1. Call to Order -- 5:00 PM
Subject
1.01 Call to Order
Meeting
Jul 24, 2019 - School Board Special Work Session
Category
1. Call to Order -- 5:00 PM
Type
Procedural

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5-YEAR STRATEGIC PLAN STRATEGIES:
 

We will promote NPS as the cornerstone of our community’s well-being.

*Big ideas: Technology, Facilities, Competition, Alumni, Early Learning/Literacy

We will empower and facilitate meaningful family and community partnerships.
*Big ideas: Family dynamics, Poverty, Wrap-around Services, Crisis Interventions, Support Systems, Neighborhood Hubs, Community/Family/Parent Engagement, Volunteer Pathways

We will relentlessly pursue engaged learning through high-quality instruction.
*Big ideas: Highly qualified AND highly effective staff, Professional Learning, Closing the GAP, Funding/Grants; Accountability, College and Career Readiness, Human Resources

We will host environments in which all individuals feel safe and secure.
*Big ideas: Cultural Proficiency, Safety, Climate, Relationships, External Influences, Eco-friendly buildings, Alternative Programs, Facilities

We will nurture a culture of excellence, equity and justice through continuous improvement.
*Big ideas: Cultural Proficiency, Closing the GAP, Increasing Resources, Program Evaluation, Early Learning/Literacy, Zoning, School Choice/Open Enrollment, Accountability, Disproportionate populations, Technology, College and Career Readiness

 

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Board and Division Priorities (PR):

1.    Increase the percentage of schools earning full accreditation (100% fully accredited by 2022)
2.    Increase the percentage of High Performing Schools (definition TBD)
3.    Decrease all subgroup achievement gaps (5% or less by 2024)
4.    Increase the On-Time graduation (85% by 2024)
5.    Increase Educational options and opportunities
6.    Attract and retain highly qualified & effective staff (fully staffed at start of school) 
7.    Expand Educational Planning and create a Five Year Capital Improvement Plan for facilities and technology
8.    Promote a culture of safety, high attendance rates, decreased dropout rate, positive organizational culture, and student behavior
9.    Attract and retain community partnerships and strengthen family engagements
10.  Become a Board of Distinction (School Board only)

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NOTE:

  • 100% IDENTIFICATION VERIFICATION IS IN FORCE...Please remember to bring proper identification (PICTURE ID) to enter the School Administration Building.
  • The Central Administration Building and all Norfolk Public School facilities are NO SMOKING zones.

 

2. Work Session
Subject
2.01 Dr. Byrdsong's NPS Entry Plan (15 mins.) Q&A (15 mins.)
Meeting
Jul 24, 2019 - School Board Special Work Session
Category
2. Work Session
Type
Subject
2.02 Superintendent Search Firm RFP Discussion (60 mins.)
Meeting
Jul 24, 2019 - School Board Special Work Session
Category
2. Work Session
Type
3. Adjournment
Subject
3.01 Business Meeting Adjourned
Meeting
Jul 24, 2019 - School Board Special Work Session
Category
3. Adjournment
Type
Procedural