2021-26 Strategic Plan - Richfield Public Schools

Overview

The 2021-26 strategic plan, Richfield Realized, is our roadmap for ensuring Richfield Public Schools is a vibrant, engaging school district where we inspire and empower every student and staff member to learn, grow and excel in an equitable environment. Through this strategic plan, we will realize our goals and dreams together with our students, staff and community.

Strategic Plan Goals

Academics

Academic Vision

Students will receive a challenging, engaging and relevant academic experience in Richfield Public Schools which will prepare them for college, career and life.

Academic Belief Statement

All students are capable of achieving their dreams with the right educational foundation.

Academic Goals

We will address the educational debt owed to marginalized communities to ensure equitable outcomes for all students.
We will maintain small class sizes to ensure ideal student to staff ratios according to grade level and subject area.
We will increase course offerings to expand opportunities for students.
We will continue to support, promote and value biliteracy.
We will ensure all students learn about post-secondary options to set them up for success in their futures.

Climate & Culture

Climate & Culture Vision

All students, families, staff and community members will share a sense of ownership, pride and belonging to Richfield Public Schools, where they will be part of a warm, welcoming and respectful environment that celebrates each and every individual.

Climate & Culture Belief Statement

By truly listening to, valuing and celebrating every member of our educational community, we can ensure our schools and programs provide a safe and supportive environment for learning, playing and working.

Climate & Culture Goals

We will ensure students are seen, valued, heard and respected to maintain a healthy school and District climate.
We will increase student support, especially social-emotional support to care for the needs of the RPS community.
We will support and celebrate diversity to provide a welcoming environment.
We will improve school pride to increase student enjoyment of and dedication to their education.
We will provide new opportunities for parent involvement to strengthen connections between home and school.
We will provide new opportunities for community involvement to strengthen connections between the Richfield community and school.

Activities

Activities Vision

Students will develop life skills, friendships and a sense of belonging through active participation in a variety of extracurricular activities at all grade levels. Activities will be inclusive, providing access, opportunity and a welcoming environment for all students.

Activities Belief Statement

Extracurricular activities are an asset to our entire school community, enhancing all aspects of school life and ensuring a well-rounded educational experience for students.

Activities Goals

We will provide more variety of activity programs to cater to the needs and interests of all students.
We will increase student participation in activity programs and better align the demographics of participating students with those of the overall student population.
We will increase attendance at games and performances to foster a greater sense of community.

Business & Operations

Business & Operations Vision

Every person in every role and every department will work together seamlessly to further our mission and vision.

Business & Operations Belief Statement

Only by working in alignment across all departments can we, as a district, achieve our goals.

Business & Operations Goals

We will maintain or improve staff hiring and support.
We will continuously improve our facilities to provide a comfortable and functional physical environment.
We will ensure environmentally friendly practices are used across the District.
We will continue to improve student meals to provide for students’ nutritional needs.
We will maintain financial accountability and transparency as part of our responsibility to the community of Richfield.
We will continue to invest in technology resources for students, staff and families.
We will continue to improve transportation services to provide a welcoming atmosphere and access to opportunities.

Communication & Marketing

Communication & Marketing Vision

Our families, staff and community will view Richfield Public Schools as a trusted first source of school-related information and feel well informed through consistent, high-quality digital and print communications.

Communication & Marketing Belief Statement

By producing consistent, engaging and detailed content, as well as responsible marketing materials, we can engage and educate our audience, resulting in a stronger community.

Communication & Marketing Goals

We will improve family communication to strengthen the partnership between families and schools.
We will support the positive reputation of Richfield Public Schools.
We will improve marketing and public relations efforts to increase District enrollment.

Thank You to Our Community

As we refined the goals for our strategic plan, you provided invaluable recommendations for actions—what we should start and stop doing, do more or less of, do differently or keep the same. At the back of the strategic plan document, you will find a list of the final recommended actions, which will be used to guide our plans as we work to meet our strategic plan goals.

We couldn’t do this without you. We are #OneRichfield.

Richfield Realized: The 2021-26 Strategic Plan (English)
Richfield Realizado: el plan estratégico 2021-26 (Spanish)

2023-2024 Mid-Year Progress Report (Vision Cards)

Academics

Overview

Academic Vision

Students will receive a challenging, engaging and relevant academic experience in Richfield Public Schools which will prepare them for college, career and life.

Academic Belief Statement

All students are capable of achieving their dreams with the right educational foundation.

Academic Goals

We will address the educational debt owed to marginalized communities to ensure equitable outcomes for all students.
We will maintain small class sizes to ensure ideal student to staff ratios according to grade level and subject area.
We will increase course offerings to expand opportunities for students.
We will continue to support, promote and value biliteracy.
We will ensure all students learn about post-secondary options to set them up for success in their futures.

1. We will address the educational debt owed to marginalized communities to ensure equitable outcomes for all students

Measures

Increase our districtwide four-year graduation rate.
- Ensure the demographics of students graduating in four years align with the overall demographics of RPS.
Increase the districtwide seven-year graduation rate.
- Ensure the demographics of students graduating in seven years align with the overall demographics of RPS.
Increase enrollment in college credit-bearing courses.
- Ensure the demographics of students enrolled in college-credit bearing courses align with the overall demographics of RPS.
Increase the number of students scoring proficient on the third grade MCA reading test.
- Ensure the demographics of students scoring proficient on the third grade MCA reading test align with the overall demographics of RPS.
Increase the number of students scoring proficient on the fifth grade Teacher's College Benchmark Reading Assessment.
- Ensure the demographics of students scoring proficient on the fifth grade Teacher's College Benchmark Reading Assessment align with the overall demographics of RPS.
Increase the number of students scoring proficient on the eighth grade MCA math test.
- Ensure the demographics of students scoring proficient on the eighth grade MCA math test align with the overall demographics of RPS.
Increase the number of students scoring proficient on the eighth grade local reading assessment.
- Ensure the demographics of students scoring proficient on the eighth grade local reading assessment align with the overall demographics of RPS.
Improve pre-referral intervention systems to prevent unnecessary special education referrals.
- Ensure the demographics of students referred to special education align with the overall demographics of RPS.

2022-23 Key Actions

All teachers are participating in ongoing PLCs and coaching cycles.
Learning walks are occurring throughout the District to inform administration of additional classroom supports needed.
Elementary teachers are piloting a new literacy curriculum.
RPS transitioned from NWEA/MAP to FastBridge assessments across the District, which provide greater tools for individual
interventions and progress monitoring.
Four modules of equity professional development were added to our New Teacher Orientation series. Educational equity
sessions were also offered during the winter and spring professional development sessions.
We continue to grow teacher participation in voluntary professional development opportunities such as Learning Academies
and LETRS training.

Mid-Year 2023-24 Progress Report: Progress Level -1

Enrollment in College-Credit Bearing Courses: Between baseline Semester 2 of 20-21 and Semester 1 of 23-24, we decreased in the number of students enrolled in college-credit bearing courses from 702 to 659. Additionally, the gap for BIPOC students increased slightly from 5% to 7%.

Rating Scale

Level -2: Intervention
Level -1: High Concern
Level 0: Baseline
Level 1: Progressing
Level 2: Vision

2. We will maintain small class sizes to ensure ideal student to staff ratios according to grade level and subject area.

Measure

Maintain class size averages at 25 students per elementary class, 28 students per middle school class, and 30 students per high school class.

2023-24 Key Actions

None are reported at this time.

Mid-Year 2023-24 Progress Report: Progress Level 2

Our class size averages are currently below the goal level with averages of 23 students at elementary, 23 students at middle, and 25 students at high.

Rating Scale

Level -2: Intervention
Level -1: High Concern
Level 0: Baseline
Level 1: Progressing
Level 2: Vision

3. We will increase course offerings to expand opportunities for students

Measure

Increase course offerings at RHS.

2023-24 Key Actions

RHS expanded its elective course offerings for students.

End-of-Year 2022-23 Progress Report: Progress Level -2

In Semester 2 of 2022-2023, the number of course offerings at RHS decreased to 187 from 202 in the baseline Semester 2 of 2020-2021.

Rating Scale

Level -2: Intervention
Level -1: High Concern
Level 0: Baseline
Level 1: Progressing
Level 2: Vision

4. We will continue to support, promote and value biliteracy

Measure

Increase the number of students receiving the seal of biliteracy.

2023-24 Key Actions

None are reported at this time.

Mid-Year 2023-24 Progress Report: Progress Level 2

78 students from the Class of 2023 received a seal of biliteracy, an increase from 35 students in the baseline Class of 2020.

