District Contact Information: Granville County Schools. 101 Delacroix Street P.O. Box 927. Oxford, NC Central Office Telephone:

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1 District Contact Information: Granville County Schools 101 Delacroix Street P.O. Box 927 Oxford, NC Central Office Telephone:

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3 We are also entering the second full year of the Virtual Enterprise International program, a local option CTE course in which students compete across the world in a simulated business environment. We are beginning the fourth year with the Center for Innovative Learning, an umbrella of services that includes a suspend-to-school program, alternative courses of study for long-term suspensions, and our locally developed and delivered online school, Granville Online. We have made tremendous strides in expanding the technology available to Making goals for Granville our students; five of our six high schools are one-to-one laptop environments; and we are County Moving Forward rapidly increasing the ratio of units at our middle and elementary schools. is a vital part of our mission to better serve the community and the young minds we are committed to developing for the future. moving forward Perhaps one of the biggest successes to date is the efforts made toward developing the talent of our teachers. We are entering the fourth year of an instructional coaching program called The Artisan Teacher, in which administrators, teacher leaders and other support staff are trained on research-based instructional practices and provided with a model to cultivate and grow teaching talents. Nearly 300 certified staff are now fully trained on this instructional coaching model across the district. This has resulted in a fundamental shift in the ways teachers and administrators are working to improve the quality of teaching in our classrooms. The story in Granville is one we are proud to share. We invite you to come visit and hear all the details of the great things going on in the district. We are doing everything we can to prepare our students today for a successful tomorrow! Sincerely, Timothy J. Farley, Ed.D, Superintendent

4 Misson Statement In partnership with the community, we will continually improve all educational services to prepare our students today for a successful tomorrow. Our Vision Every Student: Actively Learning Accepting Others Achieving Every Teacher and Staff Member: Leading Learning Loving Children Every Parent and Our Community: Invited Invested Involved

5 Points of Pride: Teaching & Learning: Reconfiguration of Oxford Schools (West Oxford ES, CG Credle ES, Mary Potter MS, Northern Granville MS) Opened the Center for Innovative Learning Including Suspend to School program Implementation of the Artisan Teacher (teacher talent professional development) Balanced Literacy (focusing all literacy programs under one framework) Focusing Teachers to Assigned Areas of Need CTE -Microsoft Certification; CTE -Video Game Design; CTE & Technology - STEM Star Student Tech Teams; High School Math; Curriculum Coaches. Virtual Enterprise International all high school campuses Reductions of Suspensions by 95% Implemented district-wide formative and benchmark assessment program 5 year Increases in N.C. End-of- Grade test (EOG) proficiencies 8 point EOG composite gain in Reading & Math 5 year Increases in N.C. End-of- Course test (EOC) proficiencies: 11 point EOC composite gain 40 point gain in Algebra 1 33 point gain in Physical Science 20 point gain in Geometry 15 point gain in US History 12 point gain in Algebra II 8 point gain in English I Leadership, Partnerships & Communication: Financial Stability (Fund Balance) Intergovernmental cooperation (County Commissioners, Local Government) Partnerships with SAS, Golden Leaf, Friday Institute (resulting in substantial grants) Paperless Board Meetings (Board Docs) Increased the Number of staff in Doctoral Programs, Leadership Training Upgraded school website Use of departmental Wikis for internal communications Implemented AlertNow computerized and automated calling system NC Wise Parent Portal Implemented time and attendance system ensuring accurate work records (TACS) Creation of job descriptions Strengthened design of central office personnel usage

6 Instructional Technology: Successful 1:1 laptop rollout at 3 high school campuses Tar River Elementary School 100% technology enabled learning environment Launching 1:1 laptop rollout at GC Hawley MS Improved district student-to-computer ratio of 1:5 to 1:2 Emphasizing technology in Elementary Schools Granville Online Student access to online High School courses for middle and high school students Online Professional Development certified and classified Expansion of Wifi Network to all schools 1:1 Bring Your Own Technology (BYOT) groundwork laid to allow students to bring and use their own technology devices in schools Desktop virtualization of stationary labs Facilities: Opened Early College High School Opened Tar River Elementary School Increased Efficiency Redesigned Support Services Implemented Energy Conservation Program ($1.9 million in cost avoidance) Completed renovation of JF Webb Front Office

7 State Board of Education GOAL 1: North Carolina Public Schools will produce globally competitive students. District GOAL 1: Granville County schools will improve student academic performance

8 OBJECTIVE 1. 1: Improve the learning environment while enhancing student engagement Recruit, identify, hire, assign, support, and retain effective and appropriate personnel to maximize student learning Implement annual instructional technology plan to promote innovation and access to resources Provide individualized learning opportunities Continue implementation of Balanced Literacy Enhance teacher talent through the Artisan Teacher initiative Develop comprehensive numeracy model that increases Math rigor Accelerate access to rigorous math curricula Provide more robust AIG and AP curricula and instruction & College and Career Promise opportunities OBJECTIVE 1. 2: Improve curriculum alignment OBJECTIVE 1. 3: Build strong parent and community relationships Strengthen alliances with faith-based groups Enhance relationships with the Granville Education Foundation Establish partnerships with local business and industry Consolidate local resources to support families and students. OBJECTIVE 1. 4: Increase academic performance for African American students Increase minority recruitment Implement Framework for Understanding Poverty Training Develop, implement, and nurture a male mentoring initiative Increase volunteer programs in schools Define and develop district curriculum alignment Communicate district curriculum expectations Create and administer assessments that are aligned to standards

