2. Shelby County Schools Shelby county schools Vision Mission Beliefs
To become a model for excellence in education on the local, state, national, and international levels
The mission of Shelby County Schools is to empower our
diverse students to reach
their full potential
through an innovative
educational system.
Everyone can learn.
Every learning environment will be safe, caring, healthy, and positive.
All individuals will be treated with dignity and respect.
All individuals will have an equal opportunity to a quality education.
Our community is enriched through diversity.
Community and family involvement are vital.
Learning is a lifelong process.
Continuous improvement is the standard for excellence.
The mission of Shelby County Schools is to empower our
diverse students to reach
their full potential
through an innovative
educational system.
Shelby county schools
To become a model for excellence in education on the local, state,
national, and international levels
Vision
Mission
Beliefs
Everyone can learn.
Every learning environment will be safe, caring, healthy, and positive.
All individuals will be treated with
dignity and respect.
All individuals will have an equal
opportunity to a quality education.
Our community is enriched through
diversity.
Community and family involvement are vital.
Learning is a lifelong process.
Continuous improvement is the standard for excellence.

3. Overview of the Shelby County School System
19 elementary and intermediate schools
17 middle and high schools
Linda Nolen Learning Center
Shelby County School of Technology
Alternative School – SCISC

5. STUDENT ENROLLMENT
260 additional students from additional students from two years ago
28,172 total students
Elementary and
Intermediate
13,208 students
Middle and High
14,845 students
Unique Situations
119 students
27,823 total students
13,232 students
14,442 students
149 students
28,432 total students
13,167 students
15,146 students

8. Free & Reduced Population
70% or above – 2 schools
60% or above – 6 schools
50% or above – 12 schools
40% or above – 19 schools

9. ELL Population 2010-2011 1,593 students receive ELL services
5.7% of our total population
Largest ELL population in the state
2,996 students in Shelby County Schools who use language other than English in their homes
53 languages spoken by students in our system representing 63 countries.

10. Personnel 2011-2012 2,064 professional employees
1,384 support employees
3,448 total employees

12. Capital Improvements
Additions/new wings at Valley Elementary, Thompson High School and Linda Nolen Learning Center.
Recent renovations/classroom additions at Chelsea High School, Meadow View Elementary, Creek View Elementary, and Pelham High School.
New schools in high growth areas, including: 1) a new high school for the Helena zone; 2) a new elementary school for the Chelsea zone; and 3) a new Calera Middle School (former Shelby Academy Property)
Planned renovations include: 1) library and gymnasium renovation at Wilsonville Elementary; 2) kitchen, cafeteria, & gym expansion at Columbiana Middle; 3) gymnasium & locker room renovations at Montevallo Middle; 4) library renovation at Inverness Elementary; and 3) auditorium renovation at Vincent Middle/High.

15. Financial Accountability
Financial records balanced and closed monthly
Monthly managerial report to the BOE
Annual Accountability Report
Every school audited once a month
System audited annually by state examiners
All records open to the public
Exemplary state audits
No major finding in audits
No money found to be missing

17. Continuous School Improvement
Implemented Continuous School Improvement Process at Every School.
All schools have established School Leadership Teams that work to analyze data and determine goals for their school.
CSI leadership training has been held for local school administrators and local school leadership teams.
Goal is to unify our system and move it from “good to great.”

18. Five-Year Strategic Plan
Includes 12 strategic areas
At Risk; Communication; Community Partnerships; Continuous Improvement; Curriculum, Instruction & Assessment; Facilities; Finance; Governance & Leadership; Human Resources; Professional Learning; Safety & Discipline; and Support Operations
Addresses the growing needs in our community

20. Leadership Development
Reorganized monthly principals’ meetings to include opportunities for professional learning
Implemented “turn-around” training for assistant principals
Established Shelby County Central Leaders, which meets four times per year for professional learning
Partnered with the Alabama Best Practices Center to lead sessions with Central Leaders, as well as monthly professional learning sessions with the Instructional Staff
Executive Leadership Development
School Board
Assistant Superintendents & Coordinators

21. Instruction Hold the goal of providing educational excellence
Unified focus by implementing best practices and standards based instruction in all grades
Shared ownership of student work by teachers working in collaborative professional learning communities
Continue to strive to meet the individual needs of all students
Accomplishments & priorities
Implementation of “My Future”
Planning process for life after high school

22. Accomplishments Highest graduation rate in system’s history – 93%
Continued Above-Average ACT scores. For 2011, the average system composite score was 22.1; the state average was 20.3.
Continued increase in standardized test scores in all schools – Test scores have continued to improve in spite of proration and other issues.
As mentioned earlier, Child Nutrition Program was recognized at the national level and 20 of our schools were awarded the USDA HealthierUS Schools Gold Medal of Distinction.
Shelby County Schools recognized for the past 2 years by Ala. School Connections as having the most informative and transparent website among all school districts in the state.
Achieved District Accreditation from SACS/AdvancED in October 2009 and was given the Quality Achievement Award for being a model district.