Hickman County Board of Education
Descriptor Code:
Issued Date:
Descriptor Term:
1.701
12/04/23
School District Planning
Rescinds:
Issued:
1.701
12/07/21
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General
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The Board shall develop and implement a written five (5) year strategic plan that addresses identified
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priority needs and provides for continuous student growth and improvement. This will be incorporated
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into the TISA accountability report that must be approved by the Board and filed with the Department
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of Education each November 1ˢᵗ.2 The plan shall be updated every two (2) years and shall align with
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requirements of the State Board of Education. 1
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The Director of Schools shall develop necessary procedures, forms, or other measures to implement this
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policy.
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BOARD IMPROVEMENT PLAN FOR THE DISTRICT¹
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The Board shall develop annual plans with specific goals for improving student performance and that
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operationalize the district's five (5) year strategic plan.
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The Board shall plan an annual retreat with the Director of Schools and appropriate staff. The purpose
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of the retreat shall be to:
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1. Review progress on the implementation of priorities, initiatives, and long-range plans;
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2. Determine which goals have been achieved and whether any new efforts are needed;
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3. Review major issues that may affect the school system in the future; and
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4. Create an annual plan for district improvement.
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SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT PLAN¹
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The principal of each school shall work with the Director of Schools to develop and implement a
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school improvement plan that is student focused and in support of the board improvement plan. The
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plan shall be updated annually and address the long-range strategic plan of the school district. I
Legal References
Cross References
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State Board of Education Policy 2.101; TCA 49-1-
Role of the Board of Education 1.101
613; TRR/MS 0520-01-02-.31(8)
In-Service and Professional Learning Opportunities 5.113
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TCA 49-3-112
Qualifications and Duties of the Director of Schools 5.802
Version Date: December 6, 2023

## Table 1

|  | Hickman County Board of | Education |  |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
|  | Descriptor Term: School District Planning | Descriptor Code: 1.701 | Issued Date: 12/04/23 |
|  |  | Rescinds: 1.701 | Issued: 12/07/21 |