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Board of Education: Key Projects
The Marietta Board of Education is committed to keeping the public informed about the exciting things currently underway in the Marietta City Schools. We hope you will check these pages frequently for updated information.
Board Named 2007 GSBA School Board of Distinction
The Board of Education of the City of Marietta is now officially a 2007 Georgia School Boards Association (GSBA) - School Board of Distinction. More»
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Board Demonstrates Accountability through Commitment to Standards
The Board of Education of the City of Marietta has achieved compliance with the Georgia School Boards Association’s (GSBA) “Standards for Local Boards of Education”. Because of this achievement, the GSBA recently recognized the Marietta Board for their accomplishment, and their commitment to examine the board’s practices and policies.
Key Projects 2008/2009
 Annual Budget Process
| Project: |
Annual Budget Process |
| Purpose |
To prepare and approve a budget for the FY10 school year |
| Status |
- Budget preparation calendar approved, Dec. 2008
- Administration reviews system needs, priorities, programs, funds, anticipated impact to fund coming year based on economy, legislation, enrollment trends, staffing, capital improvements, etc., Jan. – Mar. 2009
- Board budget preparation process work sessions, Mar. - May 2009
- Tentative FY10 budget adopted following public comment, May 2009
- Tentative FY10 budget advertised in legal organ, May - June 2009
- Board work session for budget, June 2009
- FY10 budget adopted following public comment, June 2009
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| Timeline |
Budget preparation process begins Dec. 2008 and culminates with board approval June 2009. |
Approval of Calendar
| Project: |
Approval of Calendar |
| Purpose |
Prepare and Approve the 2009-2010 and 2010-2011 calendars. |
| Status |
- Review Board of Regents calendar
- System representative attends Metro calendar meeting: Oct. 2008
- Calendar presented to board: Nov. 2008
- Public review and comment, Nov. – Dec. 2008
- Board approval 2009-2010 calendar: Dec. 2008
- Board approval 2010-2011 calendar: FY10
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| Timeline |
Oct. 2008-Dec. 2008 |
Charter System
| Project: |
Georgia Charter System |
| Purpose |
Achieve Georgia Charter System status as permitted by "Charter Systems Act" (Senate Bill 39). |
| Status |
- Development of charter petition: Nov. - Dec. 2007
- Superintendent Outreach Sessions with families, community and business partners: Nov. - Dec. 2007
- Board Approves Charter System Planning Grant: Nov. 13, 2007
 11.13.07
- Charter System Petition Draft #1: Dec. 21, 2007
Charter Petition DRAFT1_122107
- Charter Systems Petition Draft #2: Jan. 4, 2008
Charter Petition DRAFT2_010408
- District approved by SBOE for $5,000 Charter System Planning Grant: Jan. 7, 2008
- Board approved final Charter system petition submitted to SBOE: Jan. 8, 2008
Charter Petition FINAL 010808
- Charter system petition recommendations and revisions: Apr. 15, 2008
Charter Petition Recommendations and Revisions 041508
- District files revised Charter systems petition to state: Apr. 18, 2008.
Charter Petition Revised FINAL 041808
- Jun. 12, 2008: District Charter System status approved by SBOE
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| Timeline |
- Sept. 14, 2007: Attend Charter Advisory Committee meeting
- Oct. 5, 2007: Board discussion regarding charter system
- Oct. 9, 2007: Board discussion/approval to develop charter planning grant
- Oct. 16, 2007: Discussion with school and district leadership regarding Charter system opportunity
- Oct. - Dec. 2007: Discussions with faculty and staff at schools
- Nov.13, 2007: Submission of planning grant for BOE approval
- Nov. - Dec. 2007: Superintendent Outreach Sessions with families, community and business partners
- Nov. - Dec. 2007: Development of charter petition
- Dec. 17, 2007: Charter system public information sessions
- Dec. 17, 2007: Charter system public hearing
Presentation
- Jan. 7, 2008: Charter system public information sessions
- Jan. 7, 2008: Charter system public hearing
Presentation
- Jan. 8, 2008: Board approved final Charter system petition submitted to SBOE
- Jan. 14, 2008: Charter petition approved by BOE
- Jan. 15, 2008: Charter petition submitted to SBOE for approval
- Apr. 18, 2008: Revised Charter petition submitted to SBOE for approval
- May 8, 2008: Revised Charter petition to SBOE for consideration
- May 20, 2008: Revised Charter petition at SBOE Special Called meeting
- Jun. 12, 2008: District Charter System status approved by SBOE
Charter System public hearings and information sessions held at MCS Central Administrative offices located at 250 Howard Street, Marietta, GA.
