INTRODUCTION
Itiswithimmenseexcitementthatwepresentour2023-2024District StrategyMaptoyou!Ourmission,vision,values,andgoalseffectively conveyourprioritiesfortheupcomingyear.Weeagerlyanticipate engagingwithourstudentsandtheirfamiliesandwestrivetoensure thateveryonewhoentersourschoolsfeelswelcomed,honored,and cherished.
Ourpriorities,thoughfew,arepowerfulandsignificant:toassistour studentsinenhancingtheirliteracyskills,ensuringsuccessinwhichever lifepaththeychooseuponhighschoolgraduation,toretainourskilled staffandattractnewstaffmemberstothedistrict,andtoreinforcethe trustourcommunityplacesinus.Wegenuinelyappreciateyoursupport andlookforwardtoapositiveschoolyear.
Inservice, Dr.DanaMonogue,Superintendent
The2023-2024StrategyMapoutlinestheMiddleton-CrossPlainArea SchoolDistrict'sunwaveringdedicationtoexcellencebydefiningits priorities,goals,andcorevalues Theprimarydistrictgoalaimsto provideanexceptionaleducationforallstudents,inspiringand challengingthemwitharigorousandinnovativecurriculumwhile empoweringthemthroughacultureofinclusionandcollaboration.
Realizingthisoverarchinggoalnecessitatesnotonlydedicated educatorsandstaff,up-to-datefacilities,andmoderntechnologies,but alsosoundcurriculums,efficientlogistics,andreliabletransportation. Moreover,itdemandsfamilycommitment,studentmotivation,and communitysupportandinvestment.TheMCPASDBoardofEducation holdsastrongbeliefinthe2023-2024StrategyMap'smarkersand milestones comprisingtheprioritiesandgoals assertingthattheyare notonlywell-foundedbutalsoattainable.
Inadditiontothesekeyelements,theBoardalsoemphasizesthe importanceoffosteringacultureofcontinuousimprovementand embracingdiversityandequitywithintheschoolcommunity TheBoardofEducationisproudoftheeducatorsandstafftaskedto accomplishthedetailedStrategyMapfoundwithinthisdocumentandis extraordinarilygratefulforoursupportivecommunity Together,weshare thecommonvisionandoverarchinggoal:"Inclusive,innovative,and inspiringschoolswhereeveryonethrives"
Inservice, SheilaDahmenHibner,SchoolBoardPresident
OURCOMMITMENTTO EXCELLENCEANDEQUITY
Wehavealloftheingredientsforsuccessrighthereinourdistrict-brilliant students,engagedfamilies,andprideinourcommunity.WearetheMCPASD!
TheMiddleton-CrossPlainsAreaSchoolDistrict(MCPASD)proudly servesapproximately7,300studentsthroughacommunity-basedand on-sitefour-year-oldkindergartenprogram,sevenelementaryschools, twomiddleschools,andtwohighschools Ourstudentbodyisavibrant tapestryofdiversebackgroundsanduniquetalents,representingthe futureofourcommunity
Ourstudentsconsistentlyexcelinacademicpursuits,athletic competitions,andartisticperformances.Thedistricthasconsistently earnedrecognitionasoneofthetop-performingdistrictsinWisconsin andthepremierdistrictinDaneCounty.
Wetakeimmenseprideinourcomprehensiveacademicandcocurricularofferings.Ourathleticteamsfrequentlyvieforandsecure statechampionships,whileourmusiciansandthespianscontinually excelintheirproductionsandcompetitions.Eachyear,ourstudents receivethousandsofdollarsinscholarshipsandgainadmissionto prestigiousuniversitiesandcollegesnationwide.
Moreover,wetakeimmenseprideinnotonlysupportingbutalso celebratingourstudentswhooptfortradecareers.Werecognizetheir invaluablecontributionstothecommunityandthebroadereconomy, astheydevelopessentialskillsandexpertiseinvariousfieldssuchas construction,healthcare,automotive,andtechnology
Byfosteringaninclusiveanddiverseeducationalenvironment,we ensurethatallstudentshavetheopportunitytoexploreandexcelin theirchosencareerpaths,beittraditionalhighereducationorthe equallyimportanttradessector Indoingso,wehelpbuildaresilient, skilled,andwell-roundedworkforcethatdrivesourcommunityand nationforward.
Wearesuburban,urban,andruralinourdemographics.Morethan seventylanguagesarespokeninourstudents’homes.Westrivein everythingwedotoaccepttheresponsibilityofensuringequitable outcomesforourstudents.Wewanteverysinglestudentandstaff membertoexperienceatruesenseofbelonginginourschools.To achievethis,weviewallaspectsofdistrictoperationsthroughthelens ofequity.Weupliftthevoicesofthosehistoricallymarginalized,we prioritizetheallocationofresourcesaccordingtostudentneeds,andwe worktostaffourschoolswithadultswhomirrorthedemographicsof ourstudentbodybecauserepresentationmatters.