Rating Scale

Level -2: Intervention
Level -1: High Concern
Level 0: Baseline
Level 1: Progressing
Level 2: Vision

5. We will ensure all students learn about post-secondary options to set them up for success in their futures

Measures

Increase the FAFSA and/or Dream Act application completion rate for eligible students.
- Ensure the demographics of students with a completed FAFSA and/or Dream Act application align with the overall demographics of RPS.
Increase the percentage of graduates enrolled in post-secondary education.
- Ensure the demographics of graduates enrolled in post-secondary education align with the overall demographics of RPS.

2023-24 Key Actions

RPS is participating in Direct Admissions to Minnesota colleges and universities.

Mid-Year 2023-24 Progress Report: Progress Level -1

Students Completing FAFSA and/or Dream Act: 56% of eligible seniors in the Class of 2023 completed the FAFSA and/or Dream Act application, an increase from 53.9% of the baseline Class of 2021. However, the gap for BIPOC students remained at 7%, the same as the baseline year.

Post-Secondary Enrollment: 60% of graduates from the Class of 2021 are enrolled in post-secondary education, a decrease from 69% in the baseline Class of 2019. Additionally, the gap for BIPOC students increased from 2% in the baseline class to 9% in the Class of 2021.

Rating Scale

Level -2: Intervention
Level -1: High Concern
Level 0: Baseline
Level 1: Progressing
Level 2: Vision

Additional Information

Vision Card: Academics

Vision cards are a visual way to report progress on our strategic plan strategies, goals, actions and activities. Things to note before downloading:

The listed measures are not the only measures by which we evaluate our progress as a district. It is a sampling of measures to keep us focused on our priorities.
Our strategic plan has created a vision for some areas that have never been measured in the past, therefore we are still collecting baseline data for certain specific measures.
We are using baseline data from different school years for different measures. Sometimes it makes sense to use data from before the unique pandemic-related challenges for baseline measures.

AcademicS vision card

The Rubric for Assessing Progress on Academic Goals

Item	Measure	Level -2	Level -1	Baseline	Level 1	Level 2	Mid-Year 2024 Progress Report
1	Increase our districtwide four-year graduation rate.	5% decrease	2.5% decrease	2020 RPS 4-Year Graduation Rate: 86.3%	2.5% increase	5% increase
2	Ensure the demographics of all students graduating in 4 years align with overall demographics of RPS (The gap is the difference between the percentage of RPS 12th graders who are BIPOC and the percentage of students who graduated within 4 years who are BIPOC)	10% increase in gap	5% increase in gap	2020: NO GAP		Maintain no gap
3	Increase the districtwide 7-year graduation rate.	5% decrease	2.5% decrease	2020 RPS 7-Year Graduation Rate: 85.7%	2.5% increase	5% increase
4	Ensure the demographics of all students graduating in 7 years align with overall demographics of RPS (The gap is the difference between the percentage of students in the class of three years prior who are BIPOC and the percentage of students who graduated within 7 years who are BIPOC)	5% increase in gap	2.5% increase in gap	Percentage of class of 2017 who are BIPOC: 69%; Percentage of class of 2017 graduating in 2020 or earlier who are BIPOC: 67%; 2020: Gap of 2%	1% decrease in gap	2% decrease in gap
5	Increase enrollment in college credit-bearing courses.	5% decrease	2.5% decrease	2020-2021 Semester 2: 702 students	2.5% increase	5% increase	2023-2024 Semester 1: 659 students
6	Ensure the demographics of students enrolled in college credit-bearing courses align with overall demographics of RPS (The gap is the difference between the percentage of RPS 9-12 graders who are BIPOC and the percentage of students enrolled in college credit classes who are BIPOC)	5% increase in gap	2.5% increase in gap	2020-2021 Semester 2: Percentage of RPS 9-12 graders who are BIPOC: 73%; Percentage of students enrolled in college credit courses who are BIPOC: 68%; Gap of 5%	2.5% decrease in gap	5% decrease in gap	2023-2024 Semester 1: Percentage of RPS 9-12 graders who are BIPOC: 77%; Percentage of students enrolled in college credit courses who are BIPOC: 70%; Gap of 7%
7	Increase the number of students scoring proficient on the 3rd-grade MCA reading test.	5% decrease	2.5% decrease	2021: 33% of 3rd grade participants scored proficient.	2.5% increase	5% increase
8	Ensure the demographics of students scoring proficient on the 3rd grade reading MCA align with overall demographics of RPS. (The gap is the difference between the percentage of 3rd grade MCA participants who are BIPOC and the percentage of 3rd graders scoring proficient who are BIPOC)	10% increase in gap	5% increase in gap	2021: Percentage of 3rd grade participants who are BIPOC: 72%; Percentage of 3rd graders scoring proficient who are BIPOC: 52%; Gap of 20%	5% decrease in gap	10% decrease in gap
9	Increase the number of students scoring proficient on the 5th grade FastBridge CBM Reading Assessment.	5% decrease	2.5% decrease	2023-2024 Winter: 38% of 5th grade participants scored proficient.	2.5% increase	5% increase
10	Ensure the demographics of students scoring proficient on the 5th grade FastBridge CBM Reading Assessment align with the overall demographics of RPS. (The gap is the difference between the percentage of 5th grade participants who are BIPOC and the percentage of RPS 5th graders scoring proficient who are BIPOC)	5% increase in gap	2.5% increase in gap		2.5% decrease in gap	5% decrease in gap
11	Increase the number of students scoring proficient on the 8th grade MCA math test.	5% decrease	2.5% decrease	2021: 26% of 8th grade participants scored proficient	2.5% increase	5% increase
12	Ensure the demographics of students scoring proficient on the 8th grade MCA math test align with overall demographics of RPS. (The gap is the difference between the percentage of 8th grade participants who are BIPOC and the percentage of students scoring proficient who are BIPOC)	10% increase in gap	5% increase in gap	2021: Percentage of 8th grade participants who are BIPOC: 67%; Percentage of students scoring proficient who are BIPOC: 40%; Gap of 27%	5% decrease in gap	10% decrease in gap
13	Increase the number of students scoring proficient on the 8th grade reading assessment.	5% decrease	2.5% decrease	2022: 53% of 8th grade participants scored proficient	2.5% increase	5% increase
14	Ensure the demographics of students scoring proficient on the 8th grade reading assessment align with the overall demographics of RPS.	10% increase in gap	5% increase in gap	2022: Percentage of 8th grade participants who are BIPOC: 74%; Percentage of 8th graders scoring proficient who are BIPOC: 62%; Gap of 12%	5% decrease in gap	10% decrease in gap
15	Improve pre-referral intervention systems to prevent unnecessary special education referrals.	5% increase	2.5% increase	2021: 0 staff members trained in STAT process.	2.5% decrease	5% decrease
16	Ensure the demographics of students referred to special education align with overall demographics of RPS. (The gap is the difference between the percentage of RPS students who are BIPOC and the percentage of students referred to special education who are BIPOC)	5% increase in gap	2.5% increase in gap	2018-2019: Percentage of RPS students who are BIPOC: 73%; Percentage of students referred to special education who are BIPOC: 75%; Gap of 2%	1% decrease in gap	2% decrease in gap
17	Maintain class size averages at 25 students per elementary class, 28 students per middle school class, and 30 students per high school class or better.	Class size average is 27 at elementary, 30 at middle, 32 at high	Class size average is 26 elementary, 29 at middle, 31 at high	Baseline class size averages set at 25 at elementary, 28 at middle, 30 at high	Class size average is 24 at elementary, 27 at middle, 29 at high	Class size average is 23 at elementary, 26 at middle, 28 at high	2023 class size averages: 23 at elementary, 23 at middle, 25 at high
18	Increase course offerings at RHS.	5% decrease	2.5% decrease	2020-2021 Semester 2: 202 course offerings	2.5% increase	5% increase
19	Increase the number of students receiving the seal of biliteracy	5% decrease	2.5 % decrease	Class of 2020: 35 students received a seal of biliteracy	2.5% increase	5% increase	Class of 2023: 78 students received a seal of biliteracy
20	Increase the FAFSA and/or Dream Act application completion rate for eligible students.	5% decrease	2.5% decrease	Class of 2021: 53.9% of eligible seniors completed the FAFSA and/or Dream Act	2.5% increase	5% increase	Class of 2023: 56% of eligible seniors completed the FAFSA and/or Dream Act
21	Ensure the demographics of students with a completed FAFSA and/or Dream Act application align with overall demographics of RPS. (The gap is the difference between the percentage of RPS graduates who are BIPOC and the percentage of RPS 12th graders with a completed application who are BIPOC)	5% increase in gap	2.5% increase in gap	Class of 2021: 62% of seniors are BIPOC; 55% of seniors who completed the FAFSA/Dream Act are BIPOC. Gap of 7%	2.5% decrease in gap	5% decrease in gap	Class of 2023: 73% of seniors are BIPOC; 66% of seniors who completed the FAFSA/Dream Act are BIPOC. Gap of 7%
22	Increase the percentage of graduates enrolled in post-secondary education.	10% decrease	5% decrease	Class of 2019: 69% of graduates are enrolled in post-secondary education.	2.5% increase	5% increase	Class of 2021: 60% of graduates are enrolled in post-secondary education.
23	Ensure the demographics of graduates enrolled in post-secondary education align with the overall demographics of RPS. (The gap is the difference between the percentage of graduates who are BIPOC and the percentage of post-secondary enrolled students who are BIPOC)	5% increase in gap	2.5% increase in gap	Class of 2019: 75% of graduates are BIPOC; 73% of post-secondary enrolled students are BIPOC. Gap of 2%	1% decrease in gap	2% decrease in gap	Class of 2021: 66% of graduates are BIPOC; 57% of post-secondary enrolled students are BIPOC. Gap of 9%

