Safe Environment Objective 1 - Continue to maintain and monitor the safety plan in conjunction with local law enforcement to comply with the ALSDE safety protocols for all seven RCSD schools.

Strategies:

1. Routinely update district and school-level safety plans by collaborating with local law enforcement on up-to-date safety policies and procedures.
2. Develop an annual safety budget to sufficiently fund campus improvements, staff training, and safety equipment/gear. 
3. Provide ongoing safety training for all RCSD employees.   
4. Engage in regular practice, implementation, and documentation of safety procedures. 

Safe Environment Objective 2 - Utilize stakeholder feedback to measure and improve overall school safety.

Strategies:

Conduct annual surveys (student, faculty, and parent) to obtain perceptions of school safety with a participation rate of 80% or higher.   

1. Develop age-appropriate safety surveys that allow stakeholders to give feedback and perceptions regarding school safety.   

2. Utilize data to develop school-wide safety plans.

Personnel Objective 1 - Employ and develop highly competent staff.

Strategies:

1. Implement a differentiated professional development plan at the district and school levels. 
2. Recruit highly qualified staff. 
3. Build capacity and knowledge in current and aspiring administrators.
4. Develop positive relationships with Institutes of Higher Education.

Personnel Objective 2 - Support and retain faculty and staff hired in the Russell County School District.

Strategies:

1. Provide annual support through professional development and a mentorship program. 
2. Establish an Employee Assistance Program.
3. Implement support meetings/counseling for employees needing professional certification.
4. Accommodate faculty and staff career choices when possible. 
5. Establish an Exit Interview process in order to improve district and school-level retention. 

Objective 1 - Maintain comprehensive student support systems which develop the whole child.

Strategies:

1. Monitor and improve student discipline.
2. Monitor and improve student attendance.
3. Restructure the Warrior Inspirational Academy to support the whole child.
4. Maintain healthy practices and community partnerships to support a well-balanced life. 
5. Cultivate opportunities for students to lead, engage, and serve the community.
6. Implement Positive Behavior Intervention Strategies in all schools.
7. Actively engage the  RCSD community to strengthen stakeholder partnerships for supporting the evolving needs of students.

Objective 2 - Enhance the support and opportunities to improve the culture and climate for the faculty and staff.

Strategies:

1. Implement Student Behavior Management Training.
2. Utilize a system of rewards to recognize and show appreciation.

Objective 1- RCSD teachers will increase student engagement in high-quality, standards-based learning experiences by 0.2 points annually as measured by the ELEOT tool, with baseline data being collected during the 2022-2023 school year.

Strategies:

1. Require lesson plans for content instruction.
2. Observe classroom instruction & student engagement.
3. Collect data on student engagement using ELEOT.

Objective 2- RCSD students will attain 2% growth annually in reading (ELA) and math proficiency on the state-mandated assessment administered in the spring of each year, as measured by ACAP data.

Strategies:

1. Train teachers on standards.
2. Progress monitor student growth and achievement using iReady/Mastery Prep.
3. Review and discuss data throughout the year.
4. Celebrate student growth and achievement and effective instruction.

Objective 3- RCSD special education teachers and general education teachers will collaborate to support student attainment of 2% growth annually in reading and math proficiency on state-mandated assessments, as measured by ACAP data.

Strategies:

1. Meet weekly to discuss lesson plans and SpEd goals.
2. Progress monitor SpEd student growth and achievement using iReady/Mastery Prep.
3. Implementation of the MasteryPrep suite at RCHS.
4. Implement credit recovery and grade recovery options each semester, as well as summer school, via Edgenuity.

Objective 4- Russell County High School will increase its Alabama Graduation rate from 94.04% in 2022 to 98% or higher by 2027.

Strategies:

1. Implementation of the MasteryPrep suite at RCHS.
2. Implement credit recovery and grade recovery options each semester, as well as summer school, via Edgenuity.

Objective 5- Russell County High School will increase the College and Career Readiness rate from 73.7% in 2022 to 85% in 2027.

Strategies:

1. Implementation of the MasteryPrep suite at RCHS.
2. Annually implement WorkKeys remediation program.
3. Conduct annual 14-1 CTE Walkthroughs.
4. Host Military/Career recruitment fairs at RCHS.
5. Increase AP and Dual Enrollment Opportunities at RCHS to ensure college credit attainment opportunities are available for all core classes at RCHS.