File: BDFA-E-2
SUBMISSION AND APPROVAL OF THE SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT PLAN
The written school improvement plan shall be submitted by the Principal to the
Superintendent for approval and the School Committee for review by April 30 of each
year.
Because the implementation of the plan is subject to School Committee review, it is
important that the school council be aware of certain expectations of the School
Committee regarding the school improvement plan. The school improvement plan
should:
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Focus on improvement of student learning.
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Specify expected student outcomes and measurable/observable results.
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Be aligned with the school’s established mission, goals and policies.
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Be consistent with state and federal law, School District policy, established
curriculum and negotiated agreements.
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Clearly identify actions to be taken on how changes will be implemented.
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Include a plan on how to solicit community support for the changes being
developed.
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Indicate anticipated costs and available funding sources.
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Delineate the method of evaluating and reporting progress and results.
If the school improvement plan is not approved by the Superintendent, it shall be returned
to the Principal with specific comments as to the reason(s). The Principal shall revise the
plan in cooperation with the school council, and resubmit it for approval. If the school
improvement plan is not reviewed by the Superintendent within forty-five (45) days of its
receipt by the Superintendent, the plan shall be deemed to have been approved.
SOURCE: MASC
First Reading: 12/06/05
Second Reading, first vote: 02/07/06
Final Vote: 03/07/06