Grain Valley School District Annual Priorities 2018-2019
Strategic Plan (CSIP 2021) Accomplished!
Personalized Learning - We will prepare each student for their future through competency-based learning, a flexible learning environment, and student-centered learning.
1. Trained all middle school teachers and a high school cohort of 35 teachers in blended learning 1:1.
2. Implemented Tier 2 of Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS) for K-5 reading and is nearing full implementation in grades 6-8 reading.
3. Implemented a district reading success plan that specifically addresses Dyslexia.
4. Trained an additional 35 teachers in Project-Based Learning.
5. Clarified and promoted “personalized learning” through internal and external communication.
Team Member Goal - We will develop the skills of our team members to improve student success.
6. Provided ongoing training to teachers in various aspects of personalized learning and school and student safety.
7. Provided specialized training as needed to non-certified staff in front line de-escalation, bus intruders, illegal substances, bullying, ALICE active shooter, 1st aid, seizures, asthma, epipen administration, diabetes, and behavior intervention.
Financial Management Goal - We will manage growth, finances, and support services proactively and responsibly.
8. Adjusted elementary school boundaries to address near-capacity enrollment at Matthews Elementary and Prairie Branch Elementary.
9. Increased student participation in school-provided healthy meal options through a social media campaign WHAT’S FOR LUNCH, resulting in 119 more students in the lunch program and 91 more students in the breakfast program compared to the previous year. Participation reached its highest level in at least five years.
10. Implemented new financial and human resources management software, with the final components due to be rolled out in the next few months.
Climate Goal - We will provide a learning environment that is safe, positive, respectful, and welcoming.
11. Implemented a new drug and alcohol awareness program for 7th grade students.
12. Increased membership to the taskforce studying trauma-sensitive schools and delivered an initial training for all teachers in February.
13. Trained all staff on ALICE active shooter and intruder response and all staff will participate in ALICE scenario training in August.
Community Relations Goal - We will increase family and community involvement in our schools and district, and will effectively communicate internally and externally.
14. Secured a provider of behavioral health assessment and treatment to provide ongoing therapy to students in their school during the school day beginning in August.
15. Promoted the Grain Valley Schools App, leading to an average of 100 new downloads per month.