COMMUNITYSUPPORTANDOPERATIONALREFERENDUM PROPELDISTRICTTONEWHEIGHTSINEDUCATIONAL EXCELLENCE
In2022,ourdistrictsuccessfullypassedanoperationalreferendum,whichhassignificantly contributedtothecontinuedsuccessanddevelopmentofoureducationalprograms This referendumhasenabledusto:
Maintainourinstructionalandco-curricularprograms,ensuringawell-roundededucation forallstudents
Retainourexceptionalstaffacrossallemployeegroupswhileattractingnew,talented individualstojoinourteam
Supportallaspectsofoperations,guaranteeingsafetyandsecurity,properbuilding maintenance,andtheseamlessdeliveryofservicesinallfacilities
Theworkweundertakeinourschools,alongsideourstudentsandtheirfamilies,iscrucialto thesuccessofourentirecommunity Theinvestmentsmadeinpubliceducationandthe unwaveringsupportprovidedtoouroutstandingstaffhaveanimmenselypositiveimpacton everyoneinvolved
Weextendourdeepestgratitudeforyoursteadfastbeliefinoureducatorsandschools,and weremaincommittedtodeliveringthehighestqualityeducationforourstudents.
WEHONORA OURTALENT
Ourexpertstaffarecommittedtostudentsuccess.Ourstaffengagein ongoingprofessionaldevelopmentandlearningtostayattheforefrontof advancesinthefieldofeducation.Weareproudofourstaffandworkhard torecruitandretainthebestandbrightesteducatorsintheregion
Ourstaffhavecontinuedtosupportandinspireourstudentstothriveand excelintheclassroom,ontheathleticfield,andthestage.Theyhave perseveredthroughsignificantstaffingshortagesandhavegoneaboveand beyondthecallforourstudents,theirfamilies,andeachother.
Weareincrediblyproudofourstaff!
Manyofourstaffmembershavebeenrecognized andawardedfortheirsuccessonbothlocaland nationallevels!
60%Ofourcertifiedstaff haveaMaster'sdegreeor Ph.D.
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Strategy Map | 2023-2024
ACHIEVEMENTSOFSTUDENTS ANDSTAFF
MR. PEANUTS
Earned his place as runner-up in the National Cintas 'Custodian Of The Year' contest and was personally congratulated by Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers
Clark Street Community School Principal Jill Gurtne
Authored a c about CSCS academic st book titled “S Opportunity, Research-Ba Models of Eq Action”
Kromrey Middle School 8th Grader Brooke
Was selected as an academic scholarship recipient through Mass Mutual
Middleton High School
Sophomore Aydin Rosas
Won the national 2023 NASA HUNCH Video Challenge
Daria Borokhim & Hilary Nguyen
Were named 'Educator Of The Year' by the Wisconsin Association For Bilingual Education
DISTRICTMISSION
Toeducateallstudentstobecontributingmembersofacommunityandglobalsocietybyinspiring themwithalifelongloveoflearning,challengingthemwitharigorousandinnovativecurriculum,and empoweringthemthroughinclusionandcollaboration
LIVINGOUREQUITYCOMMITMENT
|BoardofEducationEquityPolicy
Everystudentisuniqueanddeservesarespectful,inclusivelearning environmentinwhichtothrive Everystudent'sexperienceisshapedby manyfactors,andourschoolsmustprovideequitableeducational opportunitiesthatalignwithastudent'sneeds,includingbutnot limitedtorace,ethnicity,nativelanguage,religion,gender, ability/disability,sexualorientation,genderidentity/expression,income andpreferenceforruralorurbanlifestyle Wewillappropriately prioritizeeducationalequityinallourschools,includingtheintentional allocationofresources,professionaldevelopment,instruction,and opportunitiestomeetthespecificneedsofallourstudents.
Equityineducationmeansensuringthateverystudentgetswhattheyneed tobesuccessful Ourschooldistricthassomuchtoofferourstudentsandwe mustensureallstudentshaveaccesstorigorouscurriculumandexpert educators,anexpansivemenuofco-curricularactivities,andtheresources andsupportnecessarytoachieveandexcel.Inalignmentwithour aspirationsofinclusion,innovation,andinspiration,itisourbeliefthatall studentsdeservetobeacademicallychallengedinasafeandsupportive learningenvironmentinwhichtheyfeelasenseofbelonging This environmentshouldbefreeofbullying,harassment,discrimination,and racism.
