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Superintendent James E. Tucker’s Goals for Academic Year 2008-2009

1. Submit to the Maryland Department of Budget and Management (DBM) Fiscal Year 2010 School Budget.  Secure funding through meetings with officials at DBM and legislators serving on budget committees during the 2009 General Assembly.
   
   Also, secure Fiscal Year 2010 Capital Improvement Project (CIP)                   construction monies for the new student cafeteria at the Frederick                 Campus; construction monies for the new athletic field and parking lot         at the Columbia Campus; and design monies for a new bus loop and parking lot at the Frederick Campus.
   
   
2. Maintain a comprehensive “Quality Asssurance and Monitoring” report to the Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE).  This report includes number of students graduating with MSDE’s State High School Diploma and certificate of attendance; MSD’s Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP); and students’ performances on the Maryland School Assessment and High School Assessement.  Annual reports will be shared with the Board of Trustees at the February BOT meeting.
   
   
3. Maintain Department of Human Resources (DHR) Residential Program Licenses for both Columbia and Frederick Campuses.  Current licenses expire on March 2010.
   
   
4. Continue to oversee the implementation of the MSA action plans (Reading, Mathematics, Information Technology, and Unity and Diversity).  Report to the Board on the resources and other tools provided by MSD to support the Reading, Mathematics, Information Technology, and Unity and Diversity Committees to achieve its goals.  MSA subcommittee meeting minutes are posted at http://www.msd.edu/msa/index.htm.
   
   
5. For the 2008-2009 Academic Year, host at least two “roundtable” discussions with parents at Columbia Campus and at least two at Frederick Campus.  Host at least four community forums with faculty and staff members at Columbia Campus and also at least four forums at Frederick Campus. 
   
   
6. Have at least quarterly meetings with president of the Teachers Association to get more immediate and current feedback on overall climate and the performance of the Principals and Assistant Principals/Department heads.
   
   
7. Continue to oversee the progress of three MSD initiatives:  1) Implementation of program and services to Elementary students with special needs at Frederick Campus; 2) Implementation of program and services to High School students with Emotional Disturbances; and 3) Monitor the Spoken English classes at Columbia Campus (Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten classes) and at Frederick Campus (1st grade class).  Give progress reports at BOT meetings when appropriate.
   
   
8. Review with the senior management the employee evaluation process as set forth in the MSD Employee Handbook, and ensure it is strictly followed and employee performance is documented.  Propose handbook changes to the Board of Trustees if needed.
   
   
9. Monitor MSD program and services for MSD students with cochlear implants.  Submit a progress report to the BOT at the May 2009 BOT meeting.
   
   
10. Ensure that development funds are appropriately allocated and used for regular administrative and teaching staff training and professional enhancement.
    
    
11. Maintain a 360 degree appraisal tool for members of the Orioles Management Team.
    
    
12. Announce my “Superintendent Goals” for the year to the community on the MSD’s website and keep the community apprised of progress. 
    
    
13. Work closely with MSD Foundation to develop fundraising goals for Academic Year 2008-2009.

Superintendent Tucker’s Action Plans for Academic Year 2008-2009

1. To enhance “shared” decision-making among MSD stakeholders in goal-setting and strategic planning by including diverse representation in standing committees and task forces.  Representatives from PTAs, teacher association, and student body government are invited as members of standing commitees and ad hoc committees when appropriate.  Feedback will be obtained periodically throughout the year from these representatives to gauge their satisfaction with the process of shared decision making.
   
   
2. To enhance communication with subcommittees of MSD Board of Trustees.  Give periodic reports to subcommittees, and ask for meetings with advance notice.

Approved by the Board of Trustees – November 21, 2008