Salem County Vocational-Technical
School
School
Strategic Planning Action Plans (1-5 Years)
2014-2019
2014-2019
Four Plans:
~Student Achievement
~Facilities
~School Culture
~Community/Parental Involvement
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Student Achievement
Goal: Student Achievement
Objective: Prepare for full PARCC (Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for Colleges and
Careers) implementation.
Major Activities
Staff Resources Timelines Indicators of Success
Yr.1\2-3\4-5
Prepare for online test (not
Travis Davis 1 Flubarro Completion and assessment of testPrepare for online test (not
paper). Offer keyboarding
opportunities. Develop class or
cross-curricular.
•Develop a practice test.
Travis Davis 1. Flubarro Completion and assessment of test. K.W. Ditizio 2. Identifying on-line PARCC
R. Lester assessment . 13-14 14-15 Ongoing J. Helder 3. Practice test available through
M. Wentzell PARCC.
Assess and upgrade as needed
C. Loughlin Practice test through PARCC. Ability to use all laptops and technologyinfrastructure and devices. Audit
access, bandwidth, and server
capacity to ensure capabilities
J. Koenig within building at same time. H. Hoffman 13-14 14-15 Ongoing
J. Helder
Instructional prep for content.
L.A. Teachers Practice test through PARCC. Staff understands content on test so they Math Teachers can better prepare studentsMath Teachers can better prepare students. E. Bernat-Duaime Mar.- Ongoing
Mike Fitzpatrick May 2014
Professional Development for
staff. Technology and content as
J. Helder 1. Anthony Fitzpatrick-DOE Rep. Efficient administration of test and student M. Wentzell 2. Practice test through PARCC. performance stable.
needed.
Ongoing 14-15
Goal: Student Achievement
Objective: Increase post-secondary college and career opportunities
Objective: Increase post-secondary college and career opportunities.
Major Activities
Staff Resources Timelines Indicators of Success
Yr.1\2-3\4-5
Implement and promote a
B.Baker Staff time to coordinate fair with A career fair with at least 50 perspectiveImplement and promote a
college and career day at the
Vocational-Technical School.
p p J. Helder with prospective employers. April employers/vendors.
Counselors 2014 Ongoing
Expand partnership with Salem
Community College
J. Helder Staff time to coordinate articulations. New/Expanded articulation agreements J. Swain with post secondary schools.
Community College.
•Ag.
•NET
•After School
•Target CTE areas
J. Swain with post secondary schools. K.W. Ditizio March
J. Lairo 2014 R. Carter Ongoing K. Belutty
Identify new articulation
J. Helder Staff time to coordinate articulations. New/expanded articulation agreementsIdentify new articulation
agreements.
•Rutgers Ag.
•UMDMJ
J. Helder Staff time to coordinate articulations. New/expanded articulation agreements R. Carter with post secondary schools.
L. Hartsough 14-15 Ongoing T. Westog
M. Jones
Increase night school offerings.
J. Bates Partnerships with post secondary Research in job demand for Salem County John Steiner schools and offer classes/certs In those areas John Steiner schools. and offer classes/certs. In those areas. Roland Carter 14-15 OngoingGoal: Student Achievement
Objective: Increase exposure and participation in CTE programs for special needs students
Objective: Increase exposure and participation in CTE programs for special needs students.
Major Activities
Staff Resources Timelines Indicators of Success
Yr.1\2-3\4-5
Increase academic supports and
E Bernat-Duaime -Establishment of a resource room Planning/ Establishment of special education andIncrease academic supports and
offerings at CTHS
E. Bernat Duaime Establishment of a resource room Planning/ Establishment of special education and K. Plillo -Learning Lab Research Full Imp. academic support program.
R. Lester -Software/On-Line Modules 14-15 15-16 M. Wentzell -Paraprofessional upport
Expand articulation with
J. Helder -Paraprofessional support Design & SCSSSD integrated into CTE programs orSCSSSD and its students.
Increase special education
exposure to CTE opportunities.
C. Harris -Human resources Pilot Imp. development of new CTE offering for J. D’Amato 14-15 SCSSSD students. J. Swain
F. Maurer
Investigate post-secondary
program options for special
J. Helder -Human resources Documented meetings with service providers J Swain -Timing Research Program and stakeholders
program options for special
needs students.
J.Swain Timing Research Program and stakeholders. C. Harris -Planning 13-14 Dev.
Facilities
Goal: Building Expansion
Objective: To increase footprint of current building in order to accommodate projected growth.
Major Activities
Staff Resources Timelines Indicators of Success
Yr.1\2-3\4-5
Freeholder discussion in
J. Swain -PowerPoint presentation State of the District power-point.February. Follow up
presentations as needed to
develop building expansion.
J. Bates -Architectural plans Feb.
J. Helder 2014 2014-15 2015-16 B. Baker
Identify enrollment projections to
match capacity.