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Elementary Choice Academies
| Project: |
Elementary Choice Academies |
| Purpose |
Provide parents and guardians of students in grades K-5 with options to select the educational environment they feel is best suited for their child. |
| Status |
Choice Academies applications for 2009-2010 school year accepted from
Nov. 3, 2008 – Jan. 16, 2009. Application deadline: Jan. 16, 2009. |
| Timeline |
- Forms and registration information available on district Web site: Nov. 3, 2008
- Information sessions planned:
- Thursday, Nov. 6 – 5:00 to 7:00 p.m.; Cobb Central Library, 266 Roswell Street, Marietta
- Wednesday, Nov. 19 – 5:00 to 7:00 p.m.; Marietta City Hall, 205 Lawrence Street, Marietta
- Applications accepted: Nov. 3, 2008 – Jan. 16, 2009
- Application deadline: Jan. 16, 2009.
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Hickory Hills Renovation
| Project: |
Hickory Hills Renovation |
| Purpose |
To accommodate growth and Choice Arts Academy through additional instructional units funded through SPLOST II. To provide school with needed capital improvements. |
| Status |
- New Construction: Plan out for Bids
- Public announcement on Web site: Feb. 2008
- Request of sealed bids from General Contractors for construction of Additions and Renovations Details»
- Renovation plan: Completed and out for Bid, Mar. 2008
- Overall completion approximately Feb. 2009
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| Timeline |
- New Construction: Plan out for Bids, Jan. 2008
- Renovation plan: Scheduled completion, Spring 2008
- New Construction: Phase 1 – Completed Aug. 2008
- Four classrooms and electrical infrastructure
- New Construction: Phase 2 – anticipated move-in: Jan. 2009
- Renovation: Phase 1 – Four classrooms in the lower wing along with the connecting corridor, completed and occupied: Nov. 2008
- Renovation: Phase 2 – next 12 classrooms will be renovated in a rotation
- Require approx. 4 weeks for each 4 classroom rotation
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IB MYP Program (6-10)
| Project: |
IB MYP Program (6-10) |
| Purpose |
To promote appropriate instructional philosophy for middle years education, provides non-Magnet students with a viable choice for a rigorous program. Increase pipeline for full IB Diploma 11/12, and Foreign Language and Physical Education parts of program. Bring an Internationally-recognized program to district middle schools. |
| Status |
- Implemented Grade 6: 2006-2007
- Initial presentation to school board: Jan. 2006
- Public Information Sessions: Jan.-Feb. 2006
- Request to become IB MYP Candidate school approved by IBO: May 2006
- IBNA assigned consultant for one year: Aug. 2006
- Plan for grades 7/8 ongoing: Jan. 2006-June 2007
- School board approved budget: Mar. 2007
- Plan for grades 9/10 ongoing: Jan. 2006-June 2008
- Board approved budget: Mar. 2008
- IB MYP Authorization received: Apr. 2008
- Implemented Grade 9: 2008-2009
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| Timeline |
- Budget and Program approval recommended: Feb. 2006
- Implement Grade 6: Fall 2006
- Plan for grades 7 and 8: July 2007
- Implement grades 7 and 8: Fall 2007
- Implement grade 9: Fall 2008
- Implement grade 10: Fall 2009
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Key Projects 2007/2008
Annual Budget Process
| Project: |
Annual Budget Process |
| Purpose |
To prepare and approve a budget for the FY09 school year |
| Status |
- Budget preparation calendar approved, January 2008
