2014-2015

STRATEGIC PLAN

Cape Coral
Charter School System

VISION/PURPOSE
The Dream, The Future
We believe that everyone can succeed and reach their dreams and personal visions.

MISSION/DIRECTION
Partnering for Excellence
Our schools will be a community-nurturing system that will optimize learning through teaching and parental
involvement.

CORE VALUES
The schools in the Cape Coral Charter School System believe:

That a school should teach knowledge and cultural literacy within a rigorous curriculum that is relevant
to students needs, and stimulates their natural curiosity, imagination, and thinking skills.

That student achievement is a result of high staff expectations, quality lessons, challenging curricula, and
differentiation in teaching and learning.

That our schools have created a unique environment and family atmosphere where a sense of community
and citizenship are valued, and a collective responsibility is created to promote student success.

That by focusing on our true customers-the students, we are able to infuse the character traits of love,
kindness, respect, teamwork, compassion, and cooperation into their daily lives, making our schools the
happy and positive environments for which they are recognized.

ANALYSIS OF SYSTEMS STRENGTHS AND DEVELOPMENTAL NEEDS

SYSTEM STRENGTHS:

Family Involvement, Welcoming Family Environment

Community Support and Positive Reputation

Quality Faculty and Staff Leadership, High Expectations

Challenging Curriculum, Flexible, Diverse, Academics, AICE, Cambridge Curriculum

Technology

Academically Strong

Staff, Student, Community Pride

Elementary Accelerated Programs

DEVELOPMENTAL NEEDS:

Funding Resources

K-12 Alignment

Facility Resources

Seamless Communication Same Message System Wide

System Identity and Unity

Technology Resources and Support

What We Want to Accomplish

PRIORITY GOAL #1: STUDENT LEARNING AND ACHIEVEMENT
INITATIVE 1.1: Provide highly effective instruction in every classroom that ensures consistent delivery of
quality curriculum using strategies that address the learning needs of all students and provides real world
applications.

INIATIVE 1.2: Foster a quality environment where every student will achieve personal and academic
growth.

Ensure that all schools follow data generated academic plans as stated in School Improvement Plans

Implement an effective employee evaluation system

Examine staff development needs based on prior student assessment, Florida Standards, and academic
plans

Vertically align core curriculum to ensure that students possess the necessary prerequisite content
knowledge for higher-level coursework

Enhance the implementation of evidence and research-based instructional strategies across all content
areas for all students

PRIORITY GOAL #2: A HEALTHY AND SAFE ENVIRONMENT

INITIATIVE 2.1: Provide a healthy environment conducive to teaching and learning.

Create system wide safety procedures for various emergency situations

Identify, develop, and support facility renovations to assure safe, secure school environment

Increase school, community, and parents collaborations to promote safe school environments

Review and maintain K-12 Wellness Plan

What We Want to Accomplish

PRIORITY GOAL #3: STAKEHOLDER INVOLVEMENT

INITIATIVE 3.1: Actively pursue and cultivate parents, community and business relationships with
the Cape Coral Charter School System.

Continue to promote collaboration between business leaders, educators, and other stakeholders
that support school improvement efforts

Afford opportunities for parents to participate in activities, training, and workshops that promote
a high-quality education for their children

Enhance relationships with students, families, and the community that will ensure current and
future commitment to the Cape Coral Charter School System

PRIORITY GOAL#4: DATA ANALYSIS

INITIATIVE 4.1: Develop a K-12 data collection system where staff will collect, analyze and apply
data to improve student learning and school performance.

Establish a clearly defined and comprehensive student assessment system K-12

Establish a progress monitoring system that gauges student progress and drives instruction

Implement a comprehensive data management system which includes training for all staff in the
interpretation and use of data

Implement user-friendly systems for teachers, students, parents, and administrators that track student growth

What We Want to Accomplish

PRIORITY GOAL #5: ENHANCE FINANCIAL SUSTAINABILITY
INITIATIVE 5.1: Establish a Budget Committee consisting of all four school principals, Superintendent,
Business Manager and Finance team to develop an annual budget process and regular financial status
updates.

Ensure that resources are prioritized

Evaluate and reallocate funds to schools based on identified needs

Identify and seek alternative sources of funding; such as grants

PRIORITY GOAL #6: EFFECTIVE MANAGEMENT OF CAPITAL ASSETS

INITIATIVE 6.1: Develop an annual assets improvement/maintenance plan to improve or maintain
current infrastructure to position the Charter Schools to meet the future needs of the community.

Develop a six year plan for capital and maintenance needs

Work with Budget Committee to prioritize funding

Assure that implementation plans related to infrastructure and operations support the system

What We Want to Accomplish

PRIORITY GOAL #7: TECHNOLOGY

INITIATIVE 7.1: Provide opportunities for students to be technologically literate and use technology
beginning at the elementary level.

