Mrs.

Bryna Booth
Sherman Central Principal Entry Plan
Focus: Increasing Student Achievement, Staff
Development and Education of the Whole Child
Goals
To set high and rigorous standards for every teacher and student in Sherman Central
School and give them the support to meet those standards.
To celebrate each of our successes while avidly looking to the future and focusing on
school improvement for our students, staff and community.
To foster and continue the sense of community already evident in Sherman Central
School.
To teach every child to set high standards for after graduation, and give them the tools
through their Sherman education to reach those standards.
To work with and support Mr. Ginestre and Sherman Central School District as we pursue
a merger and/or shared services with surrounding districts.

Focuses
Personalize Learning:
We will be committed to personalizing the learning experience for each teacher and
student. Educational opportunities will be extended to meet the needs of each student
and their future path. Professional development will be personalized based on the needs
of each teacher.

Create Balance and Equity:

We must have high expectations for students in Math, English Language Arts, Science and
Social Studies. However, It is just as important for our students to learn to be strong,
responsible, moral, and contributing citizens. Equally important is the need for balance
between all disciplines including technology education, athletics, the arts, health and
wellness. All must work together and will be provided with an equity of importance.

Foster Collaboration:
Students, staff members, parents, administrators, and community members must work
to learn and grow together, creating a microcosm of learning that is both dynamic and
effective for all learners attending and employed by Sherman Central School District. I will
work to increase the social capital of the schools staff by being very visible, meeting with
individuals one one one whenever possible, creating learning networks, and listening to
the concerns of all constituencies.

Enhance Culture of Excellence:

Sherman has a history of excellence, including its assessment scores, Business First
rankings and opportunities it provides to its students. This is a value and culture that is
ingrained in the community of Sherman. I will not only continue this level of excellence
but work to enhance it.

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Action Timeline:
July:
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Plan new teacher and new employee training for August.

Create a detailed testing calendar. This will be provided to staff.

Create a skeletal professional development calendar.

Work with Mr. Ginestre to select a professional development focus and plan
opportunities around that focus this coming school year.

Find ways for teachers to work together with administration and each other in the
upcoming school year.

Analyze all student achievement, incident and attendance data for the district.
Create a focus and plan for increased student achievement, attendance, and
fewer incidents.

Work with the new administrator serving as CSE Chair, Instructional Support and
CIO to insure there is no lapse in any of these services.

Lead and assist with Wildcat Weeks.

Learn budget procedures I am not currently involved in.

Study finances, including revenues and expenses.

Work with Mr. Ginestre to set academic, financial, and culture related district
goals.

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August:
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Plan innovative team building Superintendents Conference Days to start school.

Prepare opening day remarks.

Do a walk through of the building as school approaches to insure it is ready for

the first day of school.

Edit, review and finalize the student handbook for the coming 2016/2017 school
year.

Lead and assist with Wildcat Weeks.

Work with PreKindergarten teachers to prepare for a new school year with
curriculum and assessment that supports the rigor of Common Core while using
best practice for early childhood instruction.

Learn curriculum utilized in all subjects at all grade levels, especially the new Social
Studies and Science curriculum.

Learn policy, programs and procedures.

Study APPR plan for this coming school year.

Read and study all personnel files for current staff.

Work on media image and social media presence of Sherman Central School
District. Update this image.

Meet with parents of students who are new to the district.

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September/October:
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Hold the first round of data team meetings with new admin and the teacher team.
Focus on Data Team meetings and how to tie those meetings more to curriculum
and increasing student achievement.

Do a walk through of every classroom in the school while in session.

Provide constant and immediate team building.

Provide every teacher with feedback. Review feedback with administrative team.

Identify those teachers most in need of support and those that are the strongest.

Create an informal action plan for those teachers in need of support.

Constant analysis of our building practices, operations, and curriculum.

Work to incorporate the strongest teachers strengths into professional

development, including instructional rounds.

Work with teacher leaders to empower them to utilize data to influence

instruction more effectively.

Support those teachers serving new roles and positions through regular visits and
resources this school year.

Be very visible and available especially during this point in the year.

Attend team meetings at each grade level.

Begin formal observations to be completed before Christmas.

For a team of key teachers to discuss and plan alternatives to traditional discipline
model in order to give other options for consequences.

Begin eating lunch with students from different grade levels to get to know them
and form bonds.

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