- Administration reviews system needs, priorities, programs, funds, anticipated impact to fund coming year based on economy, legislation, enrollment trends, staffing, capital improvements, etc., January-March 2008
- Board budget preparation process work sessions, March-May 2008
- Tentative FY09 budget adopted following public comment, May 2008
- Tentative FY09 budget advertised in legal organ, May 2008
- Board work session for budget, June 2008
- FY09 budget adopted following public comment, June 2008
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| Timeline |
The budget preparation process begins on January 2008 culminating with board approval in June 2008. |
Approval of Calendar
| Project: |
Approval of Calendar |
| Purpose |
Prepare and Approve the 2008-2009 and 2009-2010 calendars. |
| Status |
- Board approved 2007-08 calendar Dec. 19, 2006, will approve 2008-2009 calendar in FY08
- To approve a system calendar for two years to permit more long-term planning
- Review Board of Regents calendar. System representative attends Metro calendar meeting, October 2007
- Calendar presented to board, November 2007
- Public review and comment, November-December 2007
- Board approval, December 2007
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| Timeline |
Oct. 2007-Dec.2007 |
Centralized Registration, K-5
| Project: |
Centralized Registration, K-5 |
| Purpose |
Centralize K-5 registration for all new elementary (K-5) students to the district, residency verification, and coordination and management of the choice application process. |
| Status |
- Implemented centralized registration: July 1, 2007
- Residency verification; ongoing
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| Timeline |
- Board approval: March, 20, 2007
- Board approval: March, 20, 2007
- Hire Central Registration staff/supervisor: May-June 2007
- Central Registration begins: July 1, 2007
- First student registered via Central Registration: July 3, 2007
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Charter System
| Project: |
District Charter System |
| Purpose |
To achieve District Charter System status as allowed by the "Charter Systems Act" (Senate Bill 39). |
| Status |
- Submission of planning grant for BOE approval: Nov. 13, 2007
- Development of charter petition: Nov.-Dec. 2007
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| Timeline |
- Sep 14, 2007 - Attend Charter Advisory Committee meeting
- Oct 5, 2007 - Board discussion regarding charter system
- Oct 9, 2007 - Board discussion/approval to develop charter planning grant
- Oct 16, 2007 - Discussion with school and district leadership regarding Charter system opportunity
- Oct-Dec, 2007 - Discussions with faculty and staff at schools
- Nov 13, 2007 - Submission of planning grant for BOE approval
- Nov-Dec, 2007 - Superintendent Outreach Sessions with families, community and business partners
- Nov-Dec, 2007 - Development of charter petition*
- Dec 13, 2007 - District approved by SBOE for $5,000 Charter System Planning Grant
- Dec 17, 2007 - Charter system public hearings
- Jan 7, 2008 - Charter system public hearings
- Jan 7, 2008 – District announces SBOE $5,000 Charter System Planning Grant
- Jan 8, 2008 - Submission of charter petition for BOE approval
- Jan 14, 2008 - Charter petition approved by BOE
- Jan 14, 2008 - Charter petition submitted to SBOE for approval*
- Apr 15, 2008 - Revised Charter petition approved by BOE
- May 2008 - Charter petition to SBOE for vote
* Pending BOE approval
Charter School System public hearings:
- Monday, Dec. 17, 2007 at 6:30 p.m.
- Monday, Jan. 7, 2008 at 6:30 p.m.
Charter School System information sessions:
- Monday, Dec. 17, 2007 at 5:30 p.m. and 6 p.m.
- Monday, Jan. 7, 2008 at 5:30 p.m. and 6 p.m.