Recognizingtheeducationalsystemhashistoricallydisenfranchised specificgroupsofpeople,theMCPASDcontinuestoidentify,address andworktoeliminatedisparitiesbasedonstudentandfamily characteristics.Differencesinallforms--race,ethnicity, nationalorigin,homelanguage,citizenshipstatus,religion,genderor genderidentity,sexualorientation,economicstatus,disabilitystatusor age--cannotbebarrierstoeducationalexcellenceandopportunity.We arecommittedtoongoingprofessionallearningforallofourstaffasit relatestoidentitydevelopment,itsconnectiontoissuesofracialand socialjustice,andourrolesasagentsofpositivechangewithinour system.
INCLUSIVE INNOVATIVE INSPIRING
LIVINGOUREQUITYCOMMITMENT
Educationalequityisbasedontheprinciplesoffairnessandjusticeinallocating resources,opportunity,treatmentandcreatingsuccessforeverystudent.
Achievingequitymeansstudents’identitieswillnotpredetermineorpredict schoolsuccess Expandingopportunitiesforstudentswhohavebeenhistorically disenfranchisedbyoursystemwillenrichtheoveralldevelopmentofall students.Specifically,ourworkisfocusedonthefollowing:
Classroommaterialsthathelpallstudentsfeelrepresentedandvaluedin thebooksandactivitiesthatareadoptedandimplementedinourschools.
Aworkforcethatisdemographicallyrepresentativeofourstudentbodyso thatourstudentsseethemselvesrepresentedinthestaffworkinginour schools.Adiverseworkforcebenefitstheeducationalexperiencesforall studentsandhelpsallofourstudentsprepareforsuccessinaglobaland diverseeconomy.
Highexpectationsforeverystudentthataremadepossiblethroughhighqualityinstructionandassessments,lessonplans,classroommaterials,and gradingpractices.
Teachingourstudentsempathyandtoseetheworldthroughtheeyesof otherssothatstudentslearntolistentoandlearnfromeachother.
Teachingaccurateandrepresentativehistorysothatourcurriculumtells theage-appropriatetruthaboutournation'shistory.
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OURSHAREDBELIEFS
INCLUSIVE INNOVATIVE INSPIRING
BELIEFSABOUTSTUDENTS
Webelieveeachandeverystudent: isbrilliantandcapableofexceedinguniversallyhighgoals comestouswithvaluableexperiences,backgroundknowledge,gifts,and talentsthatwemustlearnandgrowfrom,honor,andcelebrate. deservestobechallengedinasafeandsupportivelearningenvironmentin whichtheyfeelastrongsenseofbelonging. mustseethemselvesinthecurriculumweareteachingandinthestaffwho workinourschools
BELIEFSABOUTOURCOLLECTIVERESPONSIBILITY
Webelievethateachandeveryadult: impactsthesuccessofeverystudentinoursystem;therefore: isresponsibleforlivingourequitycommitment,and mustbecommittedtothelifelongpursuitofunderstandingtheirown identityandhowwecaneachhaveapositiveimpactonstudentsuccess. isresponsibleforinterruptinginequitablepractices,examiningtheirown biases,andcreatinginclusiveenvironmentsforall. contributestothediscoveryandcultivationoftheuniquegifts,talents,and intereststhateveryhumanpossesses
BELIEFSABOUTEDUCATIONALEQUITY
Webelievethat:
equityworkishumanitarianworkthatbenefitsourentirecommunity. becausetheeducationalsystemhasdisenfranchisedsomeinourcommunity andnegativelyimpactedtheirsenseofbelonging,wemustworktirelesslyto changethesystem activelyseekingfeedbackandperspectivefromcommunitymemberswho havebeendisenfranchisedwillensureourdecisionsaregroundedinour beliefs.
wecancreateasystemwithinwhichallstudentsthrivebyequitably allocatingexistingresources
LIVINGOURBELIEFS
Becausewearecommittedtoequitableoutcomesforeverystudent,we needtoliveourcommitmenttotheworkwedoforstudents.Thesenonnegotiablesguidetheworkofeverystaffmemberinourdistrict
SelfIdentityWork
1.Becausechangingoursystemtoeliminateinequitiesrequiresadeep understandingofourownidentities,allstaffmemberswillengageinlifelong,self-identitylearningandreflection
Responsibility
2.Theresponsibilityforlearnersuccess(andfailure)lieswitheveryadultin oursystem.
Representation
3 Wefindproportionalrepresentationofalllearnersineveryenvironment
Teaming
4.Wealignalleducationalstaffinteamstomaximizeourcollectiveefficacytoserveeverylearnerwithinour “classrooms.”
