District 53 Improvement Plan

Each year the district collaboratively develops a School Improvement Plan. This overview provides a framework and focus for all major school initiatives. Through the School Improvement Plan, the district can further its educational mission to achieve academic excellence, develop curiosity for life-long learning and to demonstrate personal and social integrity for all students. The School Improvement Plan contains two to three broad goals and more specific supporting objectives. Specific activities needed to accomplish the plan are outlined in the district’s Action Plans, which delineate activities, timelines, resources and evaluation instruments.

Butler School District 53 has identified two broad goals that will be the focus of our School Improvement Plan for the 2003-2007 school years. These goals were identified through soliciting input from parents, teachers, and school board members via surveys and interviews.
 

Goal ONE

Students will increase the depth of their knowledge and the extent of their skills.

2006-07 Activities:

Research "best practice" in K-5 reading instruction and select materials to support curricular improvements
Identify consistent writing standards across the junior high curriculum and develop shared standards for written work.
Implement new health and guidance curricular units at the junior high
Support gifted and talented initiatives as described in Public Act 094 and as directed by the Butler 53 Board of Education.
Develop a scope and sequence of technology skills that connects technology skill acquisition to the core curriculum.
Respond to the changing landscape of globalization
Expand action plans to include "success indicators"
Maximize instructional opportunities by identifying shared content/subjects and building upon one another's instruction
Develop "Math Facts Guide" for parents as well as several other math initiatives
Implement new IEP computer program from LADSE
Implement consistent procedures for developing IEPs
Respond to NCLB-Subgroups and AYP
Expand articulation with Hinsdale Central (all programs)

Goal TWO

The district will improve communication among all stake holder groups.

 
2006-07 Activities

Provide support for parent use of LunchWorks, and online registration as well as other initiatives
Implement additional features of PowerSchool
Continue to improve our newly formulated District Newsletter
Update and maintain district web pages
Utilize Honeywell's Instant Alert

 

Goal THREE

. The District will improve overall efficiency of District operations.

2006-07 Activities

Maintain and improve our technology inventory system.
Develop bid process for remaining building improvements
Develop a phase-in plan (FY08 and beyond) for remaining needs unfunded in FY07.

Goal FOUR

The District will develop personnel systems to promote integrity, longevity, consistency, fairness and fiscal responsibility

2006-07 Activities

Provide support for new employees to maximize their success and contribution to the District
Prepare for the retirements of key staff members over the next several years
Be responsive to changes in personnel law