Both the Charter System public hearings and information sessions will be held at the MCS Central Administrative offices located at 250 Howard Street in Marietta. |
Elementary Choice Academies
| Project: |
Elementary Choice Academies |
| Purpose |
Provide parents and guardians of students in grades K-5 with options to select the educational environment they feel is best suited for their child. |
| Status |
Implementation of choice academies at each K-5 school effective 2008-2009. |
| Timeline |
- Forms and registration information available on district website: Oct. 1, 2007
- Information sessions conducted:
- Thursday, Oct. 4 – 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.; Cobb Central Library, 266 Roswell Street, Marietta
- Tuesday, Oct. 16 – 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.; Center for Family Resources, 995 Roswell Street NE, Marietta
- Thursday, Oct. 25 – 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.; Marietta City Hall, 205 Lawrence Street, Marietta
- Registration: Ongoing
- Deadline for registration: Jan. 18, 2008
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Elementary Limited Redistricting
| Project: |
Elementary Limited Redistricting |
| Purpose |
At the October 12, 2007 meeting of the Board of Education of the City of Marietta, Dr. Emily Lembeck, Superintendent, Marietta City Schools (MCS) made a recommendation to engage a facilitator to develop a limited redistricting plan according to the following criteria:
- Reduce enrollment at Sawyer Road Elementary and Park Street Elementary.
- Move as few students as needed to accomplish the goal.
- Leave room for Choice and growth at all schools.
- Allow Board to take action prior to Jan.18, 2008 deadline for School Choice.
Elementary Schools Limited Redistricting Process |
| Status |
- Superintendent presents process for development of limited redistricting plan to Board of Education of the City of Marietta: Nov. 2, 2007
- Facilitator gathers input from MCS staff and Board members. Community focus group members are recommended: Nov. 5 – 8, 2007
- Facilitator holds first community focus group meeting to gather information and provide needed input to the process: Nov. 15, 2008
Meeting Minutes
- Facilitator holds second community focus group meeting: Nov. 29, 2007
Meeting Minutes
- Facilitator presents limited redistricting plan to Board of Education of the City of Marietta: Dec. 11, 2007
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| Timeline |
- Dec. 13: Facilitator holds public review session.
- Dec. 18: Board of Education of the City of Marietta takes action on limited redistricting plan recommendation.
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Extend STEM Magnet Program to grades 6 – 8
| Project: |
Extend Magnet Program in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) to grades 6 – 8 |
| Purpose |
International competition, national security, reliance on foreign talent, domestic trends in education (all levels)
Rationale 2002: Research indicates the United States needs about one million engineers, scientists and technicians. Marietta City Schools (MCS) has been exploring programs that foster student participation in these areas. An elementary magnet for science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) could play a significant role in preparing MCS students to continue advanced studies in the middle grades and high school, as preparation for post-secondary studies at institutions like Southern Polytechnic State University, Georgia Institute of Technology, Kennesaw State University, Chattahoochee Technical College and others. |
| Status |
- Grades 6-8 continuation of Grades 3-5 Magnet program approved: April 2004
- Implemented (Gr 6 STEM): August 2006
- Approved by board for location at MSGA and MMS
- Magnet coordinator to assist with Grades 3-8
- Board approval of Grades 7-8 Magnet continuation: Dec. 2005
- Board approval to locate 7-8 Magnet at MMS: Dec. 2006
- Implemented (Gr 7-8 STEM): 2007-2008
- Board approval of Magnet Coordinator
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| Timeline |
- Implement Grade 6, Fall 2006
- Implement Grade 7, Fall 2007
- Implement Grade 8, Fall 2008
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Hickory Hills Renovation
| Project: |
Hickory Hills Renovation |
| Purpose |
To accommodate growth and Choice Arts Academy through additional instructional units funded through SPLOST II. To provide school with needed capital improvements. |
| Status |
- New Construction: Plan out for Bids