J. Helder -Human resources Enrollment forecast for 2014-2015 replicated M.Kasubinski -Enrollment Feb/Mar. annually.
j Bates Datasheets 2014 2015 16 2016 17 j. Bates -Datasheets 2014 2015-16 2016-17
Create a full financial portfolio to
identify:
•Building Cost
J. Bolil -Business office data Audit reports indicating district efficiencies J. Helder -Architectural input and savings.
J. Swain
J Bates Mar
•Expenses-additional staff,
maintenance, additional cost
factors.
•Additional
Classroom-Supplies/Materials.
J. Bates Mar.
2015 2016-17 Ongoing
Finalize architectural plans
B. Garrison -Human resources and time Review of architectural plans.Finalize architectural plans.
•Multiple proposals based on
costs and award bond.
•Look at feasibility to incorporate
academies on-site.
B. Garrison Human resources and time Review of architectural plans. J. Bolil
J. Swain Mar.
D. Moffett 2014 Ongoing J. Bates
Goal: Building Expansion
Objective: To increase footprint of current building in order to accommodate projected growth.
(Cont.)
Major Activities
Staff Resources Timelines Indicators of Success
Yr.1\2-3\4-5
Look at increasing tuition
J Bolil -Supporting documents Superintendent & BA recommendation toLook at increasing tuition
progression.
J. Bolil Supporting documents Superintendent & BA recommendation to J. Swain Jan. Board of Education based on supporting J. Bates 2015 Ongoing documents.
School Culture
Goal: School Culture
Objective: Establish Extra-Curricular (Sports/Clubs) programs at the Salem County
Vocational-Technical School
Major Activities
Staff Resources Timelines Indicators of Success
Yr.1\2-3\4-5
Identify possible sports
J Helder -Survey development Development of draft sports programIdentify possible sports
programs and activities suitable
for SCVTS. Set up meetings
with other vocational institutions
to discuss logistics of
establishing programs.
J. Helder Survey development Development of draft sports program. R. Carter -Athletic advisory group Summer
J. Swain 2014 Ongoing (Statistical Analysis)
Identif r les and reg lations
J Helder NJSIAA Review Development of schedules and possibleIdentify rules and regulations
through NJSIAA.
•Shared Time Students
•Options to play at home
school?
J Helder -NJSIAA Review Development of schedules and possible J. Swain -Policy development for eligibility Feb. sub-varsity implementation. J. Bates 2014 Ongoing
Space Availability
J. Bates -Athletic facility Approval or recommendations forSpace Availability
•Buildings/Grounds audit.
J. Helder Oct. Improvement.J. Weaver 2014 Ongoing
Start intramural program at
SCVTS
J. Helder -Stipend intramural coordinators. Identification of sports and timelines. K Weinberg July
SCVTS.
K. Weinberg JulyGoal: School Culture
Objective: Establish Extra-Curricular (Sports/Clubs) programs at the Salem County
Vocational-Technical School
Major Activities
Staff Resources Timelines Indicators of Success
Yr.1\2-3\4-5
Create atmosphere for students
B Baker -Paint Survey results and tabulationsCreate atmosphere for students
to feel good about attending
SCVTS.
•Pep Rallies/School Mascot
B. Baker Paint Survey results and tabulations. J. Helder -Logos
2014-J. D’auria -Lettering 2015 Ongoing M. Kasubinski
R. Carter
Reinstitute Student
J. Helder -Time Establishment of a student council.Council/Government.
M. Wentzell -AdvisorM. Kasubinski 2013- Ongoing 2016
Community/Parent Involvement
Goal: Community/Parent involvement
Objective: Increase communication between Salem County Vocational-Technical School and
students’ families.
Major Activities
Staff Resources Timelines Indicators of Success
Yr.1\2-3\4-5
Weekly communication from
J. Helder Personal Time Weekly electronic message on building andprincipal via e-mail or Connect
Ed.
J. Swain 2014- district events to parents/community. H. Hoffman 2015 Ongoing
Principal’s Advisory Group/PTA
J. Helder Funding for refreshments. Foundation of group that meets 3 times per M Wentzell per yearM. Wentzell per year.
2014-2016 Ongoing
Professional Development for
parents.
J. Helder -Funding for refreshments Attendance sheets. J. Bates -Funding for service providers (speakers)
2014-L. Green 2015 Ongoing Counselors
Goal: Community/Parent involvement
Objective: Make Salem County Vocational-Technical School Campus more accessible and
available for community events and functions.
Major Activities
Staff Resources Timelines Indicators of Success
Yr.1\2-3\4-5
Establish contact with
B Baker Personal Time Collaborative effort with communityEstablish contact with
community organizations.
B. Baker Personal Time Collaborative effort with community. M. Kasubinski 2014- (Calendar)
ongoing
Work with county educational
J. Swain Personal Time Meetings to develop better utilization ofoffices/freeholders to better
utilize space.
J. Bates 2014- space. ongoing
Establish Television Channel for
SCVTS Possible weekly on
AV Club Existing electronic equipment. Electronic communication to students on a 2014- daily basis
SCVTS. Possible weekly on
website.
2014 daily basis. ongoing
