GRAND MEADOW PUBLIC SCHOOL ISD #495

 

VISION STATEMENT:

All students receive a quality education in a safe and welcoming environment that enables them to develop to their full potential to live meaningful and productive lives.

 

MISSION STATEMENT:

Design and deliver relevant learning opportunities for all students which enable student growth and achievement.

 

CORE VALUES:

In all that we do, we are committed to:

  • Integrity – being respectful of ourselves and others in our school and community. We are inclusive of all and appreciate the diversity of our community.
 
  • Wellbeing – providing an environment that encourages each individual to advocate for their wellbeing (physical, mental, and social).
 
  • Communication – providing honest and timely communication, and encourage engagement from all (administration, teachers, students, parents, guardians, and community). We value collaboration and innovation in communication.
 
  • Community Engagement – creating meaningful learning experiences for all. We will partner with the community to integrate career and life skills that enhance the lives of those we serve.
 
  • Excellence – creating and promoting an environment of learning and development that allows everyone to do their best, every day.

 

 

Aims

Success Indicators

How Measured

Aim #1:

Safe and Secure Learning Environment

  • Updated equipment
  • Up-to-date trainings
  • Partnerships with agencies (ie.: fire, police, ambulance)
  • Effective safety plans
  • Policies and procedures
  • Annual reviews of facility needs for education and equipment
  • Annually define and review list of necessary trainings
  • Completion of full mock disaster drills
  • Annually review and update safety plans with students/staff
  • Continually review/update policies and procedures to ensure district remains in compliance

 

Team Leader: Lacy VanHill; Members: Paul Besel, Mike Keefe, Cathy Paul
  

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Aim #2:

Character Education

  • Students volunteering in the community
  • Community members volunteering in the school
  • Students exhibiting more *star qualities
  • Students advocating for self and others
  • Trainings for students and staff
  • Cord/NHS/Service-Learning Day
  • Track number of volunteers, opportunities known
  • Incorporate My SAEBRS
  • Lark Cards
  • Survey students & staff
  • Peer assistance/peer tutor

 

Star qualities will be posted on website. Link to volunteer opportunities.
Team Leader: Matt Rosaaen; Members: Lynn Baldus, Megan Back, Randy Smith, Paul Eickhoff

 

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Aim #3:

Mental Health Education

  • Resources & Curriculum
  • Partnerships
  • Trainings for students, staff, and faculty 
  • Adequate staffing to meet needs
  • Annual assessment of resources
  • Meetings with partners
  • Periodic assessments of social, academic, and emotional status
  • Annual assessment of staff

Team Leader: Kira Stevenson; Members: Jered Gehling, Lynn Baldus, Kathi Himebaugh, Lacy VanHill, Tammy Kraft
 

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Aim #4:

Career Education

  • Opportunities for all students
  • Recruitment of students from businesses
  • Career pathway/internships
  • Conducive schedule/calendar (typical and modified)
  • Resources
  • Assess career class offerings annually, align to areas with most promising occupations
  • Collaborate with area businesses to offer internships
  • Exposure to career opportunities  
  • Opportunities for students to engage in career experiences
  • Space for growth, professional development

Team Leader: Dan Geier; Members: Candice Stier, Marlin Fay, Roger Dvergsten, Sonja Johnson
 

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Aim #5:

Recruit and Retain Quality Faculty and Staff

  • Applicants for positions
  • Innovative teaching
  • Resources to allow teachers to expand curriculum
  • Continuing education
  • Low turnover/good retention
  • Expand advertising platforms
  • Q-comp
  • Staff development and resources
Team Leader: Paul Besel; Members: Leslie Hendrickson, Shavonn Eastlee, Justin Bowland, Brooke Sloan