TARGET AREA 5 : Resources and Support Systems

CRITICAL ACTIONS
HUMAN RESOURCES
1. Develop an annual Professional Development Plan (PDP) based on needs identified in the
SchoolImprovement Plan and increase annual budget allocations to the PDP by 5% (on top of inflation) for
the next 5 years.
2. Measure the effectiveness of in-service activities based on faculty/staff feedback and the goals of the
strategic plan. Ensure knowledge is shared and training is incorporated into practice.
3. Strengthen resources for college guidance and career planning opportunities for students.
4. Systematically review health, security and crisis management plan and provide appropriate training for
all stakeholders such as annual teacher and staff first-aid and emergency training.
5. Continue with staff university partnership program with Buffalo State University for a Masters in Education.

6. Implement professional development framework that links faculty performance and access to professional
development funds to AIS’s strategic goals.
7. Standardize school´s Human Resource procedures for recruiting interviewing, and testing screening of
personnel candidates. Review policies and procedures regarding personal references in the admissions
process.
8. Examine new resources for recruiting teachers at least six months prior to the new school year.
9. Assigns professional staff responsibilities based on their qualifications (i.e., professional preparation,
ability, knowledge, and experience).
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HUMAN RESOURCES
10. Investigate the possibility of developing and implementing policies and programs for special needs and
gifted students.
11. Recruit and retain an outstanding, diverse, and dedicated faculty who are not only excellent teachers
and role models but are committed to and accountable for the school’s mission, vision, and values.
12. Provide additional professional development in the area of technology- 21st Century IT.

13. Promote greater teacher involvement in school-wide data analysis.

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CRITICAL ACTIONS
FINANCIAL RESOURCES
13. Create a financial operating reserve to be used as a contingency fund. This will be accomplished by
allocating 1% of the 2010-11 annual budget, 2% of 2011-12, 3% of 2012- 13, and 4% of 2013-14. The long
term goal is for the fund balance reserve to equal three month’s operating cost.
14. Ensure appropriate and timely access to accurate accounting information.

15. Review matriculation procedure and streamline the process through on-line registration.

16. Establish method to facilitate on-line payment for parents.

17. Review on an annual basis the Teacher Pay Scale’s effectiveness for retaining quality teachers.

18. Create an Administrative Staff Pay Scale (accountant, human resources, bursar) and Support Staff Pay
Scale (librarians, counselors, therapists, admissions)

19. Create a Secretarial Staff Pay Scale (secretaries, administrative assistants)

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FINANCIAL RESOURCES
20. Establish method to facilitate on-line payment for parents.
21. Prepare School Annual Budget on a timely basis taking into account the special needs of all
sections.
22. Ensure appropriate and timely access to accurate accounting information.

23. Prepares school Annual Budget on a timely basis taking into account the special needs of all
sections
24. Monitor budget expenditure monthly to ensure purchases are aligned with goals and academic
achievement.
25. Revise and enforce Admission and Matriculation procedures. Create and enforce an Admission
and Matriculation timeline.
26. Maintain adequate tuition and fees to support vision and purpose.
27. Pursue, in an active and aggressive manner, additional resources beyond regular tuition and fees
to accomplish the school improvement goals for technology and the library media center.
28. Review possibility of out sourcing service of photocopies and printers.
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PHYSICAL RESOURCES

29. Create and implement a Master Facilities Plan that advances school’s growth based on special needs.

30. Develop and publish an annual School Calendar.

31. Implement a plan for maintaining and improving the site, facilities and equipments.

32.Ensure that our existing facilities are kept to a high standard by ensuring quality maintenance, upkeep, and
cleaning. Possesses and implements a plan for maintaining and improving the site, facilities, and equipment.

33. Identify current facilities where modification or refurbishment would significantly enhance the teaching
and learning environment.
34. Improve the overall quality of the school´s transportation service.
35. Continue process of improving school´s cafeteria services – snacks and lunches
36. Promote environmental awareness and campus cleanliness.
• Facilitate recycling
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MATERIAL RESOURCES
37. Develop more systematic processes to collect and analyze data to drive instructional decisions.

38. Pursue ISO 9001 Certification in the areas of Transportation, Purchasing, Finance/Accounting, Health,
Admissions, and Maintenance

39. Expand classroom technology (media in every room, educational software, access to student data).
Technology Plan 2009-2012
40. Expand the range of services and resources provided by the school library for curricular instructional
support.
41. Conduct inventory of resources and equipment yearly.