- Public announcement on Web site for request of sealed bids from General Contractors for construction of Additions and Renovations at Hickory Hills Elementary School, Feb. 2008 Details»
- Renovation plan: Scheduled completion, Spring 2008
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| Timeline |
- New Construction: Plan out for Bids, Jan. 2008
- Renovation plan: Completed and out for Bid, Mar. 2008
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IB MYP Program (6-10)
| Project: |
IB MYP Program (6-10) |
| Purpose |
To promote appropriate instructional philosophy for middle years education, provides non-Magnet students with a viable choice for a rigorous program, increase pipeline for full IB Diploma 11/12, FL and PE part of program, brings a respected program to MCS middle schools to deter leaving MCS for those years. |
| Status |
- Implemented Grade 6, 2006-07
- Initial presentation made to board, January 2006
- Public Information Sessions, January-February 2006
- Request to become an IB MYP Candidate school approved by IBO, May 2006
- IBNA assigned consultant for one year August 2006
- Plan for grades 7/8 on-going, January 2006-June 2007
- Board approve budget, March 2007
- Plan for grades 9/10 on-going January 2006-June 2008
- Board approve budget March 2008
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| Timeline |
- Budget & Program approval recommended, February 2006
- Implement Grade 6, Fall 2006
- Plan for grades 7 and 8, July 2007
- Implement grades 7 and 8, Fall 2007
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Strategic Facilities Plan - Hickory Hills Elementary
| Project: |
Strategic Facilities Plan - Hickory Hills Elementary |
| Purpose |
To address current under-enrollment at school and impact of city-wide redevelopment on other district schools. Observation: Initial data and demographic information indicates marked shift in population and enrollment trends in and around the Hickory Hills area resulting from ongoing city-wide redevelopment. Impact on Hickory Hills enrollment unknown. Next Steps: District Administration and Superintendent to research a choice arts-integration program to be housed at Hickory Hills facility. |
| Status |
- School to remain open as a zoned school 2007-2008.
- Current faculty/staff may begin to focus on elements of an arts integration theme.
- District to determine current staffing requirements.
- District to define scope of work and secure construction bids.
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| Timeline |
- Research/assessment phase: Jan-Aug 2007
- Regional/out-of-state site visits
- Professional conferences
- Funding/grant research: 2007-2008
- Concept/proposal presentation to BOE: May 2007
- Program materials development: Approved May 2007
- Staffing/recruitment: Oct–Dec 2007
- Implementation phase: proposed 2008-09
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West Side Renovation
| Project: |
West Side Renovation |
| Purpose |
To accommodate student growth through additional instructional units funded through SPLOST II. To provide school with needed capital improvements. |
| Status |
- New Construction: Scheduled completion Winter 2007
- In process: Renovation
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| Timeline |
- All renovation should be complete by Jan. 2008
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Key Projects 2006/2007
Annual Budget Process
| Project: |
Annual Budget Process |
| Purpose |
To prepare and approve a budget for the FY08 school year |
| Status |
- Budget preparation calendar approved, January 2007
- Administration reviews system needs, priorities, programs, funds, anticipated impact to fund coming year based on economy, legislation, enrollment trends, staffing, capital improvements, etc., January-March 2007
- Board budget preparation process work sessions, March-May 2007
- Tentative FY08 budget adopted following public comment, May 2007
- Tentative FY08 budget advertised in legal organ, May 2007
- Board work session for budget, June 2007
- FY 2008 budget adopted following public comment, June 2007
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| Timeline |
The budget preparation process begins on January 2007 culminating with board approval in June 2007. |
Approval of Calendar
| Project: |
Approval of Calendar |
| Purpose |
Prepare and Approve the 2007-2008 and 2008-2009 calendars. |
| Status |
- Board approved 2007-08 calendar on Dec. 19 2006, will approve 2008-2009 calendar in FY08
- To approve a system calendar for two years to permit more long-term planning