Co-PlantoCo-Serve&Co-Learn
5 Withintheco-plantoco-servetoco-learnteams,educationalstaffshareandgainknowledgeandexpertise fromeachothertocollectivelystrengthenstaffefficacytoeducateeverylearner
LearningDesign
6 Weproactivelydesignidentity-relevant,engagingcurriculumandinstructionforandwithalllearners
Relationships
7 Webuildrelationshipstovalidate,empower,andengageeverylearnerinrigorous,identity-relevantlearning experiences
PersonalLearningPlans
8.Alleducationalstaffensurethesupportandempowermentofeverylearnertodevelopanidentity-relevant, personallearningplanwhichdrivestheireducationalexperience.
Alignment
9.Wealignalldistrictpolicies,procedures,andresourceallocationstoeliminateinequities.
ADISTRICTWHERESTUDENTS
BELONGANDTHRIVE
Inorderforeverystudenttoachieveathighlevels,theyneedtobeseen, honored,andvalued.Studentsfeelastrongsenseofbelongingintheir schoolcommunitieswhentheycanbetheirtrueandauthenticselves, theirgiftsandtalentsareacknowledged,theyseethemselvesinthe curriculumandinthestaffwhoworkinourschools,andtheyfeelloved andheldtohighexpectations
Throughacomprehensivefeedbackprotocolinvolvingbothourinternal andexternalcommunitymembers,wehaveidentifiedasetof competenciesinour"PortraitofaGraduate."Thesecompetenciesare designedtoservestudentsastheypursuetheirlifegoals
Initiatedinthe2022-2023schoolyear,thisgoalwillimplementa comprehensivelearnerprofileapproachforstudentsingrades5-12, aligningwiththecompetenciesidentifiedinour"PortraitofaGraduate" (POG).OurteamwillcontinuetoworkonPOGinthecomingschoolyear (2023-2024)toenhanceourstudent'seducationalexperiencefurther
ThroughPOG,studentsactivelycollectandreflectonartifactsoftheir choice,demonstratinghowtheyaredevelopingtheseskillsthroughout theireducationaljourneyinourdistrict.Thisevidenceservesmultiple purposes,empoweringourstudentstolearnmoreaboutthemselvesand explorepotentiallifepathstopursueupongraduation
AcademicallyOrientedinTheirMindset
“Iunderstandthatwithpatienceand persistence,Icanlearnanything.”
CompetentCommunicators
“Iamabletoconveyinformationwithstrong writing,speaking,listening,andreadingskills”
Collaborative
“Iamabletoworkwithotherstoachieveatask orgoal.”
CriticalThinkers
“Icanformajudgmentthroughcloseanalysisof information”
Compassionate
“Iamabletounderstandandshowconcernfor others’feelingsandexperiences.”
CulturallyCompetent
“Iamawareofmyownworldviewandamableto effectivelyinteractwithpeopleacrosscultures."
ADISTRICTWHERESTUDENTS
BELONGANDTHRIVE
|Introduction
Wewantallstudentstohaveapositive experienceinourdistrictinacademicandcocurricularpursuits.Becauseweknoweach individualstudentcomestouswithuniquegifts, talents,andneeds,westrivetopersonalizethe learningexperienceforourstudents Our educatorsunderstandtheimpacttheyhaveon thelivesofourstudentsandworkeverydayto makeapositivedifferenceintheirlives.Our BoardofEducationisfocusedonstudent achievementandthedistrict’sabilityto effectivelymeettheneedsofallstudents
|TrackingProgress
Weuseavarietyofmetricstotrackourprogress intheworkwedowithandforourstudents The followingmeasureshavebeenprioritizedand arepartofour“VitalMetrics”approachto continuousimprovement
Grade3 Wisconsin Forward Reading Proficiency
Grade8 Wisconsin Forward Mathematics Proficiency Grade8 Wisconsin Forward Reading Proficiency Percentageof StudentsTaking 2orMore Advanced Placement Courses
PercentageofStudentsinGrades9-12 ParticipatinginatLeastOneCo-CurricularActivity
StudentEngagementSurveyQuestion:“IfeellikeI belonghereatthisschool”
StudentEngagementSurveyQuestion:“Ifeelsafe atthisschool”
Thedistrictwillprioritizeafocusonreadingachievementthrough the2024-2025schoolyear,atwhichtimetheBoardwillassess studentachievementoutcomesandidentifyanacademicfocus areaforthenextthree-yearcycle |BoardGoalfortheDistrict
|DistrictGoals
Everyeducatorwilluseeffectiveliteracypracticesthatareculturally andlinguisticallyresponsive,withaspecificfocusonstudentswhose achievementhasbeenmostadverselyaffectedbytheCOVID-19 pandemic,sothatthefollowingareachievedbytheendofthe20242025schoolyear:
85%ofstudentswillreachreadingproficiencybytheendofthird gradeasmeasuredbytheWisconsinForwardExamination; 85%ofstudentswillreachreadingproficiencybytheendofeighth gradeasmeasuredbytheWisconsinForwardExamination; 85%ofstudentswilldemonstratereadingproficiencybytheendof 11thgradewithanACTreadingcompositeof22orhigher
Everystudentwillgraduatewiththeirrespectiveclassbytheendof the2024-2025schoolyear
|Priorities
1 Engageteachersinprofessionallearningonhowtoprovideallstudents accesstograde-leveltextasawaytoincreaseurgencyaroundour literacydata
Implementourupdatedcurriculumrenewalanddevelopment processwithafocusonK-12literacy.