Climate & Culture

Overview

Climate & Culture Vision

All students, families, staff and community members will share a sense of ownership, pride and belonging to Richfield Public Schools, where they will be part of a warm, welcoming and respectful environment that celebrates each and every individual.

Climate & Culture Belief Statement

By truly listening to, valuing and celebrating every member of our educational community, we can ensure our schools and programs provide a safe and supportive environment for learning, playing and working.

Climate & Culture Goals

We will ensure students are seen, valued, heard and respected to maintain a healthy school and District climate.
We will increase student support, especially social-emotional support to care for the needs of the RPS community.
We will support and celebrate diversity to provide a welcoming environment.
We will improve school pride to increase student enjoyment of and dedication to their education.
We will provide new opportunities for parent involvement to strengthen connections between home and school.
We will provide new opportunities for community involvement to strengthen connections between the Richfield community and school.

1. We will ensure students are seen, valued, heard and respected to maintain a healthy school and District climate

Measures

Decrease the total number of office referrals per semester.
- Ensure the demographics of students receiving office referrals align with the overall demographics of RPS.
Increase the percentage of students reporting a positive school climate.
- Ensure the demographics of students reporting a positive climate align with the overall demographics of RPS.

2023-24 Key Actions

Districtwide social-emotional learning curricula are being implemented at both the elementary and secondary levels.
School wide behavior expectations are aligned across the District.

Mid-Year 2023-24 Progress Report: Progress Level 1

Between Semester 1 of 19-20 and Semester 1 of 23-24, we decreased the number of documented office referrals from 729 to 483. The gap for BIPOC students in 22-23 is 12%, which is similar to the 11% gap from the baseline year.

Rating Scale

Level -2: Intervention
Level -1: High Concern
Level 0: Baseline
Level 1: Progressing
Level 2: Vision

2. We will increase student support, especially social-emotional support to care for the needs of the RPS community

Measure

Increase the number of staff members whose main role is to support social-emotional learning.

2023-24 Key Actions

The SAEBRS screening tool is being utilized to identify student needs in the area of SEL.
Building level SEL teams are meeting regularly to analyze data.
Partnership with Bloomington Public Health has allowed us to offer a mobile immunization clinic at each building to help all students get caught up on immunizations missed during the pandemic.
We have expanded partnerships with mental health providers for school-based mental health services in our buildings.
Chemical health supports have been added in the middle school and the high school.

Mid-Year 2023-24 Progress Report: Progress Level 2

Between the baseline year of 20-21 and 23-24 we increased the number of staff members whose main role is to support social-emotional learning from 38 to 40.5.

Rating Scale

Level -2: Intervention
Level -1: High Concern
Level 0: Baseline
Level 1: Progressing
Level 2: Vision

3. We will support and celebrate diversity to provide a welcoming environment

Measure

Increase the number of student and family groups whose main purpose is to support traditionally marginalized students and families.

2023-24 Key Actions

The Gender Inclusion Policy has been revised, and expanded gender inclusion professional development has been offered.

End-of-Year 2022-23 Progress Report: Progress Level 2

In 2022-2023, we had 10 groups, an increase from 5 groups in the baseline year of 2020-2021.

Rating Scale

Level -2: Intervention
Level -1: High Concern
Level 0: Baseline
Level 1: Progressing
Level 2: Vision

4. We will improve school pride to increase student enjoyment of and dedication to their education

Measures

Increase the percentage of students reporting that student voice is valued at their school.
- Ensure the demographics of students reporting that student voice is valued align with the overall demographics of RPS.

2023-24 Key Actions

None are reported at this time.

End-of-Year 2022-23 Progress Report: Progress Level 0

Baseline data was collected for this measure in the spring of 2023.

Rating Scale

Level -2: Intervention
Level -1: High Concern
Level 0: Baseline
Level 1: Progressing
Level 2: Vision

5. We will provide new opportunities for parent involvement to strengthen connections between home and school

Measures

Increase the number of volunteers who support RPS schools.
Increase the percentage of student conferences completed each semester.

2023-24 Key Actions

The new districtwide volunteer approval process is fully launched.

Mid-Year 2023-24 Progress Report: Progress Level -2

The percentage of elementary conferences completed held steady at the baseline level of 94%. However, the percentage of secondary conferences completed decreased from the baseline level of 63% in 20-21 to 50% in Semester 1 of 23-24.

Rating Scale

Level -2: Intervention
Level -1: High Concern
Level 0: Baseline
Level 1: Progressing
Level 2: Vision

6. We will provide new opportunities for community involvement to strengthen connections between the Richfield community and school

Measure

Increase the number of hours RPS students report volunteering in the community per year.

2023-24 Key Actions

None are reported at this time.

Mid-Year 2022-23 Progress Report: Progress Level 1

The Class of 2023 reported a total of 10,198 volunteer hours, an increase from 9,638 total hours reported in the baseline Class of 2021.

Rating Scale

Level -2: Intervention
Level -1: High Concern
Level 0: Baseline
Level 1: Progressing
Level 2: Vision

Additional Information

Vision Card: Climate & Culture

Vision cards are a visual way to report progress on our strategic plan strategies, goals, actions and activities. Things to note before downloading:

The listed measures are not the only measures by which we evaluate our progress as a district. It is a sampling of measures to keep us focused on our priorities.
Our strategic plan has created a vision for some areas that have never been measured in the past, therefore we are still collecting baseline data for certain specific measures.
We are using baseline data from different school years for different measures. Sometimes it makes sense to use data from before the unique pandemic-related challenges for baseline measures.

Climate & Culture vision card

The Rubric for Assessing Progress on Climate & Culture Goals

Item	Measure	Level -2	Level -1	Baseline	Level 1	Level 2	MID-YEAR 2024 Progress Report
1	Decrease the total number of office referrals per semester.	10% increase	5% increase	2019-2020 Semester 1: 729 referrals	5% decrease	10% decrease	23-24 Semester 1: 483 referrals
2	Ensure the demographics of students receiving office referrals align with the overall demographics of RPS. (The gap is the difference between the percentage of RPS students who are BIPOC and the percentage of office referrals that are documented for BIPOC students)	10% increase in gap	5% increase in gap	2019-2020 Semester 1: Percentage of RPS students who are BIPOC: 72%; Percentage of office referrals documented for BIPOC students: 83%; Gap of 11%	5% decrease in gap	10% decrease in gap	23-24 Semester 1: Percentage of RPS students who are BIPOC: 71%; Percentage of office referrals documented for BIPOC students: 83%; Gap of 12%
3	Increase the percentage of students reporting a positive school climate.	10% decrease	5% decrease	2019-2020: 68% of students report a positive school climate	5% increase	10% increase
4	Ensure the demographics of students reporting a positive school climate align with the overall demographics of RPS. (The gap is the difference between the percentage of survey participants who are BIPOC and the percentage of students reporting a positive climate who are BIPOC)	10% increase in gap	5% increase in gap	2019-2020: NO GAP		Maintain no gap
5	Increase the number of staff members whose main role is to support social-emotional learning.	5% decrease	2.5% decrease	2020-2021: 38 staff members, including outreach workers	2.5% increase	5% increase	23-24: 40.5 staff members, including outreach workers
6	Increase the number of student and family groups whose main purpose is to support traditionally marginalized students and families.	10% decrease	5% decrease	2020-2021: 4 family groups	5% increase	10% increase
7	Increase the percentage of students reporting that student voice is valued at their school.	10% decrease	5% decrease	2022-2023: 67% of students report that student voice is valued at their school.	5% increase	10% increase
8	Ensure the demographics of students reporting that student voice is valued align with the overall demographics of RPS. (The gap is the difference between the percentage of survey participants who are BIPOC and the percentage of students reporting that student voice is valued who are BIPOC)	10% increase in gap	5% increase in gap	2022-2023: NO GAP		Maintain no gap
9	Increase the number of volunteers who support RPS schools.	10% decrease	5% decrease	2022-2023: 212 community members completed the volunteer approval process	5% increase	10% increase
10	Increase the percentage of student conferences completed per semester.	5% decrease	2.5% decrease	2020-2021: Elementary conference attendance averaged 94%; Secondary conference attendance averaged 63%	2.5% increase	5% increase	2023-2024 Semester 1: Elementary conference attendance averaged 94%; Secondary conference attendance averaged 50%
11	Increase the number of hours RPS students report volunteering in the community per year.	10% decrease	5% decrease	Class of 2021: 9,638 total hours	5% increase	10% increase