- Review Board of Regents calendar. System representative attends Metro calendar meeting, October 2006
- Calendar presented to board, November 2006
- Public review and comment, November-December 2006
- Board approval, December 2006
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| Timeline |
October 2006-January 2007 |
Charter Schools
| Project: |
Charter Schools |
| Purpose |
To provide schools of choice as permitted by legislation, and to engage parents and staff in development of school programs and philosophies through conversion charters. |
| Status |
- Marietta Charter: Opened, Aug. 2006
- Hickory Hills (Conversion petition not submitted)
- A.L. Burruss (Conversion petition not submitted)
- Sawyer Road (Conversion)
- Board approved: Nov. 7, 2006
- State Board Charter Agreement signed: Aug. 7, 2007
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| Timeline |
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Extend STEM Magnet Program to grades 6 – 8
| Project: |
Extend Magnet Program in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) to grades 6 – 8 |
| Purpose |
International competition, national security, reliance on foreign talent, domestic trends in education (all levels)
Rationale 2002: Research indicates the United States needs about one million engineers, scientists and technicians. Marietta City Schools (MCS) has been exploring programs that foster student participation in these areas. An elementary magnet for science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) could play a significant role in preparing MCS students to continue advanced studies in the middle grades and high school, as preparation for post-secondary studies at institutions like Southern Polytechnic State University, Georgia Institute of Technology, Kennesaw State University, Chattahoochee Technical College and others. |
| Status |
- Grades 6-8 continuation of Grades 3-5 Magnet program approved: April 2004
- Implemented (Gr 6 STEM): August 2006
- Approved by board for location at MSGA and MMS
- Magnet coordinator to assist with Grades 3-8
- Board approval of Grades 7-8 Magnet continuation: Dec. 2005
- Board approval to locate 7-8 Magnet at MMS: Dec. 2006
- Implemented (Gr 7-8 STEM): 2007-2008
- Board approval of Magnet Coordinator
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| Timeline |
- Implement Grade 6, Fall 2006
- Implement Grade 7, Fall 2007
- Implement Grade 8, Fall 2008
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Hickory Hills Renovation
| Project: |
Hickory Hills Renovation |
| Purpose |
To accommodate growth and Choice Arts Academy through additional instructional units funded through SPLOST II. To provide school with needed capital improvements. |
| Status |
- New Construction: Plan out for Bids
- Renovation plan: Scheduled completion, Spring 2008
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| Timeline |
- New Construction: Plan out for Bids, Jan. 2008
- Renovation plan: Completed and out for Bid, Mar. 2008
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IB MYP Program (6-10)
| Project: |
IB MYP Program (6-10) |
| Purpose |
To promote appropriate instructional philosophy for middle years education, provides non-Magnet students with a viable choice for a rigorous program, increase pipeline for full IB Diploma 11/12, FL and PE part of program, brings a respected program to MCS middle schools to deter leaving MCS for those years. |
| Status |
- Implemented Grade 6, 2006-07
- Initial presentation made to board, January 2006
- Public Information Sessions, January-February 2006
- Request to become an IB MYP Candidate school approved by IBO, May 2006
- IBNA assigned consultant for one year August 2006
- Plan for grades 7/8 on-going, January 2006-June 2007
- Board approve budget, March 2007
- Plan for grades 9/10 on-going January 2006-June 2008
- Board approve budget March 2008
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| Timeline |
- Budget & Program approval recommended, February 2006
- Implement Grade 6, Fall 2006
- Plan for grades 7 and 8, July 2007
- Implement grades 7 and 8, Fall 2007
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Limited Choice, District-wide
| Project: |
Limited Choice, District-wide |
| Purpose |
Investigate “limited choice” concept to pilot at AL Burruss, Hickory Hills, and West Side Elementary schools in 2007-08. |
| Status |
- Develop plan for “limited choice” pilot at schools that currently have capacity: A.L. Burruss, Hickory Hills, and West Side Elementary.
