The CSIP represents a statement of how the district will respond to issues that are identified during the MSIP review and provides a 'Plan of Action' for improving the educational opportunities available to its students.

In November 2005, the MRH Board of Education approved the Comprehensive School Improvement Plan.

In Fall 2007, more than 50 MRH parents, teachers, students, administrators, Board of Education members, and community members met to create new two-year goals for six of the CSIP focus areas. These are highlighed in the CSIP document in the following areas: Achievement Gap, Student Achievement, Community Engagement, Teacher Retention, Technology and Public Perception.



ACADEMIC GOALS FOR 2005-2010

Achievement Gap
The District will close the achievement gap for all reportable disaggregated groups by 5% per year until each group is consistently scoring at the Annual Yearly Progress (AYP) benchmark.

Collaborations
The District will increase curricular and extracurricular opportunities for students by collaborating with other districts, colleges, and universities. Progress will be measured by tracking offerings and student participation.

Community Engagement
The District will implement programs to engage its diverse racial and economic populations, city governments, business leaders, and residents whose children do not attend MRH. Progress will be measured by increased involvement of targeted groups.

Curriculum
The District will provide a challenging curriculum that meets the academic needs of each student, including gifted students, as measured by mastery of benchmarks and steadily improving scores on local, state, and national assessments.

Home/School Connections
The District will implement a plan for building personal relationships with all students and families as measured by increased student attendance and 60% positive feedback on surveys.

Student Achievement
The District will improve student achievement to the 50th percentile or above within all reportable disaggregated groups in the next five years as measured by standardized tests.

Teacher Retention
The District will offer an attractive salary and benefit package, desirable working conditions, and professional climate to hire and retain the highest quality staff and lower annual turnover to 10% or less.

Technology
All (K-12) teachers will use technology as a viable classroom tool by embedding it into daily instruction. Progress will be measured by principal observations based on district technology standards.

OPERATIONAL GOALS FOR 2005-2010

Enrollment
The District will increase PreK-12 enrollment by 5% over the next five years by retaining current students, reducing dropout, and attracting new students.

Facilities
The District will create, renovate, and maintain facilities to meet the ongoing needs of the District and the community with special focus on renovating the auditorium before the next MSIP review. Progress will be measured by increased usage, positive survey feedback, and completion of the auditorium renovation.

Public Perception
The District will implement programs to improve public perception. Progress will be measured by positive feedback on surveys, positive media coverage, and increased partnerships with the business community and local government.

Revenue
The District will secure alternative sources of revenue of $100,000 for student programs by year five.