Goal 1: Strengthen Staffing & Stability

By June 2027, the district will reduce annual teacher turnover by 15% and ensure that at least 90% of teaching positions are filled by certified staff, while increasing paraprofessional support at the elementary level to maintain class sizes within state and district targets.

Objective: Ensure the district is fully staffed with qualified personnel while reducing turnover.

Indicators of Success:

• Annual teacher turnover rate reduced by 5% from baseline year (2025 -2026) to the year 2027-2028.

• Ensure at least 90% of teaching positions are filled by certificated instructors.

• Increase paraprofessional support at elementary schools to maintain target class size ratios.

• Staff survey results show improved satisfaction with placement/stability (year-over-year growth).
  

Goal 2: Improve Academic Achievement, Positive Behavior, and Social-Emotional Well-Being

 By June 2028, the Warren County School District will improve overall student achievement and well-being by increasing proficiency across multiple measures of learning, reducing Office Discipline

Referrals (ODRs) by 10%, and strengthening students’ social-emotional skills. Progress will be measured through a combination of state and local assessments, classroom performance indicators, discipline data, and SEL measures.

Objective: Improve academic, behavioral, and social-emotional outcomes through rigorous curriculum, effective instruction, consistent PBIS implementation, and intentional integration of social-emotional learning supports.

Indicators of Success:

• Academic Growth and Achievement

  • Year 1 (by June 2026): The district will demonstrate at least a 3% improvement in overall student achievement across multiple measures, including growth in PSSA/Keystone proficiency rates, local benchmark data, and course-level performance.

  • Year 2 (by June 2027): The district will demonstrate at least a 6% cumulative improvement across these measures.

  • Year 3 (by June 2028): The district will achieve a 10% cumulative improvement in student achievement as measured by the combination of state assessments, local assessments, and classroom evidence of mastery.

• Behavior and School Climate

  • Year 1 (by June 2026): The district will demonstrate at least a 3% reduction in total ODRs and improvements in student attendance and positive behavior recognition data.

  • Year 2 (by June 2027): The district will demonstrate at least a 6% cumulative reduction in total ODRs, with continued gains in school climate measures.

  • Year 3 (by June 2028): The district will achieve a 10% cumulative reduction in ODRs and show sustained improvement in positive behavior indicators.

• Social-Emotional Learning and Well-Being

  • All schools will implement PBIS Tier I strategies with fidelity, as evidenced by annual school-level PBIS self-assessments.

  • All K–8 grades will implement Tier I SEL curriculum with fidelity, demonstrating consistent lesson delivery and monitoring of implementation.

  • Students identified as needing Tier II or Tier III SEL or behavioral support will receive timely, documented interventions (e.g., check-in/check-out, small-group counseling) with evidence of progress monitoring and data-based decision-making.

Goal 3: Ensure Effective Instruction

 By June 2028, the Warren County School District will strengthen instructional effectiveness by providing ongoing, high-quality professional development for administrators and teachers, fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous growth, and ensuring that educators receive the resources, feedback, and support needed to enhance instructional practices, as measured through the district’s observation and evaluation system.

Objective: Improve student learning outcomes by ensuring teachers deliver effective instruction supported by administrator leadership, ongoing professional development, and accountability measures within the observation and evaluation system.

Indicators of Success:

• Principal Walkthroughs and Observations:

  • 100% of principals complete the required number of walkthroughs and formal observations outlined in the WCSD Educator Effectiveness Plan each year. A quarterly review of building-level monitoring data demonstrates fidelity to the Teacher

Effectiveness Plan across all schools.

• Schools will use data from walkthroughs and instructional rounds to identify strengths and areas for continued professional support, ensuring the cycle of growth and feedback remains active and responsive.

• Professional Development Feedback:

  • At least 85% of administrators and teachers report that professional development sessions are relevant and directly support instructional practice, as measured by PD feedback forms.

• Targeted Support Provided:

  • Administrators provide timely and specific support (e.g., coaching, mentoring, follow-up PD) that promotes continued growth, as reflected in future observations/walkthroughs.

  • Administrators and teachers participate in mentorship and induction activities offered within the first two years of their position.

Goal 4: Ensure Fiscal Responsibility & Sustainability

 By 2027, the district will maintain a balanced budget with no fund balance deficit, reduce long-term debt by 13%, and generate at least $500,000 annually in new revenue through grants, partnerships, and alternative funding streams, while continuing to maximize opportunities for students.

Objective: Maintain financial health while maximizing student opportunities with limited resources.

Indicators of Success:

• Balanced budget maintained each fiscal year with no more than 5% fund balance usage.

• Debt reduced by 13% over the next three years.

• New revenue streams established (e.g., grants, partnerships) generating at least $500,000 annually.

• Annual financial audits demonstrate compliance and fiscal responsibility with no significant findings.

Goal 5: Foster Collaborative Partnerships to Strengthen School, Family, and Community Engagement

 By June 2028, the Warren County School District will establish sustainable systems for engaging families, community organizations, and businesses by creating partnerships, scheduling regular collaboration opportunities, and integrating new community-based learning experiences into the district’s academic and extracurricular programs.

Objective: Build collaborative partnerships to further the opportunities and experiences of students.

Indicators of Success:

• Partnership Development

  • At least 10 community organizations or businesses will provide collaborative experiences for district students by June 2028.

• Student Opportunities

  • At least five new student learning opportunities (internships, job shadowing, co-op, dual enrollment, or field trips) are implemented through partnerships, with documented student participation each year.

  • Student participation rates in partnership-based programs increase by at least 10% annually.

• Family Engagement (Title I Schools)

  • All Title I schools will implement at least two meaningful family engagement

    opportunities annually that directly support student learning and strengthen the home–school connection, with documented participation and feedback used for continuous improvement.

Board Approved: November 3, 2025