Goals for the Keller Learning Center 

Goal 1: All students will achieve educational excellence. 

Performance Objective 1: If 100% of the New Direction High School teachers are using the KISD adopted curriculum in the classroom teaching 95% of the time with students in attendance 92% of the time then students at New Direction High School will demonstrate learning, graduate, and be prepared for their career choices.

Summative Evaluation: As measured by the percentage of: teachers using KISD curriculum, teacher attendance, student attendance, accountability student groups scoring within 3% of all students on TAKS, students who met standards on all TAKS exams, student completion rate for lowest percentage sub-population, students meeting career certification requirements, students college-ready in ELA, students college-ready in Math. 

Goal 2: All systems in the Keller ISD will be effective, efficient, and accountable in support of the district’s mission. 

Performance Objective 1: If 100% of the Keller Learning Center’s key management processes are implemented in 90% of core district functions then KLC will be effective, efficient and accountable as measured by: 

Summative Evaluation: % participation in school lunch program, % reduction in energy usage district wide, % of on-time delivery of students to school, and % of policies and ARs reviewed as scheduled. 

Goal 3: Keller Independent School District will recruit, develop, and retain a diverse highly qualified staff.

Performance Objective 1: If Keller Learning Center employs 100% qualified professionals whose racial/ethnic diversity reflects the student population then the Keller Learning Center will gain the benefits of a diverse, highly qualified staff as measured by: 

Summative Evaluation: % professionals hired who are certified or licensed for the position, % teachers hired who meet Highly Qualified requirements of NCLB, % racially/ethnically diverse, qualified professional instructional hires, and % racially/ethnically diverse, qualified administrative hires 

Goal 4: The Keller Independent School District will develop and promote positive community relations through effective communication, the involvement of stakeholders, and the establishment of business and community partnerships.

Performance Objective 1: If 100% of district communication is informative and timely, 90% of press is accurate and sent to all stakeholders then positive stakeholder relations will be established as measured by: 

Summative Evaluation: % KLC households receiving printed publications, % staff accessing information from K-Connect on a daily basis, % visitors accessing the district web site on a weekly basis.

Goal 5: Keller Independent School District facilities and services will be operated in a safe manner so that all students and employees may thrive in a secure and nurturing environment. 

Performance Objective 1: If 100% of employees are provided an opportunity to participate in a comprehensive wellness program and are supported in their work then 95% of employees will indicate a nurturing work environment as measured by: 

Summative Evaluation: % participation in the employee assistance program, % participation in wellness programs, % employees report participation in the heart at work employee recognition program, % of satisfaction on Campus climate survey, % of professional employee contributors to education foundation, and % of employees reporting participation in professional organizations.