Superintendent Entry Plan

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Introduction
The purpose of this Superintendent Entry Plan is to explain the goals and activities that would be
the focus of my first 100 days as Manchester Regional High School Superintendent. After
reading this Superintendent Entry Plan, board members will understand how I intend to engage
the entire community to make Manchester Regional High School a premier district in the State of
New Jersey. While to some this may seem overly ambitious and not realistic, I believe we can
accomplish great things when we work together, motivated by the most noble cause, to provide
an education for our children that will be the foundation of life long success.
Philosophy & Core Beliefs
This Superintendent Entry Plan is based on the following set of core beliefs which inform every
goal and decision I make on behalf of students:
1. I believe every student has the right to work to their academic potential.
2. I believe public education, supported by families and the community, is appropriate and
efficient only when all students reach their academic potential.
3. I believe administrators and educators should always strive to improve their delivery of
services and never accept complacency.
100 Days Goals & Objectives:
The goals and objectives listed below are interrelated and form a symbiotic relationship.
However, the first deals with student academic achievement and is the reason for all we do in
Manchester Regional High School.

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1. To analyze the effectiveness of current strategies aimed at improving student achievement
and addressing the achievement gap. (What are we doing now? Is it working? Why? Why
not?)
2. To enhance district governance by establishing a transparent, trusting and collaborative
relationship with each member of the Manchester Regional High School Board of
Education.
3. To direct the districts efforts on creating a positive school climate centered on teaching
and learning.
4. To engage all sectors of the greater Manchester Regional High School community in the
districts mission to prepare students for college and careers.
Activities to Support Goals & Objectives:
Every activity that supports these four goals and objectives include: listening and learning,
sharing and reporting.
Listening & Learning: A leader begins by listening to the stories of community members. These
include, but are not limited to: students, parents, teachers, administrators, board members, senior
citizens, and local businesses. Since listening attentively is a prerequisite to learning, the
superintendent should be the first among learners. Moreover, I will learn by analyzing student
performance reports, understanding district policies and administrative directives, and recent
reforms.
Sharing: The community I serve should understand my educational philosophy and core beliefs
stated above. As I share my philosophy and beliefs, I hope to inspire a sense of urgency in those
entrusted with the education of our youngest citizens.
Reporting: Creating trust and confidence among the community requires effective
communication. I will use various media (e.g. Twitter, press released, emails, district website) to
inform the Manchester Regional High School community of progress toward achieving the goals
of first 100 days.

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analyze the effectiveness of

strategies aimed at
student achievement and
achievement gap. (What are
Is it working? Why? Why

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Specific activities to support Goal 1:
Listening & Learning:
1. Review student achievement goals with the board curriculum committee to articulate
current accomplishments and future challenges.
2. Invite teachers to present their most immediate concerns and challenges regarding student
achievement.
3. Meet with the curriculum supervisor, and building principals to discuss and analyze
student achievement data and curriculum alignment and identify priorities for student
achievement.
Sharing my educational philosophy and core beliefs:
Striving to improve the delivery of educational services so that every student can reach their
academic potential, we will:
1. Establish protocols for the regular review of the curriculum and instructional practices to
determine the effectiveness in raising achievement for all students.
2. Create an organic approach to professional development so that district professional
development goals are linked to student achievement that informs the professional
development plan of each certified staff.
Reporting:
1. The district website will include a dashboard that indicates measures of academic
progress.
2. Press release to the Manchester Regional High School Leader to inform the community
that the administrative team, with the board of education, has a renewed focus on student
achievement that includes a thorough analysis of Student Performance Reports,
curriculum and instructional practices.
Goal 2: To enhance district governance by establishing a transparent, trusting, and
collaborative relationship with each member of the Manchester Regional High School Board of
Education.
Specific activities to support Goal 2:
Listening & Learning:
1. Engage in one-on-one meetings with individual board members to cultivate a transparent,
productive, and professional relationship.

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2. Plan a board retreat to establish and/or review protocols, roles, and responsibilities
pertaining to the board, its committees and the superintendent.
3. Review the current district strategic plan with the full board. Establish criteria for
success.
4. Conduct school visits with board members and school leaders.

