5.2.
Each LSIC shall operate from a concise and targeted action agenda that guides
them in accomplishing and realizing their goals. The action agenda can be used
to encourage collaboration with other school and community groups (e.g., PTA,
PTO, boosters, faith-based community, civic groups) to achieve measurable
outcomes.
5.2.a. The LSIC shall utilize data:
student achievement, discipline, parent, student, staff and community surveys,
the school's strategic plan, and other pertinent data to drive their action
agenda.
5.2.b. The action agenda
shall include high yield strategies that result in measureable school growth,
improved student achievement, and innovation. These strategies shall foster the
following guiding principles:
5.2.b.1.
Providing a respectful, inclusive school community that welcomes all parents,
families, community members and businesses to participate in all students'
education.
5.2.b.2. Using many
different modes of communication, including 21st
century technology tools, to interact with parents and the broader community
about education issues and ensuring parents, families, business and community
members are encouraged to communicate with the school.
5.2.b.3. Developing more effective forms of
school-to-home and home-to-school communications with all families each year
about school programs and their children's progress.
5.2.b.4. Working together to support
families' parenting skills and activities that prepare young children for
school and promote ongoing achievement.
5.2.b.5. Providing information and ideas to
parents and families about how to establish home environments to support
children as students such as reading with children, engaging them in
educational activities, helping them with homework and other curricular-related
activities, decisions and planning.
5.2.b.6. Providing educational opportunities
for educators about current research, model programs and best practices for
engaging parents, families, and community members in improving student
achievement.
5.2.b.7. Developing
student leadership and student voice and celebrating successes of students to
encourage student achievement.
5.2.b.8. Having high expectations for
parents, families and community members to become partners in education to
support school improvement and student success.
5.2.b.9. Involving businesses to enhance
educational opportunities, career development, and experiential
learning.
5.2.b.10. Collaborating
with the community to connect students, families, and staff to expanded
learning opportunities, community services, and civic participation. Ultimately
strengthening school programs, family practices, and student learning and
development.
5.2.c. The
LSIC shall monitor and evaluate the implementation and impact of their action
agenda. Outcomes of the action agenda shall be shared with the community and
with the local board of education during the annual meeting between the board
and the LSIC.
