Audit summary

Chesterfield Countyjust the Public Schools(804) 748-1405FA Q sccpsinfo@ccpsnet.netanswers to frequently asked questionsJanuary 2008Curriculum management auditStriving for continuous improvement, Chesterfield What are the audit recommendations?County Public Schools works toward the School Chesterfield school officials have already begun to work on Board’s vision of every school as “a thriving, these recommendations:dynamic and inspiring educational environment that • The school system’s policies and procedures need produces self-directed learners” and concentrates on to be consistent and formalized. The school system the goals of its strategic plan: is moving to document policies and processes that 1. academic excellence for all students are in place for curriculum development, staff development and student assessment.2. safe, supportive and nurturing learning environments • Gaps exist in achievement, opportunity, discipline and staffing. The strategic plan, adopted last 3. competent and knowledgeable workforcemonth, includes many actions to eliminate these 4. community investment gaps.continued on backWithout a doubt, Chesterfield has a good school system. All schools are accredited. Students outperform state averages. Students, teachers and staff members consistently win state, regional and national awards. Families move into Chesterfield so their children can be educated here.To move to the next level, the school system contracted with Phi Delta ...