Activities

Overview

Activities Vision

Students will develop life skills, friendships and a sense of belonging through active participation in a variety of extracurricular activities at all grade levels. Activities will be inclusive, providing access, opportunity and a welcoming environment for all students.

Activities Belief Statement

Extracurricular activities are an asset to our entire school community, enhancing all aspects of school life and ensuring a well-rounded educational experience for students.

Activities Goals

We will provide more variety of activity programs to cater to the needs and interests of all students.
We will increase student participation in activity programs and better align the demographics of participating students with those of the overall student population.
We will increase attendance at games and performances to foster a greater sense of community.

1. We will provide more variety of activity programs to cater to the needs and interests of all students

Measure

Increase the number of new activities that are started by students.

2022-23 Key Actions

None are reported at this time.

End-of-Year 2023 Progress Report: Progress Level 0

In 2022-2023, one new activity was created by students, similar to the baseline year of 2021-2022, in which two new activities were created by students.

Rating Scale

Level -2: Intervention
Level -1: High Concern
Level 0: Baseline
Level 1: Progressing
Level 2: Vision

2. We will increase student participation in activity programs and better align the demographics of participating students with those of the overall student population

Measures

Increase the number of students participating in activities at the elementary level.
Increase the number of students participating in activities at the middle school level.
Increase the number of students participating in activities at the high school level.
- Ensure the demographics of students participating in activities align with the overall demographics of RPS.
Increase the number of students with accommodations or modifications participating in activities.

2022-23 Key Actions

New Director of Extended Learning role was fully integrated to lead the expansion of programming.
Participation in after school programming increased due to expanded offerings and collaboration with community partnerships.
COVID-19 relief funding continued to be allocated toward new after school and summer programs to provide additional academic and social-emotional support.
Best Buy Teen Tech Center was officially launched.

End-of-Year 2023 Progress Report: Progress Level 2

Elementary Activity Participation: In 2022-2023, 1,103 elementary students participated in activities, an increase from 796 elementary students in the baseline year of 2019-2020.
Middle School Activity Participation: In 2022-2023, 645 middle school students participated in activities, an increase from 473 middle school students in the baseline year of 2019-2020.
High School Activity Participation: In 2022-2023, 807 high school students participated in activities, an increase from 762 high school students in the baseline year of 2019-2020.
Demographics of Activity Participants: In 2022-2023, the gap for BIPOC students participating in activities was 20%, the same as the baseline year of 2019-2020.
Students with Disabilities Activity Participation: In 2022-2023, 285 students with disabilities participated in activities, an increase from 175 students with disabilities in the baseline year of 2021-2022.

Rating Scale

Level -2: Intervention
Level -1: High Concern
Level 0: Baseline
Level 1: Progressing
Level 2: Vision

3. We will increase attendance at games and performances to foster a greater sense of community

Measure

Increase the average number of people in attendance at games and performances.

2022-23 Key Actions

None reported at this time.

End-of-Year 2023 Progress Report: Progress Level 2

In 2022-2023, there were 845 tickets sold for theatre performances, an increase from 804 tickets in the baseline year of 2021-2022.

Rating Scale

Level -2: Intervention
Level -1: High Concern
Level 0: Baseline
Level 1: Progressing
Level 2: Vision

Additional Information

Vision Card: Activities

Vision cards are a visual way to report progress on our strategic plan strategies, goals, actions and activities. Things to note before downloading:

The listed measures are not the only measures by which we evaluate our progress as a district. It is a sampling of measures to keep us focused on our priorities.
Our strategic plan has created a vision for some areas that have never been measured in the past, therefore we are still collecting baseline data for certain specific measures.
We are using baseline data from different school years for different measures. Sometimes it makes sense to use data from before the unique pandemic-related challenges for baseline measures.

Activities vision card

The Rubric for Assessing Progress on Activity Goals

Item	Measure	Level -2	Level -1	Baseline	Level 1	Level 2	End-of-Year 2023 Progress Report
1	Increase the number of new activities that are started by students.	5% decrease	2.5% decrease	2021-2022: Two new activities were created by students.	2.5% increase	5% increase	2022-2023: 1 new activity was created by students
2	Increase the number of students participating in activities at the elementary level.	5% decrease	2.5% decrease	2019-2020: 796 elementary school activities participants	2.5% increase	5% increase	2022-2023: 1,103 elementary school activities participants
3	Increase the number of students participating in activities at the middle school level.	5% decrease	2.5% decrease	2019-2020: 473 middle school activities participants	2.5% increase	5% increase	2022-2023: 645 middle school activities participants
4	Increase the number of students participating in activities at the high school level.	5% decrease	2.5% decrease	2019-2020: 762 high school activities participants	2.5% increase	5% increase	2022-2023: 807 high school activities participants
5	Ensure the demographics of students participating in activities align with the overall demographics of RPS. (The gap is the difference between the percentage of RPS students who are BIPOC and the percentage of activities participants who are BIPOC)	10% decrease in gap	5% increase in gap	2019-2020: Percentage of RPS students who are BIPOC: 72%; Percentage of activities participants who are BIPOC: 52%; Gap of 20%	5% decrease in gap	10% decrease in gap	2022-2023: Percentage of RPS students who are BIPOC: 71%; Percentage of activities participants who are BIPOC: 51%; Gap of 20%
6	Increase the number of students with accommodations or modifications participating in activities.	5% decrease	2.5% decrease	2021-2022: 175 students with disabilities participated in activities.	2.5% increase	5% increase	2022-2023: 285 students with disabilities participated in activities
7	Increase the average number of people in attendance at games and performances.			2021-2022: Theatre performances sold 804 tickets			2022-2023: Theatre performances sold 845 tickets

Business & Operations

Overview

Business & Operations Vision

Every person in every role and every department will work together seamlessly to further our mission and vision.

Business & Operations Belief Statement

Only by working in alignment across all departments can we, as a district, achieve our goals.

Business & Operations Goals

We will maintain or improve staff hiring and support.
We will continuously improve our facilities to provide a comfortable and functional physical environment.
We will ensure environmentally friendly practices are used across the District.
We will continue to improve student meals to provide for students’ nutritional needs.
We will maintain financial accountability and transparency as part of our responsibility to the community of Richfield.
We will continue to invest in technology resources for students, staff and families.
We will continue to improve transportation services to provide a welcoming atmosphere and access to opportunities.

1. We will maintain or improve staff hiring and support

Measures

Decrease the number of staff members who voluntarily leave RPS per year.
Increase the percentage of RPS staff hires who are black, indigenous, and/or people of color.

2023-24 Key Actions

RPS administrators are participating in diverse hiring fairs and events and deliberately recruiting diverse staff members through our partnerships with higher education institutions.

Mid-Year 2024 Progress Report: Progress Level 2

For the 23-24 year, the percentage of new hires who are BIPOC is 15% greater than the overall percentage of BIPOC staff members employed at RPS. This is even higher than our goal of 5% each year.

Rating Scale

Level -2: Intervention
Level -1: High Concern
Level 0: Baseline
Level 1: Progressing
Level 2: Vision

2. We will continuously improve our facilities to provide a comfortable and functional physical environment

Measure

Decrease the magnitude of unmet facilities needs.

2023-24 Key Actions

The planning for the renovation of RHS and RMS auditoriums is underway.

