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Procedures for Managing School Resources
Operations & Resource Management
In managing school resources and crafting a budget, my focus is on efficiency and effectiveness, emphasizing student learning outcomes . An overview of my approach is as follows:
- Establish a clear vision, mission, and goals in collaboration with stakeholders.
- Assess the school's needs and strengths with the administrative team.
- Develop a transparent, evidence-based budget aligned with the school's vision, mission, and goals, ensuring transparent communication with all stakeholders.
- Rely on student data analysis to assess effectiveness and identify opportunities for growth & improvement.
- Seek budget recommendations from faculty and staff.
- Research financial support from various sources including local, state, and federal funding to provide additional programming.
- Closely monitor budget and seek ways to heighten impact of funding.
Work Samples
Protecting the Welfare and Safety of Students and Staff
Priorities:
- Protecting students from abuse and neglect
- Preventing harm to the health and well-being of students
- Guaranteeing a safe and healthy learning environment for all
Safety Measures:
- Coordinating routine building inspections and a well-trained staff
- Collaborating with local agencies to ensure proper monitoring of school grounds and scheduling routine emergency preparedness drills
- Partnering with School Resource Officer and school nurse to familiarize staff with safety and health related procedures and protocols
Work Samples
Learning in Action: A Visual Diary
More From Upper Understanding
Stewardship of School Vision
Aligning the initiatives and activities of a school with the vision and mission must always remain at the forefront. Here are some examples of my work in this area.
- School-wide Basketball Fundraiser
- Parents As Educational Partners Presentation
- Deeper Learning Team Facilitation
- Mentor Log
Goal Statements and Outcomes
"A goal without a plan is only a dream."
- Brian Tracy
Here are some of the goals that I focused on this year with my students.
Teacher Academic Goal Sample
The importance of analyzing the performance of sub-categories within the student population can not be over-emphasized. In looking at various reporting categories, patterns and trends emerge that help to inform instruction moving forward.
Sample of Disaggregated Data Used to inform Instruction
Local, State, and National Trends Impacting Learning
While it is prudent to embrace trends such as blended learning and collaborative approaches, educators must be mindful of demographic shifts, socio-economic variations, and the rising rate of poverty. Across the nation, K-12 school divisions face mounting challenges of equity and accessibility. As the opportunity gap grows in many parts of the country, schools are experiencing a widening divide between those with opportunity and those without. With respect to these trends, divisions must prioritize dedicated support systems and staffing that include a unified mental health team, working collaboratively with bilingual facilitators, towards the common goal of addressing equitability. School staff must work with families to recognize and mitigate barriers to learning. Through family engagement initiatives, the culture of the learning environment is strengthened, improving academic outcomes. Closing disparities in order to meet the needs of all students should remain a priority for educational policy makers.