Sharing my educational philosophy and core beliefs:

Working with the board of education, we will strive to improve the delivery of educational
services so that every student can reach their academic potential by:
1. Consulting with the business administrator, board finance committee, and the district
leadership team to determine whether financial resources dedicated to improving student
outcomes are having the desired effect.
2. Consulting with the business administrator, board finance committee, and the district
leadership team to ensure that we can measure the effectiveness of programs purchased
with the intention of boosting academic achievement.
3. Meeting with each board committee to articulate its particular mission to support student
achievement.
Reporting:
1. Email blast and/or Board Update posts to report on the success of the specific activities.
2. Community update posted on the district website.
Goal 3: To direct the districts efforts on creating a positive school climate centered on teaching
and learning.
Specific activities to support Goal 3:
Listening & Learning:
1. Working with guidance counselors and other staff members, conduct a district climate
survey to determine teachers and students perceptions regarding school safety.
2. Conduct at least three focus group sessions (students, parents, teachers, and staff) to
identify areas pertaining to school safety that need improvement to support student
achievement.

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3. Meet with district leadership (Manchester Regional High School Education Association,
Student Council, PTO) to discuss and identify ways to enhance the communitys morale
and create a positive district climate that is inclusive and values diversity.
Sharing my educational philosophy and core beliefs:
Working with the district stakeholders, students will work to their academic potential when the
benefits of culturally diverse community are recognized and embraced.

Reporting:
1. The results of the focus groups, surveys, and meetings will be presented to the board of
education at a public and open meeting. Parents, students, staff, and media will be
encouraged to attend.
2. To encourage a safe school climate, we will post monthly on the districts website
commendations for exemplary student behavior.
Goal 4: To engage all sectors of the greater Manchester Regional High School community in the
districts mission to prepare students for college and careers.
Specific activities to support Goal 4:
Listening & Learning:
1. I will introduce myself to the Manchester Regional High School community leaders and
organizations, including: business, religious, philanthropic, public service, and political.
2. To provide an informal setting for conversations and the exchange of ideas, I will host a
Saturday morning Meet & Greet breakfast with leaders of business, churches,
philanthropic and public service organizations and those who serve through politics.
3. Analyze the districts graduation rate and students post-graduation success in college
and/or careers.
Sharing my educational philosophy and core beliefs:
With insights from business leaders and community organizations, students will be inspired to
reach their academic potential and graduate from high school ready for college and/or the work
place.
1. Business leaders can inform parents and students of their expectations for graduates.
2. Teachers will develop a renewed conviction to refocus their efforts to prepare students to
graduate, ready for college and careers.
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Reporting:
1. I will use Back to School Night as a forum to address parents regarding the districts
mission to prepare students for college and careers.
2. The same Back to School Night may be used to demonstrate to students, parents and
teachers where we are now (present status) and where we want to be (our goals) for
graduating students who are prepared for college and ready for careers.
Timelines
The timeline below illustrates the relationship between the goals and objectives and how these
are mutually supportive and interconnected. It is my intention to meet these goals and objectives
by June 30, 2016 so that the summer may provide an opportunity for the board to evaluate the
process and establish district goals for the 2016 2017 school year.

Analyze the
effectiveness of
current strategies
aimed at improving
student achievement
and addressing the
achievement gap.

Phase
1

Phase
2

Enhance district
governance by
establishing a
transparent, trusting
and collaborative
relationship with each
member of the
Manchester Regional
High School Board of
Education.

Direct the districts

efforts on creating
a positive school
climate centered
on teaching and
learning.

Phase
3

Phase
4

Engage all sectors of

the greater
Manchester Regional
High School
community in the
districts mission to
prepare students for
college and careers.

Evaluation
It is essential the board provide an evaluation and constructive feedback to the superintendent
regarding the success of meeting the four goals and objectives outlined in this entry plan. As
stated above, such an evaluation may serve as the basis for the 2016 2017 district goals. Early
summer is an opportune time to schedule a board retreat that will be the kick-off for a successful
2016 2017 school year.
Conclusion
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The title Superintendent Entry Plan may be a misnomer since, in reality, it is a plan that requires
the support and participation of the entire Manchester Regional High School community. By
accomplishing the goals and objectives outlined in the Superintendent Entry Plan, the district
will be well positioned to develop long-term goals that serve to make Manchester Regional High
School Schools a premier school district in the State of New Jersey.

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