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Superintendent's Entry Plan
Superintendent's Entry Plan Report
Lincoln Public SchoolsRebecca E. McFall, Ed.D.
Superintendent
Superintendent Entry Plan
In order to ensure a smooth transition, my entry process began in the spring of 2012. The purpose of the entry plan outlined in this document is to communicate the process being used to guide my developing understanding of the Lincoln Public Schools and the Lincoln, Hanscom, and METCO communities. In addition, the plan provides a road map for how information will be gathered to inform my understanding of the current state of the schools including strengths and successes as well as areas for growth and improvement. Synthesis and analysis of key findings from the entry plan process will be shared with the School Committee in late winter. The key outcomes from my entry plan will be used to inform our development of the 2013 – 2014 District Goals.
The goal of the entry plan is to gain understanding of:- teaching and learning practices and outcomes
- Achievement Gaps that currently exist
- school and district culture and communication
- employee morale
- efficiency and effectiveness of practices and systems
- relationships between the schools and its families
- relationships between the Lincoln School District and the Town Boards and Departments
In addition, the entry process provides an opportunity to build strong, positive, open relationships with members of the communities served by the Lincoln Public Schools.
In order to achieve the goals of the entry plan, a wide array of community members will be interviewed either individually or in a group setting. Classroom observations will be used to gather information about instruction and student learning. Community forums and coffees will be held. Superintendent Office Hours will be established for brief, dropin, appointments. On-going, regular meetings will take place with Central Office and school based Administrators. Regular meetings will be established with the School Committee Chair.- Information gathered through the entry process will be assessed on the basis of alignment with the following Core Values:
- Excellence and Innovation in Teaching and Learning
- Respect for Every Individual
- Collaboration and Community
The following documents will be reviewed to inform my understanding of the Lincoln Public Schools:
- FY13 Budget
- 5 Point Plan for Narrowing Achievement Gaps
- METCO Plan and Report
- Collective Bargaining Contracts
- Policy Manual
- Hanscom Contract
- 2011 MCAS Report
- 2012 MCAS Results
- Parent and Student Handbook
- Evaluation Handbook
- Attendance and Discipline Records
- Personnel Policies and Practices
- Grants
- MA Evaluation Regulations
- Wellness Policy
Interview Questions for School Based Community Members:
- What would you like me to know about your school?
- What would you like me to know about the district?
- What would you like me to know about you as a (insert role)?
- As you look ahead to the coming year and the leadership transition, what are
- your hopes?
- Are there specific ways that I can support your work and growth?
- Can you give me one piece of advice to consider as I move forward?
- What questions do you have for me?
Interview Questions for non-School Based Community Members:
- Please fill me in about your roles and responsibilities.
- What do you see as the strengths of the Lincoln Public Schools?
- What do you see as the areas that we need to work on?
- What must be maintained at all costs?
- Can you give me one piece of advice to consider as I move forward?
Interviews and Meetings from April through August:April
Current Lincoln Public Schools Superintendent
Chairman, Lincoln School Committee
Hanscom Parent Ambassador
HPS Team Leaders
HMS Team Leaders
Lincoln Primary School Team Leaders
Lincoln Middle School Team Leaders
METCO Director
Brooks School Principal
Smith School Principal
Hanscom Middle School Principal
Hanscom Primary School Principal
LTA Co-Presidents
Business Administrator
Assistant Superintendent
Tour of Hanscom Air Force Base
Military Child Conference
MayAdministrator for Student Services
Lincoln PTO President
Administrative Council
Administrative Council with School Committee
Curriculum Leaders
Lincoln School Mental Health Team
METCO Parent Group meeting in Boston
Military Child Conference
JuneEducator Evaluation PLC planning meeting
Educator Evaluation PLC information meetings
Lincoln PTO meeting
Curriculum Leaders
Central Office Administrators
School Committee/Administrative Council goal setting meeting
JulyCentral Office Administrative Assistants (1 group meeting and individual meetings)
Facilities Manager
Town Administrator
Town Finance Director
Assistant Town Administrator
School Committee Members
Hanscom Custodial Group
Lincoln Custodial Group
Food Services Director
Network Manager
Parents
Lincoln Education Foundation
Preschool Coordinator
Facilities Tour of Hanscom and Lincoln Schools
Visit to Extended School Year Programs
Hanscom Building Project meeting
MSBA meeting
MASS Superintendent Induction Program
MASS conference
AugustSchool Committee Members
Website Manager
Data Manager
School Nurse
Hanscom Air Force Base, Base Commander and Hanscom Parent Liaison
Lincoln Council on Aging
Wellness Representative, MIIA for the Town of Lincoln
FinCom/CapCom meeting
Conservation Commission meeting
Community Based Justice meeting
METCO Parent Group meeting
Bus Drivers
Sudbury Public Schools, Superintendent
Lincoln Sudbury High School, Principal/Superintendent
Chief of Police
To be scheduled:School Committee Members
Coordinator of Student Services, Lincoln
Coordinator of Student Services, Hanscom
Instructional Technology Specialists
Additional Faculty
Fire Chief
Board of Selectmen
Department of Public Works
Bedford Public Schools, Superintendent
Massachusetts Audubon
De Cordova Museum
Lincoln Recreation
LEAP
Magic Garden
CASE
EDCO