LINCOLN PUBLIC SCHOOLS

1624 Lonsdale Avenue

Lincoln, RI  02865

(401) 726-2150

fax (401) 726-1813

 

“Commitment to Excellence”

 

 

DISTRICT STRATEGIC PLAN

 

  Currently under revision - 22 Nov 05

Scheduled for release May 06 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


Adopted November 5, 2001


                                                                 

TABLE OF CONTENTS

 

 
Page

 

Lincoln School Department Directory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Strategic Planning Committee. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Mission Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Belief Statements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Parameters. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Objectives/Strategies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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LINCOLN SCHOOL DEPARTMENT

 

SCHOOL COMMITTEE

 

Mr. Scott Barr

Chair

Ms. Lucille Mandeville

Vice Chair

Ms. Erin Casey

Clerk

Ms. Patricia Iannelli

Member

Ms. Susan McClain

Member

 

 

 

 

DISTRICT ADMINISTRATORS

 

Dr. Frank Pallotta

Superintendent

Mrs. Katherine Sipala

Assistant Superintendent

Mr. William Anderson

Director, Student Services

Mrs. Lori Miller

School Business Administrator

Mr. Mark Gadbois

Information Technology Specialist

Mr. Peter Fontaine

Director, Non-Instructional Services

Mr. Kenneth Lachance

District Technician

 

 

 

 

SCHOOL ADMINISTRATORS

 

Mr. Sam Williams

Principal, Central Elementary

Mrs. Melinda Smith

Principal, Fairlawn Early Learning Ctr.

Mrs. Mary Carvalho

Principal, Lonsdale Elementary

Mr. Tom Hazard

Principal, Northern Elementary

Dr. Celeste Bowler

Coordinator, NELC

Mr. Erick Irizarry

Principal, Saylesville Elementary

Mr. Fred Silva

Principal, Lincoln High School

Mr. Robert Martin

Assistant Principal, Lincoln High School

Mrs. Marcia McGovern

Assistant Principal, Lincoln High School

Mr. Dennis McNamara

Principal, Lincoln Middle School

Mr. Gerry Manning

Assistant Principal, Lincoln Middle School

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Lincoln School Department

Strategic Planning Committee

 

 

Name

 

Position/Group

 

Colleen Scanlon

Parent/High School

Mike Gardner

Student/High School

Jeffrey Newell

Parent/Central

Christine Whatley

Parent/Lonsdale

Shelley Welch

Parent/Saylesville

Pat Opiekun

Parent/Northern

Lori Rodrigues

Parent/Fairlawn

 

 

Jeanne Mandeville

Mandeville Signs

 

 

Mary Ann Roll

Community

Carol LaMontagne

Community

 

 

Scott Barr

School Committee

Lucille Mandeville

School Committee

Erin Casey

School Committee

Pat Iannelli

School Committee

Sue McClain

School Committee

 

 

Dr. David Morton*

Consultant

Dr. Frank Pallotta

Supt. /School Dept.

Katherine Sipala

Asst. Supt. /School Dept.

Bill Anderson

Director/ School Dept.

Lori Miller

Bus. Mgr./School Dept.

Darlene Morris

Supt. Sec./School Dept.

Cynthia Tanzi

Recep./School Dept.

 

 

Sam Williams

Central Elem. Principal

Melinda Smith

Fairlawn ELC Principal

Mary Carvalho

Lonsdale Elem. Principal

Dr. Celeste Bowler

NELC Coordinator

Fred Silva

High School Principal

Marcia McGovern

Asst. High School Principal

Peter Fontaine

Director, Non-Instructional Services

 

 

Roger Boudreau

President/LTA

Rosemary Burns

High School Teacher

David Clegg

Middle School Teacher

Lori DeSimone

Fairlawn Teacher

Caroline Mack

NELC/Northern Teacher

Janet D’Alesandre

Central Teacher

Muriel Lemoie

Lonsdale Teacher

Shelly Allard

Saylesville Teacher

Paul Genereaux

Custodian - Local 2671 Rep.

 

 

 

 

* Consultant                                               -3-

 

 

 

 

 

MISSION STATEMENT

 

The Lincoln Public School District, an educational system with a tradition for excellence, challenged by growth and diversity, is dedicated to building a partnership of home, school, and community, in order to provide educational opportunity through standards-based curriculum and high quality instruction so that all students can learn the skills needed to be productive citizens in a global society.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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BELIEF STATEMENTS

·        All students are unique and have unlimited potential to learn.

·        Understanding and valuing human diversity enriches individuals, communities, and society.

·        The development of self-esteem and confidence is essential for success.

·        Excellence in teaching and learning requires hard work and preparation.

·        Public schools exist to provide equal educational opportunities for all students.

·        Effective communication is a required, vital aspect of the learning experience.

·        Students have the right to a safe, healthy, and nurturing educational environment.

·        Students will be challenged and supported to achieve their potential in a positive, accommodating learning environment.

·        Each student has unique needs and learns in multiple ways.

·        Stakeholders will stay involved when clear and concise action plans produce desired outcomes.

·        Each student will reach his or her highest potential when education is a responsibility shared among schools, families, and communities.

·        High standards of academic achievement and behavior are necessary for an effective learning environment.

 

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PARAMETERS

·        Programs which align with our Strategic Plan will be supported.

·        K – 12 Instructional programs will have our highest priority.

·        Efforts will be focused on high student achievement through standards-based instruction.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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OBJECTIVE #1

·        By 2005, student achievement will improve by 5% annually in the areas of literacy, mathematics, science, health, technology, and applied learning as measured by required State and district performance assessments.

 

STRATEGIES

·        We will analyze State Assessment results for the purpose of determining curriculum revision and/or instructional changes.

 

·        We will design and/or revise district portfolio requirements and performance assessments to provide a complete assessment protocol.

 

·        We will provide appropriate professional development activities to assist staff in implementing those instructional procedures which will improve student achievement.

 

·        We will provide remedial programming for students to improve academic achievement.

 

 

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OBJECTIVE #2

·        The Lincoln School Department will fully implement a standards-based curriculum on a K – 12 continuum by 2005.

 

STRATEGIES

 

·        We will review and revise all curriculums according to the curriculum development cycle to align with district adopted standards.

 

·        We will support professional development plans which align with standards-based curriculum revision.

 

·        We will support and expect grade level articulation of instruction K – 12 in all curriculum areas.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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OBJECTIVE #3

·        Every school will develop a comprehensive home, school, and community partnership by 2003.

 

STRATEGIES

 

 

·        We will develop multiple collaborative programs between homes and schools to educate and engage families in the educational process involving their children.

 

·        We will initiate alliances with business and community agencies to assist in acquiring necessary funding and resources for implementing and sustaining school, home, and community involvement programs.

 

·        We will empower our individual schools and support their efforts in developing and implementing school improvement plans that are consistent with the district policy regarding parent, family, and community involvement.

 

 

 

 

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OBJECTIVE #4

·        The Lincoln School Department will endorse a comprehensive plan that supports improved instructional programs, space, and facilities by 2002.

 

 

STRATEGY

 

·        We will review and analyze the consultant’s recommendations relative to instructional programming and facility needs.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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