1. TALLMADGE CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
Munroe Elementary School
TALLMADGE CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT PLAN
Systematically Improving Student Achievement
“TRADITION VISION EXCELLENCE”
Initial Plan: November 1999
Revised: May 2003
Revised: April 22, 2004
Revised: September 30, 2004
Revised: May 3, 2005
Revised: September 20, 2005
Revised: September 21, 2006
Revised: May, 24, 2007
Revised: September 19, 2007
Revised: October 27, 2008

2. Munroe Elementary School Continuous Improvement Team
Core Team
Board of Education
Ms. Shelley Monachino
Mrs. Kathy Prochnow
Mrs.Pam Gressock
Mrs. Vicki Burley
Mrs. Cindy Strand
Ms. Ariana Rosati
Principal
Teacher
Mr. Thom Craig
Mrs. Valorie Prulhiere
Mr. Dennis Loughry
Mr. Richard Kellar
Mrs. Amy Goodson-Beal
President
Vice President
Member
Advisory Team
Mr. Jeffrey Ferguson
Dr. Lynn Hruschak
Mr. Brad Croskey
Dr. JoAnn Chirakos
Mrs. Nancy Wack
Superintendent
Director of Curriculum
Director of Technology
Director of Pupil Services
Communications Coordinator

3. Munroe Elementary School Vision and Mission
“We envision a future in which Munroe Elementary School is an exemplary place of learning, producing learners with the skills and values necessary to become productive and responsible citizens.”
Mission
“The mission of Munroe Elementary School is to promote an educationally sound, safe, and challenging environment in which everyone is actively engaged in learning.”

4. We believe in and support …
Munroe Elementary Schools Beliefs
We believe in and support …
a comprehensive curriculum and modern resources that provide learning experiences which ensure success for each child in the 21st century.
a respectful and cooperative learning environment that includes students, staff, parents/families, and community members.
decision-making processes that are child-centered, data driven and research based.
Our Beliefs form the underpinnings of our Mission and Vision . . .

5. Munroe Elementary School
CIP GOAL
… to continue as a district of excellence through 2009 as determined by multiple measures including the Local Report Card.

6. Student and Stakeholder Focus
Initiatives Supporting All Strategies
On Going
06-07
07-08
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Strategic Planning
Leadership
Student and Stakeholder Focus
Maintain a district level CIP team to meet at least twice a year
Maintain building-level CIP teams which will meet K-12, district wide, at least twice a year
The board, superintendent, and treasurer will:
Provide resources & allow reallocation of existing resources to meet literacy goals
Analyze and review strategic process results at least annually
Communicate policies, practices, expectations and results to staff and stakeholders
Coordinate instructional practices with support services to enhance student learning
Familiarize students and staff, and inform stakeholders about content standards which are … what kids should know and be able to do
Inform students and stakeholders about our strategic plan which is … what we need to achieve and how we’re going to achieve it
Continue to provide instruction driven by data and supported by quality work and other best practice research
Invite input and involvement of students, staff, and stakeholders

7. CIP Strategy: Becoming Standards-Based
On Going
06-07
07-08
08-09  
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Human Resources
Support & Process Management
Information & Analysis
Continue to develop a common understanding of and plan for implementation of a standards-based instructional and assessment system across the curriculum
Continue to orient all staff and provide for professional development and on-going support to the grade level indicators, benchmarks and standards in all content areas
Continue to provide professional development in standards-based instructional strategies including differentiated instruction
Continue to implement an appropriate process for support and facilitation of standards collaboration (Tuning Protocol)
Continue to develop, implement and review/analyze/react to results of standards-based common, formative assessments
Integrate reading, writing and mathematics standards and strategies across the curriculum
Provide opportunities for standards-based cross content collaboration
Continue to provide appropriate professional development and on-going support
Continue to monitor subgroup growth within the district
Continue to review and analyze Local Report Card Indicators and Performance Index
Continue to review AYP data
Begin professional development of key staff in “value added” 
Continue professional development in and use of Progress Book and DASL
Continue to review and analyze data on item analysis
Continue to use ODE upgrades and online resources

8. CIP Strategies
To develop a common understanding of and plan for implementation of a standards-based instructional and assessment system across the curriculum.
To integrate reading, writing and mathematics standards and strategies across the curriculum.
To review and analyze annual results and trends in reading, writing, mathematics, social studies and science to determine instructional needs and practices.

9. Action Planning: Being Standard Based … 2008-2009 Munroe Elementary School
Long Term Action Plan
Being Standard Based
Action Plan For Current School Year
Responsibility
Timeline
Staff will continue discussions of and about standards-based education. (#1)
Teachers will continue with designing and implementing common assessments. (#2)
All Staff
(#1) On-Going
(#2) On-Going
Results/Measurements
1) Agendas and minutes from both team and content meetings
2) Authentic common assessments

10. Action Planning: Integrate Literacy and Math Across the Curriculum … Munroe Elementary School
Long Term Action Plan
Integrate Literacy and Math Across the Curriculum
Action Plan For Current School Year
Responsibility
Timeline
Utilize common planning time to enhance student achievement emphasizing math and literacy. (#1)
Understand AYP as it pertains to Math and Reading. (#2)
Track growth in both math and literacy. (#3)
All Staff
(#1) On-going
(#2) Introduced in late September-early October then revisited throughout the year.
(#3) On-going
Results/Measurements:
1) Data analysis from the common assessments that were given throughout the year.
2) Achievement Tests results.
3) Math and Reading fluency give either 2 or 3 times a year then recorded in a data notebook.

11. Action Planning: Analysis of Trends in Core Content Areas … 2008-2009 Munroe Elementary School
Long Term Action Plan
Analysis of Trends in Core Content Areas
Action Plan For Current School Year
Responsibility
Timeline
Track growth from grade level to grade level using a variety of data.(#1)
At Professional Learning Communities, interpret data for instructional use.(#2)
Continue to review/revise IEP/504 accommodations. (#3)
Use other available information from state and ESC for Science and Social Studies. (#4)
All Staff
(#1) On-Going
(#2) On-Going
(#3) On-Going
(#4) On-Going
Results/Measurements:
1) Meeting minutes and agendas
2) Compilation of Data
3) Results from Achievement Tests