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Mission Statement:
The mission of Belleville Township High School District 201 is to Provide all students
with a quality education and lifelong learning skills necessary to meet tomorrow's challenge.

Belleville Township High School District 201 Vision

Funding	Staff/Development	Curriculum	Technology	Community Partnerships &
PR	
Beautiful, welcoming
campuses showing their rich tradition.	Diverse faculty representative of student population.	Student-centered environment.	All electronic classrooms.	Community recognizes the schools as a
valuable asset.	
State of the art facilities.	Recruitment program to diversify staff.	Students who feel successful, connected, & empowered at all
academic levels.	All-electronic classrooms & use of open source learning.	Parents and
community rave about what the students are doing.	
State of the art vocational facilities.	Faculty at the top of their profession who wouldn't work anywhere else.	Integrated curriculum teaching to diverse learning styles.	Many electronic classrooms.	Educational opportunities outside the traditional classroom.	
Thriving Fine Arts Program.	Meaningful staff development connected to student learning.	Focused curriculum that connects core content areas together.	Student broadcasting system.	Project-based cooperative relationships with major businesses
(real world learning & oroblem solvina).	
Newly furnished science labs.		Innovative curriculum that doesn't neglect the
basics.	Computer science department.	Active parent / community I school partnership.	
State of the art industrial technology
proQram.		University Partnerships (dual enrollment).	Wireless technology everywhere .	Parental and community support.	
Efficient use of district funds.		Strong character education.		A more integrated
school / work partnership.	
		Continuous focus on student
achievement.		Public relations & communication.	
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About Belleville Township High School District 201
Belleville Township High School District 201 serves students from 10 public elementary school districts and several private and parochial schools in the communities of Belleville, Fairview Heights, Millstadt, and Shiloh. The school district consists of two campuses that each has a rich tradition of providing educational excellence to its students. Graduates from District 201 are highly prepared to enter the workforce and/or continue their educational pursuits.
District 201 students will find a full range of curricular offerings along with more than 80 co-curricular groups.

The Belleville East campus is located on 76 acres of majestic wooded land, at the corner of West Boulevard and Carlyle Avenue. This beautiful college-like campus contains 19 instructional buildings, a football/soccer stadium encircled by an 8 lane all weather track and additional athletic facilities to accommodate cross-country, baseball, softball and tennis. The educational facilities include a new state of the art performing arts center, computer labs and a variety of classrooms designed to meet the educational curriculum of the district. A major renovation project is beginning to restore this 40 year-old campus to its full glory.

Belleville West is a state of the art high school recently built on 113 acres at the corner of Route 15 and Frank Scott Parkway West. The campus consists of a 360,000 square feet educational facility, a football/soccer stadium encircled by an 8 lane all weather track, athletic facilities to accommodate tennis, softball, baseball, cross country and physical education. It also contains a performing arts center, television studio, computer labs and numerous career and technology labs, in addition to classrooms that meet the educational curriculum of the district.

Belleville Township High School District #201

Belleville Township High School District 201 2600 West Main, Suite 150
Belleville, IL 62226
(618) 222-8200

Belleville Township High School East 2555 West Boulevard
Belleville, Illinois 62221
(618) 222-3700

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Belleville Township High School West 4063 Frank Scott Parkway West Belleville, IL 62223
(618) 222-7500

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Board of Education

John Kasper, President

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Allison Bartle, Vice-President Carol Eckert
Marvin Lampkin Shelly Schaefer Al Scharf
Kurt Schroeder Kim Ellison, Secretary

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Administration and Staff

Jeff Dosier, Superintendent of Schools Brian Mentzer, Assistant Superintendent
Andrea Gannon, Director of Curriculum and Human Resources Melissa Taylor, Director of Special Services
Bob Dahm, Director of Alternative Programs
Rich Mertens, Principal, Belleville Township High School West Stephanie Posey, Principal, Belleville Township High School East Scott Harris, Director of Buildings and Grounds

Catc.-.ory:	

Pcrson(s) Responsible	

Goal Progress - Februa ry 2013	
Fac ilities :tnd Finance			
Goal I:			
Goal I:	Goal I Tar.-.ctcd Objectives:			
To provide safe.st:lt c­	I. Develop a schedule for the maintenance and	Jeff Dosier, Brian Mentzer, Scott Ha rris.	lnst:111:llion of access control devices at	
of-thc-ar t facilities	upgrade of the campus security equipment.	Maintenance Staff	East :ind security c:t mcrns. Study East to	
that support :1II			develop a plan for securing the campus.	
educational and extra­				
cu r icula r programs				
anti growth .				

