We will increase collaboration and communication
among students, schools, families and community to facilitate an exchange
of human and other resources. |
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| Vision
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| Teaching
and Learning are enhanced in a collaborative culture that effectively communicates
among active partnerships.
This
culture is characterized by teamwork and clear communication that support
continuous improvement.
Individuals
in this culture share responsibility for leadership, decision making and
communication. This responsibility maintains and develops partnerships
among students, families, schools, and community. All members of
this culture demonstrate mutual respect, positive attitudes, flexibility
and open-mindedness.
This
culture is sustained through shared vision, values and resources that guide
daily decisions. These cultural values endure changes in leadership
among all partners.
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| Values
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We
will work in teams with families and community partners to accomplish common
goals and advance the vision of the district. We will use a variety
of means to enhance communication among students, schools, families and
the community.
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Improve
family/community communication
Evaluate
policies, procedures and practices to improve family/community communication.
Improve
internal communications
Evaluate
and improve the district's internal communications.
Collaborative
culture
Evaluate
and improve the collaborative culture in the district and each school.
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| 5
Year Action Plan [ help
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Collaboration and Shared
Decision Making Strategy
To
assure effective collaboration and shared decision making within the district
and its community, we will...
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Establish
and support family programs and resources throughout the district and community.
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Develop
a volunteer service program to recruit, train, and recognize members of
the learning community.
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Collaborate
with community agencies, schools, governments, businesses, and inter generational
groups to meet the academic and social needs of our learning community.
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Provide
shared decision making opportunities and training for the board, administration,
association, staff, and families.
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Collaborate
with community and governmental agencies to encourage cultural diversity.
Communication Strategy
To
communicate the needs and accomplishments of the district, we will...
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Update
the district communication plan
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Inform
the community of school activities utilizing a variety of media and the
key communicators network.
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Utilize
family coordinators and Parent Teacher Organizations for the purpose of
improving communication and sharing ideas to foster more family involvement.
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Establish
a collaborative network of real estate agents, city development staff,
Chamber of Commerce, Pekin Park District, and employers in recruiting prospective
newcomers to Pekin.
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Create
a district profile to be included in a community informational packet.
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Utilize
technologies (telephony, web page, email, etc.) to their fullest.
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Enhance
communications with District 303 and feeder districts.
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Improve
communication with families.
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Improve
communications with district and contracted employees.
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