End-of-Year 2023 Progress Report: Progress Level 2

The FY23 LTFM Budget is $1,736,831.00, a decrease from the baseline FY21 LTFM Budget of $2,445,861.00.

Rating Scale

Level -2: Intervention
Level -1: High Concern
Level 0: Baseline
Level 1: Progressing
Level 2: Vision

3. We will ensure environmentally friendly practices are used across the District

Measure

Maintain or improve District energy performance.

2023-24 Key Actions

Environmentally friendly lighting upgrades are being installed.
An outdoor classroom space was built at Central, allowing preschool and ECFE students to experience learning in nature.

Mid-Year 2023-24 Progress Report: Progress Level 1

For the 2023 calendar year, RPS received a B3 Benchmark score of 3.9 stars, an increase from the baseline of 3.2 stars in 2021.

Rating Scale

Level -2: Intervention
Level -1: High Concern
Level 0: Baseline
Level 1: Progressing
Level 2: Vision

4. We will continue to improve school meals to provide for students' nutritional needs

Measure

Increase the percentage of students participating in school meals per month.

2023-24 Key Actions

Free lunches are being implemented districtwide aligned with recently approved state program.

Mid-Year 2024 Progress Report: Progress Level 2

In comparing November 2023 to the baseline of November 2019, the percentage of students participating in school breakfast increased from 49% to 51%, and the percentage of students participating in school lunch increased from 65% to 75%.

Rating Scale

Level -2: Intervention
Level -1: High Concern
Level 0: Baseline
Level 1: Progressing
Level 2: Vision

5. We will maintain financial accountability and transparency as part of our responsibility to the community of Richfield

Measure

Improve audit practices to eliminate negative findings.

2023-24 Key Actions

The operating and technology levies were both approved in the November election, which will strengthen the financial status of the District and continue the investment in technology resources.
Planning is occurring to ensure financial stability as COVID-19 relief funding expires.

Mid-Year 2024 Progress Report: Progress Level 0

Our 2023 audit showed two minor findings, which is the same as the baseline.

Rating Scale

Level -2: Intervention
Level -1: High Concern
Level 0: Baseline
Level 1: Progressing
Level 2: Vision

6. We will continue to invest in technology resources for students, staff, and families

Measure

Increase the financial investment allocated to technology in the hands of students and teachers.

2023-24 Key Actions

The operating and technology levies were both approved in the November election, which will strengthen the financial status of the District and continue the investment in technology resources.

End-of-Year 2023 Progress Report: Progress Level 2

The technology budget for the 2022-2023 school year was approximately $4.9 million, an increase from $3.5 million in the baseline year of 2020-2021.

Rating Scale

Level -2: Intervention
Level -1: High Concern
Level 0: Baseline
Level 1: Progressing
Level 2: Vision

7. We will continue to improve transportation services to provide a welcoming atmosphere and access to opportunities

Measure

Increase the percentage of RPS students receiving District transportation and/or safe routes to school support.

2023-24 Key Actions

The Safe Routes to School program continues with additional grant funding.

End-of-Year 2023 Progress Report: Progress Level 2

In 2022-2023, 2,656 students received transportation and/or safe routes to school support, which is 64% of the RPS student population, an increase from 39% in the baseline year of 2020-2021.

Rating Scale

Level -2: Intervention
Level -1: High Concern
Level 0: Baseline
Level 1: Progressing
Level 2: Vision

Additional Information

Vision Card: Business & Operations

Vision cards are a visual way to report progress on our strategic plan strategies, goals, actions and activities. Things to note before downloading:

The listed measures are not the only measures by which we evaluate our progress as a district. It is a sampling of measures to keep us focused on our priorities.
Our strategic plan has created a vision for some areas that have never been measured in the past, therefore we are still collecting baseline data for certain specific measures.
We are using baseline data from different school years for different measures. Sometimes it makes sense to use data from before the unique pandemic-related challenges for baseline measures.

Business & Operations Vision Card

The Rubric for Assessing Progress on Business & Operations Goals

Item	Measure	Level -2	Level -1	Baseline	Level 1	Level 2	MID-year 2024 Progress Report
1	Decrease the number of staff members who voluntarily leave RPS per year.	5% increase	2.5% increase	2020-2021: 141 staff members voluntarily left RPS	2.5% decrease	5% decrease
2	Increase the percentage of RPS staff hires who are black, indigenous and/or people of color.	Percentage of BIPOC new hires is 5% lower than RPS staff percentage	Percentage of BIPOC new hires is 2.5% lower than RPS staff percentage	2020-2021: 22% of RPS staff members are BIPOC	Percentage of BIPOC new hires is 2.5% higher than RPS staff percentage	Percentage of BIPOC new hires is 5% higher than RPS staff percentage	23-24: 28% of RPS staff members are BIPOC; 43% of new hires are BIPOC; Percentage of BIPOC new hires is 15% higher than RPS staff percentage
3	Decrease the magnitude of unmet facilities needs.	5% increase	2.5% increase	FY21 LTFM Budget: $2,445,861.00 plus $11,079,154 for indoor air quality construction	2.5% decrease	5% decrease
4	Maintain or improve District energy performance.	B3 Benchmark score of 0-2 stars	B3 Benchmark score of 2-3 stars	2021: RPS received a B3 Benchmarking score of 3.2 stars.	B3 Benchmark score of 3.5-4.5 stars	B3 Benchmark score of 4.5-5 stars	2023: RPS received a B3 Benchmarking score of 3.9 stars.
5	Increase the percentage of students participating in school meals per month.	5% decrease	2.5% decrease	Average over the month of November 2019: 49% of students participated in school breakfast, 65% of students participated in school lunch	2.5% increase	5% increase	Average over the month of November in 2023: 51% of students participated in school breakfast, 75% of students participated in school lunch
6	Improve audit practices to eliminate negative findings.	2 or more major findings	1 major finding or 3 minor	Baseline set at: 2 minor findings	1 minor finding	Fully clean	2023: 2 minor findings
7	Increase the financial investment allocated to technology in the hands of students and teachers.	5% decrease	2.5% decrease	2020-2021: $3.5 million	2.5% increase	5% increase
8	Increase the percentage of RPS students receiving District transportation and/or safe routes to schools support.	5% decrease	2.5% decrease	2020-2021: 1,318 students received transportation + 273 SRTS = 39% of RPS students)	2.5% increase	5% increase

Communications & Marketing

Overview

Communication & Marketing Vision

Our families, staff and community will view Richfield Public Schools as a trusted first source of school-related information and feel well informed through consistent, high-quality digital and print communications.

Communication & Marketing Belief Statement

By producing consistent, engaging and detailed content, as well as responsible marketing materials, we can engage and educate our audience, resulting in a stronger community.

Communication & Marketing Goals

We will improve family communication to strengthen the partnership between families and schools.
We will support the positive reputation of Richfield Public Schools.
We will improve marketing and public relations efforts to increase District enrollment.

1. We will improve family communication to strengthen the partnership between families and schools

Measures

Increase the percentage of families reporting a high level of connection to their student's teachers.
Increase the percentage of staff members reporting that District communication is effective.
Increase the percentage of families reporting that District communication is effective.

2023-24 Key Actions

Referendum information was effectively communicated for the November 2023 election.
RPS Inside Out launched as a way to engage staff from across the district in promoting the positive things taking place in our schools.

End-of-Year 2022-23 Progress Report: Progress Level 2

In 2022-2023, 97% of families report a high level of connection with their student’s teachers, an increase from 83% in the baseline year of 2020-2021.
In 2022-2023, 88% of staff members report that District communication is effective, an increase from 78% in the baseline year of 2020-2021.
In 2022-2023, 85% of families report that District communication is effective, an increase from 69% in the baseline year of 2020-2021.

Rating Scale

Level -2: Intervention
Level -1: High Concern
Level 0: Baseline
Level 1: Progressing
Level 2: Vision

2. We will support the positive reputation of Richfield Public Schools

Measures

Increase the number of positive news stories about RPS published per year.
Increase average community engagement with RPS social media posts.

2023-24 Key Actions

To provide a welcoming environment by supporting and celebrating diversity, we continue to use social media for cultural recognition and education throughout the year.
To help ensure students are seen, valued, heard and respected to maintain a healthy school and District climate, we continue to write/share stories that highlight the diversity in RPS, including BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, ELL/MLL, and SPED/504 students and issues.