JeffDos ier.    Bri:Jn Mentzer. ScottHa rr  is, Maintenance Staff	
Belleville West has undergone several	
			outdoor improvcmrnts this )1C:tr indnding:	
	
2.lmprove the aestheti  appearance  on our campu cs: _Look a_t mamtena ce needs carefully, and prior1t11:e proJects accordingly.		the painting of exterior doors, updating marquee. :ind lhe elimination of overgrowth on campus. Outdoor
nrninten:rnce crews lrnve been	
			fOnccntrating, on improving, 1 1ntlscapc	
			maintenance of the built.li ng,.	
			Complelcd- Fall 2012. In lhc spring of	
			2012 form:tl pla nning began for the	
	3. Develop an alter natjvc high school and begin	Jeff Dosier. And rea Gan non, Bria n	developmenl ofl he altern:llive high school.	
	admitting students in the foll of 2012.	Mentzer, Melissa Taylor, Bob Dahm	In Augusl, 24 sludents were enrolled in the	
			program. There arc currently over 40	
			students enrolled in the program.	
	4. Convert T Building at East into Alternative Program and establish additional space for the Alternative Program.	
Scott Harris, Maintena nce Staff, Bob Dahm	Completed- Fall 2012. The T Building was converted into the alternative high school facility. primarily usin:,: district labor.	
		Jeff Dosier, Brian Mentzer. Scott Harris	On:,:oin:,:- Th e search process has heen	
	S. Begin to look for alternative locations for the Central Office.		going on since e,1rly f:tll. We continue to
look for :iltcrn:1ti ve sites for the district office.  We hope to  have a  formal  plan by	
			S   ring 2013.	
	
6. Continue to move fonvard with plans to turf	.Jeff Dosier, Brian Mentzer ,Scott Harris, Athlet ic Directo rs	On::?,oin:?,- .J •nuary 2013- Meeting with turf
companies. Kick Off Turf for the Teams	
	both football fields by developing a fundraising		dinner lrnd SOO in attendance. :vlorc	
	initiative.		opportu nities coming Spring 2013.	
			Applchcc's fund raisers scheduled.	
			Scott 11:trris wrote and received :t grant to	
	7. Utilize grant funding for facility
improvements that increase cnerizy efficiency.	Scott Harris, Maintenance Staff	imp rove c,1fetcria lighting :it West.
Completed utilizing our own labor in	
			I)	mh r2012	

	
8. Work to become :in environmentally conscious district-	
District Staff	Received grant for energy cfticicnt·y and
lit?,htin2. Develop pl:1n for recy cling. Monitor indoor air quality. Reduce
:,mount of nan r.	
	
9. Monitor student placements :ind determine the most cost effective way to provide those placements .	

Mcliss!l Taylor, Brian Mentzer	Ongoini.:- Melissa Taylor looks al every student pl:1ccmcnt. She has implemented several placements that save the district si nificant amounts of money.	

I 0. Monitor transport!ltion costs.	

Melissa Taylor. Brian Mentzer	Ongoing- For the 2012-2013 school ycllr, we elimin:1tcd 6 special ednclltion hus routes and 5 rc:,:ul:1r education bus routes.
We hope to save the district $300,000 this
school vear.	
	11. Develop a communication tool that shows fund balances monthlv .	Brian Mentzer	Completed- Scptcmhcr 2012	
	12. Eliminate management findings on our
annual fiscal audit	Brian Men tzer	TBD- .luly 2013	
	
13. Select a new architect for the district	Jeff Dosier. Brian Mentzer, Facilities Committee. Board of Ed uca t ion, Scott
Har ris	On:,:oin:,:- Intcrvicws with selected firms
arc scheduled for late February. Selection March 2013	

C::ite0   o r v:	
Person(s) Responsible	
Goal Progress - February 2013	
C urriculum			
Goal 2:	Goal 2 Ta r0   eted Objectives:			
Provide quality cur riculum and inst ruc tion that
engages all st udents to reach their full
potential.	
I. Increase Student AchievemenL	
Distr ict Staff	
Continuous	
	
2. Unify district policies for the acceptance and retention of students in honors classes.	Andrea Gannon, Building Principals	
On:?oine	

3. Develop collaborative relationships across campuses to maximize resources.	Andrea Gannon, Building Pri ncipals	The implementation of Common Core St:indards has improved the collahon1tive relationships across c:1mpuses because the District Curriculum Committees that have lead the transition to CCS alignment. The committees have unified the campuses towards a common objective.	
	
