Strategic Plan 2007-2013

We affirm that the attached reports were developed in accordance with State Board of Education Chapter 4 Regulations. We also affirm that the contents are true and correct and that the reports were placed for public inspection in the School District offices, on the District web site, and in the Peters Township Public Library through the June 23, 2008 Peters Township School Board meeting.

Table of Contents

1. Academic Standards and Assessment Report
2. District Improvement Report (not applicable)
3. Educational Technology Report
4. Professional Education Report
5. Special Education Report
6. Student Services Report
7. Teacher Induction Report

Contact the Superintendent's Office

Public questions and /or concerns related to the Strategic Plan should be directed to:

Dr. Nina Zetty, Superintendent
Peters Township School District
631 E. McMurray Road
McMurray, PA 15317
Tel 724.941.6251 ext 7201
Email:zettyn@pt-sd.org

What is strategic planning?

Strategic Planning is a management approach that uses a wide range of stakeholders to create plans based on assumptions about the future. The School Board approved the current Strategic Plan mission, beliefs, vision and goals on November 19, 2007.

How is a strategic plan developed and implemented?

There are six processes associated with the development of a strategic plan. An External Analysis* examines, among other things, social, economic, and demographic trends. An Internal Analysis* explores management and operational processes, organizational resources and future needs. Together the internal and external analyses indicate the current status of the district and provide the basis for a Strategic Direction.* The strategic direction is expressed in the development of goals and Strategic Plans.* The strategic plans are Implemented* by committees chaired by the administrative team. At yearly intervals the plan is evaluated* and the results are shared openly with the professional staff, Steering Committee, community and School Board.

*All steps in the plan involved board members, administrators, teachers, parents, students and community members.

What are the components of a comprehensive plan?

The Peters Township School District Strategic Plan will encompass goals set by the School Board, new Pennsylvania curriculum standards, state mandated plans for staff development and plans for the use of technology.

Mission Statement

The mission of the Peters Township Schools, working in partnership with families and the community, is to educate individuals to be responsible, lifelong learners who possess the skills, knowledge, creativity, self-worth, and ethical values necessary to live, learn, lead and flourish in a rapidly changing, culturally diverse global society.

Our District Vision

Learning from the Past, Listening to the Present, Leading for the Future

Beliefs

The Peters Township School Community believes that--

Communication must be:

Open, honest, and timely

Pro-active

Personalized whenever possible

Accomplished through visibility of staff

Cooperation will be achieved through:

Respect for self and others

Collaboration to solve problems

Understanding how diversity enhances education

Maximizing use of public and community resources

Valuing and respecting each individual’s expertise

K-12 communication and collaboration

Working in partnership with the community

Celebration is important and will be effective if we recognize that:

Every student has value

Rewards must be earned

Success should be rewarded

Age-appropriate goals can be set

Process can be as important as product

Rites of Passage are times for recognition

District Goals

Goal 1: Maintain faculty excellence through hiring and retaining highly-qualified staff and improving skills through research-based professional development.

Goal 2: Improve student achievement through data-driven decision-making that addresses the needs of all students.

Goal 3: Encourage and expect quality leadership and accountability at all levels.

Goal 4: Improve communication between and among all constituents.

Goal 5: Strive to ensure the safest and most secure learning environment.

Steering Committee

School Board Members: Cynthia Golembiewski,Diane Ritter
Teachers: Jessica Cabot, Andrea Gearhart, Jamie Giammario, Paul Homer, Lora O'Brien, Suzan O'Brien, Sonya Ring, Traci Stunek, Kelly Zajicek
Administrators: Dr. Nina Zetty, Dr. Lyn Logelin, Toni Sulkowski, Dr. Anthony Merante, Dr. Robert Freado, Dr. Thomas Hajzus, Kelly Gustafson, Mary Yavelak
Parents: Debbie Antonucci, Tim Beck, David Bowlin, Micahel Gamble, Joanne Malstrom, John Manning, Karen Rubican, Rose Tennant, Roxanne Zeisloff
Students: Matthew Aurin, Emma Lindsay, Julie Stroyne
School Employees: Don Wetzel
Community Representatives: Mike Benya, Jay Jarrell, Connie Kean, Mary Matsuura, Michael O'Brien, Laura Norton