Terrebonne Parish School District has embraced a growth mindset,ensuringwithunwaveringcareandsupportthat100%of a guaranteedandviablecurriculum is effectively taught to 100% of our students This approach, along with stakeholder collaboration, will ultimately lead to every student being on or above grade level and graduating high school with the skills, knowledge,andpreparationtobecollegeand/orcareerready
This plan is a result of extensive collaboration of district leaders to accomplish our vision. Each priority of the Strategic Plan is directly extracted from the vision with actions and steps to guide and achieve each of the seven priorities Our first priority, “Ensuring that 100% of a guaranteed and viable curriculum is effectively taught to 100% of our students”,willalwaysremainthe“mainthing”.Thispriorityisalsoevident inourmission,“Educate,Engage,EmpowerEveryStudentEveryDay”.The remaining six priorities of our strategic plan are all essential to achieve Priority #1 and also guide the work we do each day for the students of Terrebonne Parish Schools. We strive to provide an excellent education for our students filled with unwavering care (Priority #5) and safe and impeccably clean facilities so that they will graduate high school with theskills,knowledge,andpreparationtobecollegeand/orcareerready (Priority#2).
TPSDVision
Terrebonne Parish School District has embraced a growth mindset, ensuring with unwavering careandsupportthat100%ofaguaranteedand viablecurriculumiseffectivelytaughtto100%of our students This approach, along with stakeholder collaboration, will ultimately lead to everystudentbeingonorabovegradeleveland graduating high school with the skills, knowledge, and preparation to be college and/orcareerready
TPSDMission
Engage,EducateandEmpower EveryStudent,EveryDay
Action Action Step
Ensure a LiteracyBased Pre-K Program
Ensure continued quality instruction in Pre-K classes and early learning centers across the district (Aug. 2025-May 2030)
Align the Pre-K program to Early Learning Developmental Standards (ELDS) and K-2 initiatives (Aug 2025-May 2030)
Support teachers in understanding the Science of Reading (Aug 2025-May 2030)
Provide quality Tier 1 curriculum for all content areas (English language arts (ELA): CKLA; math: i-Ready; science: Amplify; social studies: Bayou Bridges) (Aug 2025-May 2030)
Create standardized and efficient school schedules (Aug. 2025-May 2030)
Ensure a Guaranteed and Viable Curriculum (K-2)
Ensure a Guaranteed and Viable Curriculum (3-8)
Administer DIBELS 8 benchmark online at Beginning (BOY), Middle (MOY), and End of Year (EOY) (Aug., Dec., and Apr. annually)
Support teachers in understanding the Science of Reading (Aug 2025–May 2030)
Support school-based instructional staff in delivering Tier I curriculum and in differentiating lessons based on data and individual student needs (Aug. 2025-May 2030)
Create Targeted Literacy Class (TLC) in Kindergarten, 1st and 2nd grade after BOY based on benchmark data (Composite Score) (Sept. 2025-May 2030)
Provide quality Tier I curriculum (i-Ready) for math (Aug 2025-May 2030)
Provide quality Tier I curriculum (Guidebooks) for English language arts (Aug 2025-May 2030)
Provide quality Tier I curriculum (Amplify) for science (Aug 2025-May 2030)
Provide quality Tier I curriculum (Bayou Bridges) for social studies (Aug. 2025- May 2030)
Administer DIBELS 8 benchmark online at BOY, MOY, and EOY(Grade 3) (Aug , Dec , and Apr annually)
Administer District Common Assessments that are standards-aligned and grade-appropriate (Aug 2025-May 2030)
Align teacher-made assessments to state content standards and state assessment content and/or format (Aug. 2025-May 2030)
Create schedules that maximize learning (July annually)
Support school-based instructional staff in delivering Tier I curriculum and in differentiating lessons based on data and individual student needs (Aug 2025-May 2030)
Provide an exploratory learning course for students in grades 7 and 8 that will allow them to explore careers available to them in our region (culture and heritage) and to gain interpersonal and presentational skills needed to facilitate growth in all areas. (Aug. 2025-May 2030)
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Action Action Step
Provide quality curriculum in math (Aug 2025-May 2030)
Provide quality Tier I curriculum (Savvas MyPerspectives) for English language arts (Aug. 2025-May 2030)
Provide quality Tier I curriculum (Foundations of Freedom) for civics (Aug. 2025-May 2030)
Provide quality Tier I or high quality curriculum for biology (Aug 2025-May 2030)