ImplementaMulti-LayeredSystemofSupport(MLSS)attheK-12 level,withafocusonliteracy
Encouragedata-informed,classroom-basedinnovationsthat specificallyaddresslearninggapsinliteracyachievement
2 Developathree-yearinnovationplanatthemiddleandhighschool levelsthatinvolvesannualimplementationofspecificcareer-based learningpaths.
3 Implementacalendarofseniorleaderinteractionswithstudentgroups focusedonseeking(andactingupon)dataandfeedbackfrom studentswhoareBlackandLatinx,whoareEnglishLearners,who identifyasLGBTQ+,andwhohavedisabilities
4 DevelopandimplementaK-12plantoaddressincidentsinvolving hatespeechamongststudents
ADISTRICTWHERESTAFFARE
EMPOWEREDANDSUPPORTED
AtMiddleton-CrossPlainsArea so bleasset,andwearecommitted toofferingcompetitivesalaries beinthetop25%ofDaneCountydistrictsinpay, ensuringthatourstaffisfairlyc pertiseanddedicationtoourstudents.This commitmenttofaircompensa taffandhelpsattracthighlyqualified professionalstojoinourdistrict.
Tofurthersupportourstaff,wehaveimplementedanEmployeeReferralProgram,wherestaffmembers arecompensatedforrecruitingtheirpeerstocomeworkforourdistrict.Additionally,wehaveformeda BIPOC(Black,Indigenous,andPeopleofColor)grouptoensurethatthevoicesandneedsofourdiverse staffareheardandaddressed,creatingamoreinclusiveworkenvironmentforall
OurdistricthasalsocreatedanAttractionandRetentionWorkgroupcomprisingateamofadministrative membersdedicatedtomakingMCPASDthenumberoneplacetowork Thisworkgroupfocuseson identifyingandimplementingstrategiestoattracttoptalenttoourdistrictandretainourcurrentstaffby fosteringapositive,supportiveworkenvironment.
Wevaluethefeedbackandideasprovidedbyourstaff,whichiswhyweofferanannualanonymousstaff surveytomeasuretheresultsofourrecruitmentandretentionefforts.Wenotedimprovedratingsacross allfivesurveypillarsforthe2022-23schoolyearandincreasedstaffparticipation.Thesepillarsinclude: KeepingStudentsattheCenter,MeaningfulWork,CollectiveEfficacy,CultureofBelonging,and ProfessionalGrowth.
Sharingourappreciationfortheincredibleworkofourstaffisvital toensuringasupportiveandwelcomingcommunity Inresponse tofeedbackfromourstaff,thedistrictoptedtosplittheretirement andyearsofservicerecognitionintotwoseparateevents This allowedustheopportunitytocatertheeventsspecifictoeachstaff groupandprovidethemwithwell-deservedpraiseand appreciation.Themonthlystaffnewsletteralsoprovideshighlights ofstaffaccomplishmentsandshout-outs.
Investinginourstaffandsupportingtheirprofessionaldevelopmentcan provideourstudentswithatop-notcheducationandpreparethemfor success
TIVE.INSPIRING
Middleton - Cross Plains Area School District
Strategy Map | 2023-2024
ADISTRICTWHERESTAFFARE
EMPOWEREDANDSUPPORTED
|Introduction
Wewantouremployeestofindmeaningand purposeintheirwork Wewantthemtofeel respectedandempoweredtodogreatworkfor ourstudents,theirfamilies,andeachother.We recognizethepositiveimpactoftalentedstaffin ourschools Weremaincommittedtoourtalent attractionandretentioneffortsandourneedto employstaffthatarearepresentationofthe demographicsofourstudentbody
|TrackingProgress
Wehaveidentifiedseveralmetricstotrackour progressintheworkwedowithandforourstaff Theseareincludedinour“VitalMetrics” approachtocontinuousimprovement.
Employee RetentionRate forAllEmployee Groups
Percentageof EmployeesofColor AcrossAllEmployee Groups
StaffEngagementSurvey Question:“Ireceivetimelyand meaningfulfeedbackthathelps meimprovemypracticefroma varietyofsources”
StaffEngagementSurveyQuestion:“I amprovidedwithprofessional learningopportunitiesthatsupport mydevelopment.”