Evaluate needs for infrastructure and software curriculum for staff and students

Develop a six year technology refresh plan for 2014-2020

Provide opportunities to acquire new knowledge and/or broaden existing knowledge through the use of
emergent technologies

Incorporate appropriate technologies into the classroom that support student achievement

PRIORTIY GOAL #8: HIGHLY QUALIFIED STAFF

AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

INITIATIVE 8.1: Recruit, develop and maintain highly qualified staff.

Attract, hire, and retain the most highly qualified employees in all areas

Implement a support system for teachers that focuses on the interpretation of data and Florida
standards

Provide multiple ways for staff to participate in professional development opportunities based on
identified needs

PERFORMANCE INDICATORS:
HOW WE WILL MEASURE OUR SUCCESS
PRIORITY GOAL #1: STUDENT LEARNING AND ACHIEVEMENT
INITIATIVE 1.1: Provide highly effective instruction in every classroom that ensures consistent delivery
of quality curriculum using strategies that address the learning needs of all students and provides real
world applications.

INITIATIVE 1.2: Foster a quality environment where every student will achieve personal and academic
growth.

Graduation Rate

Percentage of students who demonstrate readiness for college as indicated by The College
Readiness Report

Percentage of students receiving college scholarships and academic recognition on achievement tests

SAT and ACT participation rates and scores

Percentage of students enrolled in accelerated courses (K-12)

Percentage of students passing accelerated courses (K-12)

Percentage of proficient students on all standardized tests

Percentage of students making annual learning gains

PERFORMANCE INDICATORS:
HOW WE WILL MEASURE OUR SUCCESS

PRIORITY GOAL #2: A HEALTHY AND SAFE ENVIRONMENT

INITIATIVE 2.1: Provide a healthy environment conducive to teaching and learning.

Annual evaluation of the Health and Wellness Plan

Annual evaluation of the Safety Plan

Student incident reports

Participation in anti-bullying and substance abuse prevention programs

Participation in health and fitness programs

PRIORITY GOAL #3: STAKEHOLDER INVOLVEMENT

INITIATIVE 3.1: Actively pursue and cultivate parents, community and business relationships with the
Charter School System.

Parent participation in workshops

Database for involvement hours accessible to parents

Frequency of community partnership hosted events

Parent involvement hours

CSADS Reports

School and/or system newsletters and K-12 Alerts

PERFORMANCE INDICATORS:
HOW WE WILL MEASURE OUR SUCCESS
PRIORITY GOAL #4: DATA ANALYSIS
INITIATIVE 4.1: Develop a K-12 data collection system where staff will collect, analyze and apply
data to improve student learning and school performance.

Feedback from staff about the ease of access to real time information

Participation in data analysis professional development

Number of staff participating in data chats

PRIORITY GOAL #5: ENHANCE FINANCIAL SUSTAINABILITY

INITIATIVE 5.1: Establish a Budget Committee consisting of all four school principals, School
Superintendent, Business Manager and Finance team to develop an annual budget process and regular
financial status updates.

Number of grant applications submitted and awarded

Needs assessment and survey results

Annual budget review

Annual School Improvement Plan review

Stakeholder survey results

PERFORMANCE INDICATORS:
HOW WE WILL MEASURE OUR SUCCESS

PRIORITY GOAL #6: EFFECTIVE MANAGEMENT OF CAPITAL ASSETS

INITIATIVE 6.1: Develop an annual assets improvement/maintenance plan to improve or maintain
current infrastructure to position the Charter School to meet the future needs of the community.

Capital Plan

Capital Plan Review Process

Stakeholder Survey Results

Review of work orders completed

PRIORITY GOAL #7: TECHNOLOGY

INITIATIVE 7.1: Provide opportunities for students to be technologically literate and use technology
beginning at the elementary level.

Infrastructure enhancements

Hardware and software inventory

Budget expenditures on digital access

Review of teacher walk-thru and lesson plans

PERFORMANCE INDICATORS:
HOW WE WILL MEASURE OUR SUCCESS
PRIORTIY GOAL #8: HIGHLY QUALIFIED STAFF AND PROFESSIONAL
DEVELOPMENT

INITIATIVE 8.1: Recruit, develop and maintain highly qualified staff.

Professional development participation rate

Staff retention data

NeoGov data

Value Added Model Scores

Percentage of teachers with advanced degrees and additional certifications

The Cape Coral Charter School System

Christa McAuliffe Charter Elementary School

Oasis Charter Elementary School

2817 SW 3rd Lane

32415 Oasis Boulevard

Cape Coral, FL 33991

Cape Coral, FL 33914

Telephone: (239) 283-4511

Telephone: (239) 542-1577

Fax:

FAX:

(239) 282-0376

(239) 549-7662

www.cmecharter.net

www.oasiselementaryschool.net

Oasis Charter Middle School

Oasis Charter High School

3507 Oasis Boulevard

3519 Oasis Boulevard

Cape Coral, FL 33914

Cape Coral, FL 33914

Telephone: (239) 945-1999

Telephone: (239) 541-1167

FAX:

FAX:

(239) 540-7677

www.oasismiddleschool.net

(239) 541-1590

www.oasishighschool.net