Ensure a Guaranteed and Viable Curriculum (9-12)
Administer District Common Assessments that are standards-aligned and grade appropriate (Aug. 2025-May 2030)
Align teacher-made assessments to state content standards and state assessment content and/or format (Aug. 2025-May 2030)
Create schedules that maximize learning (July annually)
Support school-based instructional staff in delivering Tier I curriculum and in differentiating lessons based on data and individual student needs (Aug 2025-May 2030)
Ensure Career & Technical Education (CTE) programming reflects industry needs (Aug. 2025-May 2030)
Encourage Project-Based Learning (PBL) (Aug. 2025-May 2030)
Empower Students to Take an Active Role in Their Learning
Continuously Provide and Enhance Diverse Learner Supports
Create a positive relationship between instructional staff and all students (Aug. 2025-May 2030)
Implement a goal-setting process for students and teachers to track progress together (Aug 2025-May 2030)
Facilitate the use of instructional learning strategies in classrooms (Aug 2025-May 2030)
Plan and implement interventions for all struggling students (Special Education, EL, 504, General Education) (Aug. 2025-May 2030)
Provide high dosage tutoring for the following students: K-3 students scoring below proficient on the ELA and Math screener and grades 4 and 5 students who score Unsatisfactory, Approaching Basic, and Basic on LEAP in math and/or ELA in accordance with Act 771 Alternatively, prioritize placement in a class taught by a teacher labeled as “highly effective” (Sept. 2025-May 2030)
Action Action Step
Ensure Resources Support College and Career Readiness
Open a Career and College Academy
Develop Community Partnerships to Create Work-Based Learning Opportunities
Ensure All Students Are Offered College and Career Readiness Learning Opportunities
Implement an equitable and priority-based budget and staffing process (July 2025-June 2030)
Align federal, state and local funding to college and career readiness initiatives - Carl Perkins, Career Development Fund (CDF) (July 2025-June 2030)
Ensure Career & Technical Education (CTE) programming reflects industry needs (Aug. 2025-May 2030)
Ensure all students are given opportunities to participate in a variety of programs (Aug. 2025-May 2030)
Prepare the Fletcher building site (Summer 2025-Fall 2028)
Evaluate course offerings in neighboring districts, industry needs, and student requests to develop our program offerings (Aug. 2025May 2028)
Develop community/educational relationships with various educational and private business entities (Aug 2025-May 2030) Expand opportunities for students to earn career certifications and credentials (July 2025-May 2030)
Evaluate the Louisiana Workforce Commission’s high wage/high demand career list and consider shifts in programs that lead to relevant course offerings for all students (Aug 2025-May 2030)
Ensure equitable access to meaningful Honors, Dual Enrollment, and College Level Examination Program (CLEP) offerings for all students (Aug 2025-May 2030)
Provide student supports and opportunities to gain college-level scores on the ACT and career ready skills as measured by the WorkKeys Assessment (Aug. 2025-May 2030)
Expand opportunities for diverse learners to participate in programs that prepare them for life after high school (July 2025-May 2030)
Provide Virtual Learning Opportunities
Provide opportunities for virtual learning (May 2025-May 2030)
Action
Action Step
Maintain One To One Plus asset management software for comprehensive device management, including ticketing, inventory management, assignment, and invoicing (Aug 2025-May 2030)
Sustain the Current 1:1 Model Allowing All Students to Have a Working Device
Ensure the Use of Technology to Support Intervention Programs
Offer Relevant Technology Programs/Courses
Coordinate with device vendors to ensure all student devices are unboxed and asset tagged prior to delivery, minimizing setup time for school staff (Aug. 2025–May 2030)
Maintain a modern and functional fleet of student devices (May 2025–Aug. 2030)
Expand measures to protect devices and strengthen student and staff accountability (Aug 2025–May 2030)
Execute strategic intervention programs (Students to be technology astute but with targeted instruction and specialized teacher support) (Aug 2025-May 2030)
Maintain the district-wide 1:1 initiative to ensure all students have access to all online intervention applications (Aug 2025-May 2030)
Provide ongoing support for eSports programs across all high schools (Aug. 2025–May 2030)
