School Improvement Plans

Policy No. 2005  

Instruction  

Montesano School District No. 66  

School Improvement Plans  

Each school will develop and adopt a school improvement plan or process, with annual review  for progress and necessary changes. Each school will submit its plan to the board of directors by  the August board meeting of each year to approve the following school years plan.  

Each school improvement plan or process will be data driven and will promote a positive impact  on student learning. A positive impact on student learning means promoting the continuous  achievement of the state learning goals and essential academic learning requirements, and the  achievement of nonacademic growth in areas like public speaking, leadership, interpersonal  relationship skills, team work, self-confidence and resiliency. The intent is that students can meet  the goals of Washington’s basic education system: to become responsible citizens, to contribute  to their own economic well-being and that of their families and communities, and to enjoy  productive and satisfying lives.  

Each school improvement plan or process will be based on a building self-review that includes  the active participation and input of building staff, students, parents and community members.  

Each school improvement plan or process will address the following elements:  A. Characteristics of effective schools as identified by the Office of the Superintendent of  Public Instruction and the educational service district (a plan may focus on one or several  of the characteristics for up to three years);  

B. Safe and supportive learning environments;  

C. Educational equity factors including gender, race, ethnicity, culture, language and  physical and mental ability;  

D. Use of technology;  

E. Parent and community involvement; and  

F. Other factors identified by the school community for inclusion in the plan or process.  Any school participation in a program of school improvement assistance through the state  accountability system or the federal Elementary and Secondary Education Act will constitute  sufficient compliance with this policy.  

Legal References: WAC 180-16-220 Supplemental basic education program  approval requirements  

Management Resources: Policy News, October 2002 State Board Requires Annual School  Plan  

School District Name: Montesano  

Revised: 08.02; 12.11  

Classification: Essential