9 State Board of Education GOAL 2: North Carolina public schools will be led by 21st Century professionals. District GOAL 2: Granville County School personnel will demonstrate conscious competency in the workplace

10 OBJECTIVE 2. 1: Continue to develop Teacher Talent through cohorts and analysis of practice Continue administrator training of Teacher Talents Continue teacher training of Teacher Talents OBJECTIVE 2. 2 Develop training to understand the socioeconomics and lifestyles of the students that we teach Implement Framework for Understanding Poverty Understand socioeconomic environment s impact on learning OBJECTIVE 2. 3: Expand access to professional development offerings Develop online catalogue of professional development Encourage and support individual initiative to create and participate in professional development that aligns with district goals Note: Teachers should have avenues to be responsible for their own learning. Teachers should have prerogative over their own development. System may encourage the growth of teachers to learn Support and align PD of the common core/essential standards to the student curriculum objectives in 1.2.a, 1.2.b, 1.2.c Develop, implement, and nurture a male mentoring initiative

11 State Board of Education GOAL 3: North Carolina Public School students will be healthy and responsible. District GOAL 3: Granville County Schools will be safe places in which all stakeholders are invited, invested and involved.

12 OBJECTIVE 3. 1: Maintain facilities so they are safe, clean, and inviting. Continue development and implementation of short and long range facility improvement plans. Identify critical equipment needs and develop preventive maintenance plans. Promote High Expectations Program for school cleanliness. Improve custodial staffing plan for summer months. Continue energy conservation initiatives through partnership and with Energy Education, Inc. Continue improvement of work management processes for maintenance crew to maintain buildings. Maintain attractive lawns through contracted lawn care services. Meet fire and safety building inspections requirements. OBJECTIVE 3. 2: Provide policies and procedures that promote safe, caring, and orderly environments. Continue implementation and enforcement of system-wide Student Code of Conduct according to local Board of Education policies. Enhance Board of Education policies and school-system activities as needed to comply with OSHA requirements. Continue implementation of PK-12 crisis intervention programs. Improve implementation of Suspend-to-School for middle and high school students; begin to explore options for elementary school students Continue partnerships with local law enforcement agencies to provide School Resource Officers. Continue use of the Positive Behavior Support program in elementary and middle schools. Continue development and implementation of School Safety Teams Partner with Emergency Management, other safety and law enforcement agencies for emergency planning and implementation in cases of emergencies.

13 OBJECTIVE 3.3: Improve access to opportunities that will enhance student well-being. Provide Student Services to address nonacademic issues facing students and their families. Continue implementation and improvement of services provided by the Center for Innovative Leaning. Provide partnership opportunities with colleges in the area. Provide students access to information about scholarships for college education. OBJECTIVE 3.4: Provide students with the tools to become productive citizens. Provide opportunities for career readiness and leadership development through Career and Technical Education and clubs. Provide opportunities for growth through athletics. Provide innovative courses and programs. Offer mentorship opportunities

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15 State Board of Education GOAL 4: Leadership will guide innovation in North Carolina public schools. District GOAL 4: Granville County Schools will preserve the tradition of continuous improvement.

16 OBJECTIVE 4.1: Build teacher/administrator capacity through talent development. Continue to train teachers in the Artisan Teacher Refresh Artisan Teacher training for principals Continue to provide training to principals on coaching teachers OBJECTIVE 4. 3: Provide avenues for stakeholders to participate in the decision-making process. Creation of Ateamplus Creation of Wiki spaces to disseminate agenda Supt. Attends PTO/Faculty meetings Supt. Blog OBJECTIVE 4. 2: Create and develop innovative applications for technology use. Supt. attendance at community and church meetings Implement BYOT Transitioning to state online assessments by implementing comprehensive wireless infrastructure Implement annual instructional technology plan to promote innovation Establish virtualization efforts for increased capacity on desktop units Create online repository for open texts, digital curriculum and resources Explore, analyze and determine Learning Management Systems to enhance communication, online and blended learning

17 State Board of Education GOAL 5: North Carolina public schools will be governed and supported by 21st Century systems District GOAL 5: Granville County Schools will continue to develop a systematic approach to all operations.

18 OBJECTIVE 5.1: Expand existing initiative to support instructional technology. Strategically utilize typical financial resources to support technology needs Secure and utilize nontraditional funding to support instructional technology Assure acquisition and equitable deployment of technology resources Increase number of technicians to support increased hardware and software throughout the schools. OBJECTIVE 5.2: Develop and implement financial and other record keeping processes and procedures that maximize use of resources. Monitor networking copiers to reduce printing costs. OBJECTIVE 5.3: Improve the effectiveness and efficiency of support services. Enhance summer cleaning program for custodians to improve cleanliness of schools Improve the condition of buses when inspected by implementing better bus maintenance processes and procedures. Develop and implement an efficient and timely system for purchasing, storage, and distribution of supplies and equipment. Continue implementation of the Energy Education program Improve collaboration of Energy Education and GCS Maintenance Department to maximize efficiency of HVAC equipment. Continue use of work order system to expedite building and equipment repairs in the schools. Implement TACS (Time and Attendance Capture System) Implement a comprehensive inventory and fixed assets record system.

19 These last two pages are current for runover from Goal 5 assuming it will run longer or this spread could be used in another way of your choosing. At the moment this a 20 page self cover piece or a 16 page plus cover piece.

20 These last two pages are current for runover from Goal 5 assuming it will run longer or this spread could be used in another way of your choosing. At the moment this a 20 page self cover piece or a 16 page plus cover piece.