Dear Camden,
IamhonoredandblessedtoreturntomyhomeasSuperintendent.Ifollowthe legacysetbymypredecessorsknowingourdistrict'sreputationandthe community’sdemandforgreatness.Iwelcomethechallengeofmaintainingour traditionofexcellenceandplantoexceedexpectations
AsanativeofTarboro,Iamveryproudtoserveaslivingproofofwhatchildrenwho areeconomically-disadvantagedcanovercomewhentheyarecaredforand supportedbylovingadults Isharethisconvictionthroughthissimpleplan Thisis myhomeandImustgivemybest,everyday.Failureisnotanoption.Icommitto deliveringhighqualityopportunitiesforALLstudentseveryday,withoutexception, ensuringtheygivetheirbestandreceiveourbest Wecannotdismisstherolethe recentpandemicandever-changingtechnologyplaysinourcurrentreality We mustlooktostrategicallyacceleratelearning,encourageandimprovethewellbeingofourstudentsandstaff,andexploreinnovativeandcreativepracticesto improveourwayofwork
Withdeeprespectforthedistrict’sstoriedreputationforhighacademic achievementandexcellenceinextracurricularactivities,asignificantpartofmy roleasincomingsuperintendentistobuildonanestablishedfoundation,richwith traditionandpride Aswebeginourjourneytogether,Iameagertolistenandlearn sothat,asacollective,wepreserveandprotectwhatmakesCamdengreat,restore systemsandpracticesthatwereeffectiveathelpingusmeetourgoals,empower andinvestinstaff,andstrengthensupportforfamiliestomeettheirneeds
Iwilldedicatemyselftopartneringwithstudents,faculty,staff,familiesandthe communitytoensurethateverystudentisknownbyname,strengthandneed. Studentswillgraduatefromthestate’spremiereschoolsystemasafull-option graduatepreparedforwhateverfuturetheyhavechosenforthemselves Itistrulya privilegeandblessingtolive,lead,andserveinmyhome,CamdenCounty.
Sincerely,
Dr. Tracolya Green SUPERINTENDENTCORE VALUES & BELIEFS
Vision: The Camden County School System graduates all students prepared to achieve lifelong goals and to contribute to society.
We exemplify excellence and integrity in everything we do.
We make all decisions based on what is best for students and under the premise that ALL students can learn and experience success.
We're a team that values diversity and the strength of our differences. Everyone has value and will be treated with respect.
Everyone is responsible and accountable for their actions and results.
Our actions reflect that our most valuable assets are our students, most valuable partners are our parents/guardians, and most valuable resources are our teachers.
GOALS
Preserve & Protect
Our Identity
Continue high yield systems and build upon the existing positive elements of the current climate and culture.
Build Trust & Confidence
Establish internal and external constituent trust and confidence through open, honest communication and strong relationships with all stakeholders
Empower & Edify
Identify strengths within the organization and create a system to highlight and use talent to develop others and improve performance and outcomes
Be the BEST
Recruit and retain talent with demonstrated performance Provide opportunities for growth and support to faculty and staff Hold everyone accountable for doing their job and celebrate every positive aspect of the organization.
Overview
Listen&Learn
Phase1
WewillcreateopportunitiestoLISTENtothevoiceswithincommunity to gather feedback from internal and external constituents and stakeholdersviasmallgroupgatheringsand/orvirtualsessions.
Assess&Evaluate
Phase2
We will take a look at district systems, department structures and functions, school-based systems and protocols, parent and community engagement, safety, and the student achievement results. Wewillprovideadditionalopportunitiestoworkwithinternal and external stakeholders as we create our Strategic Plan and necessarycorrectiveactionplans.
Phase3
Equip&Act
We will execute plans that consist of relevant, high quality professional learning, detailed expectations of implementing our vision and a clear progress monitoring process for accountability. We will work with our Board of Education to finalize our new 20242027StrategicPlan.ThisworkwillbeacollaborationwithourBoard ofEducation,students,staff,families,andcommunity.
Implementation
Listen&Learn
Phase1
MeetwitheachSchoolBoardMemberindividually.EstablishtheBoardandSuperintendent as a cohesive and collaborative team with a student-centered agenda. Determine shorttermandlong-termpriorities.
Host community listening sessions across each Board district along with the representing BoardMember Bepresentinschoolsandthecommunity
Holdafter-schoollisteningsessionsateachschoolwithschool-basedfacultyandstaff
MeetindividuallywiththeDistrictLeadershipTeamandschoolprincipals
Hold focus groups with critical stakeholders, including parents, students, teachers, educationalpartners,andcommunityleaders
Meetwithcommunitypartners
Assess&Evaluate
Phase2
Reviewdatatodeterminetheeffectivenessofdistrictgoals,programs,andinitiatives. ReviewstudentachievementdatawiththeDistrictLeadershipTeamandprincipals. Reviewandevaluatetheeffectivenessofprogressmonitoringtoolsforstudentlearning outcomes.
Review all critical documents, including Board policies, the Strategic Plan, organizational charts, employee handbooks, the Student Progression Plan, and the Code of Student Conduct.
Analyzefinancialdataandreviewlong-rangefinancialprojections. Reviewrecruitmentandretentionstrategies.
Review and evaluate professional learning opportunities provided to district teachers, leaders,andstaff.
Phase3
Equip&Act
Createaworkenvironmentwhereallemployeesarevaluedandappreciated. Take all needed steps to create and foster a safe learning environment that includes leveraging community partners to support the social, emotional and mental health of studentsandstaff
Engageparentsandfamiliesthroughconsistentandtransparentcommunication
Continue utilizing a Multitiered System of Supports for At-Risk, English Language Learners, Economically Disadvantaged, Regular Education, and Special Education to provide remediation,accelerationandenrichment
Remain fiscally responsible and explore ways to efficiently improve instructional programmingandfacilities
Enhance the experiences of our students by providing relevant, engaging & meaningful extracurricularandco-curricularactivities
a special thank you
Once a wildcat...
BOARD MEMBERS:
JASON CHANCE
ALLISON MURRAY
JIMMY COFFEL
JONATHAN BLOUNT, CHAIR
MARK GIDDENS
Always a wildcat!