Strategic Plan, 2020-2025

• Meet the  accountability requirements of the State ESSA Plan
• Manage the complexities of the Illinois Assessment of Readiness (IAR)
• Address learning gaps that may have been created or exacerbated by the remote learning

Provide standards-based curricular programs and services reflecting current research, best practice, and technology integration for all students

Provide quality e-learning instruction that aligns with the District curricula, can be deployed quickly, and is sustainable

• Address the complexities of e-learning development and deployment as well as a potential hybrid system with physical distancing
• Address learning gaps that may have been created or exacerbated by the remote learning, particularly math and reading
• Address the emerging challenges driven by a technological and global environment
• Address the emerging program needs of Special Education resulting from changes in the NSSED Cooperative

2A. Maintain ongoing cycle of curricular evaluation/revision for all programs/services
2B. Ensure e-learning provides quality asynchronous instruction, adequate synchronous learning experiences, feedback mechanisms for the students, and sufficient assessment components.
2C. Ensure the 2020-21 curricula address learning gaps proactively
2D. Provide ubiquitous technology and learning opportunities that support the diverse needs of learners
2E. Monitor all programs and services to ensure we are meeting the needs of all students

• Use an accelerated RDIM process to secure and implement resources in primarily core academic areas that are conducive to using in a remote learning environment and/or physical distancing learning environment in the 2020-21 school year (ST)
• Secure and implement a robust video conferencing/learning system to support synchronous instruction and classroom meetings
• Develop deployment strategies for multiple scenarios of school configuration/attendance

2c1.  Using data, develop curricular and instructional strategies to build non-secure skills and background knowledge, and secure and implement resources to support scaffolded instruction/practice from the present through the 2020-21 school year (ST)

2d1. Deploy necessary technology to address the emerging needs of remote learning and/or in-person learning with physical distancing 2020-21 (ST)

2e1. Develop and implement plans in accordance with the Northfield Township Shared Service for implementation in 2021-2023 (ST/LT)

Ensure faculty and staff can satisfactorily deliver programs and services to all District students and schools

Ensure that the District's culture of excellence and collaboration is maintained

• Develop staffs' technological skills and pedagogical strategies necessary to deliver the District's programs and services
• Ensure that the workforce is equipped to meet the needs of the District should continued remote learning be warranted in the future
• Address the emerging staffing needs of Special Education resulting from changes in the NSSED Cooperative
• Address emerging staff and substitute teacher shortages to ensure effective teaching and learning in the classroom
• Anticipate the need to develop teacher leaders in light of the cumulative effect of senior staff retirements

3A.  Monitor all staff performance using supervision/evaluation plans

3B. Build faculty/staff skills and knowledge to implement the District programs and services

3C. Provide staff to effectively meet the needs of the Shared Service Agreements for the Northfield Township and Northbrook Park District

3D. Address the current and anticipated workforce shortages

3E. Develop mid-career teachers’ understanding of an advocacy for our Core Values, Core Competencies, Culture, and Processes

Tier I
3b. Implement professional learning opportunities for staff to effectively teach in a remote learning environment during the 2020-2021 school year (ST)

• Develop a substitute deployment plan for the 2020-21 learning models (ST)
• Continue to explore ways to recruit, attract, and retain substitute teachers for the 2021-2023 school year (LT)
• Actively recruit student teachers in the areas where we are forecasting retirements and shortages as appropriate (LT)

3c. Develop and implement staffing plans in accordance with the Northfield Township Shared Service implementation by 2021-23 (ST/LT)

Tier II
3c. Develop and implement staffing plans in accordance with the Northbrook Park District Agreements for full implementation by 2022-23 (ST/LT)

3e. Develop and implement a professional learning strand for interested mid-career teachers that supports our Core Values, Core Competencies, Culture, and Processes for implementation in 2022-24 (LT)

Tier III
3a. Respond to ISBE guidance on the evaluation of staff and develop a process to supervise and evaluate new staff in the event of suspension of face-to-face instruction during the 2020-2021 school year (ST)

Ensure all facilities are safe and provide a positive learning environment

Ensure all District policies and social/emotional programs provide a caring and supportive environment

Ensure that we have transparent and effective communication with all constituents

• Address the emerging facilities needs of Special Education resulting from changes in the NSSED Cooperative
• Address all of the safety and space utilization needs for students and staff in the school buildings resulting from COVID-19

4A. Implement the best practices in facilities safety and security management 

4B Monitor, evaluate, and revise the social/emotional programs/services to be responsive to student and staff needs 

4C Maintain effective two-way communication systems that provide timely information and solicit feedback 

Tier I
4a3. Develop and implement an action plan to meet the requirements contained in the Student Online Personal Protection Act of 2019 once ISBE provides guidance on the law (ST)

• Ensure appropriate health practices for all people in the buildings for daily work
  • Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) material usage for safety
  • Physical distancing in all learning and office spaces
  • Potential health check
• Emergency procedures for student accountability in a physical distancing environment
• Develop an action plan with North Shore Transit, Inc. to operate bus routes for student transportation
• Implement cleaning and maintenance protocols/procedures in accordance with CDC and IDPH guidelines regarding decontamination under COVID-19

• Implement key roof replacement and HVAC capital improvements from the Master Facilities Plan 2019- 2025 as needed (ST/LT)
• Implement the facilities recommendations resulting from the Special Education Study 2019 - 2023 (ST/LT)

Ensure fiscal solvency of the District

• Proactively manage in an environment of changing funding patterns and increased financial mandates from the State and Federal Governments
• Address the emerging financial needs of Special Education resulting from changes in the NSSED Cooperative
• Address the financial needs in response to COVID-19 to support instruction and operations

5A. Provide cost-effective staffing plans for essential/highly-valued programs and services 

5B. Maintain responsible approach to fiscal operation ensuring cost efficiencies while maintaining our programs and services 

Tier I
5a1. Develop a staffing and operations plan that is cost-effective in light of the anticipated reduction in revenues resulting from the adverse implications of the COVID-19 pandemic for the 2020 – 2024 school year. (ST/LT)

5b1. Develop and implement a financial plan to operationalize the staffing, programs, and facilities recommendations resulting from the Special Education Study 2019 - 2023 (ST/LT)

5b2. Respond to the NSSED Financial Model with appropriate action plans - 2020-2024 (ST/LT)

5b2. Continuously monitor and respond to State legislation regarding a pension cost shift, property tax adjustment along with adverse impact resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic through our long- term financial planning to ensure the fiscal solvency of the District on an annual basis (ST/LT)