GOAL AREA I: Improve the Culture and Climate of the District
Objective 1.1: Establish and use common language with respect to teaching and learning
Objective 1.2: Implement behavioral support program at each school
Objective 1.3: Expand recognition of achievements and successes of students and staff
Objective 1.3: Expand comprehensive employee wellness program to include a Theme of the Month
Objective 1.4: Increase frequency of team building opportunities for the district leadership team
Objective 1.5: Expand Sister School initiative
Objective 1.6: Revise and expand the use of volunteers in all schools and departments
Objective 1.7: Implement a revised induction program for all new certified staff (TEAM) as well as a program for all early career staff
Objective 1.8: Establish a flex schedule option for specific staff positions at HKHS
Objective 1.9: Implement training in first aid and CPR in all schools
Objective 1.10: Expand on aspiring, educational leader program
GOAL AREA II: Positively Affect Teaching and Learning in the District
Objective 2.1: Increase student performance levels on all forms of assessments
Objective 2.2: Ensure consistent, frequent use of classroom “Walk Through’s”, informal observations and formal observations of instruction
Objective 2.3 Ensure appropriate levels and methods for instructional planning K through 12
Objective 2.4: Expand comprehensive K-12 Professional Development Plans to include reading and mathematics summits, methods for integrating technology in all instruction, strategies for effective instruction (Marzano) and differentiating instruction to meet the needs of all learners
Objective 2.5: Reconvene District Assessment Committee to review standards-based grade reporting instruments
Objective 2.6: Implement recommendations from the 2010 Paraprofessional Study
Objective 2.7: Embed the Understanding by Design Model and the 21st Century Skills Model into curriculum revision process
Objective 2.8: Research and publish a technology skills development continuum K through 12
Objective 2.9: Expand system to ensure vertical articulation in all curricular areas K-12
Objective 2.10: Implement Scientific Research-Based Intervention modelin all schools
Objective 2.11: Implement data driven decision making model in all schools and departments
Objective 2.12: Maintain comprehensive accountability system from all district work
GOAL AREA III: Integrate the Use of Technology in All Functions of the School District
Objective 3.1: Integrate the use of technology with an emphasis on interactive whiteboards in all instructional areas K through 12
Objective 3.2: Implement automated facilities management programs (SchoolDude, Microsoft Project)
Objective 3.3: Revise and maintain district and school websites
Objective 3.4: Ensure use of websites by all teaching staff
Objective 3.5: Implement use of electronic student portfolios
Objective 3.6: Integrate use of technology to support classroom “Walk Through’s”, informal observations and formal observations of instruction
Objective 3.7: Implement use of software to support Scientific Research-Based Intervention processesin all schools
Objective 3.8: Publish minimum technology competencies for students and staff
Objective 3.9: Develop plan to increase the use of virtual learning opportunities for secondary level students
GOAL AREA IV: Implement Meaningful Communication Strategies
Objective 4.1: Implement the use of electronic bulletins at least once per month in every school
Objective 4.2: Identify and secure new software to manage the district calendar of events
Objective 4.3: Identify and implement the use of specific strategies to engage communities external to the district
GSM,
07/14/10 