Increasethenumberofstaffofcolorinallemployeegroupsuntilour staffdemographicsatleastmatchourdistrictdemographics Achievea90%retentionrateofallemployeegroups,withaparticular emphasisonourstaffofcolorandspecialeducationstaff
|DistrictGoals
Developandimplementathree-yearcomprehensiverecruitmentand retentionplan,withafocusonBIPOC(Black,Indigenous,Peopleof Color)staffandspecialeducationstaff Thisplanshouldinclude strategiesforout-of-staterecruitmentandacomprehensive approachtoour“GrowYourOwn”initiative IncreasethepercentageofteacherswhoidentifyasBIPOCto10%by thebeginningofthe2024-2025schoolyear.
Maintaina95%retentionrateofstaffofcolorbytheendofthe20242025schoolyear. Developa processto ensurethe expansionof bilingual capacityinall schoolsand district departments.
|Priorities
Thisstaffdataisfromthe2022-2023schoolyear
1 ObtainBoardofEducationapprovalforaspecialeducation/student serviceshandbookaddendum
2 Conveneanemployeebenefitsadvisoryworkgroupcomposedofstaff andadministrationrepresentativestoprovidefeedbackregarding insuranceplansandpost-employmentbenefits.
3 Conveneacompensationcommitteechargedwiththe developmentofacompensationframework Thiscommitteewill makerecommendationstotheBoardofEducation
4 Developandimplementadiversity,equity,inclusion,andjustice(DEIJ) professionaldevelopmentplanforallnon-certifiedemployeegroups
Middleton - Cross Plains Area School District Strategy Map | 2023-2024
VALUEDANDTRUSTED
INCLUSIVE INNOVATIVE INSPIRING
Ourdistrictdeeplyvaluesstakeholderfeedbackandinvolvement, recognizingthatcommunitypartnershipsareinstrumentalin enhancingtheservicesweprovidetothoseinourcare.MCPASD standsasapremierschooldistrictinthestate,andouresteemed reputationhassignificantlycontributedtotheprosperityand growthofthegreatercommunity.Fullyawareofthevitalrolewe playinourcommunity,weremainsteadfastinourcommitment ocontinuousimprovementacrossallaspectsofouroperations
headoptionofasustainabilityresolutionbyourBoardOf ducationhasempoweredustoestablishasystematicapproach orealizingenvironmentally-consciousinitiatives Asresponsible ewardsoftaxpayerfunds,weremaindedicatedtomindful esourceallocationanddecision-makingprocesses,ensuringthe ficiencyandsecurityofourfiscaloperations.Ourunwavering ommitmenttosustainabilityhasearnedMCPASDtheprestigious 022'SustainableMiddleton'AwardfromtheMiddleton SustainabilityCommittee.Thisaccoladerecognizesour exemplarysustainablepracticesatPopeFarmElementary,which includeageothermalheating/coolingsystem,recycling, compostingfoodwaste,andincorporatingtheoutdoorsasa classroomtoteachenvironmentalprinciplestoourstudents.
Wearedeeplycommittedtoourresponsibilityasdiligent stewardsoftaxpayerfunds.Inrecentschoolyears,wehave successfullyreducedexpendituresbyover$6million,addressing challengessuchasstagnantstatefunding,risinginflation,and fluctuatingstudentenrollment.Movingforward,wepledgeto maintainourfocusonmakingsoundfinancialdecisionsand relentlesslypursuingefficienciesacrossallaspectsofdistrict operations.
Middleton - Cross Plains Area School District
Strategy Map | 2023-2024
ADISTRICTTHATISVALUEDANDTRUSTED
INCLUSIVE INNOVATIVE INSPIRING
Strategicpartnershipsplayacrucialroleincreatinguniqueandimpactfulopportunitiesforour students,fosteringtheirgrowthanddevelopment In2022,aprivatealumnigroupapproachedthe districtwithanambitiousproposalforapublic-privatepartnershipaimedatimprovingtheOtto BreitenbachFootballStadiumComplex
Thedistricthascommitted$2milliontothis$13millionproject,withtheremainingfundsbeing generouslyprovidedthroughdonations Thefundsforthedistrict'scontributionwillbesourcedfromthe saleofresidentiallotsinthevicinityofPopeFarmElementarySchool
Asingledonor,aMiddletonHighSchoolgraduate,haspledgedanastounding$5milliontothiseffort, markingthelargestgiftourdistricthaseverreceived Thissignificantcontributiondemonstratesthe powerofcommunityinvolvementandthelastingimpactofoureducationalprogramsonouralumni. Thedistrict'sinvestmentwillbeallocatedtoupgradingrestroomfacilities,ensuringtheymeetcode requirementsandcomplywiththeAmericanswithDisabilitiesAct(ADA) along-overdueproject.Asa resultofthisinvestment,theOttoBreitenbachFootballStadiumComplexwillundergoaremarkable transformation,becomingastate-of-the-artfacilitythatwillservenotonlyourstudentsbutalsothe greatercommunity.
