Worlds Best Workforce | Fillmore Central Public Schools

World's Best Workforce

Background information – MN statute Section 120B.11

Minnesota schools strive to provide the best educational opportunities for all children. Providing an education to Minnesota youth that leads to creating the world’s best workforce is a goal that must be addressed early on in every child’s life. Students are more likely to reach this goal if they are ready for school upon entering kindergarten; achieve grade level literacy by grade three; graduate from high school and attain career and college readiness. In order to create the world’s best workforce, it is imperative that academic achievement gaps are closed among all racial and ethnic groups of students and between students living in poverty and not living in poverty as well as for English language learners and non-English language learners and for students who receive or do not receive special education. The comprehensive strategic plan that districts create is intended to serve as a foundational document to align educational initiatives that serve to ensure reaching intended student outcomes from pre-kindergarten to post high school graduation. Districts should consider and use existing plans, documents and strategies that may already be in place and/or are required by the Minnesota Department of Education (MDE), such as the Title I Plan, School Improvement Plans; School Readiness Program Plan; Local Literacy Plan; Student Transition Plan to College and Career Readiness; Plan for Educator Effectiveness, Q Comp, Alternative Delivery of Specialized Instructional Services, Continuous Improvement Monitoring Progress Plan, Integration Plan. This district level strategic plan should illustrate how the various existing district plans fit together and serve as a blueprint to create a quality workforce equipped with necessary skills for the 21st century.

Vision- Mission- Beliefs

Fillmore Central

Vision

All students will graduate as life-long learners with the knowledge, skills, and character needed to succeed in our communities and global society.

Mission:

In partnership with our parents, our communities, and our staff, Fillmore Central Schools will inspire students to reach high standards through academics, arts, activities, and leadership opportunities.

Belief Statements: We believe…

that all students are entitled to and can learn best through a high-quality

education.

that each student is a unique individual and must be provided learning opportunities that inspire achievement at his/her personal best.

in being pro-actively involved in assuring the readiness of our students to begin their educational journeys.

that active partnerships between the school, our families, and our communities are essential to the attainment of relevant educational goals.

that assessment of student progress should be relevant and useful in guiding instruction to ensure learning.

that highly qualified educators are a key to student success.

that safe, inviting, well-maintained schools are vital for education.

that students must be provided technological resources to prepare for the challenges and opportunities in the future.

that maintaining the confidentiality of all student data is essential.

District-Wide Goals:

Provide a school readiness program that equips all students with the social and cognitive abilities needed to be ready to start kindergarten.

Provide the appropriate resources needed for every student to succeed at every grade level.

Utilize effective instructional techniques and strategies to optimize student engagement and success.

Support the growth and development of our professional learning staff.

Assist students in the development and ownership of his or her individual lifelong learning plan.

Manage the district fiscal resources in a prudent manner that maximizes educational opportunities for students and retains valued employees.

World’s Best Workforce 2019-20 Goals

All Students Ready for Kindergarten

The percentage of students eligible to enter kindergarten in the fall of 2020 who are “Ready” according to School Readiness assessments (social, emotional, and cognitive readiness) will be at least 90%.

All Students in Third Grade Achieving GradeLevel Literacy

The percentage of third-grade students scoring as proficient on the Minnesota state reading assessment will be at least 70% in the spring of 2020.
Third grade students will show a minimum average growth of one year when comparing AIMS Web reading assessments from the fall of 2019 to the spring of 2020.

Close the Achievement Gap(s) Among All Groups

The proficiency gap between the non-free and reduced price lunch (non-FRP) and the free and reduced price lunch (FRP) for all students at Fillmore Central on all state reading accountability tests (MCA, MOD, MTAS) will be 5% or less in the spring of 2020.

All Students Career and CollegeReady by Graduation

The percentage of Fillmore Central students scoring as proficient on the Minnesota state reading assessment in 8th and 10th grade and the math assessment in 8th and 11th grade will be equal to or higher than the state average in the spring of 2020.

GRADUATION RATE

The 4-year graduation rate for all students at Fillmore Central will be at least 90% for 2019.

Committee

Fillmore Central WBWF Committee

Name

Connie Berg, Staff
Kelly Biel, Parent
Michelle Breitsprecher, Staff
Darla Ebner, Community
Paul Hemenway, Parent
Mary Hershberger, Parent
Marie Hjelmeland, Parent
Angi Kaase, Parent
Tonya Keim, Parent
Cheryl Krage, Community
Shannon Love, Community
Chris Mensink, Parent
Heath Olstad, Staff
Dan Schoepski, Parent
Jason Sethre, Community
Allisa Stepflug, Parent
Michelle Van Hee, Parent

Teacher Evaluation

Summary Report