the latest innovations in student safety, custodial services, transportation services, and student management.
Goal IV – Targeted Objective B
Provide clean, safe, efficient, and effective instructional environments through proactive maintenance and custodial services.
Goal IV– Targeted Objective C
Provide relevant technology resources to optimize District operations and student learning.
Goal IV – Targeted Objective D
Conserve energy, reduce waste, and promote environmental stewardship among staff and students.
Goal IV – Targeted Objective E
Meet fast-growth needs through a dynamic Long-Range Facility Plan that anticipates and prepares for enrollment gains.

15. Goal IV
Install ReadyOp Communications System for district-wide implementation
Develop a disaster recovery and business continuity plan
Audit and apply for “Energy Star Ratings” at all campuses
Plans for Elementary #18

16. Goal V
Northwest ISD will invest resources to ensure that students, parents, and the community receive optimal educational services.
Goal V – Targeted Objective A
Ensure an instructionally-driven budget process aligned with the Strategic Plan.
Goal V – Targeted Objective B
Provide relevant policy, regulatory, evaluation, finance, and student information systems ensuring organizational efficiencies. 
Goal V– Targeted Objective C
Deliver excellence in financial management.   
Goal V – Targeted Objective D
Investigate and secure funding and resources to augment the District Mission. 

17. Goal V
Staff training webinars on etiquette and the importance of FERPA and professionalism when discussing student records by
Paperless process for purchasing
Replace the Acceptable Use Policy with a Responsible Use Policy for students
Implement an inventory system that provides for the management of district assets that includes aging and audit reports

18. District Improvement Plan
District Improvement Plan
Our Vision
The best and most sought-after school district where every student is future ready:
•Ready for college
•Ready for the global workplace
•Ready for personal success

19. District Improvement Plan 2016-2017 June 16, 2016