Byhostingregional,sectional,andstatewidecompetitionsandevents,theupgradedstadiumcomplex willattractsignificantbusinesstoourcommunity,furtherbolsteringourlocaleconomy.Itisimportantto notethatwhileotherdistrictsintheareahavereliedonreferendumfundingfortheirstadiums,MCPASD isnotusinganyreferendumfundsforthisproject.
Researchconsistentlydemonstratesthatstudentswhoactivelyparticipateinourdiverseclubs, activities,andathleticprogramssignificantlyoutperformtheirnon-engagedpeersintermsof academicsuccessandgradepointaverage Thisstadiumcompleximprovementprojectisatestament toourcommitmenttoprovidingourstudentswithunparalleledopportunitiesforgrowthandsuccess, bothonandoffthefield
ADISTRICTTHATISTRUSTEDAND SUPPORTED
|TrackingProgress
Thefollowingmetricshelpustrackourprogress instrengtheningcommunitytrustinourwork andthevalueplacedonpubliceducationinour community.Thesemetricsarepartofour“Vital Metrics”approachtocontinuousimprovement
Fundbalancepercentageofthe overallbudget.
Completionofmonthlysafetyand securitydrillsinalldistrictfacilities.
FamilyEngagementSurveyQuestion: “Iwouldrecommendthedistricttoa friendorneighbor”
FamilyEngagementSurveyQuestion: “Ourdistrictispreparingourstudentsto becomeindependentandthoughtful learnersthroughinnovative experiences”
FamilyEngagementSurveyQuestion:“I believethedistrictisfiscally responsible”
Monitorstudentenrollmenttrendstodeterminetheneedforthe developmentofaFacilitiesCommitteebyApril2024 |BoardGoalsfortheDistrict
Developandimplementastakeholderengagementprocessthat providestheBoardwithconsistent,timely,andactionablefeedback fromthecommunity,families,staff,andstudents.
|DistrictGoals
Developandcommunicateanannualcommunityengagement calendarthatmaximizesstakeholderinput,withanemphasison groupsthathavebeenhistoricallymarginalizedinpublicschool settings.
Continuetostrengthensafetyandsecurityprotocolsand partnershipswithlawenforcementagencies
CompleteasustainabilityplanbyJune2024
|Priorities
1 ImplementastakeholderengagementprocessfortheBoardof Educationtoincludestaff,students,andfamiliesbyJanuary1,2024
2 Developandimplementanapproachtocommunityengagementon theissueofhatespeechinourschools.
3 Implementthe“MCPASDCommunityBreakfastConversations” serieswithbusinessandindustryleaders
4 Developacomprehensivesustainabilityplanthatsupportsthe BoardofEducation’sSustainabilitycommitment.
5 Developalong-rangecapitalimprovementplan,includingathletics andactivitiesfacilities
6 Strengthenfidelitytosafetytraining,exercises,anddrillprocesses district-wide
7 Establishroutinetrainingexerciseswithlocalemergencyrespondersto buildfamiliaritywithourschools,protocols,andresources,focusingon lawenforcementagencies.
8 PerformafunctionalexerciseofacriticaleventwithMCPASDstaffand localemergencyrespondersbyJuly2024.
DISTRICTVITALS
|Overview
Thesedatapointsarecalledour“vitals”andaremonitoredtoensuretheeffectiveness andefficiencyoftheorganization.Currentlevelsofperformanceandgoallevelsof performancearelistedwiththeexceptionofWisconsinForwardandACTdata.Thisdata iscurrentlyembargoedatthestatelevel.Wewilladdthisinformationtoourwebsitedata dashboardassoonastheyareavailable.
|Goalcategories
Metric
CurrentLevelofPerformance
WisconsinForwardandACTResultswillbeupdatedassoonastheinformationis releasedfromtheStateofWisconsin.Currenttestingdataisfromthe2021-22school year.The2022-23dataisembargoeduntilOctober2023.Non-testingdataisfrom 2022-23.
GoalLevelofPerformance|2024-25
Whyisthisimportant?
|CategoryKey
Dataalignedtoourworkwith students
Dataalignedtoourworkwith staff
Dataalignedtotheworkwedoto gainthetrustandsupportofour community
State-imposedstandardizedtestsofferthe
State-imposedstandardizedtestsofferthe
DATAALIGNEDTOOURWORKWITHSTUDENTS
|Metric
Grade8WisconsinForwardReadingProficiencyby demographicgroup
0=cellsizeunder20
|WhyIsItImportant?
