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PURPOSE OF THE SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT TEAM (SIT)

The purpose of the SIT is to provide input on and monitoring of SMART Goals (School Improvement Plan) for continuous improvement based on the District Strategic Goals (Scorecard), data, and feedback provided by the school and district-based teams such as the data teams, the Health and Wellness Committee, Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) teams, and the Multi-Tiered Systems of Support teams. Teams will provide voice and an avenue for communication from each building to their school community and the larger district community regarding progress toward our strategic goals and objectives. Teams will also be integral to the participatory governance of the school.

CURRENT SIT MEMBERS

Per the Barrington Public Schools School Improvement Team Policy, each SIT is composed of the building principal and an appropriately balanced number of teachers, education support employees, special educators, family members, and community members.

The Hampden Meadows SIT for 2023-2024 is:

,Mieke Bailey -Chairperson

,Linda Bainer - Community Member

,Rachel Folan - Parent

Bethany Friel - Teacher

Amy Karageorgos - Parent

,Lisa Ridder - Assistant Principal

,Gino Sangiuliano - Principal

Lauren Thompson - Teacher

UPCOMING MEETINGS

SIT meetings are scheduled to take place once per month at 6:00 pm.

MEETING AGENDAS and MINUTES

  • October 1, 2024

  • November 19, 2024

  • December 17, 2024

  • January 21, 2025

  • March 25, 2025

  • April 29, 2025

  • May 27, 2025

POLICIES

SIT SMART GOALS FOR 2024-2025

SMART goals help improve achievement and success.  A SMART goal clarifies exactly what is expected and the measures used to determine if the goal is achieved and successfully completed.

A SMART goal is:

  • Specific (and strategic). SMART goals are linked to position summary, departmental goals/mission, and/or overall school goals and strategic plans.  They answer the questions, "Who?" and "What?"

  • Measurable.  The outcomes of SMART goals can be measured and answer the question, "How?"

  • Attainable/Achievable. SMART goals are realistic and can be achieved in a specific amount of time. They are reasonable.

  • Relevant and realistic.  SMART goals are aligned with current tasks and projects and focus in one defined area. They include the expected result.

  • Timeframe. SMART goals have a clearly defined timeframe including a target or deadline date.

1. Professional Learning Communities and Culture of Collaboration

GOAL 1: Promote a Positive School Culture and Social-Emotional Learning by increasing favorable responses in the area of sense of belonging by 3% - 5% on the student Panorama Survey and maintaining 85% favorable responses for teachers.

2. Student Learning Outcomes

GOAL 1: Increase grade 5 NGSA scores by 3%

GOAL 2: Increase RICAS Math scores to 67%. RICAS ELA scores to 71%

3. Sustainability of Excellence

GOAL 1:Promote a Culturally Competent school culture by providing training and support from our DEIB committee.

Link to Google Slides of 2024-2025 HMS School Improvement Plan