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ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE

Implement and monitor high expectations for student performance and school accountability.

  • Support the transition of all statewide assessments to an online format.

  • Support school administrators with full implementation of the online version of the PCSD Trend Walk tool.

  • Provide support and tools for school administrators to understand the implications of statewide changes to the accountability system. 

  • Complete district adoptions of Social Studies and Science instructional materials.

Develop effective, evidence-based, and equitable literacy instruction in all classrooms throughout the district.

  • Facilitate professional learning to deepen instruction in the areas of poetry, prose and rhetoric for teachers of grades 6-8.

  • Facilitate B.E.S.T. Standards for English Language Arts introductory sessions for new teachers, elementary and secondary interventionists, and school leaders.

  • Redesign the course used to assist students with meeting the English Language Arts assessment concordant requirement for graduation.

  • Implement Khan Academy as a tool for student learning and progress monitoring in intensive reading courses for students in grades 10-12.

  • Promote and support professional learning focused on the FDOE practice profile elements of scaffolding and corrective feedback.

Provide high-quality, standards-based mathematics instruction that focuses on fluency, student discourse, and conceptual understanding.

  • Design and facilitate professional learning that focuses on the sharing, modeling, and planning for use of math manipulatives during instruction.

  • Redesign the course used to assist students with meeting the Mathematics assessment concordant requirement for graduation.

  • Implement Khan Academy as a tool for student learning and progress monitoring in Mathematics courses for students in grades 10-12.

Implement exploration and career planning activities to increase participation in college and career pathways.

  • Implement Xello, Florida's official college and career exploration tool for K-12 students.

  • Participate in the Florida Pathways Institute Partnership with St. Johns River State College.

  • Expand student opportunities for participation in college and career pathways in grades 7 and 8.

Provide equitable student access to advanced academic programs.

  • Implement revised pathways for mathematics that accelerate students based on achievement data.

  • Support advanced academic programming in all geographic areas of the district.

Align and expand programs and course offerings for the STEM careers of tomorrow.

  • Implement new courses within the Aerospace Technologies program at secondary schools.

  • Expand the partnership with Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University.

  • Commit resources and complete training requirements to become a Woz ED STEM Pathway District.

  • Host the statewide computer science festival in Putnam County.

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PREMIER WORKFORCE

Recruit, develop, reward and retain a diverse workforce to meet the needs of our students and community.

  • Implement stay interviews between supervisors and employees to personalize job satisfaction.

  • Increase the use of social media by the Department of Human Resources with a specific focus on celebrating new and current employees.

  • Develop and facilitate a professional learning community for vice and assistant principals.

  • Provide updated pension and retirement review workshops to support employees with understanding their benefits.

  • Include discussion of career ladders during negotiations.

Support employee overall health and wellness.

  • Explore the option of providing a clinic model for employees.

Facilitate and support professional learning that changes instructional practice and builds teacher leadership.

  • Facilitate targeted school-based B.E.S.T. focused and aligned planning sessions in addition to district-wide learning communities.

  • Continue district and school-based coaching learning communities focused on coaching practices, professional learning facilitation, and effective and efficient PLC support.

  • Provide professional learning for teachers of Cambridge AICE courses at Interlachen and Palatka Jr.-Sr. High Schools.

Provide training opportunities for non-instructional employees to obtain licensures and certifications.

  • Increase the number of paraprofessionals who complete an FDOE Literacy Micro-Credential.

  • Broaden training opportunities for all classifications of employees.

  • Provide professional training for school food service managers and staff.

Practice good stewardship in the management of resources.  

  • Finalize the transition plan for the end of federal emergency relief funds.

Provide competitive salaries and benefits for all district employees. 

  • Propose a plan to transition to self-funded health insurance plans.

  • Allocate resources to ensure all employees are paid competitively for their positions.

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SAFETY AND MODERNIZATION

Implement a ten year phased plan to revitalize school facilities across the district.

  • Complete groundbreaking ceremonies for three new school construction projects. 

  • Submit final design development and construction documents for new school construction projects.

  • Establish Design Advisory Committees to serve as advisors for design choices related to new school construction projects.

Ensure technology systems and hardware are modern, secure, efficient, and maintained.

  • Implement the Verkada security camera system with environmental sensors at all secondary schools.

  • Purchase portable walkthrough metal detectors and wands for use at large events.

Provide safe, efficient, and on time transportation for students.

  • Implement GPS software for school buses that provides parents with real-time status of bus times.

  • Provide ASPEN training for new bus drivers on how to manage students in crisis.

Maintain effective school safety procedures, infrastructure, and best practices.

  • Integrate crime prevention with environmental design strategies in planning for new construction.

  • Continue ASPEN training and include CPI for selected employees as determined by a student's IEP.

Improve operational efficiency and compliance.

  • Provide administrators with multi-factor authentication security keys to enhance cybersecurity requirements.

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WHOLE CHILD

Connect families, stakeholders, and school personnel to create a community where students experience academic growth and develop a respect for diversity.

  • Create learning opportunities for students that develop a respect for and celebrate our diversity.

  • Support identified students and families with completing the application for the THRIVE Scholar program.

Achieve competitive excellence in athletics with a commitment to support every student-athlete’s academic and personal accomplishments.

  • Increase the presence of student-athletes at elementary schools.

  • Engage families and school communities in celebrating traditional events such as homecoming.

  • Expand the super snack program to support nutrition efforts with student-athletes.

  • Increase the use of the local radio station to promote our sports teams and accomplishments of student-athletes.

Enhance opportunities and increase participation in co-curricular offerings available to students at all schools.

  • Collect baseline data on current participation in co-curricular offerings.

  • Provide and promote new co-curricular clubs for students at secondary schools.

  • Support schools with messaging that highlights current offerings.

Prepare every student to graduate with the employability skills necessary for success in life.

  • Create and administer a student survey aligned with our Portrait of a Graduate competencies.

  • Develop a method for tracking post secondary enrollment in college and career paths.

Strengthen the implementation of social emotional learning through embedded classroom structures and experiences.

  • Exceed the FDOE annual certification target of 80% for Youth Mental Health Awareness Training.

  • Provide required training on the new Florida Harm Prevention and Threat Management model.

  • Participate in the NEFEC Resiliency Campaign.

  • Expand the super snack program as a part of 21st Century After-School.

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COMMUNITY COLLABORATION

Improve community and business partnerships to allow for expansion and sustainability of career pathways.

  • Expand targeted community groups for the Florida Comprehensive Local Needs Assessment (CLNA).

  • Work with community businesses and government agencies to recruit THRIVE Scholar applicants for internships.

  • Plan and implement new legislative appropriations for building construction technologies and additional programs at Crescent City Jr.-Sr. High School.

  • Request legislative appropriations to enhance workforce opportunities at Palatka Jr.-Sr. High School.

Provide flexible learning environments through school choice options for students and families.

  • Develop a new dropout prevention program aligned with current FDOE guidelines.

  • Research and explore various virtual school models.

Strengthen public trust, pride, and engagement in our school district.

  • Conduct a community survey to monitor implementation of the district's strategic plan.

  • Train district and school leaders on branding awareness and guidelines.

Facilitate ongoing, timely, and accurate communication with internal and external stakeholders.

  • Support full implementation of Apptegy Rooms and Alerts connected to our district app to improve two-way communication between families and schools. 

  • Continue producing episodes of The Pulse, our district's podcast series with the superintendent.

Celebrate and promote the achievements of our students, employees, and community.

  • Implement consistent expectations for promoting school and district achievements.