Expand relevant technology (LEGO robotics, gaming development, artificial intelligence (AI) applications, coding, media creation, and virtual reality) into the classroom (Aug 2025-May 2030)
Extracurricular
Description
Software/Hardware
Nintendo Switch
Super Smash Bros
Students use a variety
Adobe Creative Cloud
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Illustrator
Adobe Premiere
Computer science fields that can be used in education to teach students a variety of skills, focusing on how to write instructions for computers to perform tasks or present information
Fundamentals of HTML
Vex Robotics
Makey Makey
Lego Education SPIKE
Codeorg Schools
South Terrebonne
HL Bourgeois
LM Career & Tech High
Oakshire
Coteau Bayou Blue
Houma Jr High
Mulberry
Montegut Middle
Sustain the Provision of Employee 1:1 Devices
Provide Promethean ActivPanels for State-ofthe-Art Classroom Instruction
Provide Educational Technology Programs and Supplementary Materials
Provide every teacher with a modern laptop (Aug. 2025-May 2030)
Provide laptops to all new teachers at new teacher orientation (July annually)
Ensure continued access to ActivPanels in all classrooms by replacing or adding panels as needed (Aug. 2025-May 2030)
Work to maximize the impact of the district’s investment in over 1,000 ActivPanels to enhance daily instruction (Aug. 2025-May 2030)
Provide research-based technology programs for use with parents, teachers, and students (Aug. 2025-May 2030)
Improve student engagement and knowledge through the usage of electronic platforms (Aug. 2025-May 2030)
Promote Electronic Platforms to Enhance Instruction and Improve Student Engagement
Promote Responsible and Effective Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to Enhance Instruction
Ensure students have relevant skills for success (Aug. 2025-May 2030)
Ensure students and employees are familiar with how to effectively use collaborative tools such as sharing documents, folders, online meetings, etc. (Aug. 2025-May 2030)
Emphasize the importance of regular feedback from students and educators, as it is a vital part of our ongoing commitment for improvement and inclusivity (Aug. 2025May 2030)
Devise and post a Plan for Continuous Learning (Aug. 2025-May 2030)
Support the Artificial Intelligence (AI) Task Force in providing meaningful AI guidance for educators (Aug. 2025-May 2030)
Collect feedback to improve AI strategies and identify best practices (Aug. 2025May 2030)
Develop a centralized AI Resource Repository for teachers and administrators (Aug. 2025-May 2030)
Integrate AI into classrooms to leverage for instructional efficiency (Aug. 2025-May 2030)
Educate students and staff to promote responsible AI use (Aug. 2025-May 2030)
Support the Implementation of K-12 Computer Science Education
Align the district’s priorities with Louisiana’s vision to increase digital literacy skills through engagement with a progression of computer science concepts and experiences which prepare all students for success in society and future career opportunities (Aug. 2025-May 2030)
Respond to and implement requirements for computer science as outlined by the LDOE (Aug. 2025-May 2030)
Offer computer science courses for Carnegie unit credit in each high school (Aug. 2025-May 2030)
Support K-12 teachers to become computer science certified in either K-5 and/or 612 (Aug. 2025-May 2030)
Action Action Step
Utilize Google Classroom as the online educational platform for teachers and students (Aug 2025-May 2030)
Transition to JCampus-Connect App (previously known as Student Progress Center) as the main platform to communicate with students and to view grade progress/report cards (Aug 2025)
Ensure Accurate and Timely Student Communication
Provide Avenues for Parent Communication and Collaboration
Utilize Ride360-Transportation-Bus Routes-Real Time Bus Routing (Aug. 2025-May 2030)
Test Call to all staff in the district (advertise the call for the Opening of School Meeting) (annually)
Test Call to all Parents/Guardians in the district (advertise the call 2nd Day) (Annually)
Provide daily announcements to high school students (Aug 2025-May 2030)
Conduct Parent Representative Committee (PRC) Meetings (4 times/year)
Utilize School Status & JCall Communication System (Aug. 2025-May 2030) Conduct Special Education Advisory Council (SEAC) meetings (3 times/year)
The Special Education Department will host a minimum of three parent information nights throughout each school year Community agencies/service providers that provide support for students with disabilities will be invited to present and connect with parents (Aug 2025May 2030)