End-of-Year 2022-23 Progress Report: Progress Level 0

In 2022-2023, 23 positive news stories were published, an increase from 17 news stories in the baseline year of 2020-2021.
In 2022-2023, there was an average of 48 engagements per Facebook post, a decrease from an average of 54 engagements in the baseline year of 2020-2021.

Rating Scale

Level -2: Intervention
Level -1: High Concern
Level 0: Baseline
Level 1: Progressing
Level 2: Vision

3. We will improve marketing and public relations efforts to increase District enrollment

Measures

Increase RPS website traffic from social media referrals.
Increase RPS enrollment market share percentage.

2023-24 Key Actions

An RMS-specific marketing strategy that focuses on transitions from elementary into middle school as well as retention has been developed and is being implemented.

Mid-Year 2023-24 Progress Report: Progress Level -1

The RPS enrollment market share decreased from 65% in the baseline year of 20-21 to 62% in 23-24.

Rating Scale

Level -2: Intervention
Level -1: High Concern
Level 0: Baseline
Level 1: Progressing
Level 2: Vision

Additional Information

Vision Card: Communication & Marketing

Vision cards are a visual way to report progress on our strategic plan strategies, goals, actions and activities. Things to note before downloading:

The listed measures are not the only measures by which we evaluate our progress as a district. It is a sampling of measures to keep us focused on our priorities.
Our strategic plan has created a vision for some areas that have never been measured in the past, therefore we are still collecting baseline data for certain specific measures.
We are using baseline data from different school years for different measures. Sometimes it makes sense to use data from before the unique pandemic-related challenges for baseline measures.

Communication & Marketing vision card

The Rubric for Assessing Progress on Communication & Marketing Goals

Item	Measure	Level -2	Level -1	Baseline	Level 1	Level 2	MID-Year 2024 Progress Report
1	Increase the percentage of families reporting a high level of connection to their student's teachers.	5% decrease	2.5% decrease	2020-21: 83% of families report high level of connection	2.5% increase	5% increase
2	Increase the percentage of staff members reporting that district communication is effective.	5% decrease	2.5% decrease	2020-21: 78% of staff members report communication is effective	2.5% increase	5% increase
3	Increase the percentage of families reporting that district communication is effective.	5% decrease	2.5% decrease	2020-21: 69% of families report communication is effective	2.5% increase	5% increase
4	Increase the number of positive news stories about RPS published per year.	5% decrease	2.5% decrease	2020-21: 17 positive stories published, excluding athletics & COVID-related	2.5% increase	5% increase
5	Increase the average community engagement with RPS social media posts.	5% decrease	2.5% decrease	2020-21: Average of 54 engagements per Facebook post	2.5% increase	5% increase
6	Increase RPS website traffic from social media referrals.	5% decrease	2.5% decrease	2020-21: 6,155 website hits from social media referrals	2.5% increase	5% increase
7	Increase RPS enrollment market share percentage.	5% decrease	2.5% decrease	2020-21: 65%	2.5% increase	5% increase	2023-24: 62%

Progress At-A-Glance: Academics

Item	Measure	BASELINE	end-of-year 2022 Progress	end-of-year 2023 Progress	MID-year 2024 Progress	Current Rating
Academics 1	Increase our districtwide four-year graduation rate.	2020 RPS 4-Year Graduation Rate: 86.3%	2021 RPS 4-year Graduation Rate: 87.3%	2022 RPS 4-year graduation rate: 88.3%		2022 RPS 4-year graduation rate: 88.3%
ACADEMICS 2	Ensure the demographics of all students graduating in 4 years align with overall demographics of RPS.	2020: No gap	Percentage of class of 2021 who are BIPOC: 67%; Percentage of class of 2021 that graduated in 2021 who are BIPOC: 64%; Gap of 3%	Percentage of class of 2022 who are BIPOC: 78%; Percentage of class of 2022 that graduated in 2022 who are BIPOC: 78%; NO GAP		Percentage of class of 2022 who are BIPOC: 78%; Percentage of class of 2022 that graduated in 2022 who are BIPOC: 78%; NO GAP
ACADEMICS 3	Increase the districtwide 7-year graduation rate.	2020 RPS 7-Year Graduation Rate: 85.7%	2021 RPS 7-year Graduation Rate: 90.1%	2022 RPS 7-year graduation rate: 86.2%		2022 RPS 7-year graduation rate: 86.2%
ACADEMICS 4	Ensure the demographics of all students graduating in 7 years align with overall demographics of RPS	Percentage of class of 2017 who are BIPOC: 69%; Percentage of class of 2017 graduating in 2020 or earlier who are BIPOC: 67%; 2020: Gap of 2%	Percentage of class of 2018 who are BIPOC: 66%; Percentage of class of 2018 that graduated in 2021 or earlier who are BIPOC: 65%; 2021: Gap of 1%	Percentage of class of 2019 who are BIPOC: 79%; Percentage of class of 2019 graduating in 2022 or earlier who are BIPOC: 77%; Gap of 2%		Percentage of class of 2019 who are BIPOC: 79%; Percentage of class of 2019 graduating in 2022 or earlier who are BIPOC: 77%; Gap of 2%
ACADEMICS 5	Increase enrollment in college credit-bearing courses.	2020-21 Semester 2: 702 students	2021-22 Semester 2: 702 students	2022-2023 Semester 2: 748 students	2023-2024 Semester 1: 659 students	2023-2024 Semester 1: 659 students
ACADEMICS 6	Ensure the demographics of students enrolled in college credit-bearing courses align with overall demographics of RPS.	2020-21 Semester 2: Percentage of RPS 9-12 graders who are BIPOC: 73%; Percentage of students enrolled in college credit courses who are BIPOC: 68%; Gap of 5%	2021-22 Semester 2: Percentage of RPS 9-12 graders who are BIPOC: 74%; Percentage of students enrolled in college credit courses who are BIPOC: 68%; Gap of 6%	2022-2023 Semester 2: Percentage of RPS 9-12 graders who are BIPOC: 75%; Percentage of students enrolled in college credit courses who are BIPOC: 68%; Gap of 7%	2023-2024 Semester 1: Percentage of RPS 9-12 graders who are BIPOC: 77%; Percentage of students enrolled in college credit courses who are BIPOC: 70%; Gap of 7%	2023-2024 Semester 1: Percentage of RPS 9-12 graders who are BIPOC: 77%; Percentage of students enrolled in college credit courses who are BIPOC: 70%; Gap of 7%
ACADEMICS 7	Increase the number of students scoring proficient on the 3rd-grade MCA reading test.	2021: 33% of 3rd grade participants scored proficient.	2022: 33% of 3rd grade participants scored proficient.	2023: 32% of 3rd grade participants scored proficient.		2023: 32% of 3rd grade participants scored proficient.
ACADEMICS 8	Ensure the demographics of students scoring proficient on the 3rd grade reading MCA align with overall demographics of RPS.	2021: Percentage of 3rd grade participants who are BIPOC: 72%; Percentage of 3rd graders scoring proficient who are BIPOC: 52%; Gap of 20%	2022: Percentage of 3rd grade participants who are BIPOC: 61%; Percentage of 3rd graders scoring proficient who are BIPOC; 35%; Gap of 26%	2023: Percentage of 3rd grade participants who are BIPOC: 68%; Percentage of 3rd graders scoring proficient who are BIPOC: 46; Gap of 22%		2023: Percentage of 3rd grade participants who are BIPOC: 68%; Percentage of 3rd graders scoring proficient who are BIPOC: 46; Gap of 22%
ACADEMICS 9	Increase the number of students scoring proficient on the 5th grade FastBridge CBM Reading Assessment.	2023-2024 Winter: 38% of 5th grade participants scored proficient.
ACADEMICS 10	Ensure the demographics of students scoring proficient on the 5th grade FastBridge CBM Reading Assessment align with the overall demographics of RPS.
ACADEMICS 11	Increase the number of students scoring proficient on the 8th grade MCA math test.	2021: 26% of 8th grade participants scored proficient	2022: 28% of 8th grade participants scored proficient.	2023: 25% of 8th grade participants scored proficient		2023: 25% of 8th grade participants scored proficient
ACADEMICS 12	Ensure the demographics of students scoring proficient on the 8th grade MCA math test align with overall demographics of RPS.	2021: Percentage of 8th grade participants who are BIPOC: 67%; Percentage of students scoring proficient who are BIPOC: 40%; Gap of 27%	2022: Percentage of 8th grade participants who are BIPOC: 72%; Percentage of 8th graders scoring proficient who are BIPOC: 42%; Gap of 30%	2023: Percentage of 8th grade participants who are BIPOC: 74%; Percentage of 8th graders scoring proficient who are BIPOC: 52%; Gap of 22%		2023: Percentage of 8th grade participants who are BIPOC: 74%; Percentage of 8th graders scoring proficient who are BIPOC: 52%; Gap of 22%
ACADEMICS 13	Develop a standard practice for a reading assessment at 8th grade level.	2022: 53% of 8th grade participants scored proficient	2022: Assessment has not yet been developed	2023: 60% of 8th grade participants scored proficient		2023: 60% of 8th grade participants scored proficient
ACADEMICS 14	Ensure the demographics of students scoring proficient on the 8th grade reading assessment align with the overall demographics of RPS.	2022: Percentage of 8th grade participants who are BIPOC: 74%; Percentage of 8th graders scoring proficient who are BIPOC: 62%; Gap of 12%	2022: Assessment has not yet been developed	2023: Percentage of 8th grade participants who are BIPOC: 75%; Percentage of 8th graders scoring proficient who are BIPOC: 64%; Gap of 11%		2023: Percentage of 8th grade participants who are BIPOC: 75%; Percentage of 8th graders scoring proficient who are BIPOC: 64%; Gap of 11%
ACADEMICS 15	Improve pre-referral intervention systems to prevent unnecessary special education referrals.	2021: 0 staff members trained in STAT process	2021-22: 53 staff members trained in STAT process	22-23: 48 staff members trained in STAT process		22-23: 48 staff members trained in STAT process
ACADEMICS 16	Ensure the demographics of students referred to special education align with overall demographics of RPS.	2018-19: Percentage of RPS students who are BIPOC: 73%; Percentage of students referred to special education who are BIPOC: 75%; Gap of 2%	2021-22: Percentage of RPS students who are BIPOC; 71.2%; Percentage of students referred to special education who are BIPOC: 70%; Gap of 1.2%	2022-2023: Percentage of RPS students who are BIPOC: 71%; Percentage of students referred to special education who are BIPOC: 63%; Gap of 8% in the other direction		2022-2023: Percentage of RPS students who are BIPOC: 71%; Percentage of students referred to special education who are BIPOC: 63%; Gap of 8% in the other direction
ACADEMICS 17	Maintain class size averages at 25 students per elementary class, 28 students per middle school class, and 30 students per high school class or better.	Baseline class size averages set at 25 at elementary, 28 at middle, 30 at high	2021 class size averages: 22 at elementary, 25 at middle, 27 at high	2022 class size averages: 22 at elementary, 22 at middle, 28 at high	2023 class size averages: 23 at elementary, 23 at middle, 25 at high	2023 class size averages: 23 at elementary, 23 at middle, 25 at high
ACADEMICS 18	Increase course offerings at RHS.	2020-21 Semester 2: 202 course offerings	2021-22 Semester 2: 201 course offerings	2022-2023 Semester 2: 187 course offerings		2022-2023 Semester 2: 187 course offerings
ACADEMICS 19	Increase the number of students receiving the seal of biliteracy.	Class of 2020: 35 students received a seal of biliteracy	Class of 2021: 25 students received a seal of biliteracy	Class of 2022: 59 students received a seal of biliteracy	Class of 2023: 78 students received a seal of biliteracy	Class of 2023: 78 students received a seal of biliteracy
ACADEMICS 20	Increase the FAFSA and/or Dream Act application completion rate for eligible students.	Class of 2021: 53.9% of eligible seniors completed the FAFSA and/or Dream Act		Class of 2022: 54.1% of eligible seniors completed the FAFSA and/or Dream Act	Class of 2023: 56% of eligible seniors completed the FAFSA and/or Dream Act	Class of 2023: 56% of eligible seniors completed the FAFSA and/or Dream Act
ACADEMICS 21	Ensure the demographics of students with a completed FAFSA and/or Dream Act application align with overall demographics of RPS.	Class of 2021: 62% of seniors are BIPOC; 55% of seniors who completed the FAFSA/Dream Act are BIPOC; Gap of 7%		Class of 2022: 76% of seniors are BIPOC; 73% of seniors who completed the FAFSA/Dream Act are BIPOC. Gap of 3%	Class of 2023: 73% of seniors are BIPOC; 66% of seniors who completed the FAFSA/Dream Act are BIPOC. Gap of 7%	Class of 2023: 73% of seniors are BIPOC; 66% of seniors who completed the FAFSA/Dream Act are BIPOC. Gap of 7%
ACADEMICS 22	Increase the percentage of graduates enrolled in post-secondary education.	Class of 2019: 69% of graduates are enrolled in post-secondary education	Class of 2020: 48% of graduates are enrolled in post-secondary education		Class of 2021: 60% of graduates are enrolled in post-secondary education.	Class of 2021: 60% of graduates are enrolled in post-secondary education.
ACADemicS 23	Ensure the demographics of graduates enrolled in post-secondary education align with the overall demographics of RPS.	Class of 2019: 75% of graduates are BIPOC; 73% of post-secondary enrolled students are BIPOC; Gap of 2%	Class of 2020: 75% of graduates are BIPOC; 69% of post-secondary enrolled students are BIPOC; Gap of 6%		Class of 2021: 66% of graduates are BIPOC; 57% of post-secondary enrolled students are BIPOC. Gap of 9%	Class of 2021: 66% of graduates are BIPOC; 57% of post-secondary enrolled students are BIPOC. Gap of 9%

