School Improvement

Mission Statement

The mission of the Wexford-Missaukee Intermediate School District is to provide high quality educational and support services requested by its constituent local districts whereby each district can more effectively meet the educational needs of its students and citizens.

Vision

Wexford-Missaukee Intermediate School District will support students, parents, teachers, and administrators with aligned, research based programs, professional development, services and resources through a system that is both personal and digital (anywhere, anytime).

The Goal of the Wexford-Missaukee Intermediate School District is to improve the educational achievement of all students through effective evaluation and assessment programs.

Board Goal Statements 2010-2013

1. Develop a comprehensive support system to improve teaching and learning standards for high student success.
2. Provide quality support services to local school district to address state, local and federal mandates.
3. Provide policy support and financial support to ensure continuous progress in school improvement.
4. Increase board involvement with federal, state, and local initiatives focusing upon education.
5. Provide linkages with local, regional, and state service providers that will enhance quality, improve efficiency and bring economy of school operations.

Board Target Goals

1. Within 3-5 years all K-12 School Buildings will be aligned and implement the Common Core State Standards (CCSS).
2. Within 3-5 years all children within WMISD service area will demonstrate growth (MDE definition) to meet the needs of the Common Core State Standards.
3. Within 3-5 years WMISD will review existing systems and implement measures to gain efficiency, quality and economy of the school operations (transportation, food services, purchasing, common software, etc).
4. Within 3-5 years WMISD will provide ongoing support for local district implementation of Race To The Top initiatives in the following areas: Teacher and Administrator Evaluation, Merit Pay, and Alternative Certification.