- Kent School District
- 2023-24 Goals and Priority Initiatives
Superintendent
Superintendent Evaluation
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Superintendent and School Board Governance Team In Partnership = Increased Student Achievement
In the spirit of transparency and commitment to authenticity, here are my goals and evaluation criteria for the 2023-24 school year. We are doing things differently this year by using a collaborative approach to goal-setting and identifying criteria. Research indicates superintendents and school boards working together in partnership increases student achievement. Kent School District is focused on students and their learning. To remain focused and provide our students with an excellent education that encompasses the whole child, we must also be committed to continuous learning and improvement along with a strong emphasis on systems coherence. Our Strategic Plan theme is Building Bridges: every student, every voice, every day.
Five Things Effective School Districts Do
- Collaborative goal setting
- Nonnegotiable goals for achievement and instruction
- Board alignment and support of district goals
- Monitor achievement and instruction goals
- Allocate resources to support the goals for achievement and instruction
Strategic Goals and Priority Initiatives
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Strategic Goal 1 : Preparing Students to be Global Citizens
Priority Initiatives:
- Core Resource Implementation for CKLA/Caminos
- Integration of Academic & Behavior Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS)
- Expand STEM and CTE-Focused Partnerships
Strategic Goal 2: Expanding Student, Family, and Community Partnerships
Priority Initiatives:
- Evaluate Mental Health Partnerships
- Expand and Promote Student Leadership Opportunities
- Enhance Unified Communications Systems
Strategic Goal 3: Building Equitable Systems and School Environments
Priority Initiatives:
- Enhance Internal Communication Protocols and Tools
- Align School and District Improvement Processes
- Strategic Plan Accountability and Reporting
Strategic Goal 4: Investing in a Diverse Workforce and Inclusive Workplace Cultures
Priority Initiatives:
- Expanding Affinity-Based Opportunities and Supports
- Creating Inclusive Spaces and Schools
- Central Office Leadership Evaluation Form
Standards:
- Instructional Leadership: The education leader promotes the learning and growth of all students and the success of all staff by cultivating a shared vision that makes powerful teaching and learning the central focus of schooling
- Family/Community Engagement: Promotes the learning and growth of all students and the success of all staff through effective partnerships with families, community organizations, and other stakeholders that support the mission of the school and district.
- Management/Operations: Promotes the learning and growth of all students and the success of all staff by ensuring a safe, efficient, and effective learning environment, using resources to implement appropriate curriculum, staffing, and scheduling.
- Professional Culture: Promotes success for all students by nurturing and sustaining a school culture of reflective practice, high expectations, and continuous learning for staff.
Timeline:
- Collaborative goalsetting and research-based criteria – Fall
- Mid-year Review – Winter
- Final Evaluation – End of school year
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