Progress At-A-Glance: Activities

Item	Measure	BASELINE	end-of-year 2022 Progress	end-of-year 2023 Progress	Current Rating
ACTIVITIES 1	Increase the number of new activities that are started by students.	2021-22: Two new activities were created by students.		2022-2023: 1 new activity was created by students	2022-2023: 1 new activity was created by students
ACTIVITIES 2	Increase the number of students participating in activities at the elementary level.	2019-20: 796 elementary school activities participants	2021-22: 1,076 elementary school activities participants	2022-2023: 1,103 elementary school activities participants	2022-2023: 1,103 elementary school activities participants
ACTIVITIES 3	Increase the number of students participating in activities at the middle school level.	2019-20: 473 middle school activities participants	2021-22: 375 middle school activities participants	2022-2023: 645 middle school activities participants	2022-2023: 645 middle school activities participants
ACTIVITIES 4	Increase the number of students participating in activities at the high school level.	2019-20: 762 high school activities participants	2021-22: 776 high school activities participants	2022-2023: 807 high school activities participants	2022-2023: 807 high school activities participants
ACTIVITIES 5	Ensure the demographics of students participating in activities align with the overall demographics of RPS.	2019-20: Percentage of RPS students who are BIPOC: 72%; Percentage of activities participants who are BIPOC: 52%; Gap of 20%	2021-22: Percentage of RPS students who are BIPOC: 71%; Percentage of activities participants who are BIPOC: 49%; Gap of 22%	2022-2023: Percentage of RPS students who are BIPOC: 71%; Percentage of activities participants who are BIPOC: 51%; Gap of 20%	2022-2023: Percentage of RPS students who are BIPOC: 71%; Percentage of activities participants who are BIPOC: 51%; Gap of 20%
ACTIVITIES 6	Increase the number of students with accommodations or modifications participating in activities.	2021-22: 175 students with disabilities participated in activities		2022-2023: 285 students with disabilities participated in activities	2022-2023: 285 students with disabilities participated in activities
ACTIVITIES 7	Increase the average number of people in attendance at games and performances.	2021-2022: Theatre performances sold 804 tickets		2022-2023: Theatre performances sold 845 tickets	2022-2023: Theatre performances sold 845 tickets