*SWD=Students WithADisability
State-imposedstandardizedtestsofferthe opportunityfordistrict-to-districtcomparisonsof achievement High-leveltrendsofsystemstrength andweaknesscanbeidentified
|Metric
Grade8WisconsinForwardMathematicsProficiencyby demographicgroup
0=cellsizeunder20
|WhyIsItImportant?
*SWD=Students WithADisability
State-imposedstandardizedtestsofferthe opportunityfordistrict-to-districtcomparisonsof achievement High-leveltrendsofsystemstrength andweaknesscanbeidentified
DATAALIGNEDTOOURWORKWITHSTUDENTS
|Metric
ACTComposite(StateContract–AllJuniors)by demographicgroup
0=cellsizeunder20
|WhyIsItImportant?
This“endofexperience”metricisanindicatorofthe overallstrengthofouracademicprogram
|Metric
Percentageofstudentstakingatleasttwo AdvancedPlacementcoursebydemographic group
0=cellsizeunder20
|WhyIsItImportant?
ExposuretoAPcoursecontentenhancespostsecondarypersistenceandsuccess
|GoalLevelofPerformance|2024-25 Increaseof10%forstudentsofcolor
Thisisthefirstyearweareusing2asourdatapoint. Nocomparabledatafrom21-22isavailable.
DATAALIGNEDTOOURWORKWITHSTUDENTS
|Metric
Percentageofstudentsingrades9-12participatinginat leastoneco-curricularactivitybydemographicgroup
0=cellsizeunder20
|WhyIsItImportant?
Studentengagementinco-curricularsisdirectlytied toacademicsuccess.
|Metric
QuestionfromStudentEngagementSurveyby demographicgroup:“IfeellikeIbelonghereatthis school.”
*%ofstudentswhorated3+
Ifstudentsexperienceatruesenseofbelonging,their academicandsocialandemotionalgrowthwillbe enhanced. |GoalLevelofPerformance|2024-25 Increaseof10%forstudentswhoidentifyasBlackand AmericanIndian
DATAALIGNEDTOOURWORKWITHSTUDENTS
QuestionfromStudentEngagementSurveyby demographicgroup:“Ifeelsafeatthisschool.” *%ofstudentswhorated3+ |Metric
|WhyIsItImportant?
Asenseofsafetyandsecurityisthefoundationof studentsuccess
|GoalLevelofPerformance|2024-25
Increaseof10%forstudentswhoidentifyasBlackand AmericanIndian 10%
|CurrentLevelofPerformance|2022-23
116/221studentswhoidentifyasBlackandAmerican Indianrated3+(751%) Thisisa-112%decrease,butwe alsohadanadditional104BlackandAmericanIndian studentsparticipateinthissurvey
|CurrentLevelofPerformance|2022-23
PSSP=ProfessionalServicesSupport Personnel
SNS=SchoolNutritionServices
|WhyIsItImportant? TheDaneCountyemployment marketiscompetitiveandweneed tokeepourtalentedstaffhere.
DATAALIGNEDTOOURWORKWITHSTAFF
Questionfromstaffengagementsurvey:“Ireceivetimely andmeaningfulfeedbackthathelpsmeimprovemy practicefromavarietyofsources." |Metric
|WhyIsItImportant?
Providingoureducatorswithconstructivefeedbackto improvetheirpracticeisahigh-leveragestrategyfor improvement
Questionfromstaffengagementsurvey:“Iamprovided withprofessionallearningopportunitieswhichsupport mydevelopment” |Metric
|WhyIsItImportant?
Weneedtodifferentiateourofferingstomeetthe diverseprofessionallearningneedsofourstaff |GoalLevelofPerformance|2024-25
|2022-23
Questionfromfamilyengagementsurvey:“Iwould recommendthedistricttoaneighbor,friend,colleague.” |Metric
This“netpromoterscore”isahallmarkofadistrict thatisvaluedandtrustedbythecommunity.
Questionfromfamilyengagementsurvey:“Ourdistrict ispreparingourstudentstobecomeindependentand thoughtfullearnersthroughinnovativeexperiences” |Metric
Weprideourselvesonourthreevalues:inclusion, inspiration,andinnovation Weneedtocontinueto addtoourinnovationportfolioinordertoremain competitive
|Metric
Questionfromthefamilysurvey:“Ibelievethedistrictis fiscallyresponsible.”
|WhyIsItImportant?
Fiscalstewardshipisafoundationalresponsibilityof thedistrictandwillremainacenterpiecefor decision-making
|GoalLevelofPerformance|2024-25
|CurrentLevelofPerformance|2022-23
