Coleen Keffeler

The strategic plan for Meade School District 46-1 focuses on student success and well-being by strengthening academic achievement, expanding hands-on learning, improving student behavior support, and ensuring access to enrichment opportunities. It supports excellent staff and instruction through competitive compensation, professional development, mentoring, and transparent decision-making. The plan also aims to provide safe, modern facilities and improve operational services. Additionally, it seeks to strengthen community connections by promoting a districtwide identity, improving communication, and building partnerships with families and community members.

The Meade School District Action Plan focuses on several key areas: academic preparation, professional development, human resources, and facilities and technology. For academic preparation, the plan aims to provide a rigorous curriculum and activity programs to prepare students for academic and workplace readiness, with metrics including achievement indicators and participation rates. The professional development component focuses on creating a comprehensive plan based on faculty and staff input, promoting vertical and horizontal collaboration among teachers. In human resources, the plan seeks to promote a safe and positive work environment through collaboration, appropriate class sizes, and competitive compensation. The facilities and technology aspect involves developing and implementing a comprehensive Facility Master Plan to guide infrastructure and technology decisions, with monitoring of capital outlay resources.

Meade School District's Parent and Family Engagement Plan outlines the district's expectations for parental involvement, aiming to build knowledge and skills for student success. The plan focuses on programs and activities involving parents in Title I schools, ensuring compliance with ESSA. Key objectives include educating staff on effective parent communication and collaboration, addressing barriers to engagement for diverse families, improving student attendance, and utilizing resources like the SD Statewide Family Engagement Center. Strategies involve providing training and resources to parents, facilitating communication through various channels, and coordinating with Head Start for a smooth transition between preschool and school. The plan emphasizes a two-way, meaningful communication to improve student academic achievement and school performance, with annual evaluations to assess effectiveness and make necessary revisions.