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2007-2008 Annual Education Plan (Requires Adobe Acrobat)
Wellness Policy (Requires Adobe Acrobat)
WESTMORELAND COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICTS
MILLAGE COMPARISON
2007-2008 SCHOOL YEAR
1 Franklin Regional 81.38
10 Derry Area 70.00
2 Burrell 78.70
11 Southmoreland 69.30
3 Kiski Area 77.48
12 Greater Latrobe 69.00
4 Jeannette City 73.75
13 Ligonier Valley 69.00
5 Greensburg Salem 72.84
14 Hempfield Area 68.45
6 Mt. Pleasant Area 72.55
15 Belle Vernon 68.40
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New Kensington-Arnold 71.90
16 Norwin* 63.95
8 Yough 71.82
17 Monessen 60.20
9 Penn-Trafford 71.25
* Does not include 1.2 mills designated for Norwin Public Library approved by public referendum and collected by the School District.
STRATEGIC PLAN
At its June 1, 2002 regular meeting, the Norwin School Board approved the Strategic Plan developed by the Strategic Plan Steering Committee. The new plan was submitted to the Pennsylvania Department of Education as required by Chapter 5 of State Board of Education regulations. The plan provides a guideline set of recommendations for the Norwin School Board to use over the next six (6) years as it determines Norwin's future direction. The Steering Committee that developed the plan was composed of over 39 volunteers representing numerous groups within the community (students, teachers, administrators, parents, senior citizens and interested volunteers). No one who volunteered was rejected. Anything that was approved by the Steering Committee had to receive 90% approval under the rules that it developed.
STRATEGIC PLAN SUMMARY
The mission of the Norwin School District is to prepare its students to meet life's challenges through quality educational experiences.
STATEMENTS OF BELIEFS
We believe.....
All students can learn.
All students should have an equal opportunity to education.
Learning is a life long experience that never ends.
Students should be flexible learners; problem solvers, independent thinkers, and collaborative workers.
All educational endeavors that contribute positively toward a healthy community are deserving of respect and dignity.
In the on-going professional growth and development of all employees.
Families share responsibility for their child's education.
Students have a responsibility in their own education.
Teachers, Administrators and the School Board each assume accountability and responsibility for education with the student and his/her family.
The District is committed to providing appropriate educational opportunities for all.
The community must be informed and committed to supporting education.
Quality education requires a team effort from parents, students, the school and community.
Students are entitled to a safe, clean, healthy, and stable educational environment.
Students need the knowledge and the ability to use ever-changing technology.
All elements of the school community should recognize and respect the diversity and individuality of all persons.
That the community should be responsible for providing educational facilities which adequately house all phases of the educational program.
In continually improving educational programs and services while maintaining fiscal responsibility.
Facilities and Operations
Curriculum and Instruction
Assessment and Staff Development
Communications
ACTION PLAN RECOMMENDATIONS - Priority Goals
Facilities and Operations
- Develop and implement a plan for the completion of current and future renovations, including technology updates.
- Conduct an annual review of emergency plans and provide ongoing training for all employees.
- Develop and implement a preventative maintenance program.
- Develop records storage and maintenance plan for District.
- Develop and implement a central storage facility for the efficient inventory and distribution of supplies.
- Provide basic Spanish language instruction in grades 1-6
- Investigate implementing a full-day Kindergarten program.
- Develop a plan for implementing the required student graduation project
- Develop and implement an adult volunteer program at the secondary level to provide tutoring and mentoring.
- Develop options for achieving student outcomes for district students
- Insure planned courses meet state requirements
- Develop a district Assessment plan to meet state requirements
Assessment and Staff Development
- Collect, use and disseminate assessment data to improve student achievement.
- Develop and implement an assessment plan in all courses/subject areas/grade levels.
- Develop and implement a three-year in-service action plan for all employees.
- Improve the exchange of information between the school district and community.
- Develop a communications infrastructure to allow for multiple avenues of communications among teachers, students, parents, and the community.
Updated 4/10/2008