The Special Education Department will sponsor annual events (example: Adapted Egg Hunt, Special Olympics events, etc ) to provide students with community-based activities and connect parents with local agencies/service providers (Aug. 2025-May 2030)
Communicate with the public on a regular basis (district and school level) (Aug 2025-May 2030)
Provide Avenues for Employee Communication and Collaboration
Provide Avenues for Community Communication and Collaboration
Utilize JCall Communication System (Aug 2025-May 2030)
Conduct monthly ERC Meetings (Aug 2025-May 2030)
Utilize TPSD email to communicate with employees (Aug. 2025-May 2030)
Utilize social media platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter (Aug 2025-May 2030)
Maintain Special Education Advisory Council (SEAC) and include representatives from Louisiana Workforce Commission; Cusp & Capabilities; and Terrebonne ARC on this council (Aug 2025-May 2030) Display billboards in the community (Aug 2025-May 2030)
Utilize flyers with QR codes for accessing TPSD information and post at various community locations (English & Spanish Versions) (Aug 2025-May 2030)
Action
Carry Out District-Level Special Recognition and Awards Programs/ Presentations
Action Step
Plan and implement a combined student award program for TOPS Scholar and JumpStart students (Spring annually)
Plan and implement recognition and awards presentations for students and employees of TPSD receiving school level awards (annually)
Recognition and awards presentations for students and employees of TPSD receiving regional, state, and national level awards beyond the school level at a school board meeting (Aug 2025-May 2030)
Recognize students, staff, and faculty on HTV10 Going Public Show (Aug 2025-May 2030)
Provide LEAP Success Recognition Nights (Winter annually)
Educate Students on the Health Concerns Related to Current Trends Regarding Commonly Abused Substances Along with Physical and Mental Health
Provide training for health teachers/staff/nurses on preventative programs and outreach (Aug 2025-May 2030)
Collaborate with outside agencies to address mental and physical health needs of students (Aug. 2025-May 2030)
Provide Resources to Address School Climate, Culture and Discipline
Provide Opportunities and Trainings For Staff/Students on Life Saving Training Programs
Provide specific trainings (based on data) for employees throughout the district (Aug. 2025-May 2030)
Create a multi-level discipline approach for elementary schools to address referrals noted under various categories (Aug 2025-May 2030)
Provide a “2nd Chance Program” for regular education students in grades K-3 in a current school environment [modified day treatment approach with assistance by a Licensed Case Social Worker (LCSW)] (Aug. 2025-May 2030)
Schedule and carry out CPR/AED/First Aid/Stop the Bleed training (Aug 2025-May 2030)
Continue to provide Narcan on all school campuses (Aug 2025-May 2030)
Maintain stock Epinephrine on all campuses (Aug. 2025-May 2030) Schedule and carry out Medication Class (Aug. 2025-May 2030)
Action Action Step
Tier Schools for a Proactive Approach to Recognize Students in Need
Provide Resources to Address Employee Wellbeing
Collect, review and share student discipline data to create a tier system (Aug 2025-May 2030)
Review school discipline data by CWA (Aug 2025-May 2030)
Conduct trainings to support staff when responding to medical situations/ threats on our campuses (Aug. 2025-May 2030)
Provide information on the employee assistance program to provide employees and their families with caring, confidential, face-to-face, and/or virtual counseling for help with their personal problems (Aug 2025-May 2030)
Distribute flyers/business cards to all TPSD facilities (Aug. 2025-May 2030)
Provide opportunity for a wellness check for each employee and spouse who are on the TPSD insurance plan (annually)
Increase the amount of trained mentor teachers (Aug 2025-May 2030)
Recruit and Retain Teachers and Employees
Retain and expand the Para to Teacher Program through Reach University (Aug. 2025-May 2030)
Conduct an exit survey to determine reasons for terminating employment (Aug. 2025-May 2030)
Action Action Step
Implement the district Safety Plan (Aug. 2025-May 2030)
Ensure Safe Facilities and Environments
Communicate the TPSD Safety Plan to all stakeholders (Aug. 2025May 2030)
Educate our TPSD managers on how to give kitchen tours to Pre-K and Kindergarten students to demonstrate how meals are prepared in TPSD (Pre-K and K students try new foods that they may not necessarily try at home) (Aug. 2025 - May 2030)
