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1.1 - Ensure every student has a guaranteed instructional program – not by chance, but by design – as outlined in the Instructional Core.
1.2 - Increase the number of students being identified as “prepared” in the college/career indicators, as outlined in the California State Dashboard.
1.3 - Increase the percentage of English learners who reclassify prior to becoming long-term English learners and decrease the percentage of long-term English learners.
1.4 - Develop (Grades 7-12) and refine (Grades TK-6) Multi-Tiered System of Support for all students.
1.5 - Ensure students have diverse enrichment opportunities at all school sites.
1.6 -Increase access to general education for students with disabilities through inclusionary practices.
2.1 - Engage staff in professional development in all areas of the Instructional Core, including supports for all learners utilizing Board-adopted curriculum, building strategies to engage all students using language and literacy, and supporting Professional Learning Communities’ focus on increasing positive student outcomes.
2.2 - Ensure all staff are building their capacities as professionals in support of improving positive student outcomes and building their skills to support potential career advancement within the organization.
2.3 - Empower staff with training opportunities to support students in their development of the MCS Character Traits and attainment of the Seal of Biliteracy and Seal of Civic Engagement.
2.4 - Ensure staff have training and support in utilizing educational technology as a tool to support the Instructional Core.
2.5 - Ensure professional development opportunities are focused on embedding equity and access supporting the MCS Vision.
3.1 - Implement and monitor the recommendations identified by the Equity Task Force.
3.2 - Promote and recognize outstanding students, families, staff, programs, schools, and community partners.
3.3 - Provide timely and accessible two-way communication incorporating active listening when discussing District/student progress and other important topics with all Educational Partners.
3.4 - Provide welcoming school and office environments with a focus on exceptional and engaging customer service.
3.5 - Improve operational efficiencies by ensuring a balance of technology in the classroom and maintaining and updating systems/network infrastructure.
3.6 - Ensure opportunities for students to have a voice in providing feedback for policies, practices, and procedures for District and site-level initiatives.
4.1 - Implement a sustainable budget plan under the Local Control Funding Formula.
4.2 - Engage educational partners in a District Budget Committee process.
4.3 - Invest in school facilities, technology, and infrastructure with a focus on health, safety, and sustainability.
4.4 - Strategically plan for future needs by annually monitoring feeder districts, inter-district transfers, and MCS enrollment.
5.1 - Create a District culture of valuing all employees to facilitate hiring and maximize retention.
5.2 - Strengthen partnerships with local teaching, training, and employment programs, while building internal employment pipelines.
5.3 - Expand recruiting and hiring processes to provide support, and increase diversity in the certificated, classified, and management workforce.
5.4 - Improve communication and collaboration within and between District divisions, departments, and sites to support Modesto City Schools’ Destination District vision, mission, values, and strategic goals.
5.5 - Monitor and refine systems and structures to ensure efficient hiring timelines to meet staffing needs.
Every Student Matters, Every Moment Counts