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| Timeline |
- Develop plan for “limited choice” pilot at schools that currently have capacity: A.L. Burruss, Hickory Hills, and West Side Elementary in 2007-08.
- Complete Choice schools to follow in 2008-2009
- Complete Choice application process, Oct. 2007-Jan. 2008
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SACS CASI District Accreditation Quality Assurance Review (QAR) Visit
| Project: |
SACS CASI District Accreditation Quality
Assurance Review (QAR) Visit |
| Purpose |
An external Quality Assurance Review Team visits the district at least once every five years to:
- Determine compliance with Accreditation Standards for Quality Systems at the district and school levels;
- Validate evidence of a commitment to continuous improvement at the district and school levels; and
- Monitor and evaluate the district’s effectiveness in implementing methods that provide for quality assurance at the district and school levels.
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| Status |
- Marietta City Schools sent SACS CASI CEO a letter expressing an interest in pursuing District Accreditation July 5, 2005.
- Marietta Board of Education approved the system’s participation in the SACS CASI District Accreditation process January 17, 2006.
- Marietta City Schools received approval from the SACS CASI CEO confirming the system’s participation in the District Accreditation process January 31, 2006.
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| Timeline |
- Establish leadership team and seven subcommittees November - December, 2006.
- Leadership team and subcommittees write first draft of the district’s Summary Document January – March, 2007.
- Final copy of the district Summary Document to be completed by June 15, 2007.
- School district transmits the final copy of the district’s Summary Document to the SACS CASI QAR by September 10, 2007.
- QAR team visit October 7-10, 2007.
- Site visit scheduled October 2007
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Strategic Facilities Plan: Hickory Hills Elementary
| Project: |
Strategic Facilities Plan: Hickory Hills Elementary |
| Purpose |
To address current under-enrollment at school and impact of city-wide redevelopment on other district schools.
Observation: Initial data and demographic information indicates marked shift in population and enrollment trends in and around the Hickory Hills area resulting from ongoing city-wide redevelopment. Impact on Hickory Hills enrollment unknown.
Next Steps: District Administration and Superintendent to research a choice/magnet arts program to be housed at Hickory Hills facility.
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| Status |
- School to remain open as a zoned school.
- Current faculty/staff may begin to focus on elements of an arts integration theme.
- District to determine current staffing requirements.
- District to define scope of work and secure construction bids.
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| Timeline |
- Research/assessment phase: Jan-Aug 2007
- Regional/out-of-state site visits
- Professional conferences
- Funding/grant research: Apr-Aug 2007
- Concept/proposal presentation to BOE: Sept 2007
- Program materials development: Sept-Oct 2007
- Staffing/recruitment: Oct–Dec 2007
- Implementation phase: proposed 2008-09 (if approved)
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Strategic Facilities Plan, Hickory Hills Elementary Renovations
| Project: |
Strategic Facilities Plan: Hickory Hills Elementary Renovations |
| Purpose |
Investigate renovations to Hickory Hills Elementary facility to begin Summer 2007.
Criteria: Renovations should be “universal” such that any additions to be done at a later date would not require any prior renovations to be redone. Renovations should allow for growth and needs of additional curricular and programmatic enhancements that may come from future choice/magnet program housed on the campus. |
| Status |
- Define scope of work and secure construction bids.
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| Timeline |
- Review scope of work: Est. April 2007
- Approve construction bids: Est. May 2007
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Strategic Planning
| Project: |
Strategic Planning |
| Purpose |
Process to garner community input on variety of issues and set cohesive vision for the system with a coordinated approach. |
| Status |
- Board approved Strategic Plan Dec. 19, 2006
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| Timeline |
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West Side Renovation
| Project: |
West Side Renovation |
| Purpose |
To accommodate student growth through additional instructional units funded through SPLOST II. To provide school with needed capital improvements. |
| Status |
- New Construction: Scheduled completion Winter 2007
- In process: Renovation
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| Timeline |
- All renovation should be complete by Jan. 2008
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