Superintendent's Proposed Goals and Artifacts

Superintendent’s 2023-2024
Proposed Goals and Artifacts

    Dr. Devon Q. Horton
2023/2024 Proposed Goals
Goal Area 1: Student Success with Equity and Access
• Improve Measures of Academic Progress (MAP) scores in reading and
  math by Spring 2024
• Adopt a district-wide Instructional Framework for leaders and teachers
  to support enriched learning environments by Spring 2024
• Increase graduation rate June 2024
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Goal Area II: Stakeholder Engagement and
Communication
• Enhance connection and involvement opportunities for parents,
  community and staff throughout the school district
• Launch a district-wide Student Assignment Planning Committee to
  address redistricting by Spring 2024
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Goal Area III: Staff Effectiveness
• Recruit and hire DCSD Chief Human Resources Officer by Spring 2024
  and initiate a comprehensive review of HR policies, protocols and
  practices
• Launch the Teach4DeKalb Residency Program, including identification
  of residency candidates and their enrollment with a University
  partner by Winter 2024
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Goal Area IV: Culture and Climate
• Reduce district-wide suspension rate by 3%
• Adopt progress performance metrics for the SEL curriculum to
  measure its impact on school culture and climate at each school
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Goal Area V: Organizational Excellence
• Establish essential systems to uplift critical Central Office priorities
  and move them from strategy to action
• Satisfy all Ga DOE financial audit findings by June 30, 2023
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Goal Area VI: Facilities
• Clarify E-SPLOST IV priorities and obligations, update
  implementation schedule and develop communication plan to
  report progress by Winter 2024
• Assess Comprehensive Master Facility Plan progress/performance
  and revise by Spring 2024
    Board and Superintendent
Communication Agreement 2023-2024
When it comes to communication between a
Superintendent and the School Board, it’s
important to establish clear expectations and
guidelines. In DeKalb County Schools we are
committed to creating clear lines of
communication in order to provide timely and
appropriate attention to matters as they arise.
Response Time for Non-Urgent Inquiries
• Response Time – 24 to 48 hours
• Responses will be shared on weekly board document.
• Appropriate vehicles of communication - Emails, text, voice messages
  and phone calls.
Response Time for Emergencies
• Response Time – Immediate (depending on the urgency)
• Responses will be shared on weekly board document.
• Appropriate vehicles of communication - Emails, text, voice
  messages and phone calls.
Response Time for Urgent Incidents at Schools
• Response Time – will vary depending on the severity of the incident,
  but generally expected by the end of the day by Superintendent or
  designee.
• Responses will be shared on weekly board document.
• Appropriate vehicles of communication - Emails, text, voice
  messages and phone calls.
Dealing with Constituents or Parents
Board members are encouraged to...
• Listen attentively and empathetically
• Direct the constituent or parent to the Superintendent if the matter
  falls within the Superintendent's purview OR
• Direct the constituent or parent to the appropriate staff member for
  assistance
• Use discretion regarding who to direct the constituent to
Remember, effective communication is crucial in
maintaining a strong relationship between the
Superintendent and the School Board. Open and
transparent communication channels help ensure
that all parties are informed, engaged, and
working towards the best interests of the
students and the community