4. Align current curriculum across campuses.	Andrea Gannon, Department Chairs, Building Principals	Ongoin:,:- Courses offered at both campuses have the same name/course
dcscri tion and rere uisites.	

S. Align current curriculum to Common Core Sta nda rds.	Andrea Gannon, Department Chairs , Building Principals	
On:,!oin - En:!lish 1-2 (aliened). Enelish 3-
4 (80% complete with complete ali:,:nmcnt and implement:ition in 2013-2014), English 5-6 (Isl meeting Fehruary, 2013 to hegin
:lli:,:nment with full implementation in 2014-2015) Algebra I (aligned and full implementation in 2013-2014), Geometry (planning st:1ge with full implementation in 2014-2015) Algebra II ( plannin:,: sta:,:c will begin in fall, 2013 with full implementation in 20I5-2016)	
	
6. Schedule courses to maximize academic opportunities for students.	Andrea Gannon. Department Chairs, Building Principals	Oneoine - District is rcviewin possibility  of combining several vocation:11 courses into a District program start ing with the 2013-2014 school year	

7. Articulate with feeder schools.	Andrea Gannon, Buildini: Principals	
On oin:! - Department chairs in content
:1rcas have met with the feeder school and will conlinue to collahoratc with the feeder schools as the counselors begin to schedule incomin frcshm:rn.	

8. Prepare for PARCC assessment_	Andrea Gannon, Department Chairs, Buildin:: Principals	On:?oing - The District has begun the preparation of the online assessment in 2014. The tcchnolo::.,y staff completed the ISB E checklist in order to continue to plan
for 2014.	
	
9. Increase course offerin:;:s for students, specifically- AP and dual-credit offerin:;:s.	

Andrea Gannon	
Ongoing - The District continues lo increase ,\I'andual-cred it offerings every yr-:1r.	

Cateaorv:				
Person(s)	
Responsible	
Goal Progress - Febru:1ry 2013

Iltili:r.e the website. Facebook, Twitter, writ1cn C'Ommunic.ation, convc,rs:1tion, and School Reach to communica te effectively with parents. students. and community.	
Community Pa rtner ships							
Goal 3:	

I. Improve communication with the community.	

.Jeff Dosier. Andrea Gannon. Melissa Taylor. Brian Mentzer		

Develop				
communication tools and partnerships	2. Provide positive news sources to our media o,.,u::tc::IC::::l:=S::..-- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -	
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Buildin::: Principal s	Pr,o,    ide local media sources with positive e- -   -' ':.h:c·.c:c.:;o:l.::;.o.:n:.:e.:.::.:.·.::o"::.::n..:'.r':.s.e.':.=. u::a.:l.::..:r..:·b:s:i..:.a·.=::-.-s::.
Administr :1tors on both campuses continue to look :it innovative stratc:?,ics to cn :• c pitrcnts by offerin::: information opportunities on timely topics as well as cllin input about our district. Som<' include: updatin::: communication tools. rrvampin2 p:1rcnt-tc:1ehcr conferences, and parent orientations.	
within the community that hi::hlight the positive facets of our school district.	

3. Define and implement meaningful parent involvemen.t					
	
4. Develop a Student Mentor Program.	
Ad ministration and Sta ff	Student mcntorin::: pro:;:rams have been initiated on both campuses. Look for community resources to enhance
mentoring rour:1ms.	

	
Pcrson(s) Responsib le	
Goal Pro::ress - Febr uary 2013	
			
lnte::rate technolo::y into the learnin:: and
:1dministrat ive
env ironments .	

I. Utilize technolo::y to impact student achievement and instr uction.	Andrea Gannon. Department Chairs, Building Principal s	Ongoing - SIS and PllL',E have provided all staff with assessment results (STAR, EXPLORE. PLA'.'J, PSAE). In :1ddition,
the implementatio n of STAR Reading and Math assessment (online) in 2012-2013 has provided the English and Math departments with student test results in an efficient manner. This has assisted in identifying students who arc in need of support services.	
	
2. Develop a plan to intc::rate current technology, possessed by students in to the classroom.	Andrea Gannon, Department Chairs.
Building Pr incipals	On oin - Ant.Ire-a G:rnnon Mary BartC'a u and .I.I Stallcup arc in the process of completing the District Tcchnolo::y  Plan for 2012-2013.	
	