Progress At-A-Glance: Business & Operations

Item	Measure	BASELINE	end-of-year 2022 Progress	end-of-year 2023 Progress	MID-year 2024 Progress	Current Rating
BUSINESS & OPERATIONS 1	Decrease the number of staff members who voluntarily leave RPS per year.	2020-21: 141 staff members voluntarily left RPS	2021-22: 81 staff members voluntarily left RPS	2022-2023: 53 staff members voluntarily left RPS		2022-2023: 53 staff members voluntarily left RPS
BUSINESS & OPERATIONS 2	Increase the percentage of RPS staff hires who are black, indigenous and/or people of color.	2020-21: 22% of RPS staff members are BIPOC	2021-22: 24% of RPS staff members are BIPOC; 31% of new hires are BIPOC; Percentage of BIPOC new hires is 7% higher than RPS staff percentage	2022-23: 27% of RPS staff members are BIPOC; 40% of new hires are BIPOC; Percentage of BIPOC new hires is 13% higher than RPS staff percentage	2023-24: 28% of RPS staff members are BIPOC; 43% of new hires are BIPOC; Percentage of BIPOC new hires is 15% higher than RPS staff percentage	2023-24: 28% of RPS staff members are BIPOC; 43% of new hires are BIPOC; Percentage of BIPOC new hires is 15% higher than RPS staff percentage
BUSINESS & OPERATIONS 3	Decrease the magnitude of unmet facilities needs.	FY21 LTFM Budget: $2,445,861.00 plus $11,079,154 for indoor air quality construction	FY22 LTFM Budget: $2,564,849 plus $4,186,049 for indoor air quality construction	FY23 LTFM Budget: $1,736,831.00		FY23 LTFM Budget: $1,736,831.00
BUSINESS & OPERATIONS 4	Maintain or improve District energy performance.	2021: RPS received a B3 Benchmarking score of 3.2 stars		2022: RPS received a B3 Benchmarking score of 3.8 stars	2023: RPS received a B3 Benchmark score of 3.9 stars	2023: RPS received a B3 Benchmark score of 3.9 stars
BUSINESS & OPERATIONS 5	Increase the percentage of students participating in school meals per month.	Average over the month of November 2019: 49% of students participated in school breakfast, 65% of students participated in school lunch	Average over the month of November in 2021: 51% of students participated in school breakfast, 67% of students participated in school lunch	Average over the month of November in 2022: 42% of students participated in school breakfast, 59% of students participated in school lunch	Average over the month of November in 2023: 51% of students participated in school breakfast, 75% of students participated in school lunch	Average over the month of November in 2023: 51% of students participated in school breakfast, 75% of students participated in school lunch
BUSINESS & OPERATIONS 6	Improve audit practices to eliminate negative findings.	Baseline set at: 2 minor findings	2021: 2 minor findings	2022: 1 minor finding	2023: 2 minor findings	2023: 2 minor findings
BUSINESS & OPERATIONS 7	Increase the financial investment allocated to technology in the hands of students and teachers.	2020-21: $3.5 million	2021-22: $3.6 million	2022-2023: $4.9 million		2022-2023: $4.9 million
BUSINESS & OPERATIONS 8	Increase the percentage of RPS students receiving District transportation and/or safe routes to schools support.	2020-21: 1,318 students received transportation + 273 SRTS = 39% of RPS students)	2021-22: 2,416 students received transportation + 8 SRTS = 58% of RPS students	2022-2023: 2,656 students received transportation + 16 SRTS = 64% of RPS students		2022-2023: 2,656 students received transportation + 16 SRTS = 64% of RPS students

Progress At-A-Glance: Climate & Culture

Item	Measure	BASELINE	end-of-year 2022 Progress	end-of-year 2023 Progress	MID-year 2024 Progress	Current Rating
CLIMATE & CULTURE 1	Decrease the total number of office referrals per semester.	2019-20 Semester 1: 729 referrals	2021-22 Semester 2: 527 referrals	22-23 Semester 2: 555 referrals	23-24 Semester 1: 483 referrals	23-24 Semester 1: 483 referrals
CLIMATE & CULTURE 2	Ensure the demographics of students receiving office referrals align with the overall demographics of RPS.	2019-20 Semester 1: Percentage of RPS students who are BIPOC: 72%; Percentage of office referrals documented for BIPOC students: 83%; Gap of 11%	2021-22 Semester 2: Percentage of RPS students who are BIPOC: 71%; Percentage of office referrals documented for BIPOC students: 81%; Gap of 10%	22-23 Semester 2: Percentage of RPS students who are BIPOC: 71%; Percentage of office referrals documented for BIPOC students: 80%; Gap of 9%	23-24 Semester 1: Percentage of RPS students who are BIPOC: 71%; Percentage of office referrals documented for BIPOC students: 83%; Gap of 12%	23-24 Semester 1: Percentage of RPS students who are BIPOC: 71%; Percentage of office referrals documented for BIPOC students: 83%; Gap of 12%
CLIMATE & CULTURE 3	Increase the percentage of students reporting a positive school climate.	2019-20: 68% of students report a positive school climate		2022-2023: 72% of students report a positive school climate		2022-2023: 72% of students report a positive school climate
CLIMATE & CULTURE 4	Ensure the demographics of students reporting a positive school climate align with the overall demographics of RPS.	2019-20: No gap		2022-2023: NO GAP		2022-2023: NO GAP
CLIMATE & CULTURE 5	Increase the number of staff members whose main role is to support social-emotional learning.	2020-21: 38 staff members, including outreach workers	2021-22: 40 staff members, including outreach workers	2022-23: 39.5 staff members, including outreach workers	2023-24: 40.5 staff members, including outreach workers	2023-24: 40.5 staff members, including outreach workers
CLIMATE & CULTURE 6	Increase the number of student and family groups whose main purpose is to support traditionally marginalized students and families.	2020-21: 4 family groups	2021-22: 4 family groups + 4 student groups	2022-2023: 4 family groups + 6 student groups		2022-2023: 4 family groups + 6 student groups
CLIMATE & CULTURE 7	Increase the percentage of students reporting that student voice is valued at their school.	2022-2023: 67% of students report that student voice is valued at their school.				2022-2023: 67% of students report that student voice is valued at their school.
CLIMATE & CULTURE 8	Ensure the demographics of students reporting that student voice is valued align with the overall demographics of RPS.	2022-2023: NO GAP				2022-2023: NO GAP
CLIMATE & CULTURE 9	Increase the number of volunteers who support RPS schools.	2022-2023: 212 community members completed the volunteer approval process				2022-2023: 212 community members completed the volunteer approval process
CLIMATE & CULTURE 10	Increase the percentage of student conferences completed per semester.	2020-21: Elementary conference attendance averaged 94%; Secondary conference attendance averaged 63%	2021-22: Elementary conference attendance averaged 93%; Secondary schools did not collect this data in 21-22.	2022-2023 Semester 2: Elementary conference attendance averaged 96%; Secondary conference attendance averaged 41%	2023-2024 Semester 1: Elementary conference attendance averaged 94%; Secondary conference attendance averaged 50%	2023-2024 Semester 1: Elementary conference attendance averaged 94%; Secondary conference attendance averaged 50%
CLIMATE & CULTURE 11	Increase the number of hours RPS students report volunteering in the community per year.	Class of 2021: 9,638 total hours	Class of 2022: 8,972 total hours	Class of 2023: 10,198 total hours		Class of 2023: 10,198 total hours

Progress At-A-Glance: Communication & Marketing

Item	Measure	BASELINE	end-of-year 2022 Progress	end-of-year 2023 Progress	MID-year 2024 Progress	Current Rating
Communication & MARKETING 1	Increase the percentage of families reporting a high level of connection to their student's teachers.	2020-21: 83% of families report high level of connection	2021-22: 95% of families report high level of connection	2022-2023: 97% of families report high level of connection		2022-2023: 97% of families report high level of connection
Communication & MARKETING 2	Increase the percentage of staff members reporting that district communication is effective.	2020-21: 78% of staff members report communication is effective	2021-22: 84% of staff members report communication is effective	2022-2023: 88% of staff members report communication is effective		2022-2023: 88% of staff members report communication is effective
Communication & MARKETING 3	Increase the percentage of families reporting that district communication is effective.	2020-21: 69% of families report communication is effective	2021-22: 78% of families report communication is effective	2022-2023: 85% of families report communication is effective		2022-2023: 85% of families report communication is effective
Communication & MARKETING 4	Increase the number of positive news stories about RPS published per year.	2020-21: 17 positive stories published, excluding athletics & COVID-related	2021-22: 42 positive stories published, excluding athletics & COVID-related	2022-2023: 23 positive stories published, excluding athletics & COVID-related		2022-2023: 23 positive stories published, excluding athletics & COVID-related
Communication & MARKETING 5	Increase the average community engagement with RPS social media posts.	2020-21: Average of 54 engagements per Facebook post	2021-22: Average of 189 engagements per Facebook post	2022-2023: Average of 48 engagements per Facebook post		2022-2023: Average of 48 engagements per Facebook post
Communication & MARKETING 6	Increase RPS website traffic from social media referrals.	2020-21: 6,155 website hits from social media referrals	2021-22: 12,366 website hits from social media referrals	2022-2023: 5,918 website hits from social media referrals		2022-2023: 5,918 website hits from social media referrals
Communication & MARKETING 7	Increase RPS enrollment market share percentage.	2020-21: 65%	2021-22: 64%	2022-23: 61%	2023-24: 62%	2023-24: 62%