Justin Cowart

The District of Innovation Plan for Winona ISD aims to customize educational practices and increase local control by seeking exemptions from state statutes. The plan outlines several key areas for innovation, including academic calendar flexibility, extended teacher probationary periods, reduced teacher contract days, tailored professional development, local teacher certification for specific fields, flexible campus behavior coordinator designation, modified inter-district transfer policies, and innovation in minimum attendance requirements for class credit. These measures are designed to better meet the needs of students, teachers, and the community, enhance teacher recruitment and morale, and foster innovative instructional methods.

The Winona Independent School District's Improvement Plan for Winona High School outlines a roadmap to prepare students for college and career readiness by transforming educational practices and fostering a community of learning. Key strategic goals include meeting and exceeding state accountability standards, utilizing data-driven decision-making for curriculum and instruction, achieving an 'A' state rating by 2025, increasing student attendance to 96.1% by 2022, developing baseline data for parent and family engagement, ensuring well-maintained, clean, safe, and orderly facilities, and hiring and retaining highly qualified and effective staff.

The Improvement Plan for Winona Middle School outlines a roadmap for pursuing excellence as a learning community focused on collaboration, innovation, and growth. The plan's core goals are to enhance the school's accountability rating, implement data-driven decision-making to support curriculum and instruction, and improve student attendance. It also addresses comprehensive needs in demographics, student achievement, school culture and climate, and staff quality, recruitment, and retention.

This Improvement Plan for Winona Elementary School aims to prepare students for tomorrow's world through effective educational practices in a safe and supportive environment. The plan focuses on seven key goals: meeting state accountability standards, implementing data-driven curriculum and instruction, achieving an 'A' state rating by 2025, increasing student attendance, enhancing parent and family engagement, maintaining safe and well-kept facilities, and ensuring a highly qualified and retained staff.

This District Improvement Plan for Winona Independent School District, covering the 2020-2021 academic year, outlines a comprehensive strategy to enhance educational outcomes and operational effectiveness. Key strategic goals include meeting and exceeding state accountability standards, utilizing data-driven decision-making for curriculum and instruction, and striving for an 'A' state accountability rating by 2025. The plan also prioritizes increasing student attendance, developing robust parent and family engagement, ensuring well-maintained and safe facilities, and hiring and retaining highly qualified and effective staff. The overall aim is to positively transform students' lives through a commitment to academic excellence, community involvement, and a supportive learning environment.