3. Use technolo ::y as an innovative tool that drivesstudent instruction.	Teachers, Department Chairs. Building Principals	Develop a plan to inte::r:ite technology into daily instruction. Develop a plan to utilize pre-exist ini: technoloi:y in the classroom.	
	
4. Finance and implement technical solutions.	
Jeff Dosier, Bria n Mentzer	
t :sing a portion of the lease levy fund to fund technolo::y improvements.	

Ca te0   o ry:	
Professional Dcvelo mcn t	
Goats:	
Recr uit. employ. and
deve  lop    3 d vi  ers e   high qu:llity staff that
reinforces the
disrt ic  t's  commitment t o q uality educat ion
and lisc:11
r esponsibility.	

Perso n(s) Responsible	
Goal Progress - February 2013	
On::oin:: - Attendance :11 _job f:iirs ,it
I.   Use all av:1ilable resources to recruit high-	Jeff Dosier. Andrea Gannon. Melissa		minorityun iv ers  it  ies   asopp  or tun    it  ies quality  candidates  from diverse  bacl(l?rounds.		Taylor, Brian  Men t .er	arise. t•:nro ur:1::e our minority p:1rtners
and staff members to help us attract  more
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2.  Analyze and plan for staff needs due to	J eff Dosier, Andrea Gannon, Melissa			building principals meet throughout enrollment changes on each campus annually by		T aylor, Brian Ment .e r	.Janu:1ryand February each year to review the  February board meeting.				the enrollment number s and plan for the
u comin!! school vcar.	

3. Improve the comprehensive professional development program (e.g., technology skills, learning styles, etc.).	

Administrative Team & Department Chairs	Concentrat e on Common Core and standards :1lignment. 2014 assessment prcp:mttion.Ongoing - As works hops/in­ scrvicc arc available. the District has
ut ilized CSD. (Wheels Training. Common Co re Alignment. Data Management )	
4. Develop guidelines for staffing at optimal levels for ancillary positions (e.g., teaching aides, counselors, social worker, nurse).	
Jeff Dosier. Andrc:i Gannon, Meliss:i Taylor. Brian Mentzer	Meet in .htnm1ry and February 2013 to develop :1 fiscally rcsponsihlc plan to maximize our personnel and s:ivc money.	

Ca te<>ory   :	
f>erson(s) Responsible	
Goal Progress - February 2013

Athletics complete, other extracurricul:tr­ dcvclopin:: Sprin:: 2013.	
Extr ac ur r ic ular			
Goal 6:	
I. Develop a calenda r accessible to paren ts that outlines extracurricular activities.	
Athletic Directors, Band Directors, Theatre Directors		
Improve extraeurricul:1r opportu nities for students and families.				
	
2. Develop a plan to improve outdoor athletic facilities.	
Jeff Dosier, Brian Mentzer, Scott Ha r ris, Maintenance Staff	Kick Off Turf for the Teams dinner had 500 in attend:rncc. \'lore opportunities comin:;: Sprin;: 2013.	
	
3. Reline lisci1l processes associated with athletics.	
Jeff Dosier, Brian Mentzer . Scott Har ris, Maintenance Staff	Updated procedures for collection and dist ribution of athletic :rnd extracurricular fees that is more consistent for all ::roups
and studcnls.	

Cate0   orv:	
Person(s) Responsible	
Goal Pro:::ress - February 2013

The Board of F.duc:1tion monitors and affirms the find in;:s of the State of Illinois. maint:iins full accreditation with ISBE.	
Board Governance			
Goal 7:	

I. Monitors district pcrform,mcc and assesses organizational success.	

Board Members. Superintendent		
Board clarifies the district purpose, connects with the communi ty, monitors perform a nce. and takes responsibility for
itself.				
	2. Board supports Superintendent in manaeement of the district and providing leadership to the Staff.	
Board Members, Superintendent	The lloard of Educ:ition evaluates the Superintendent :mnually to assure that the
:,:oafs and objectives set forth hy them :ire
bein° met.	

3. Board monitors proeress toward district ends and compliance with written policies.	

Board Members, Superintendent	The Board of Educ:1tion plays an inter::r:1I role in the development and attainment of
:,:oals within the strate::ic plan. The Bo:1rd of Education utilizes PRESS 10 update and keep Bord Policy current.	
	
4. Board members will complete the required board member trainin ::.	
Board Members, Superintendent	Completed mandatory Open Meetin::s Act Trnining in compliance with ILSC. Other professional development on;:oin::.