Partner with Fanguy Bros. to determine which foods meet the criteria (Fit Kid List, Pennington List) and create a guidebook outlining the available options of food available for selling outside the lunch program (Raven) (Fall 2025-2030)
Monitor/inspect schools in the kitchen to assist managers and observe the items sold outside the lunch program (Aug 2025-May 2030)
Maintain Clean and Attractive School Facilities
Share maintenance department directives with all school leaders (Aug. 2025-May 2030)
Provide inspection of buildings daily at all facilities by building managers (Aug 2025-May 2030)
Adopt and Maintain a Balanced Budget
Collaborate With All District Departments to Ensure Adequate Funding Is Available for Student Programs and Services
Prioritize Funding for Projects Related to Safety and Facilities Maintenance Throughout the District
Prioritize Funding for Student Learning, Development, and Achievement
Adopt a balanced budget no later than September 30 of each fiscal year, allowing the district to begin the fiscal year with an adopted budget (July 2025-Sept. 2030)
Develop a balanced annual operating budget for the upcoming fiscal year, ensuring that the budget meets all requirements of the Local Government Budget Act (March 2025-August 2030)
Monitor expenditures regularly to ensure that spending remains within required parameters, while maintaining a minimum fund balance in the General Operating Fund of 7 5% of annual revenues (July 2025-June 2030)
Allocate human and financial capital to achieve instructional goals, as evidenced by student achievement and student well-being (July 2025June 2030)
Work collaboratively with stakeholders to define a long-term plan for spending (July 2025-June 2030)
Provide transparent, easy to access, and easy to understand financial data to the community, including posting the Annual Operating Budget on the district website (July 2025-June 2030)
Provide monthly support to all district supervisors and managers to work together to understand the financial needs of the district and to develop realistic and timely long-range budget priorities (July 2025-June 2030)
Forecast and evaluate budget needs while keeping long-term curriculum needs and state/federal initiatives in mind (July 2025-June 2030)
Leverage existing resources to ensure repairs and upgrades are completed efficiently and with minimal disruption to student learning (July 2025June 2030)
Maintain sufficient funds for unplanned and/or emergency repairs (July 2025-June 2030)
Review all unused and surplus property and consider liquidating for facility or other projects (July 2025-June 2030)
Address repairs, maintenance, and safety needs in a strategic manner (July 2025-June 2030)
Align financial resources to meet student achievement goals (July 2025June 2030)
Demonstrate the importance of students and instruction by continuously budgeting a minimum of 70% of all expenditures in areas of student instruction and school administration, meeting or exceeding the Louisiana Department of Education’s requirement (July 2025-June 2030)
Braid funds to use a combination of federal and state grants to the extent allowable, with a focus on student achievement and the “whole child” (July 2025-June 2030)
Maximize funding sources to enhance resources and learning opportunities (July 2025-June 2030)
Maximize funding sources to meet short-, medium-, and long-term technological needs (July 2025-June 2030)
Action Action Step
Prioritize Funding to Recruit and Retain Employees
Evaluate salaries to remain competitive to attract effective staff (professional and non-professional) (July 2025-June 2030)
Provide funding to ensure certified staff (July 2025-June 2030)
Ensure Accurate Financial Reporting and Compliance With All Legal Requirements
Guarantee that an annual audit is performed by an outside auditing firm to verify accuracy and compliance with all legal and regulatory requirements (Sept 2025-Dec 2030 annually)
Ensure compliance with the annual Louisiana Department of Education Fiscal Risk Assessment (July 2025-June 2030)
Complete and file all necessary accounting, financial, and payroll documentation to state and federal governmental agencies on or before all deadlines (July 2025-June 2030)
Provide for Internal Controls to Safeguard Financial Assets
Provide for a separation of duties when and where applicable, to the fullest extent possible (July 2025-June 2030)
Ensure a system of checks and balances for all financial transactions (July 2025-June 2030)
